Biography: Gregory Van Kirk

/ 1 Biography

Gregory S. Van Kirk

Gregory performing in the -1990s. till today

Background information

Birth name Gregory Sherman Van Kirk

Born June 30 1981

Nyack, New York

Genres Pop, Funk, Reggae Rock, Hip Hop, Acoustic, Rhythm and Blues, Alternative Rock, Electronic, Country

Occupations Bass, Songwriter, Music Producer, Instructor

Instruments Bass

Years active 1990 -

Labels No Official Label

Associated acts .....TBA

Notable instruments

Fender Zone , American Deluxe Walnut

Roland VS 1680

roland sp808EX emix studio

Korg triton , 88 keys

Gregory Van Kirk an American musician who serves as lead bass player of the multi talented band Strange Arrangement®. Raised on Pine Island , Florida, Gregory developed an interest in music at a young age. His parents and grand parents exposed him to jazz funk rock swing country and any other music they enjoyed. Gregory played in various bands until forming the group Strange Arrangement® with brother Warren Van Kirk.

/ 1.1 Early Life

Early life:

Gregory Van Kirk was born and raised in a small neighbourhood in Nyack, New York with his brother, Warren. As a child Gregory explored his environment and really enjoyed this time. As Gregory grew parents Anna and Warren nurtured his freedom creativity and yet to be discovered passion and craft.

Gregory performs with his band:

Music playing or performing was not an integral part of the Van Kirk upbringing. However Father, Mother, Uncle, Aunt and Grand parents were always listening to and open to new music and art . His mother an avid crafter often teaching both boys. The parents and community helped teach young Gregory to respect the world we live in at a young age.

Gregory had multiple instruments as a child, but not till after his teen years did he develop a craving to explore music. Playing guitar piano bass and anything he could produce sound from the brothers started to study music theory. Gregory started his first band with brother Warren Van Kirk , who would later become the singer of Strange Arrangement®. The brothers practised and studied in numerous trailers or sheds provided by the parents on the property on Pine Island Florida and now referred to as "Studio 7" on the compound.

/ 1.2 Career with Strange Arrangement®

Career with Strange Arrangement®:

Gregory began performing as with Strange Arrangement® at small show, house parties and barbecues in late 1990's. The band was often a mix of friends with no musical concept or real stage show just creating a good time and often ask where they would be performing next . As the performance of Strange Arrangement® gained a reputation for their strange behaviour, costumes and dance moves "THE STRANGE SHUFFLE" step to the left jump wiggle then back to the right, Strange Arrangement® continued to gain popularity. Gregory developed his unique style of playing and inter acting with the crowd. Gregory was becoming known for his bounce ability, positive out look, costumes and stage presence and often glowing strings. DR NEON™

/ 1.3 Strange Arrangement® success in 2000

Gregory, on Strange Arrangement®'s success in 2000:

With a growing popularity in Florida, Strange Arrangement® had decided to produce a few video projects. Around this same time Gregory was writing new material, performing at city block parties (zombicon, River District Alliance events Sydney and Berne Davis Art Centre in Ft Myers Florida ), numerous charity events.

2011 Strange Arrangement® was nominated for Alliance for the Arts artist of the year award.

Gregory Van Kirk and brother Warren, Strange Arrangement® filed for and received a trade mark with the United States Patent Office. Gregory continues performing with Strange Arrangement® and refining his craft.

/ 1.4 Studio

Studio:

The majority of Gregory s earlie home recordings were recorded with brother Warren using the Roland 1680 digital recorder. Thought the Strange Arrangement® career the brothers have worked in various studios : The Cooler, Unity Gain, The Live Room, Sonic, "Studio 7" on the compound.

/ 2 Personal Life

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/ 2.1 Marriage and Fatherhood

Marriage and fatherhood:

Gregory is currently unmarried with no children.

/ 2.2 Video

Video:

STRANGE ARRANGEMENT®

New Year Countdown : Music and Video

Recorded and Produced on location @ The Brothers Van Kirk Studio in SW Fl. Music / Lyrics Written and Composed 2011 by : Warren Van Kirk & Gregory Van Kirk. The original composition / idea was composed by Gregory Van Kirk on his Fender Zone Bass.

Music video uploaded to YouTube by BROTHERSVANKIRK on January 1, 2012. New Year Countdown / "Get up on the Countdown"

/ 4.1 Microphone

Microphone:

Shure Brand

Blue Microphones

Sennheiser

/ 4.2 Guitar / Bass

Bass:

Fender Zone American Deluxe

/ 4.3 Pedals

Pedals:

N/A

/ 4.4 Amps

Amps:

Peavey Bam

/ 4.5 Guitar / Bass Signal Flow

Guitar Rig & Signal Flow:

A detailed gear diagram of Gregory's STRANGE ARRANGEMENT® Audio Signal Flow Charts is well-documented. "CLICK LINK"

/ 5 See Also

See also:

Bouncing Bass Player

Strings That Sing

The Brothers Van Kirk

STRANGE ARRANGEMENT®

/ 6 References

N/A

/ 7 External Links

External links:

"STRANGE ARRANGEMENT"

Other albums

/ 8 Songs / Awards / More

Popular songs:

"Money" "Project Simple" "Have a Good Time" "Chicken and Shrimp" "Caramel" "All My Beats" "Complex Text" "16-BARS-ILL-DO-THE-HOOK" "Cosmic Fusion"

Tributes and legacy:

Money Dont Make The Man

See also

Discography N/A

Categories: American male bass player, Musicians from Florida / NY, Strange Arrangement, The Brothers Van Kirk, Funk Rock Reggae Rock

Artist Musician Recognition and awards:

Winners of 99x Battle of the bands

Nominated for Alliance of the arts Angle of the Arts Award 2011 "Performance Artist"

ASCAP