Face the Music: San Francisco, 1975. Woody, an artistically brilliant, socially inept street musician, is just getting by. Inspired by Stephanie, the love of his life, he writes an amazing song that could launch his musical career. Then an unexpected betrayal leaves him fighting for his relationship and his future.


Hopelessly disorganized, armed with only his guitar and unique sense of humor, Woody tries to persevere against the inequities of the music business. Passion, desperation and intense idealism propel him head-on into the challenges of surviving as an uncompromising artist.

Face the Music is a story of love, self-discovery, and the spiritual power of music.



“Greg exposes the insularity of the pop-music business with stunning veracity. . .an insider’s look at its highs, lows, and a whiff of the steaming guts, delivered with style and verve. . .not incidentally featuring an unforgettable leading lady. Good shit!”
– Robert Hunter, Grateful Dead lyricist


“Finding one's way as a street musician, being socially awkward in a "people" industry, creating art from life--this is my story. Greg Anton has the chops as a writer to make these themes universal…anyone can relate and love this book as much as I did.”
– Stanley Jordan, jazz guitarist.


“Face the Music is captivating. Generally, words are inadequate to express emotions conveyed by music; but this book flows like a moody, mystical, musical composition.”
– Barry “The Fish” Melton (of Country Joe and the Fish)