For over ten years, local favorite, Greeley’s Reel has evolved into a popular, entertaining group amongst the musical talents of Newfoundland and Labrador, bringing traditional Irish, Newfoundland entertainment into the lives and homes of those both here at home and abroad. They have captivated many people throughout the world through their bone-chilling harmonies, their many ballads, shanties, and foot-stomping jigs and reels through hundreds of performed shows ranging from theatres to festivals to clubs.
In 2005, Greeley’s Reel released their self-titled debut album, followed by their second album, entitled “The Valley Road Sessions” in 2008. In November, 2010, Greeley’s Reel embarked on a journey to record their third studio album, but this time in front of a live audience at O’Reilly’s Irish Pub in St. John’s, NL. Released in June, 2011, the album, like the previous two, was proven to be very successful with material from all three albums receiving regular airplay nationwide on local radio stations.
During the summer of 2008, Greeley’s Reel self-wrote a hockey anthem in honor of local hockey hero, Daniel Cleary, of Riverhead, Harbour Grace; the first Newfoundlander to ever win “hockey’s holy grail” the Stanley Cup. The song received not only local, but national and international attention, being played all over Newfoundland radio, Canadian broadcasting Corporation (CBC) Television, NTV, as well as special presentation features by Fox Sports Network (FSN), The Score (Cabbie on the Street), and the NHL Network.
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Michael Greeley - Guitar , Vocals Michael Greeley is a resident of Upper Island Cove, where he resides with his wife of four years, Roxanne. Michael has been playing with the family Irish Newfoundland band, Greeley's Reel since its inception in 1999. Michael plays rhythm guitar and is one of the lead vocalists in the group. While he enjoys all of the bands appearances he especially enjoys playing at various fundraisers and nigthclubs. While Michael loves listening and playing a varity of music he finds great satisfaction in being surrounded by the Irish Newfoundland and Bluegrass genres of music. Michael says that his biggest musical influences are Ryan's Fancy, Figgy Duff, and Stan Rogers. |
Aubrey Greeley - Fiddle, Accordion Aubrey Greeley has also been involved with the group since its inception in 1999. His composition, Greeley's Dream, was the only origional track on Greeley's Reel's self-titled debut album. Playing fiddle and accordian, he provides accompaniment for vocal selections as well as being feature performer for instrumental selections. Interested in many music genres, especially those related to fiddle and violin, his focus with the group is mainly traditional with a touch of country and bluegrass. |
Steven Greeley - Mandolin Steven Greeley has been involved in music since a very young age. An original member of Greeley's Reel, Steven has recently returned to the province and has decided to come back to the band, not as the bass player he originally was, but as a mandolin player. |
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Tom Greeley - Guitar, Vocals Tom Greeley was born in Upper Island Cove in 1955. He still resides in this Conception Bay community with his wife Gloria and sons, Michael and Justin. Tom Discovered his passion for music at a very early age. In his preteen years he would participate in school concerts and other music orientated community events and during his teenage days he played in several country and rock n`roll bands as a precussionist and vocalist. When Tom reached his adult years he began listening to Irish Newfoundland bands such as The Masterless Men, The Fables, and Shanneyganock, just to name a few. This interest lead to the formation of a family band, now known as "Greeley's Reel" |
Jack Smith - Bass, Vocals Jack Smith is a resident of Harbour Grace, NL and has had interst in music from a very early age. He began playing rock music at the age of thirteen for school dances, and played in a number of rock bands before switching his interest to Irish and traditional Newfoundland Music. He began performing Irish music at the first annual Conception Bay North Folk Fesitval in 1978. He has since played with several irish groups including Irish Coffee, and Loose Tea before joining Greeley's Reel in 2004. |
Tony Menchions - Banjo, Bouzouki, Bodhran, Vocals Tony Menchions is a resident of Spaniards Bay, NL and has been a member of Greeley's Reel since 2004. Tony's love for music began at age 6 when he owned his very first guitar. By the age of 10, he was involved in numerous musical school activities such as choir, and concerts. At age 15, he began to immerge himself deeper into the music scene as he would go on to form the band "Mystic". Being so young at the time, he would have to carry a letter aorund in order to be allowed to play in clubs. Since then he has played with numerous bands and musicians. Some of his influences include Ryan's Fancy, The Irish Rovers, The Wonderful Grand Band, Stan Rogers, Chrisy Moore, and more. |
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1. Song For The Antrim Coast 2. Come and Dance to Paddy's Reels 3. English Colours 4. Creatures of the Night 5. Molly Bawn 6. Auntie Mary
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7. High Germany 8. Farewell To Carlingford 9. Gentleman Soldier 10. Greeley's Dream 11. I Never Will Marry 12. One Road Medley
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