Greg Leisz is widely regarded as one of the premier pedal steel guitarists and versatile instrumentalists in modern music. His career spans rock, folk, country, pop, jazz, blues, and acoustic traditions, reflecting a rare ability to blend genres with melodic nuance and expressive tone. Leisz’s guitar work is characterized by warm, shimmering textures and a sensitivity to song mood, making him a sought-after collaborator across the music industry.
Leisz has been a key contributor to numerous landmark recordings and live performances. He earned the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album as part of Ray LaMontagne’s God Willin’ & the Creek Don’t Rise (2010), highlighting his ability to elevate songs with understated, yet profoundly impactful playing. The same year, he received the Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his enduring influence on American roots music.
Throughout his career, Leisz has lent his talents to a wide roster of artists, including Beck, k.d. lang, Lucinda Williams, Jackson Browne, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, and Ringo Starr, among many others. His work with Dylan’s Wolf Bros project (captured on Live in Colorado and Live in Colorado Vol. 2) showcases his adaptability to live performance contexts from intimate to large-scale concerts.
In 2025, Leisz remains active on the road as part of The Crosby Collective with Jackson Browne, bringing his signature sound to festivals and venues across the United States. Notable dates include BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach (May 4, 2025) and a Beacon Theatre run in New York (August 12–16, 2025). As with all touring schedules, dates are subject to change, so check official channels for the latest updates.
While public social media for Greg Leisz is not prominently listed, fans often follow Jackson Browne’s channels and his management for announcements and tour information. This page will reflect official updates as they are made available.