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Griffin Anthony | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | September 3, 1983 Yonkers, New York, U.S. |
| Origin | Bedford, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Folk, Country, Soul |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, composer |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, guitar, piano, drums |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Big Eyes Records |
| Website | griffinanthony |
Griffin Anthony Occhigrossi (born September 3, 1983), known professionally as Griffin
Anthony, is an American singer-songwriter from Bedford, NY. As a teen, Anthony was first inspired to pursue a career as a musician after working backstage at the Newport Jazz Festival.[1]
Career[edit]
Since signing with Broadcast Music, Inc. and The Orange Music Company Publishing in 2008, Anthony has performed at music festivals such as Wanee Music Festival,[2][3] SunFest,[4][5] and CMJ. In 2013, Anthony's composition for the HBO documentary "SPCA Gala" was a New York Festivals finalist for best original music.[6] He was the recipient of the 2014 Nova Southeastern University Distinguished Alumni Award[7] and was the principal score composer for the Woodstock Film Festival selected HBO documentary Catskill Park.[8] On October 12, 2018, Anthony released his third full-length album titled Refuge via Big Eyes Records.[9][10][11][12]
External links[edit]
Griffin Anthony Music at griffinanthonymusic.com
References[edit]
- ^ https://westportmag.com/keeping-it-real/
- ^ "Sharon Jones, Robert Plant rock the Wanee Music Festival".
- ^ "Wanee Festival Announces 2011 Lineup: Allman Brothers, Robert Plant, Ween, and 40 Others". 2011-01-22.
- ^ https://www.palmbeachpost.com/article/20090423/ENTERTAINMENT/812030271
- ^ https://www.palmbeachpost.com/article/20110215/ENTERTAINMENT/812038183
- ^ http://www.newyorkfestivals.com/winners/2013/pieces.php?iid=448557&pid=1
- ^ "NSU Presents Distinguished Alumni Awards 2014 | NSU Newsroom".
- ^ "2014 Woodstock Film Festival online schedule and tickets".
- ^ "Griffin Anthony | Album Discography".
- ^ "Griffin Anthony Preserves Country Music in 'Refuge' | Review". 2018-10-18.
- ^ https://ventsmagazine.com/2018/10/08/griffin-anthony-sits-down-to-discuss-his-new-full-length-album-refuge/
- ^ https://glidemagazine.com/216261/griffin-anthony-balances-ambition-with-humility-on-refuge-album-review/