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Greg Collins Band

Capital District, NY

Six musicians. Seven decades of hits. The songs you love with the energy you remember.
Weddings, venues, backyard parties — we show up and bring it.

Greg Collins Band performing live
Tim Eileen Jay Dan Tony

About the Band

From Johnny Cash to Morgan Wallen — and everything in between.

The band is a six-piece group out of New York’s Capital District that plays the songs people actually want to hear—from ’50s blues and ’60s soul to classic rock, country, pop, rockabilly, and today’s hits. One set you’re singing along to Johnny Cash, the next you’re dancing to Springsteen, and before the night’s over we’ve thrown in some Stray Cats, Queen, and Morgan Wallen for good measure.


What sets us apart is the mix—solid harmonies, guitar-driven jams, and a setlist that moves between genres without missing a beat. We don’t just play covers; we put energy and soul into every song and keep crowds on their feet all night or listening with a drink in their hand. We also write and record our own music, including our original track “Don’t Need Much,” available on Spotify.

Perfect for any occasion

Bars & Restaurants Weddings Graduations Retirement Parties Holiday Parties Civic Events Corporate Functions Fairs & Festivals Private Events Celebrations / Birthday Parties (Adults)

What People Are Saying

Don’t take our word for it...

From the first song to the last, they keep the crowd entertained, get people out on the dance floor, and create an atmosphere that makes everyone feel like part of the show. Their professionalism, versatility, and genuine love of music shine through in every performance. If you’re looking for great music and a band that knows how to keep the good times rolling, I highly recommend the Greg Collins Band!
Tim Davis
Trustee
Rensselaer Elks Lodge #2073
The Greg Collins Band has performed numerous times at our VFW Post. Their music is fun, the dance floor is always packed, and everyone has a great time! We keep bringing them back because people genuinely enjoy hearing them play. They’re very professional and easy to work with.
Melinda Nelson
Event Coordinator
East Greenbush VFW Post 7338
The Greg Collins Band is a 6-piece working band who cover classic rock, originals and more. The Collins family clearly have a passion for music and how lucky is Greg to be able to have his Mom perform alongside him! Greg is a serious musician and expects the same from his bandmates. They have a proper sound system to showcase their talents. Whether background for events or for a show, Greg Collins Band will have you singing or dancing along…
Sharon Wheeler
Co-Founder
Triskele Celtic Band & JSMusicmoments
For about six years, the band has generously donated its time each year to perform at the honor walk for Tyler Coyne. This honor walk raises money for Make-A-Wish each year. They bring great music and energy to every event, playing for about four hours and willingly taking requests. They are professional, generous, and always put on a wonderful show. I’m grateful for their continued support and highly recommend them.
Kristen Coyne
Tyler Coyne Honor Walk
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeast New York
The St. Mary’s fall picnic would not be the same without the energetic music by the Greg Collins Band! They have a great mix of covers that everyone knows and sings along to. We continue to book them every fall for our event. You can’t go wrong booking them for your event or dinner/dance.
Kate Dorgan
Picnic Coordinator
Church of St. Mary’s at Clinton Heights

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Meet the Band

The lineup behind the jams

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Dan Lang
Vocals

Playing since: School and church choirs as a kid. 20 years as cantor, tenor, and praise band leader at St. Mary’s. Environmental scientist by day.

Influences: Neil Diamond (blame his Dad), Pink Floyd, Billy Joel, Brandon Lake, and a healthy dose of Gen-X Dad Rock

Fun fact: If you take a long ride in his Bronco, you’re singing whether you like it or not.

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Eileen Collins
Vocals

Playing since: 3rd grade. Retired science teacher after 32 years. Been in shows and community theater most of her life.

Influences: Kingston Trio, John Denver, Peter, Paul & Mary, Frank Sinatra

Fun fact: Formerly sang with the Gilgara Trio, a prominent Baltimore folk group with Pat O’Brennan — Maryland Entertainer Hall of Fame inductee and Ocean City, MD staple.

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Tim Knerr
Rhythm Guitar

Playing since: 1966. Retired after 40 years in IT application development.

Influences: Peter Frampton, Rush

Fun fact: In the early ’80s, Tim met his wife while playing a weekly gig at a farm in southern Michigan. 43 years later, she’s still showing up at his gigs.

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Tony Rossello
Bass Guitar

Playing since: Started playing acoustic guitar in 1967, switched to bass in 1973. Part of forming popular local band “Lo Lo Tonale” in 1973. Retired from mechanical engineering.

Influences: Beatles, Chicago, Santana, CCR, The Who, The Doors, Stanley Clarke

Fun fact: Bought a Fender Precision Bass in 1973 and it’s still his only electric bass to this day.

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Jay O'Connor
Drums

Playing since: 3rd grade. Drumming for a long time. Retired from a career in K–12 education.

Influences: Buddy Rich, Bill Bruford with Yes, Steve Gadd

Fun fact: In 2025, Tim, Dan and Jay did a 3-day bike ride from Albany to NYC.

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Greg Collins
Lead Guitar / Vocals

Playing since: 8th grade. Former reggae guitarist in Orlando. Still totally winging it.

Influences: Eric Clapton, Marcus King, Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead

Approach: Learning that less is more — in music and in life. Voice like a lawn mower but it gets the job done.

