Name: Gregory James Harrigan A.K.A. "G-Kool" or the "King of Rhyme"

Weapon of Choice: Wireless Microphone, Wurlitzer/Rhodes/Organ, Electric Guitar, Percussion, One scarf, applejack, and velvet jacket

Story: Born in Wilingboro, NJ, raised in Pemberton, NJ. First "real" band, was playing drums in high school.for an alt. rock band, "twelve". Played CBGB’s, Stone Pony, old Middle East in Philly. Then was an emcee/vocalist in Jersey’s famous "Fist to the Dome", recorded two albums, played a million shows, and built a huge following.

"BlueSinatra", came after a self-recording project during my move to South Philadelphia, and we’ve been making waves ever since.

First interest in music: hijacking parents record player at age 5.

Earliest influences:

"Roxanne Roxanne", by U.T.F.O. on vinyl,
"Thriller" the album, by Michael Jackson on cassette
"Prince & Madonna" videos on MTV...all day
"Beat Street", the movie.

Music Influences: Prince, Curtis Mayfield, the Cure, Elvis Costello, the Beatles, the BeeGee’s, Eric B. & Rakim, Earth, Wind, & Fire, Isley Brothers, etc.

Favorite Quote by band member:

"My name is Cisco, and I’m outta here!" -- Cisco
"What are you wearing tonight?" --Dal Tone
"I’m hype yo, I’m hype" --Lesta Jenkins a.k.a. Mike Steady

Favorite Films: Purple Rain, 12 Monkeys, 24 Hour Party People, Party Monster, Boogie Nights, (see myspace for the complete list)

Favorite Venue: any place with a crowd that willing to dance

Greatest shows ever seen:

Elvis Costello @ Tower Records (I got to shake his hand)
Sade @the Tweeter,
Prince @Wachovia Center,
Kameelah Waheed @the 5 Spot,
Macgregor @Doc Watson’s,
The Cure @the Tower Theater,
Seaweed @J.C. Dobbs