- Matthew Griswold (singer)
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Matthew Griswold Birth name Matthew John Griswold Born August 29, 1982
Austin, Minnesota, USAOrigin Minneapolis, Minnesota, US Genres Rock, alternative rock, blues rock, roots rock, Adult contemporary music Occupations Singer-songwriter, musician Instruments Vocals, guitar, piano, harmonica Years active 2008–present Labels Greater Than Records, To The Fallen Records, APM Music Website MatthewGriswold.net Notable instruments Taylor Acoustic Guitars Matthew John Griswold (born August 29, 1982 in Austin, MN) is an American singer and songwriter who has recorded one full length, independently released album and three singles. A native to Woodbury, Minnesota, he is currently based (as of 2010) in Minneapolis, and lives in Saint Paul, where he is a working songwriter and an active performer around the mid-west region.[1][2][3] He has performed in a number of major productions [4] and has opened for major label recording artists like Alice Peacock, at the Minneapolis Nightclub known as the Fine Line Music Cafe,[5] where he still performs at frequently.[6][7]
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About/Background
Griswold served five years in the active duty military as an enlisted member of the U.S. Army, and was a Military Police Soldier and member of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team/First Armored Division[8](based in Baumholder, GE) and was deployed to Iraq with his unit to fight in the Battle Of Ramadi(2006).[9] Griswold has been recognized for his work in bringing awareness and being an advocate through his music for "Recovery and Transition" issues concerning and affecting today's Veterans. Griswold is best known for songs like "Crazy" and "Vampire", which were greatly inspired by his time in Iraq.[10] His song "Unbridled" was given a spotlight placement at Target Field for a Minnesota Twins game during the opening season at the stadium in the summer 2010. His independently released single,"With Healing Hands(Upon your heart)", became available online in October 2010 in honor and to benefit the American Cancer Society.[11] He has been invited to perform the song at number the Relay For Life events around the Midwest to support it's efforts through it's message.[12] Griswold is also a known social and fine arts philanthropist, and actively supports many humanitarian efforts, environmental awareness campaigns and is a strong advocate and supporter for the fine arts and folk arts communities.[10][12][13][14]
Griswold has made a number of high-profile television/radio appearances and interview segments to discuss his music, career and social interests with many Minneapolis based journalists such as Diana Pierce of Kare 11,[14] Don Shelby of WCCO, Michele Tafoya of WCCO/ESPN, Tim Russel of WCCO/CBS and Judy Skeie Voss from the Emmy Winning MCN cable show, "Local Image".[15][16][17][18]
In 2009 he was a featured Minnesota artist on the charitable Christmas compilation sold on a major distribution level in all regional Target store locations, titled, "Home For The Holidays: A Minnesota Christmas(VOL 1)". Griswold contributed a recording of his own acoustic arrangement of John Lennon's "Happy Christmas(War is Over)".[4][19] He took part in the compilations release celebration and performed an hour set at the Mall Of America on the main "Best Buy Rotunda" stage the day after Thanksgiving(Black Friday) in 2009. In December 2009, he took part in the Hennipen Theater production, which featured the artists from the Compilation album as he performed 2 songs at the Pantages Theater to a nearly sold out crowd.
Griswold is currently attempting to emerge onto the national scene and has licensed songs over to Clear Channel's Discover NEW Music syndicated web program.[20] On June 28, 2011, an internet article that made it's break in Woodbury, MN and gave an in depth look into his career, music and mission(s), was then selected and posted as a full feature on AOL's Music Homepage.[21] His first national press mention was in the Chicago based music magazine, The AV Club, for being the supporting act for Columbia Records' artist, Alice Peacock.[22]
He is set to release his song "Crazy" for the "Rock Compilation, VOL 3" with the Military exclusive international record label, To The Fallen Records[23] which will hit stores in late 2011. Griswold has a number of his original songs signed to an exclusive licensing agreement with the Universal Music Publishing and EMI Music Publishing joint venture Production Music company,[24] APM Music. He publishes his songs through his own publishing company under the name,"Matthew Griswold Music", which was officially registered with BMI(Broadcast Music Inc) in the summer of 2010.
Studio albums
- "Screaming From The Witch's Tower" 2010 (Greater Than Records, Produced by Johnny Park)
Musicians on the album: Matthew Griswold (Acoustic Guitar, Vocals), Davis Wilder (Lead Acoustic Guitar), Kevin Helander (*Produced/Mixed, Bass, Electric Guitar, Drum Track Programing on "Screaming From The Witch's Tower"), Daniel DeMuth (Drums, Aux Beat/Midi Programing), Johnny Park (Bass, Electric Guitar, Midi Programing, Backing Vocals, Percussion), Joshua Paul Richard (Violin on "Unbridled"),
Singles
- "Happy Christmas(War is over)" 2009 (Target Store Exclusive/IBEW, produced by Todd Fitzgerald)
- "With Healing Hands(Upon your heart)" 2010 (Benefit anthem for the American Cancer Society, produced by Johnny Park)
- "Crazy(Re-Mastered)" (To The Fallen Rock Vol 3) 2011 (To The Fallen Records, Re-mastered single and produced by Johnny Park)
References
- ^ The Big Gigs for week of 5/27 | StarTribune.com
- ^ Veterans Aid Concert, Fine Line Music Café, Minneapolis, MN | Event | Vita.mn
- ^ Songs for (and by) soldiers | StarTribune.com
- ^ a b Tim and Kathy Mahoney: "Home for the Holidays" | kare11.com
- ^ Alice Peacock and Matthew Griswold | Music | Events | The A.V. Club Twin Cities
- ^ Kyle O And Matthew Griswold At Willies American Guitars Only On Mrtc Tv | Mrtctv On Blip.Tv
- ^ http://www.kduz.com/mn_music_artists
- ^ 18th_Layout_v8_21MAY06_ER.pub
- ^ Songs for (and by) soldiers | StarTribune.com
- ^ a b Woodbury Native Draws Musical Inspiration From Military Experience - Woodbury, MN Patch
- ^ Woodbury Bulletin | Woodbury, Minnesota
- ^ a b South Washington County Bulletin | Cottage Grove, Minnesota
- ^ Woodbury Musician And Military Veteran To Perform At Fundraiser | Arts & Culture | Woodbury News
- ^ a b Memorial Day benefit concert for war vets | kare11.com
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyEAN9LbFYs
- ^ http://vimeo.com/16662166
- ^ Kyle O And Matthew Griswold At Willies American Guitars Only On Mrtc Tv | Mrtctv On Blip.Tv
- ^ http://www.showcaseminnesota.com/show/client_article.aspx?storyid=852806
- ^ Holiday Lights in the Park - Events Calendar
- ^ Matthew Griswold | NEW! Artist - iHeartRadio - Free Online Radio - Listen to 750+ Live Radio Stations
- ^ Kuwait news, music videos, pictures and albums - AOL Music
- ^ Matthew Griswold | Artists | The A.V. Club
- ^ Rob Walker - Consumed - Marketing and Advertising - Iraq - Fallen Records - Music - New York Times
- ^ ReverbNation Partners with APM Music to Bring Exclusive TV, Movie, and Video Game Licensing Opportunity to Independent Bands
External links
Categories:- 1982 births
- Living people
- American folk singers
- American rock singers
- American singer-songwriters
- Musicians from Minnesota
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