Blues 'n' Roots Mar 17, 2008
The elfin Patty Griffin was another charmer. Long Ride Home was a standout of her set. (Sunday Times.au)
Tuning into the soundtrack of your life Feb 29, 2008
That kind of methodical clearing away of the old to make way for the new always feels very therapeutic, and somehow, as Bjork and Patty Griffin and the Young Dubliners played, it felt even more like a form of meditation. As I held the dried stalks of last year s lavender in my gloved hands and cut them back, the scent of lavender oil was as vibrant as the sound of Desi Arnaz reminding me that You Can in Yucatan. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Athens band nabs spot opening for R.E.M. at SXSW Feb 28, 2008
" Dead Confederate, which is expected to perform as many as five times at South by Southwest, has spent the last month in Texas recording its debut album under the supervision of Mike McCarthy, who has produced artists as disparate as Spoon and Patty Griffin. Hardy says the yet-as-untitled release will plow similar ground as the EP, but he doesn't see the band lingering within its current style forever. "We haven't changed a lot since we started out 18 months ago," Morris says. "We've been... (Athens Banner-Herald)
A place of real feeling Feb 16, 2008
Patty Griffin 'You know, it's the emotional content in music which works ... IT WAS the last night of her first Australian tour and Patty Griffin, the sparrow-like soul-country-folk singer with the rich, dark red hair, was looking tired ... Patty Griffin plays the Enmore Theatre on March 29. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Patty Griffin Feb 16, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Bernard ZuelFebruary 16, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Sol Oh Mio: town answers call without Telstra Feb 16, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Build it and they will come Inspector Rohan O'Brien, of Inverell police (first left), and Kate Dight, the chief organiser (second left), gather with others who helped get the tower built. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Women On Air: Broadcasting women's music since 1987 Feb 12, 2008
Under Lachmann's creative vision, Women on Air now features tracks from Joan Baez, Judy Collins and other artists from the beginning of the movement, interviews with the current artists of the movement, as well as the most recent releases from artists like Emmylou Harris, the Indigo Girls, Gillian Welch, Ani Difranco, Grammy-nominated Patty Griffin and Grammy-nominated Sweet Honey in the Rock. Page 1 of 2. (East Tennessean, TN)
The blues awards Feb 11, 2008
Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album "The Calling," Mary Chapin Carpenter "My Name Is Buddy," Ry Cooder (Winner)"Washington Square Serenade," Steve Earle "Children Running Through," Patty Griffin "Orphans," Tom Waits. More awards. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Local contingent boasts a strong talent lineup Feb 11, 2008
But in this category, Ry Cooder, Patty Griffin, Steve Earle or Mary Chapin Carpenter are as likely to take home the trophy. Sponsored Links. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
99X leaves airwith Green Day Jan 26, 2008
There is no Patty Griffin (at all), no sonic lushness of Japancakes, no Zero 7, almost no Imogen Heap, no Gillian Welch, no beautiful little spoken sentiments by Robert Earl Keen, no Beth Orton, no Cowboy Junkies, none of the hundreds of other artists out who ve toiled so without wider exposure. Thank you Viacom. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Swapping Songs With 3 Girls and Their Buddy Jan 24, 2008
Tour Features Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin, Buddy Miller ... The music is still really powerful, but the four singer-songwriters -- Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin and Buddy Miller -- spend as much time singing songs written by somebody else as they do performing their music. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Locals on the verge Jan 13, 2008
After a recent contest win, Tess will hit the high seas next month as part of a music cruise in the esteemed company of artists including Emmylou Harris, Lyle Lovett, and Patty Griffin. No doubt they will be as charmed by her classic covers and clever originals as Boston audiences. (Boston Globe)
Seventh Heathen Jan 11, 2008
The Texas group is getting ready to release a studio CD that features Patty Griffin and starting to check out new music markets in Denver, Nashville and the Southeast. We'll sign with a label if it makes sense, but for now we're going to put out records on our own, said Brooks. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Music: 2007's best pop and rock albums Dec 28, 2007
