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GEMA RIFFS featuring Greta Gaines (C’89)

 September 22, 2022

Alumni gathered virtually in September 2022 for the latest installment of GEMA RIFFS – a virtual series featuring exclusive discussions and performances with prominent Georgetown alumni musicians and producers.

In this episode of GEMA RIFFS, the team is joined by acclaimed singer/songwriter and recording artist Greta Gaines (C’89). In addition to music, Greta has had a varied career which has also included work as an activist for cannabis legalization, a television host, and extreme sports competitor. Greta discusses her background including how her upbringing in New Hampshire formed her interest in music, how she broke into the industry, her process of writing and recording as well as her experiences as a competitive snowboarder during the early years of the sport. She also shares stories of performing at the famed Lilith Fair and other concert events. Greta also shares valuable takeaways from her years at Georgetown, her advice for those breaking into music and gave us a sneak peek into her next music release.

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About Greta Gaines (C’89)

Gaines has always been driven by determination, craft, and creativity. With six previously highly-regarded albums to her credit and a career that’s found her acting the road of trail-blazer in any number of activities and initiatives, she’s always made it a point to challenge herself.Gema riffs

An acclaimed singer, songwriter, activist, extreme sports competitor, mother and mentor, she’s always been driven by determination, craft and creativity. With six previous highly-regarded albums to her credit, and a career that’s found her acting the role of trail-blazer in any number of activities and initiatives, she’s always made it a point to challenge herself, while also giving her fans and followers opportunity to reflect upon their own beliefs and possibilities.

Indeed, Gaines has always made it a point to exceed and excel, regardless of circumstance. As the first Woman’s World Extreme Snowboard Champion, the owner and operator of her own record label, Big Air Records, the originator of Freeride, a series devoted to lifestyle, music, extreme sports, and the environment, an advocate for NORML, and an on-air commentator for MTV, ESPN and Oxygen Media, it’s clear that her ambitions are boundless. Learn More