Greg DaPonte grew up in Los Angeles, obsessed with music and radio. He's spent time
working as a musician, in broadcast and as a freelance recording engineer.
He's also been involved with the running of several independent record
labels. Past recording projects have included work for CBS, Relativity, Acid
Jazz and BMG records. He currently co-owns the indie label Rolling Sea
Records and operates GLD Productions a full-service music-consulting and
management company.
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