Where We've Played

Trusted by venues and event hosts across the Capital District

Dutch Apple Cruise LineAlbany, NY Whitman Brewing CompanySaratoga, NY Rensselaer Elks Lodge #2073East Greenbush, NY East Greenbush VFW Post 7338East Greenbush, NY American Legion Post #1231Rensselaer, NY Church of St. Mary’s at Clinton HeightsRensselaer, NY Burden Lake Country ClubAverill Park, NY June FarmsWest Sand Lake, NY

Upcoming Events

Catch us live

Greg Collins Band Live at American Legion - October 30, 2026
Friday, October 30, 2026 • 7–10 PM
Live at American Legion
Melvin Roads Post #1231 — 200 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Greg Collins Band at Schaghticoke Fair Gala - March 20, 2027
📅 Mark Your Calendar • Saturday, March 20, 2027
Schaghticoke Fair Gala
The Barn at Hansen Hill Farm — Johnsonville, NY

Listen & Watch

Sample performances and recordings

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Call Me the Breeze
Greg Collins Band — Live
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Set List

Seven decades of hits. Zero slow moments.

Songs with a speaker icon have live recordings — tap to listen

🎸 Classic Rock

  1. Sweet Home Alabama — Lynyrd Skynyrd
  2. Breakdown — Tom Petty
  3. Pink Houses — John Mellencamp
  4. Listen to the Music — Doobie Brothers
  5. Dancing in the Dark — Bruce Springsteen
  6. Old Time Rock and Roll — Bob Seger
  7. Two Tickets to Paradise — Eddie Money
  8. Turn the Page — Bob Seger
  9. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For — U2
  10. It's Still Rock and Roll to Me — Billy Joel

🎵 Blues & Soul

  1. Shake Your Money Maker — Elmore James
  2. Crossroads — John Mayer
  3. Call Me the Breeze — J.J. Cale
  4. After Midnight — J.J. Cale
  5. Mustang Sally — Wilson Pickett
  6. Get Out of My Life Woman — Lee Dorsey
  7. Turn on Your Lovelight — Bobby Bland
  8. That’s What Love Will Make You Do — Little Milton
  9. Kansas City — Wilbert Harrison

🤠 Country & Americana

  1. Folsom Prison Blues — Johnny Cash
  2. Take Me Home, Country Roads — John Denver
  3. Peaceful Easy Feeling — Eagles
  4. Lay Down Sally — Eric Clapton
  5. Take It Easy — Eagles
  6. Amie — Pure Prairie League
  7. On The Road Again — Willie Nelson
  8. Drinkin' Problem — Midland
  9. One Thing at a Time — Morgan Wallen
  10. Margaritaville — Jimmy Buffett

🎤 Pop & Sing-Alongs

  1. Sweet Caroline — Neil Diamond
  2. Brown Eyed Girl — Van Morrison
  3. The Joker — Steve Miller Band
  4. Bad, Bad Leroy Brown — Jim Croce
  5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love — Queen
  6. Rock This Town — Stray Cats
  7. Johnny B. Goode — Chuck Berry
  8. Blue Suede Shoes — Carl Perkins
  9. Wonderful Tonight — Eric Clapton
  10. Stuck on You — Lionel Richie
  11. For Sentimental Reasons — Nat King Cole

🎧 The Mix Tape

  1. Kryptonite — 3 Doors Down
  2. The Middle — Jimmy Eat World
  3. Hey Jealousy — Gin Blossoms
  4. Everybody Wants to Rule the World — Tears for Fears
  5. Mashup: Every Breath You Take / Stand by Me — The Police / Ben E. King
  6. Last Dance with Mary Jane — Tom Petty
  7. Melissa — Allman Brothers
  8. The Weight — The Band

⭐ GCB Originals — Coming Soon!

  1. Don’t Need Much — Greg Collins
  2. Caught Lookin’ — Greg Collins
  3. South of Sober — Greg Collins
  4. Last Call for Us — Greg Collins

💡 Song Requests & Ideas

Don’t see your jam? Let us know in your booking inquiry and we’ll learn it. Or tell us what you think would sound good with our band.

Weddings • First Dances • Dedications • Special Requests

We are happy to take requests or collaborate on a planned performance if it is arranged in advance.

Pricing

No surprises. No drama. Just good music.

Acoustic Duo
Starting at $250
Solid feel-good music that won’t blow out your eardrums
  • 2 guitars & vocals
  • Great for bars, restaurants & private events
  • Background or featured music
3 Piece
Starting at $400
Cocktail hours & mid-size events
  • Two guitars, drums & vocals
  • Perfect for cocktail hours & receptions
  • Relaxed, free-flowing background vibe
  • Great energy, smaller footprint

* All pricing is approximate. Every event is different — tell us about yours and we’ll work with you. We are happy to work with you on budget especially for civic events and charity functions (which we often do gratis).

Book The Greg Collins Band

Interested in having us play your event? Fill out the form below or email us at or call (518) 290-0483

 

Technical Info

Plug us in and point us at the crowd

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Sound System
We bring our own PA — Mackie ProFx16v3 mixer with 2 Mackie Thump215 powered loudspeakers (1,400W each, 15” woofers, 129 dB max SPL). Suitable for up to 250+ guests. Professional sound engineering at every gig. Larger venues may require house sound.
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Stage Requirements
Minimum stage area: 16 x 10 ft. We can adapt to smaller spaces — just let us know.
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Power
We need 2–3 standard 20-amp circuits within 15–25 ft of the stage area.
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Setup & Teardown
We arrive 60–90 minutes before showtime. Teardown takes approximately 45 minutes.

Have questions about logistics? Reach out — we’re easy to work with.

Availability

We are booking up fast — secure your date early!

Between golf and grandkids, we’re ready to rock — booking Fall 2026 & Spring 2027.


Have a date in mind? Send us an inquiry and we’ll confirm availability within 24 hours.

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