Thursday, 8/11/22 | Sun Newspapers
Let the music take you higher at the Long Beach Airport Summer Concert with Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Groove Jazz Band on Friday.
Thursday, 4/14/22 | Grunion Gazette
“We are already booked at the 7th annual LA Wine Fest June 4 and 5 in Long Beach, Long Beach’s Space Tech expo May 23-25, OC Marathon on May 1, and St. Hedwig’s Fall Festival,” local musician Gregg Young said.
Thursday, 4/14/22 | Sun Newspapers
April started off with a bang for Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band. Their track, “Rain Cried Softly,” just won another Gold Award at the One Earth Awards, this time for Best Music Video – Narrative/Montage based. The peaceful song previously won Gold for Best Jazz Single.
The One Earth Awards is an awards show that recognizes musicians and filmmakers from all over the world who are using their art to make the world a better place.
Wednesday, 12/29/21 | The Event-News Enterprise
Christmas came early this year for Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band! Their track, Gregg’s song, “Rain Cried Softly” just won the Gold Award for Best Jazz Single at the One Earth Awards, an awards show that recognizes musicians and filmmakers from all over the world who are using their art to make the world a better place.
Thursday, 10/21/2021 | Press Telegram
Ready for some Jazz, Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Reggae Jazz, Latin Jazz/Rock, Funk and Pop?
Tuesday, 10/05/2021 | Press Telegram
Good things come in threes for musician Gregg Young.
Thursday, 09/02/2021 | Huntington Beach News
The award-winning Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band performing at the Rossmoor Family Foodie Festival at Rush park on Saturday, September
Thursday, 08/19/2021 | Cheers Section
Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band recently found out their song, “Together (HK),” is being considered in the Best Remixed Recording Category for the 64th annual Grammy Awards.
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Thursday, 07/15/2021 | Cheers Section
July 4th was the US’s birthday and release day for Gregg Young’s new single “Together (HK),” an exciting, rockn’ patriotic song.
| Cheers Section
Gregg Young, leader of award-winning Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band, is set to release his new single, “Together (HK)”, on USA’s birthday on July 4. This song is the third version of his track, “Together”, which started the phrase craze of “we are in this together!”
Friday, 06/25/21, 2021 | Cheers Section
Like many entertainers, Gregg Young, a homegrown Long Beach musician and songwriter based in Belmont Shore, lost loads of gigs when the coronavirus pandemic hit.
Thursday, 06/24/21 | Cheers Section
Gregg Young, leader of award-winning Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band, is set to release the third version of his song, “Together (HK)” on the USA’s birthday July 4.
Saturday, 05/15/21, Pow Wow Press Conference.
Got Love in the #KTLA News Story! Great way to Start the Day! #PowWow Mural #Art & #Music coming Together in #LongBeach + a Downtown Community Clean Up! We Are In This Together! We are Honored to play a part! Thank you #LBCVB#DLBA#LBC Check it out!
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Jam-away with Gregg Young!
Although Covid has not allowed us to interact with others as much as we would like, that did not stop award-winning recording artist Gregg Young of Shore Records and Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band from finding ways to collaborate with other musicians.
KINDNESS: Shane Young Volunteers as Dad Plays | by Jo Murray
Shane Young might be a name that is new to you, but he has been here all along lending an extra hand volunteering behind the scenes. Most folks know his dad, who is out front on the stage — Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band.
Award-winning Gregg Young playing for Rock the Count: Virtual Census Concert, Friday, July 31, 2020. Young’s performance will be streamed live under the Community Partnership of Orange County’s Facebook Live.
View Virtual Census Concert here. Gregg performs at 1:02:29 mark.
Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band playing for the 2nd & PCH Holiday Music Series, starting Thursday, December 5 through Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Local guitarist Gregg Young releases solo album
Local guitarist Gregg Young has released his first solo project, according to spokesman Cristel Santos. Young is best known for his band, the 2nd St. Band and they are the current House Band at the iconic Dome Arclight Entertainment Center, Hollywood.
Meet Gregg Young
Today we’d like to introduce you to Gregg Young.
Gregg Young & The 2nd Street Band Play Irvine Half Marathon
Award-winning Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band is excited to announce their performance at the Irvine Half Marathon & 5k Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Gregg Young & the 2nd St. Steel Drum Band
Award-winning Gregg Young & the 2nd St. Steel Drum Band perform live on the morning segment of KTWO (ABC) TV, Wyoming’s News Leader.
Gregg Young & the 2nd St. Steel Drum Trio Perform the JetBlue Long Beach Marathon | Cheers Section
Award-winning Gregg Young, of Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Steel Drum Trio will perform live at the 2018 JetBlue Long Beach Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 7.
Gregg Young & the 2nd St. Band Perform St. Hedwig’s | By For the Sun
Gregg Young and the 2nd Street Band will hold their annual performance at St. Hedwig’s Autumn Festival Saturday, Sept. 29 in Los Alamitos.
