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Born in Buffalo on his father's bowling night, songwriter/musician/entertainer Greg Klyma grew up in a blue-collar town with a blue-collar work ethic and an appreciation of blue-collar fun. He has matured into man of homespun, timeless elegance, often clad in a vintage wear, and telling stories with a delightful precision of language. The stories blend seamlessly into songs, evoking a flavor of Mark Twain, Woody Guthrie, and David Sedaris.



Instruments: guitar, mandolin, voice, harmonica, some piano

Discography: New Clothes (2000), In the Meantime (2001), Not a Complicated Guy (2003), Driver (2006), Rust Belt Vagabond (2008), Live Album coming in late 2009

Greg has opened for Todd Snider, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Fred Eaglesmith, & Jimmy LaFave among others, shared the stage with Jonathan Byrd, Anais Mitchell, Tom Bianchi, Danielle Miraglia, Anthony da Costa and other friends & performed a great many veues including Club Passim, Beachland Ballroom, The Ark and the Saxon Pub.

2008 Lizard Lounge Main Event, winner
2007 Lizard Lounge Open Mic Challenge, winner
2007 60th Annual Ozark Folk Festival song contest, finalist
2006, 2007Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, performer
2007 Susquehanna Music and Arts Festival (SMAF), performer
2005 Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk, finalist
2005 Artvoice People Choice Awards, Best Folk/Acoustic act (Buffalo, NY)
2005 South Florida Folk Festival Song Contest, finalist
2005 Kerrville Wine and Music Festival, performer
2003 - 2007 Festival for the Eno, performer

ARTICLE by DAVID WHEELER: A 'Rust Belt Vagabond' Wanders into Town