2003 Appearances
| Worcester IceCats | Milk Fund Auction | CD Release Concert | Under One Roof Benefit |
| New York Cabaret Appearance | ALS Benefit | Autumnfest 2003 | Big: The Musical |
| The Sound of Music | Academy of Tap, Jazz, and Ballet | Rhode Island PrideFest | Relay for Life |
Celebration! In Memory of Tina Tessier | Transcontinental Talent Competition |
| Mardi Gras Queen's Coronation | Guest Appearance at Talent America |
Worcester IceCats
December 30, 2003
Worcester Centrum
Greg sang the National Anthem at the opening of the Worcester IceCats' winning game against the
Hartford Wolf Pack (score: 4-0). IceCats' website.
Recording of the National Anthem
Milk Fund Auction
December 23, 2003
WOON 1240 Radio
Greg appeared on the WOON auction to benefit the Milk Fund. He performed two Christmas carols and auctioned off two copies of his newly-released CD, Just for You.
Pictures: Left: Greg describes one of the many donated auction items. Right: Greg performs O, Holy Night live in the studio
during the auction.
JUST FOR YOU CD RELEASE CONCERT
December 14, 2003
Greg's CD release concert was held at Chan's Fine Oriental Dining, Woonsocket, RI. Despite the snow, the concert was a big success with over one hundred people braving the elements to attend. Sue McClain of Lincoln accompanied Greg on the piano and guest singer Jenifer Hamilton also performed. For more information on the new CD, Just for You, go to the CD page.
• 12/17/03 - In Newsweekly, Greg Bonin, Just for You by Joe Siegel (.pdf)
• 01/04 - The Woman's Page, Searching for a Heavenly Voice? Here's Greg Bonin by Stacey Anter (.pdf)
• 11/14/03 - Woonsocket Call (press release), Vocalist Greg Bonin launches new CD with celebration next month at Chan's (.pdf)
• 11/13/03 - The Valley Breeze (press release), Greg Bonin to hold CD release concert Dec. 14 at Chan's (.pdf)
Under One Roof
December 13, 2003
Greg performed in a holiday cabaret as part of the "Under One Roof" benefit to raise money to replace the furnace at the First Universalist Church, Earle Street, Woonsocket.
Pictured, left to right: Chris Kibbe, Lisa Forsgard, Greg, Kathy Donohue, Joshua Smith, and Andrea Grondines performing in the holiday cabaret.
11/29/03 - Woonsocket Call, Tenants to the rescue (.pdf)
New York Cabaret Appearance
December 5, 2003
Robert Marks' Spotlight Showcase
at Danny's Skylight Room Cabaret at Danny's Grand Sea Palace
(346 West 46th Street, New York City – Restaurant Row)
Greg's cabaret debut in New York was on Friday, December 5, 2003. A group of friends, coworkers, and supporters from Rhode Island chartered a bus to the city to attend the concert. Though snow was predicted for late in the day, the morning started out just cold and overcast. As the bus approached the Connecticut/New York border, we met the line of the approaching snow storm. By the time the bus got to midtown Manhattan, New York had already been blanketed by approximately four inches of heavy, wet snow.
Concert-goers slogged through slush and puddles throughout the day as they shopped and did some limited sightseeing in the city. By show time, everyone converged on the Skylight Room at Danny's Grand Sea Palace for Greg's concert. Inside, it was cozy and warm (and dry!) and the crowd had a great time. Those who had never heard Greg perform before were amazed that someone so talented could be one of their friends or co-workers. Even those who had seen him perform before were impressed by the ease and professionalism of the show. And that voice! The power, emotion, and range made for a wonderful evening of entertainment.
Greg has worked with New York vocal coach Robert Marks, who has also coached
Sarah Jessica Parker, Deborah Gibson, Robert Morse, Lea Salonga, Elliott Gould, and Britney Spears.