Patty Griffin, "Children Running Through". The Austin, Texas, songbird flits between folk, rock and country, evoking childhood and poignant reverance. (Juneau Empire)
Many happy returns, and then some Dec 27, 2007
Montreal's Arcade Fire, Melbourne's Lisa Miller, Hove's PJ Harvey, New York's LCD Soundsystem, Austin's Patty Griffin, Oxford's Radiohead, bi-national Rufus Wainwright, Jacksonville's Ryan Adams, London's Tunng, Newtown's Bernie Hayes, New Jersey's Fountains Of Wayne, East London's Bloc Party, Gothenburg's Jens Lekman, Kalgoorlie-Sydney-Melbourne's Tim Rogers, Portland's Decemberists and Brighton's Pipettes ... Patty Griffin Children Running Through ... Patty Griffin (any of four shows). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Selig step down? Forget about it Dec 22, 2007
Patty Griffin Children Running Through. Albert Hammond Jr. Yours to Keep. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
A snake, a wiz and a black moth energized Pittsburgh's rock scene in 2007 Dec 21, 2007
The Byham was another hot spot for acts such as Patty Griffin, Lucinda Williams and Interpol. The theater setting creates a much different atmosphere for a show -- a little less boisterous, a little more intimate. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Red Molly to perform at Chicory House’s first show of 2008 Dec 19, 2007
A collection of 14 carefully chosen songs that span more than a century of great American songwriting, it features songs by such timeless greats as Hank Williams and new traditionalists such as Gillian Welch and Patty Griffin. Never Been to Vegas quickly climbed into the Top 30 on the Radio and Records Americana Chart, a rare accomplishment for an independent album. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Bedford to present debut performance at museum coffeehouse concert series Dec 12, 2007
Bedford's musical influences include Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Gordon Lightfoot, Richard Shindell, and Patty Griffin. He recently recorded his first album, "Lincoln's Man," in Nashville. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
New Show Captures Music In Unconventional Venues Dec 8, 2007
Other artists and venues featured will include Crowded House at the Masonic Hall Grand Lodge in New York, Fountains Of Wayne on a 100-year-old ship at New York's South Street Seaport, the Swell Season at the Good Shepherd Center Chapel in Seattle and Patty Griffin at the Angel Orensanz Foundation for the Arts on Manhattan's Lower East Side. In a Grammy Award nominee field littered with outsize personalities, Amy Winehouse stands tall on the strength of her album "Back to Black" and its hit... (Billboard.com)
Chrysalis Music Group USA, Red Light Management and Vector Management Partner to Create Crossfire3 Publishing Dec 5, 2007
Vector Principals Ken Levitan and Jack Rovner are partners in one of the most successful management companies in the business, working with Bon Jovi, Emmylou Harris, Trace Atkins, Patty Griffin, Kings of Leon, Hank Williams, Jr., Kid Rock, Ben Folds, Lynyrd Skynyrd the B-52s and others. They also founded the thriving Vector Recordings. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bathed in warm waves from a beautiful soul Nov 15, 2007
IN ONE sense it's telling that Patty Griffin's audience was dotted with singer-songwriters who all but venerate her and her work ... Patty Griffin plays at the Factory, Marrickville, on November 22. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Sax and violins Nov 11, 2007
Patty Griffin didn't find her "violin voice" until she was divorced ... But singer-songwriter Patty Griffin is not one to blow her own trumpet ... Patty Griffin plays a sold-out show on Wednesday at the Northcote Social Club. (The Age)
Patty Griffin Wins Americana's Top Honor Nov 3, 2007
Patty Griffin accepted the artist of the year award from the Americana Music Association on Thursday night (Nov. 1) in Nashville, although she struggled to find the words to express her gratitude. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Griffin, Avett Brothers big winners at Americana Awards Nov 2, 2007
NASHVILLE (AP) Patty Griffin won album of the year and artist of the year honors during the Americana music awards Thursday. Griffin, 43, won album of the year for Children Running Through, which some critics have called the most complete work of her career. (USA Today -- Life)
Trisha Yearwood Will Open Garth Brooks' Concerts Oct 9, 2007
Browse news by artist. Concerts Scheduled Next Month in Kansas City. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Westerberg Returns To Action In Minneapolis... Sep 25, 2007
