Matthew Griswold

Mg To Perform At Twin Cities Women's Expo 2012

2012-01-31T13:57:00.000-08:00

Febuary 25th & 26th

Meet The Bands:
http://twincitieswomensexpo.com/Meet_the_Bands.html

Matthew On The Tube!!! (Kare 11, Local Image, MOA...and more!!)

2011-12-07T23:26:00.000-08:00

"To: You" EP (FREE Holiday Downloads as my gift TO YOU)

2011-12-01T06:53:00.000-08:00

TO: YOU

These recordings were taken from the sound board at our "Holiday Themed" show at the Fine Line Music Cafe on Dec 16th 2010, which did come to be known as the last show with EAP as the backing band, and if I say so myself, it was by far our best show. The club was packed that Thursday night, and the new line up of members and a set list of well rehearsed classics, we added some holiday twists and tinsel to create a mood to fit the season. This was a night I know I'll never forget and the magic of it came out through our music. So, I would LOVE for you to have something to bring you back to this wonderful memory... even if you weren't there. This is my gift to you this Holiday season and so please, download them and enjoy them. This is as of now the best proof we have of just what that that great band(EAP) could do. Though it was circumstance that took us apart, it was fate that brought us together... and not just for the members that were on stage. Feel free to pass these songs along as a gift to your loved ones. Happy Holidays!!
FROM: MATTHEW

DOWNLOAD EP VIA THIS LINK:

http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/3498948

TO: YOU (EP)
Track 1: Unbridled(Santa Claus Is Coming To Town)
Track 2: Happy Xmas(War Is Over)
Track 3: Crazy

Matthew Griswold & EAP
Matthew Griswold - Acoustic Guitar & Lead Vocals
Kevin Helander - Electric Guitar & Vocals
Johnny Park - Bass

Dan DeMuth - Drums
Marc Z - Keyboards, Piano

Holiday Shows!

2011-11-21T13:45:00.001-08:00

Now available at all Twin City Kolwaski Market Store Locations!

Features Matthew's NEW holiday single, "Do You Hear What I Hear?"

Also Buy Mp3 On Amazon.com...
http://www.amazon.com/Do-You-Hear-What/dp/B00693QDLC/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1321893380&sr=1-5

Join us for a FREE holiday kick off concer

t to celebrate the release of Holiday Lights Vol 3 at the Mall Of America(Main Rotunda) Nov 25th(Black Friday) at 3pm

Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster and the Hennipen Theater Box Office for Holiday Lights Live @ The Pantages Theater. This is a show you won't want to miss! Also performing will be Keri Noble, Alison Scott, Tim Mahoney, Lynhurst, Redpath, Phil Thompson, and more great Minnesota artists.

Click here to buy tickets and enter GRIZ into the code box and save $5 on your purchase!
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/06004763F16CE928?SREF=FBKShareConfirmation

To Be Featured on “Holiday Lights Vol. 3”

2011-11-01T23:39:00.001-07:00

Matthew Griswold's new holiday single, "Do You Hear What I Hear?" will be featured on "Holiday Lights Vol. 3" and set to hit stores Nov 12th.

The Official Music Video will be released on November 23rd.

Press Release:

"Holiday Lights Volume 3" will be available at Kowalski's Market stores on Nov 12 featuring songs by Keri Noble, The Blenders, Alison Scott, Tim Mahoney, Rocket Club, Phil Thompson,Jenifer Grimm, Redpath, Robert Robinson, T. Mychael Rambo, Lynhurst, Matthew Griswold, John Trones and Joanna Jahn, and Mandy Maietta with the Kenyan Community Choirs.

The CD includes a "free" pass to the IBEW Holiday Lights In The Park display at Phalen Park from November 22, 2011 – January 1, 2012. Holiday Lights in the Park proceeds benefit TC Union Gospel Mission, Under Construction, St. Paul Parks Conservancy, & Second Harvest Heartland. Charity partners: IBEW, King of Kings Lutheran Church, & Padilla Speer Beardsley.
Mark your calendars:
~Friday, November 25th (Black Friday) Holiday Lights Free Concert at the Mall of America Main Rotunda
~Sunday, December 4th at 6:00 p.m. Holiday Lights Live Concert at Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis. Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster.com starting November 8th.

Download Full Live EP… For FREE!!!

2011-10-06T20:32:00.001-07:00

Download Link: http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/3455050

Song List:
Vampire (Live w/EAP)
Screaming From The Witch’s Tower (Live w/EAP)
Betrayal (Live w/EAP)

EAP Members:
Kevin Helander – Electric Guitar
Davis Wilder – Lead Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals
Johnny Park – Bass, Backing Vocals
Dan DeMuth - Drums

Recorded live at Hell’s Kitchen in downtown Minneapolis.
Mixed and mastered by Johnny Park and Dan DeMuth courtesy of Greater Than Records 2010.

All songs written by Matthew J. Griswold
Copyright/Published Matthew Griswold Music BMI 2010

*Original instrumental composition by Davis Wilder in “Betrayal”

Vets Aid Recognized at MAC-V Benefit Dinner

2011-09-27T22:46:00.001-07:00

Veterans Aid Was recognized at the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans annual benefit dinner. Here is the speech Matthew gave in honor of the special occasion.

OCTOBER 23 2011 at the Ft. Snelling Officer’s Club in St Paul, MN

“Thank you Kathy for that humbling introduction!

