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Christos Richard Hatjoullis, a.k.a OUTERGROUND. Self producing electronic experimentalist, poet, artist, filmmaker and Rebel Alliance Dad, documenting  Inner Space - The Outerground - through music since as long as he can remember.  check out the discography on the usual streaming platforms.
 
Influenced by accomplished & eclectic sources from Erik Satie to Man Parrish, Stevie Wonder, Arethra Franklin, Stan Getz, A Guy Called Gerald, Thelonius Monk, Snoopy & Woodstock, John Barry, Roy Ayers, Newcleus. De La Soul and a Zillion other leading lights of musical history.  

Distinct and different styles have emerged along the outerground musical route from cinematic atmospheres to melancholy piano pieces, robotic techno, flowing spacey, haunting electronica and under the umbrella of EDM, lots of house music flavoured excerpts.

Gregg began his music career as a drummer working the local circuit in Wilmington, Delaware.  He joined a popular local band, The Bees, which included Benny Preston (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epfGYLUURdQ), Bob Henegar, and Bob Carryer.  It was Bob Carryer, a graduate from the Berklee College of Music, who introduced Gregg to songwriting and collaborating in a variety of musical styles and genres. 

Gregg performed his own songs at local venues in Wilmington, Delaware using his pseudonym, Allen James.  He met veteran bass player and Blues vocalist, Jimmy Pritchard (https://jimmypritchard.com/), who at the time was organizing and managing a singer/songwriter venue at The David Finney Inn in New Castle.  Gregg became a regular at the David Finney and was invited to appear on the popular Cable TV spot, The Tim Qualls Show, where he performed his Blues/Rock song, Land of the Free.
  
Gregg’s compositions draw from many genres, including Easy Listening, Rock, Indie Rock, Jazz, Blues, and Country. His songs are fresh, visual, rythmic, emotionally gratifying, and possess a sweet sensibility that touch a spark with listeners. 

Gregg can be reached at:
greggkemske@gmail.com

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