Who: Singer-songwriter and guitarist Sarah Griffin, supported by her fantastic 4 piece band.
What: A pop folk infused engine room with a touch of indie steam. Well crafted lyrics that smart with northern wit delivered by a distinct and honest vocal, backed up by impressive melodies.
Sounds like: Joni Mitchell, an acoustic female Arctic Monkey, Morrissey, Janis Joplin, James Morrison, Joan Armatrading, Paulo Nutini, Laura Marling.
Recording: Above the Parapet, 12 track album, released March 2010. iTunes, Amazon and www.sarahgriffin.co.uk
Some notable appearances: Secret Garden party supporting Peggy Sue, Bournemouth Live supporting the Noisettes, Mr Kyps supporting Jackie Leven, The Gardening Club, London, Isle of Wight festival, Beachbreak Live, Endorset In Dorset.
Where/Contact: www.myspace.com/sarahgriffinmusic and www.sarahgriffin.co.uk / info@sarahgriffin.co.uk
Influences: Fleetwood Mac, Queen, Joni Mitchell, Rufus Wainwright, Ryan Adams, Steven Fretwell, Arctic Monkeys, Friendly Fires, Tracy Chapman, The Coral, Damien Rice, Jeff Buckley, Belle and Sebastian, Stevie Wonder, Ryan Adams, Madonna (Immaculate collection), Aretha Franklin, The Beatles, The Rapture, Neil Young, Prince, Radiohead, Frank Zappa, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Simon and Garfunkel, The Carpenters, lots of others...
Press: “I really like these new songs” Ryan Farley, Warner Chappell A&R
“The album is really solid and you have some fantastic songs on there” James
Brennan, Secret Garden Party
“I have to mention Sarah Griffin...she has the most potential to be
Commercially viable in 2010” Julian Peck, Camp Bestival/Radio one
“A lovely album; can’t wait to get them in the studio” Phil Jackson, BBC Unsigned