Already taped are Elvis Costello, Patty Griffin, Jim James (of My Morning Jacket) and Ben Gibbard. Scheduled for interviews are Frank Black Oct. 17 in San Diego and Aimee Mann Oct. 23 in Chicago. (Billboard.com)
Pub Crawls To Park For Concerts Sep 19, 2007
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 Last Update: 08:45 AM EDT. PUB CRAWLS TO THE PARK FOR CONCERTS. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Emmylou Harris' Songbird a Gem Sep 15, 2007
"Sweet Chariot" is on Portraits, "Sweetheart of the Rodeo" is included on Songbird, and "Rhythm Guitar is on Anthology. I suspect she senses, rightly, that such albums as Sally Rose (and perhaps Thirteen, for that matter) stand best alone. Her duets and trios are well represented here with artists including the late Gram Parsons, Willie Nelson, Beck, Steve Earle, Mark Knopfler, Waylon Jennings, Vince Gill, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Guy Clark, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Carl Jackson, Sheryl Crow,... (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
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Revered singer-songwriters Rufus Wainwright, Patty Griffin, Badly Drawn Boy and Richard Thompson ("duetting" with son and rising star Teddy Thompson). Enduring classics from the late, great Jeff Buckley, and Grammy-nominated prodigy Imogen Heap. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Public radio Sep 1, 2007
6:07 p.m. Prairie Home Companion from the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, St. Paul, with special guests Patty Griffin, Jearlyn Steele and The Hornheads. 8 p.m. Thistle ock. (Montana Standard, MT)
Read on... Aug 20, 2007
Last CD I bought: Children Running Through, Patty Griffin -- Or, well. I didnt actually buy it. (Variety)
3rd place is just fine Aug 8, 2007
She wrote or co-wrote all but three songs on the album, filling the remaining spots with songs by Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, Patty Griffin and the Carlene Carter/Susanna Clark gem "Easy From Now On." The critical consensus. As Robert Christgau puts it in Rolling Stone, "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" "will likely remain the country album of the year.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Public expands its horizon Aug 4, 2007
The "Hair" concert is part of a Joe's Pub in the Park summer series that features a long list of performers including Jill Sobule, Patty Griffin and Justin Bond. And Eustis hints at ambitious plans for broadening programs to support developing writers, directors and thesps. (Variety)
Chris Cornell carries on coolly as a solo act Jul 31, 2007
In an interview in early July, alt-country queen Linda Williams decreed Chris Cornell (along with Patty Griffin, Ryan Adams and Paul Westerberg) a younger artist worthy of admiration and declared herself "a big fan.". Earlier this year Peter Frampton said it was because he "loved" Cornell's work in Audioslave (2001-2007) and Soundgarden (1984-1997) that he recorded an instrumental version of Black Hole Sun. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Do Pop Stars Really Write Their Own Hits? Jul 24, 2007
Lucinda Williams, Patty Griffin, Rickie Lee Jones and Mavis Staples. RELATED STORIES & LINKS. (CBS News)
Miller Rocks Online Jul 16, 2007
Other artists will include Patty Griffin, Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard and Paul Westerberg in cities such as San Francisco, Denver, Chicago, Minneapolis and Seattle, which are considered key markets for MGD. In all, 12 shows are planned over the next 11 months. Miller tested the idea with focus groups and found a positive response, Sickinger said. (AdWeek)
Music Listings Jul 13, 2007
Patty Griffin Country-roots singer-songwriter has written songs for Dixie Chicks, Emmylou Harris and others. Dave Matthews' ATO Records has released four of her albums; Scott Miller opens. (Vancouver Sun)
Good girl's dark side Jul 7, 2007
For starters, Moore she's a fan of singer-songwriters like Joni Mitchell, Patty Griffin and Ryan Adams recruited the Weepies, the folk-pop duo of Steve Tannen and Deb Talan, to co-create Extraordinary. I actually found their music on iTunes, Moore said, and became obsessed with it and was a monster fan of theirs, and sort of stalked them. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
MGD and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announce Upcoming Line-Up for 'Craft' Artist Interview Series Jul 6, 2007
