“I was born in the city of Toronto,” Dan Griffin tells us in the opening line of the title track of his acclaimed 2007 EP, Stars and Satellites. The disc is a culmination of more than two years of introspective writing from the multi-instrumentalist. Raised in a musical family, Dan relocated to Hamilton in 2002 and quickly found himself involved in a myriad of projects, among them local roots/indie/pop-rock act Arkells. He joined that band as keyboardist, guitarist and arranger, all the while continuing a reclusive pattern of writing and home recording.
After considerable local success with Arkells and as a solo artist, Griffin’s efforts have yielded the quiet masterpiece Stars and Satellites, which critics have described as "a touching, somber foray into deep folk, quiet pop and humble alternative country..." - (The View). Since the record’s release he has had the chance to play alongside Cuff the Duke, Elliot Brood, Luke Doucet and Jenn Grant throughout Eastern and Atlantic Canada.
For booking enquiries, please e-mail dangriffinmusic@gmail.com
Hi There Dan Griffin, Your music is great. So you are. Thats why I am big fan of yours Dan Griffin. Keep up the gr8 work. I am proud being your fan. Do
Peace Sunday, June 5, 1982, Rose Bowl, no nukes - nuclear disarmament - stop nuclear madness concert - NYC - Central Park - June 12, 1982, 1,000,000 person march and rally for Nuclear Freeze. Photography and presentation by Curtis Rainbow. 'Give Peace a Chance' music by Achim Schultz. Inspiration by Yoko Ono. Dedicated to John Lennon.
Only Toronto show this summer!
Thursday night at Mitzi's Sister, Queen West with Luke Nares
Live folktronica with violins, thumb piano, laptop, synth...
Justin
PS. Download the new live album at www.rawrip.com/justingrounds
You will win a Juno one day, and I mean that in a good way. Why hasn't a label picked you up yet? You should be touring our beautiful country, if not the world by now. Keep up the great work and let me know if you put together a Toronto show this Summer.
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