Mix some Martin Sexton with Josh Ritter, throw a dash of Stevie Wonder, a pinch of The Weepies, and your getting close to the soulful, witty, and moving folk-rock songwriter performance of Connor Garvey. His music brightens rooms, brings smiles, and leaves people with hope, joy, and a tune to hum.
Sounds Like
People have compared me to: Jason Mraz, Josh Ritter, Martin Sexton, a male Kymia Dawsen, David Mallet, David Wilcox, Amos Lee, The Third Member of The Weepies, John Gorka on Helium...what do you think?
Keep It Simple
Connor Garvey's songs are like placing folk-funk guitar & ukulele, soulful vocals, and paradoxical metaphors in a juicer- you've never tasted it before, but it's intriguing and delectable so you have to keep drinking. His clever rhythmic guitar and ukulele foundations provide a medium for his most prominent instrument, his voice. His songs draw the attention of the whole room with humor, daring honesty, and grace.
Examine Garvey’s musical palette, and you will find songwriting masters like Martin Sexton, David Wilcox, John Gorka, Paul Simon, and Deb Talan (The Weepies) plus hues from artists such as Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, Catie Curtis, and Josh Ritter. And he listens to a lot of hip-hop.
Connor comes to music to write songs. The symbiosis of person and craft leaves Garvey continually growing as a musician and positive soul. His musical resume includes songwriter competition victories, three self-released albums, self booked and promoted national touring, performances with the likes of Catie Curtis, Story Hill, Kevin So, The Bittersweets, Chris Keene, Slaid Cleaves, Jeff Mitchell, and Dan Walker plus heartfelt appreciation from living room crowds to full auditoriums.
As Connor’s musical career gains momentum he is bringing with him messages of hope, growth, and love in songs that silence rooms, brighten smiles, and inspires others to sing out.
Thanks for your support of the last NLO concert the photos are now viewable on our myspace site. We are currently mixing the last 6 songs on our 17 track project. Look for it in stores in December 2009
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.
1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.
haha i found you!!thanks for telling me about it tonight, we're gonna get some pizza from that puzzle tonight!ahhhh so what were the names of the songs that we listened to in the car last weekend?i wanna show my sisters=]]]]]]]]]
What up Connor I am really digging the new tunes I cant wait to hear the whole album. Keep it up you have a true talent my friend looking forward to seeing you in September it is on my calendar.
HI Connor, I don't think I can make it on Sunday:( I have plans too far away to get there in time. I am at the Tamworth Inn on Saturday 630-930pm. Would be great to see you there...bring friends too and oh yeah your guitar just in case you want to jump up and play a few songs. (no pressure). Peace, Audrey
Hey man hows everything going, I hope its all good. I obiviously haven't made it out to Montana yet and even though i would love to I would also love getting out of my parents house and become a home owner. Well anyways Hope to see you soon to do some chillin let me know when your coming back to Maine peace love and nappiness
looks like we fell out there for a while...hope all is well, looks like you're booked and busy...hopefully catch you at storyhill festival...any other festival venues this summer?
Hey Connor! Was just stopping by to hear some of your lovely tunes! I hope you are well and happy my friend. I see that you are in Bozeman. Well if you do decide to come home soon, drop me a line! I would love to hear from you! :-) <3
you just replaced Eric Clapton as one of my top friends...looking forward to some local Connor Garvey shows...I've been singing Soul on the Line in my head all day...see you soon