Following Inaugural Event with Elvis Costello, Jim James of My Morning Jacket Kicks-Off in San Diego; Patty Griffin in San Francisco; Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie in Denver ... In addition to James, upcoming events include Patty Griffin August 29 in San Francisco and Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard September 10 in Denver ... "Kicking off this program with performers like Elvis Costello, Jim James, Patty Griffin and Ben Gibbard really illustrates what 'The Craft' artist series is about,"... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Second Cup Caf: Eldar Jul 1, 2007
Lucinda Williams, Patty Griffin And The Avett Brothers Each Garner Three Nominations. After 22 Years, Rock Trio Is Still Touring And Loving It. (CBS News)
Beautiful homecoming Jul 1, 2007
Singer, songwriter and Maine native Patty Griffin, who has written songs recorded by the Dixie Chicks, Emmylou Harris and Solomon Burke among others, played with her band for a sold-out crowd in South Portland, Maine, on June 19. "It is so great to be back in Maine, my home state," said Griffin after opening with "Get Yourself Another Fool," by Sam Cooke. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Lori McKenna opens for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill in Boston Jun 24, 2007
While McKenna doesn't identify as a country artist -- or a folksinger for that matter -- the album neatly bridges the distance between Cambridge and Nashville in a way that should appeal to fans of everyone from Patty Griffin to the Dixie Chicks to Hill herself, who says, "I would've recorded every song on her album myself, but she needs to be heard.". McKenna says she loves it and isn't worried about the commercial outcome. (Boston Globe)
Dave FM program chief out Jun 23, 2007
Bring more Americana/AAA music to our airwaves: Ryan Adams, Lucinda Williams, Wilco, Patty Griffin. Enough of the Police, the fray, u2, inxs, Jack Johnson. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Fast Chat: Patty Griffin Jun 23, 2007
The company aims to go 2-for-2 with its second such effort, "10 Million Miles," a road-trip tale set to the music of master melodist Patty Griffin, a two-time Grammy nominee whose latest album is "Children Running Through.". "Miles" originates in southernmost Florida, where hunky, all-American and non-directional Duane (Matthew Morrison) has hooked up with witty, all-American and equally aimless Molly (Irene Molloy). (Newsday -- Entertainment)
Patty Griffin among nominees for Americana awards Jun 21, 2007
NASHVILLE (AP) Lucinda Williams, Patty Griffin and the Avett Brothers lead the nominees for the sixth annual Americana Honors and Awards with three apiece ... Patty Griffin is up for several trophies from the Americana Honors and Awards. (USA Today -- Life)
Variety is at center stage off-Broadway Jun 21, 2007
And like Awakening, it features tunes by an underappreciated singer/songwriter, Patty Griffin, and has Michael Mayer on board as director. Unfortunately, this tale of a romantically charged road trip is saddled with a trite, implausible book by Keith Bunin and lacks its predecessor's in-your-face freshness. (USA Today -- Life)
The top ten films at the North American box office Jun 19, 2007
The 35-year-old playwright had for months been writing a show featuring songs by singer Patty Griffin. 2007/6/13A summer of superlatives for lovers of contemporary art begins this week, with the Biennale, held every two years, opened to the public in Venice since Monday. (China Post)
Manhattan transfers Jun 16, 2007
Following the glare of Tony attention, it seems inevitable that future productions from a winning org -- such as the Atlantic's "10 Million Miles," the Patty Griffin musical that opened last week and reunites several members of the "Spring" creative team; or "Saved," next season's Playwrights Horizons tuner -- are subjected to heightened scrutiny. "There's really nothing we can do if people want to put that 'Spring Awakening' spotlight on '10 Million Miles,' " Hamingson says. (Variety)
10 Million Miles Jun 15, 2007
An Atlantic Theater Company presentation in association with Ira Pittelman and Tom Hulce of a musical in one act with book by Keith Bunin, music and lyrics by Patty Griffin. Directed by Michael Mayer. (Variety)
Going nowhere in '10 Million Miles' Jun 15, 2007
Last night, the Atlantic quietly opened a little musical, also directed by Mayer, with a score by under-the-radar country composer Patty Griffin ... 10 MILLION MILES. Book by Keith Bunin, music and lyrics by Patty Griffin, directed by Michael Mayer. (Newsday -- Entertainment)
Sexual discovery in song, and as electric as a concert Jun 10, 2007