I’ve had the privilege of meeting so many leaders and active citizens around this town, but it never fails that at some point along the way I will hear the words, “I don’t know how much longer I can keep doing this!” come out their mouth through a tone of irrational, but inevitable, frustration. It is at that point I say, “Well I have someone you should meet!… Her name is Kathy Vitalis and the good lord blessed her with one extra gear than he does most, and she never shies away from staying in that gear.”

Kathy has been such and inspiration and such a great leader and I know everyone here thanks you for all the hard work you and everyone at MAC-V have done.

Somewhere between reality and social stigma, lies the reason we are all here tonight. Certain truths have affected us all in some form or fashion,. One simple truth is that not everything always goes as planned… or even as hoped. That’s something that applies to anyone who has ever lived a day on this planet. It is a reality, that we as people do encounter obstacles, and that we are faced with challenges throughout our lives, and at times it can be a struggle to face them.

Just shy of 3 years ago, I went head on with many obstacles and challenges as I made my transition from soldier to civilian after 5 years of more than demanding service. Much of that was spent over seas and at times in hostile environments. When I returned home, I found that facing those obstacles and challenges was a struggle for me, and is still to this day the toughest one I’ve ever had to face. I felt like an outsider. I felt different. I felt alone. As I look back now, I can see the irony in that.

Here I had returned home, but in no way shape or form felt at “home“. Over the course of my journey and while facing those challenges, I learned one important lesson…. That is, to get through those times, you need to have something that gives you the perspective to see at least a potential for positive outcome. It’s important to find a window of hope to look through. Its important to be able to see a door that leads to the future.

Everyone in this room should stand proud tonight as you are here and part of MAC-Vs family, and for so many, MAC-V is that window of hope… and is that door to the future.

I’m honored to stand here tonight and represent one small voice and hopefully a guiding light. I can’t thank everyone at MAC-V enough for what they do and provide, and I can’t thank everyone here enough for supporting that. MAC-V has given so many efforts, to include the Veterans Aid Concert, a place to shine their light. Though its important to keep advocating to our communities about the issues and challenges that many of our nations veterans are faced with, I have personally found that nothing gives society more hope than to be able to speak of solutions and point to the path of positive outcome.

So, on that note… and on behalf of every veteran who has faced the honor, privilege and challenges that come with that title… I sincerely thank you for helping to keep that path clear ,and for helping us find it when we loose our way… And please don’t ever forget that the path you safe guard, is the one that brings us all the way home.

Thank you,”

- Matthew J. Griswold

Matthew then performed “Fading Away”

Stream any Matthew Griswold song on iHeart Radio!!

2011-09-18T16:02:00.001-07:00

http://www.iheart.com/#/artist/Matthew-Griswold-420871/

On The Tube…

2011-06-13T23:12:00.001-07:00

KARE 11 (With Diana Pierce

Local Image (Nov 2010)

Local Image Nov 2010 from OLTV19 on Vimeo.

MRTC TV (Special guest host and in store performer)

Independent Stream (With Gary Holdsteady)

"Unbridled" has been added to the Twins play list at Target Field!

2010-06-23T06:22:00.001-07:00

You can now hear "Unbridled" at home games for the MN Twins at Target Field. The song has been added to the playlist to be featured during comercial breaks. If you havn't yet heard this track off of "Screaming From the Witch's Tower" than just click here and you can stream it for free. Thanks for your support and continue to check back for updates.

MNPLS Star Tribune/WCCO Interview

2010-06-01T18:44:00.000-07:00

Huge press week for Matthew,

Check out the full feature front page A&E article on Matthew
www.startribune.com

Listen to the interview with ESPN/WCCO Personality Michele Tofoya

Click Here -
http://wcco.cbslocal.com/2010/05/28/5-28-michele-tafoya-with-a-real-american-hero/

KDUZ/KARP Radio (The First Review)

2010-02-26T15:21:00.000-08:00

Well, here is the first review. Always a nerve racking moment, but I was really happy after reading this
"Screaming From The Witch's Tower"
Now Available on line

Screaming from the Witch's Tower was my first time listening to a Matthew Griswold CD. When you get an album in the mail with that title on it, it makes you stop and think...Oh boy, what's this going to be like. But I must say It was a very pleasant experience.

The entire CD kind of omits a "haunting" quality, which I like. I kind of felt on edge listening to the disc. There are no mushy, gushy love songs here...although "She is the Rose" is about as close as your gonna get. No song was more haunting to me than "Vampire", It gets you right from the opening notes.

I also very much enjoyed "Unbridled". Without even knowing Matthew was in the military (I found that out after listening to the disc)...I thought to myself, that song has kind of a military meets the old west meets rock and roll. Kind of a weird analogy, but to me that fits the song perfectly.

My favorite song on the disc was "Crazy". To me, every great song needs a chorus. A Chorus that live crowds and those listening on the radio can sing along to. This song has that chorus. It's got a nice beat to the song, found my foot tapping along, of course that could be the drummer in me coming out. Just a nice catchy tune, with a message.

In the Siskell and Ebert Fashion...my overall grade: Two Thumbs up. I shall look forward to getting Matthew's next disc in the mail whenever it shall come in the next few years.

Joel Niemeyer, KDUZ/KARP's (Asst Program Director and host of the MN Music Spotlight)Hutchinson, MN
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