By the time the bus was ready to head home, the snow had accumulated even more. Unknown to most people on the bus, nearly everything had been cancelled on Saturday, due to the paralyzing storm. We made our way – slowly – back to Rhode Island, taking an extra two-and-a-half hours for the trip. Our skilled driver (trained in snowy Vermont) informed us later that all of the commercial bus lines had cancelled all service from Boston to New York because of the storm. Finally home, everyone was glad that they were safe and warm and had had a chance to see Greg in his New York debut and get a chance to purchase his CD a week before the official hometown release.
ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Fundraiser
November 21, 2003
BOUND FOR BROADWAY
A Salute to Community Theatre
Presented by Friends of Margy O'Rourke
Greg performed for a sellout crowd
with the People's Players at the
People's Baptist Church, Cranston, RI, singing selections from South Pacific, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Guys and Dolls.
Autumnfest
October 13, 2003
Accompanying the Academy of Tap, Jazz, and Ballet in their dance interpretation of
To Where You Are (one of the selections on Greg's new CD, Just for You, out December 2003)
Big: The Musical
August 14 & 15, 2003
Greg appeared in the roles of Mr. Baskin, Nick, and the Voice of Zoltar
in the Wachusett Theatre Company
production at the Foothills Theatre, Worcester, MA.
The Sound of Music
July 17-August 3, 2003
Greg appeared in the role of Herr Zeller
in the Wachusett Theatre Company
production at the Foothills Theatre, Worcester, MA.
Guest Appearance
Academy of Tap, Jazz, and Ballet
Grand Performance
July 12-13, 2003
Greg sang while
the ladies performed a pointe ballet.
Rhode Island PrideFest
June 21, 2003
Station Park, Providence, RI
Relay for Life Cancer Walk
June 14, 2003
Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society sponsored by CVS, Branch River Park at Burrillville Middle School, Burrillville, RI
Celebration! In Memory of Tina Tessier
May 17, 2003
American Cancer Society Benefit at the Stadium Theatre, Woonsocket, RI.
- 5/29/03 - The Valley Breeze, Celebration Presents $3,500 to American Cancer Society
- 5/16/03 - Providence Journal (free registration required to view), They'll come to celebrate, not mourn at cancer fundraiser by David McFadden
- 5/16/03 - Woonsocket Call, A Celebration of Life (.pdf)
- 5/15/03 - The Valley Breeze, 'Celebration' fundraiser this Saturday honors Tina Tessier at Stadium Theatre (.pdf)
- 4/10-17/03 - The Valley Breeze, Stadium party will celebrate a woman who loved life by Paul R. Dubois (.pdf)
- 4/18/03 - Woonsocket Call, Party is a tribute to Tina Tessier (.pdf)
- Advertisements - Woonsocket Call and Valley Breeze (.pdf)
Transcontinental Talent Competition
March 28-30, 2003
Greg placed in the ten out of a total of 600 male singers at a competition sponsoredby Transcontinental Talent at the Rosen Centre Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando,Florida.
Theatre Works Members Perform at Mardi Gras Queen's Coronation
On Sunday, February 23rd, Greg sang music from the 1950s with four other Theatre Works' members in keeping with the Coronation's theme, "Happy Days of Mardi Gras." The theme was chosen to pay tribute to the origins of Mardi Gras in Woonsocket in 1954. Suspended in 1959, this tradition was revived in 1995 by the Northern Rhode Island Council of the Arts. Greg and Theatre Works members Connie and Mark Anderson, Kathy Donahue, and John Pacheco performed the music of Patsy Cline, Peggy Lee, Johnny Mathis, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Pat Boone, and Nat King Cole. The group performed to an appreciative crowd, many of whom have seen and enjoyed Theatre Works' productions. They received a Certificate of Appreciation from the event's chair, Susan T. MacKenzie.
Talent America Regionals
February 2, 2003
As last year's national winner of the Talent America Showcase, Greg made a guest appearance and performed at this year's preliminary competition at the Biltmore Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island.