"10 Million Miles," with songs by Patty Griffin , is in previews at the Atlantic Theater Company, which originally produced "Spring Awakening." Joe Jackson recently workshopped his musical about "Dracula" author Bram Stoker. In February David Byrne performed "Here Lies Love," a song cycle about Imelda Marcos that will be expanded into a full-scale production, at Carnegie Hall. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Lovett, Harris Man The Decks For Cayamo Cruise... Jun 10, 2007
With other guests including Shawn Colvin, Buddy Miller, Patty Griffin and John Hiatt, the cruise will take fans through Cozumel, Mexico, the Cayman Islands and Jamaica. "I was asked if I wanted to do a cruise and I immediately said no, because I've never been on a cruise. The idea of going on a boat, it seems a little claustrophobic," Harris recently told Billboard. (Billboard.com)
Finding her voice Jun 6, 2007
Patty Griffin: A Texas transplant who launched her music career relatively late ... For Patty Griffin that moment has happened with the release of Children Running Through. (San Antonio Current, TX)
Mainstream embracing musicals Jun 2, 2007
"There's a new chic to the concept of the musical that wasn't there before," says Michael Mayer, director of Broadway's "Spring Awakening" and the Atlantic Theater Company's "10 Million Miles," a road romance that uses songs by Patty Griffin. After regularly yielding chart hits through the first half of the 20th century, tuners slipped out of vogue from the late '60s onward, exiled into nerd-dom. (Variety)
'10 Million Miles' sets extension May 25, 2007
The new Off Broadway tuner, with songs by alt-country singer-songwriter Patty Griffin, does not open until June 14, but the production has already set an extension. Show now runs through July 15. (Variety)
Singer-songwriter works hard, wins fan support May 19, 2007
Shankle saw Douglass perform at Wartburg College and heard notes reminiscent of Tori Amos, Patty Griffin and Damien Rice. The quality of Douglass' music, combined with a scaled-down stage show sized right for the Center, inspired Shankle to schedule Douglass for a performance benefiting the Phelps Youth Pavilion. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Smoltz recovering quickly May 16, 2007
Interesting not to see Patty Griffin Children Running Through, Wilco Sky Blue Sky (FYI, Wilco is on Letterman tonight), or Son Volt The Search. But, still, a pretty damn good list for best of year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
New country music is crazy good May 10, 2007
There's a tune by David Rawlings and Gillian Welch (whose songs have been recorded by Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss and Jimmy Buffett), one by Patty Griffin (who's had songs covered by Harris, Martina McBride and Solomon Burke) and the Carlene Carter/Susanna Clark gem "Easy From Now On.". The explosive opening track, "Gunpowder " recalls the title track of her debut "Kerosene." It's an uptempo rocker that still sounds as country as cathead biscuits. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Picks of the week Apr 21, 2007
Tonight: Patty Griffin is at the Orpheum; Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds perform at the Citi Wang Theatre; Bettye LaVette is at Scullers tonight and tomorrow; Guster plays at the Opera House with Mason Jennings (tomorrow as well); Humanwine is at the Paradise with Aberdeen City; the Tragically Hip plays Avalon; Chris Trapper performs at the Natick Center for the Arts; John Vanderslice plays upstairs at the Middle East; Haunt celebrates a CD release at the Lizard Lounge. Tomorrow: Junior Brown... (Boston Globe -- Living)
Griffin grinning Apr 17, 2007
Slumping sales are the iceberg threatening to sink the recording industry -- but veteran folk singer Patty Griffin is one artist who's not going down with the ship. Her February release, "Children Running Through," is her highest debut to date (No. (Washington Times, DC)
Patty Griffin Apr 15, 2007
Published on: 04/12/2007. MOST POPULAR STORIES. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Weekend Guide Apr 12, 2007
PATTY GRIFFIN: Byham Theatre, Mon. 8 p.m. $32-$41. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
One from the soul Mar 17, 2007
PATTY GRIFFIN'S 2004 album, the impossibly sublime Impossible Dream, had several songs that pilfered strands of her own journey from young Catholic girl in Boston to lonely young woman in Florida to reflective, politically active adult in Texas ... Patty Griffin's Children Running Through is out now through Shock. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Today in Entertainment History Mar 17, 2007
Folk singer Patty Griffin is 43. Actress Lauren Graham ("Gilmore Girls") is 40. (WSJA.com, AL)
