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About Jason
Bio
Raised in small town Alberta and currently based in Calgary, Jason Andrew Griffith is known for playing his own brand of storyteller country/Americana/roots music shaped by folk, blues, and rock influences from the 20th century. His style can move from playful and upbeat to sad or nostalgic to simple toe-tapping fun. His songs cover a wide range of topics but the focus always comes back to family, connection, and the struggles of finding your way in the world.
Jason released his first single and music video "Four O’clock Show" in April 2023 after releasing his first album in February. He followed that up with the August 2023 release "Soil and Ashes" and the November 2023 release "The Gift", which have both been played on campus and community radio across Canada.
Shows over the last year have included the Calgary Folk Club, Ironwood Stage and Grill, The King Eddy, and a sold out showcase at Gravity Cafe.
Watch for more shows in 2024 and a forthcoming summer EP "Voice of Marie"!!
Music and Video
The Gift
Jason's latest single "The Gift" is availble now on all streaming platforms!
This is a beautiful and simple song all about gratitude and appreciating family and loved ones as the true gifts of the holiday season.
Listen Now!
Gravity Showcase - Live Highlights
Catch all the best highlights from Jason's Sep 2023 showcase at Gravity Cafe Inglewood in Calgary, Alberta:
Soil and Ashes
Jason's single "Soil and Ashes" was released in August of 2023. The song uses a strong melody, dynamic soundscape, and vivid wildfire imagery to deliver a heartfelt story about the aftermath of a bad relationship, and a reminder that it can be fertile ground to grow something even better.
Listen Now!
Four O'clock Show
Released in April 2023, this song is a nostalgic look back at how quickly childhood passes us by, and the sense of loss that can come
with the realization that you can never go back.
Single Available Now
Reclaimed: Early Recordings and Demos
Released in February 2023, get to know Jason’s "back catalogue" through these never-before-released recordings, live performances, and demos, remixed and remastered.
Album Available Now
Shows
Upcoming
- Saturday Showcase @ Ship & Anchor - Calgary, AB - Apr 13 2024 @ 2pm
- Community Folk Roots Music Night @ Riverbend Community Centre - Calgary, AB - Date TBA
- Theoretically Brewing - Lethbridge, AB - June 8 2024
Past
- Song Swap with Brayden Lowe @ Congress Coffee - Calgary, AB - Mar 23 2024 @ 8pm
- Casino Stage @ Red Deer Resort & Casino - Red Deer, AB - Mar 8 2024 @ 9pm
- Local Vocals @ Ranchmans - Calgary, AB - Jan 18 2024 @ 7pm
- The Shop Live - Langdon Firehouse Bar & Grill - Dec 4 2023
- The Hello Darlins Christmas Concert - Bow Valley Music Club - Nov 25 2023
- Magnolia Buckskin / Wyatt C Louis - Rocky Mountain Folk Club - Nov 17 2023
- Songwriter Circle - Cafe Gravity - Oct 19 2023
- "Soil and Ashes" Single Release Show - Cafe Gravity - Sep 30 2023
- Backyard Betties - Ironwood Stage and Grill - Sep 23 2023
- Songsmith Sundays - The King Eddy - May 28 2023
- Mother's Day Tea - Edgemont Community Association - May 13 2023
- Write On Songwriters Showcase - Ironwood Stage and Grill - Apr 16 2023
- Sean Burns Live - Gallery House Concerts - Mar 17 2023
- Solo Show - Cafe Gravity - Mar 7 2023
- Intro Act - Calgary Folk Club - Jan 13 2023
- Weekly Open Mic Host - Higher Ground Cafe - Sep 20 2022 to Dec 20 2022
- Songwriter Circle - Cafe Gravity - Aug 25 2022
Media Coverage
On the Radio
- Since summer 2023, Jason has received airplay across Canada on CBC (Calgary and Edmonton, AB), CKVE (Halifax, NS), PopCanRadio.ca (Kingston, ON), CJSW (Calgary, AB), CKXU (Lethbridge, AB), CHES (Erin, ON), CHMM (Mackenzie and McLeod Lake, BC), CJWE/CFWE (Across AB), and CHSR (Fredericton, NB)
- "Original holiday music" Live Interview - CBC Radio One Calgary Eyeopener
- Co-Host and Interview - For The Record with Dai, CKXU Lethbridge
- Local Artist Profile Interview Segment - CBC Radio One Calgary Eyeopener
In the Press
- "The song uses a strong melody, dynamic soundscape, and vivid wildfire imagery to deliver a heartfelt story" - Canadian Beats
- "There’s character in his delivery, a genuine quality that draws the listener in. It’s the kind of voice that’s made for storytelling." - Wax Vinyl Records
- "It is, however, the vivid imagery and poetic lyrics that lift spirits in a profound way." - The Other Side Reviews
- "Capturing more of that warm and shimmering country-inspired aesthetic he has developed for himself, 'Soil And Ashes' makes for a wonderfully sweet and tender listen." - Mystic Sons
Photos
Photos by: Oliver Clarke - Shutter Release Productions
Contact
Email: jasonagmusic .SPAM-OLICIOUS@gmail.com
DM on Instagram: jasonagmusic