15 April 2016

Griffin House

Britt Connors opens

On Friday, April 15 we feature Griffin House, a Nashville-based artist whose openly emotional singing, poetic lyrics and spiraling melodies recall Jackson Browne circa his classic album, Late for the Sky. As American Songwriter declares, “If you are looking to be blown away by raw talent, then look no further than Griffin House.” ¶ Boston-area singer-songwriter Britt Connors opens the show.

Concert starts at 8:00 pm

Griffin House

It is a true, and nowadays rare, musician who writes lyrics so vulnerable and authentic that an audience is irrevocably captured by the powerful experience of sharing the journey. An album that is essentially an autobiographical account of personal mistakes, change, and growth offers listeners a chance to reflect on their own experiences and connect with another’s story. With Griffin House’s newest album, So On and So Forth, it is clear that this artist digs deep and offers up his narrative after much reflection.

House is a young family man and artist who is choosing sobriety and celebrating the path to his success through songs which share his perspective on how people remember the past with rose-colored glasses, how we grow up and realize what we deeply need, and how we must find happiness in ourselves in the present. One song on this album is particularly poignant. “Paris Calling” is about living in Nashville and dreaming of returning for a visit to France. “For me, Paris will always be a place that can be described by three words; magical, surreal, and enchanting. My heart is in love there — in love with life itself. I celebrated the completion of my album with a return this summer to my favorite city on Earth,” says House. He was very saddened after the terrorist attack there this fall and decided to release this special song to the public months before the album release and donated all sales to a non-profit organization that aims to fight against poverty and exclusion in France and throughout the world.

Recording and performing for over a decade, House has toured with Ron Sexsmith, Patti Scialfa, Josh Ritter, John Mellencamp, Mat Kearney, and The Cranberries. He received early critical acclaim on the CBSSunday Morning, and his songs have since been featured in countless films and television shows such as One Tree Hill, Army Wives, and Brothers and Sisters. He has also appeared on Late Night with Craig Ferguson. Most recently, CNN Newsroom invited House to perform “Paris Calling” live on the air.

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Britt Connors

Britt Connors blends blues, folk, and country with jazz voicings and pop sensibilities. For her latest album, Warmer Season, she put together her talented band, Bourbon Renewal, and the players are as tight as tight can be. The recording includes clapping, foot-stomping, and even some whistling for a brand new music genre called “Y’all-Ternative” music. Britt’s earlier album, The Bad Side of Good is an “astonishingly strong debut. Britt’s pitch perfect voice and smartly written songs show amazing versatility in a broad range of styles,” according to Nate Dow from the Boston Herald.

  • If you are looking to be blown away by raw talent, then look no further than Griffin House. American Songwriter
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  • Britt Connors presents tremendous depth on her CD Warmer Season. She draws you in with folky charm and then sucker punches you with her amazing pipes! One of my most favorite of 2014 so far! Joltin’ Joe Pszonek, Radio Nowhere WMSC-FM 90.3 Montclair, NJ
  • The Bad Side of Good is an astonishingly strong debut. Her pitch perfect voice and smartly written songs show amazing versatility in a broad range of styles. [Connors] evokes a young Patty Larkin in her vocal quality and is blessed with a similar eclectic style. With top-notch production by Warren Amerman at Rotary Records, the album is extremely polished and well rounded.” Nate Dow, Boston Herald music critic

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