Jason Andrew Griffith

Jason playing guitar near a campfire — Photo by: Oliver Clarke - Shutter Release Productions

After re-emerging in late 2022 following a years-long break from music, Alberta-based artist Jason Andrew Griffith has been hard at work in the Calgary scene, writing and performing a unique style of prairie-grown Americana music that evokes the likes of Tom Petty, Ryan Adams, and Corb Lund.

In 2023, he enlisted the help of several talented Calgary artists (Mark Troyer, Mitch Jay, Matty McKay to name a few) to record and release three well-received singles ("Four O’clock Show", "Soil and Ashes", and "The Gift") which have been played on campus and community radio stations across Canada. In 2024, he followed these up with the release of his first EP "Voice of Marie", the culmination of almost two years of writing and recording.

Playing shows in venues ranging from The King Eddy to Gravity Cafe to the Ship and Anchor, his engaging and authentic performances have brought audiences to their feet dancing along with feel-good storyteller songs only minutes after bringing them to tears with reflections on family, nostalgia, and love.

Music and Video

Voice of Marie - EP

Jason's first EP was released in September of 2024, a collection of prairie Americana songs that focus on reflection and family.
More Details About Voice Of Marie

The Gift - Single

Jason's Americana Christmas single "The Gift" was released in November of 2023. 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 to The Gift Now!

Soil and Ashes - Single

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 to Soil and Ashes Now!

Four O'clock Show - Single

Released in April 2023, Jason's first single 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.
Four O'clock Show - Single Available Now

Live Show Highlights

Catch a preview of Jason's live show with these highlights from his 2023 showcase in Calgary, Alberta:

Shows

Upcoming

More shows coming in 2025!

2024

EP Album Release Show @ The King Eddy - Calgary, AB - Oct 26 2024 @ 8:30pm
Live @ South Block BBQ - Calgary, AB - Oct 19 2024 @ 8:30pm
Songsmith Sundays @ The King Eddy - Calgary, AB - Oct 6 2024 @ 11:30am
Special guest of Backyard Betties @ Festival Hall - Calgary, AB - Oct 4 2024 @ 7pm
Alberta Day @ Heritage Park - Calgary, AB - Sep 1 2024 @ 5pm
Local Vocals @ Ranchmans - Calgary, AB - Aug 29 2024 @ 7pm
Music & Art in the Garden @ Twin Views Communal Garden - Calgary, AB - Jul 20 2024
Gravity in the Round @ Cafe Gravity - Calgary, AB - Jul 11 2024
Song Swap @ Theoretically Brewing - Lethbridge, AB - June 8 2024
Saturday Showcase @ Ship & Anchor - Calgary, AB - Apr 13 2024 @ 2pm
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

2023

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), CJSW (Calgary, AB), CKXU (Lethbridge, AB), CJSR (Edmonton, AB), CJWE/CFWE (Across AB), CHMM (Mackenzie and McLeod Lake, BC), PopCanRadio.ca (Kingston, ON), CILU (Thunder Bay, ON), CHRW (London, ON), CJPE (Prince Edward County, ON), CJAI (Amherst Island, ON), CHES (Erin, ON), CKVE (Halifax, NS), and CHSR (Fredericton, NB)
Southern Alberta Songwriter Showcase - CJWE FM Calgary
"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