Formed in 2002 by Mark Herbert and Perry Smith shortly and quickly dubbed folk and roll and funky folk rock CGL took over the Wilmington NC nightlife scene playing most everywhere for over 15 years often times 5 nights a week and touring to coastal towns 2 short run studio albums and several live recordings other members contributors and collaborators over the years have included Alan Monteath David Hervey Ron wilson , Eduardo somech ,diana zaccaria ,jerry herbert , nick simon , Cheick Sisoko ,Mark Lanter ,Rick Tobey , Troy pierce ben morrow and more
cgl paused most full band bookings in 2019 only adding select small venue shows a few times a year while other creative endeavors have been explored while future collaborations are in the works you can find my endeavors on this site and links to perry Smith's creative and educational endeavors below
Perry Offers his World music and Americana music on the link below as well as guitar lessons and drum lessons
Select 2022 shows announcing soon !
EArth Day 2022 Long Leaf Park Wilmington NC



































