Greco

Greco is an American rock and roll band that formed in Atlanta in 2015. It consists of four brothers vocalist Sebastian, guitarist Josh, bassist Zach, and drummer Gabriel. The members of the band grew up outside of Athens, GA. The band’s music has been described as modern pop pock with classic throwback riffs and sing-along hooks. The band name Greco is their last name, and they use the online moniker of @WeAreGreco. The band released their first EP “Get All Worked Up” in early 2016, and their follow up “Sassy Queens” in 2018.

History

Formation (2012-2014)

In the early 2010’s Sebastian and Zach Greco had been a part of a number of different bands in Athens, GA. predominantly working with a cast of rotating musicians in original and cover bands. Their previous projects include Liars & Lovers and playing as part of the backing band for their older brother Johann Greco, for which Sebastian was backup vocals & key and Zach played bass.

In early 2014, Sebastian & Zach moved to Decatur, GA to pursue new musical endeavors, and in September, they recruited Josh as their guitarist and Gabriel on drums to join the band.

Greco & “Get All Worked Up” EP (2015-2016)

After six months of working on their sound and music, the band’s first show was on Mar 22nd at the Vinyl @ Center Stage, Atlanta. Initially Sebastian sang and played keys; however, this was quickly abandoned as the band moved to a power trio with Sebastian as the frontman. The band only performed 5 shows in 2015. They focused heavily on crafting their sound, musical style, and recording their first EP “Get All Worked Up”.

In March 2016 the band released its EP and resumed performing in the southeast, focusing on the Athens, Atlanta, Birmingham corridor. The first single from the EP “Half as Bad” was been featured in regular rotation on 99X (98.9FM /WWWQ-H2) and in local college market stations.

Independent Focus

In December 2016 the band recognized that the current paradigms in music had continued to shift and focused on developing their own brand and independence. The changes in the industry and the newer ways to connect with fans, pushed Greco to tackle the independent scene in Atlanta, forming a rock band meet-up and expanding it to connect with other creative acts.

Active Band Members

Sebastian Greco – vocals

Zach Greco – bass, vocals

Gabriel Greco – drums, vocals

TV

Greco was featured in the TBS show The Detour in season one as the Christian rock band, “Sacrificial Jam”. Sebastian played Caleb the cosmic heartthrob and love interest of Vanessa Randall.

Radio

The band’s single “Up All Night” premiered on ‘Home Brew’ on Rock 100.5 (100.5FM /WWWQ-H2).

The band’s singles “Half as Bad” and “Who’s Fooling Who” has been featured in regular rotation on 99X (98.9FM /WWWQ-H2).

Discography

Albums

Get All Worked Up (2016)

Sassy Queens (2018)

Singles

“Up All Night” 2019

“Right Kind of Woman” 2019

“Half as Bad” (2015)

“Who’s Fooling Who” (2016)

“Great Escape” (2017)

“Sick of It” (2018)

References

“Scoped #10, 24, 30 ft. Greco”

“Blue Mountain Review – Southern Collective Issue 9”

Four Over Four Jukely (June 12, 2017)

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