Category Archives: Rock and/or Roll

Dance! (an international sensation)

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Greg Scheer

You may remember a song called “Dance!” that I co-wrote with Jackie Worth a few years ago. It was intended for a teen girl group called the Gemz, but they didn’t use it. In fact, they seemed to have broken … Continue reading →

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Google Me!

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Greg Scheer

 You may have heard that Google is planning to roll out super high speed (and free) internet in select cities across the nation. Which means, of course, that cities across the nation are vying for Google’s attention. I, being true … Continue reading →

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Robot Dance Music

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Greg Scheer

For me, the Calvin Worship Symposium starts with a rehearsal Wednesday night and a worship service Thursday morning. The problem is that I’ve got everything ready to go and now have a full day stretching before me with none of … Continue reading →

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Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Greg Scheer

On Sunday night Rebecca Jordan Heys preached on the parable of the ten bridesmaids and asked me to conclude the sermon by leading the spiritual “Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning.” Like many people, I know the song from the … Continue reading →

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GR Press Phone Message

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Greg Scheer

Last week someone wrote a nasty letter to the editor about a friend from church. It’s a long story, but what it boils down to is that a group of people in Grand Rapids are poised and ready to write … Continue reading →

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Tight Rope

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Greg Scheer

I’m always inspired by a challenge. My latest compositional challenge has come in the form of my good friend’s wife’s cousin, Morgan Bracy. (It’s all about who you know…) Morgan is a fantastic singer working in Nashville who I met … Continue reading →

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55 Feet, 3rd Place

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Greg Scheer

In a past post  you read the story and heard a solo version of my 1986 song “55 Feet.” I recently entered a fuller version of the song in the National Speleological Society Cave Ballad contest. (Yes, there is such … Continue reading →

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Mind the Gap

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Greg Scheer

My wife’s friend Paula is the founder of Mind the Gap Theatre Company in NYC. Recently she sent out a call for “a sexy cool jingle/ tagline” for their new podcast. How could I resist? After all, I’ve written marches, … Continue reading →

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The Deeper You Get

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Greg Scheer

Back when I lived in Pittsburgh, I played out quite a bit with a trio consisting of Elizabeth Way on violin, Eric Emmons on acoustic guitar and me on vocals and string bass. One summer I recorded an album of … Continue reading →

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Bones and Ashes

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Greg Scheer

With Ash Wednesday quickly approaching, it seems appropriate that I post a song about the fleeting nature of our earthly existence. I remember having the idea for “Bones and Ashes” while taking a walk during one of my summers working … Continue reading →

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