Performance by Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band at MacArthur Park | By Jim Ruggirello
The hills are alive. And so are the parks, beaches and parking lots. Summer is upon us, and in Long Beach that means free outdoor concerts pretty much everywhere you look.
Gregg Young gets back to roots with “Together” | By David N. Young
The musical journey of local artist Gregg Young has been a long and winding one. Finally, however his career has come “Together” with a new recognized by The Recording Academy, better known as the Grammy Awards.
Long Beach Lens
Award-winning Gregg Young sits down with Darick J. Simpson of talk show, Long Beach Lens. Watch the full interview here.
2nd Tuesdays at 5th & PCH
Award-winning Gregg Young & the 2nd St. Steel Drum Band is proud to announce their performance to kick off the first ever summer series of events, 2nd Tuesdays at 5th & PCH in the newly renovated stretch of Downtown Huntington Beach.
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Meet Gregg Young
The songwriter and recording artist behind the official song of Spaceport America Tour & Visitor Center, “I Want to be an Astronaut.”
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A Singular Sensation
The award-winning Gregg Young and his chameleon-like band will be offering a funk-jazz performance at Beach Streets.
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Long Beach mayor’s golf tournament nets $126,000
Preceding the evening’s reception cocktails were provided by Southern Wine & Spirits and Anheuser-Busch; Gregg Young and the 2nd Street Band entertained the throng; appetizers were provided by Legends.
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Gregg & the 2nd Street Band celebrate Christmas at The Dome ArcLight Entertainment
Long Beach guitarist Gregg Young has a regular weekend gig at Hollywood’s landmark ArcLight Cinemas on Sunset Boulevard, and Christmas is no exception.
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Which Bands Are a Bargain?
Hiring a great band in the Los Angeles area isn’t hard-there are hundreds to choose from. But finding performers who will work within a small budget can be a bit more challenging. Here’s who planners recommend.
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Local Band Donates Guitars To High School of the Arts
Gregg Young of Gregg Young and the 2nd Street Band and Derek Davis of The Rockit Scientists recently donated 12 new acoustic guitars to the Renaissance High School of the Arts in Long Beach.
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ASCAP Congratulates Gregg Young – ASCAP member Gregg Young named Smooth Jazz Artist of the Year at L.A. Music Awards
ASCAP congratulates Gregg Young on his recent honor at the 17th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards. In a ceremony held on November 29th at the Henry Fonda Music Box Theatre in L.A., Young won a Unanimous Choice Award as “Smooth Jazz Artist of the Year.”
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Musician Gregg Young gives back to Long Beach schoolchildren with a song
Long Beach musician Gregg Young, leader of Gregg Young & The Second Street Band, donated the proceeds from a song he created to the children of Long Beach’s Edison Elementary School and to the Aquarium of the Pacific on Tuesday.
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Gregg Young and the 2nd Street Band – “Instrumentally Yours”
Every town has a guy like Gregg Young. He’s a multitalented musician whose guitar playing chops rival his band leading skills. He might not be a household name, but that’s a good thing for people who don’t like the hassle of expensive ticket prices, overly crowded concerts and hack performers. If talent equaled success, Young would be Elvis, Muhammad Ali and…
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Kids Scream for Long Beach
Gregg Young, the lead singer of the 2nd Street Band, prepares second and third-graders at Thomas Edison Elementary School before recording the students shouting “Long Beach” for a song that will be played during the 2005 Rose Parade.
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Citys Shoreline Highlighted in Annual Rose Parade Float
Long Beach is bringing the seashore to Pasadena on New Year’s Day. For the 88th year, a City of Long Beach float will ride down Colorado Boulevard in the Tournament of Roses Parade The theme depicted here is “Celebrate the Family.”
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20th Anniversary Gregg Young and the 2nd Street Band
Gregg Young is pictured on 2nd Street together the two are namesakes for Gregg Young and the 2nd Street Band, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
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Gregg Young: Guitarist/Singer Songwriter
“If you haven’t yet heard of Gregg Young’s 2nd Street Band, you must not get out to Long Beach street fairs much.
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2nd Street Band bringing eclectic mix to lakeside concert
Aug. 8, 2002 – Sometimes, even to be considered for a Grammy Award nomination is prestigious enough. Even “incredible.”
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Sounds of Summer
June 22, 2001 – Free outdoor concerts throughout the season showcase everything from symphony orchestra music to the hottest Latin jazz to good old rock ‘n’ roll.
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2nd Street Sounds on First Street
May 12, 2001 – Ten years ago, Gregg Young was at a turning point. In February 1991, the Long Beach-based musician, who had put his career on the back burner since 1978, became an economic casualty of the area’s recession and lost his job as membership director ata local health club.
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Sidewalk Sale to Rock-n-Roll in ’98
LONG BEACH – This won’t be the same old sidewalk sale by the seaside. A sidewalk sale along the Belmont Shore business district this Saturday and Sunday will be a swingin’ affair where Second Street strollers bebop while they shop.
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