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Griffin Anthony
Background information
Born (1983-09-03) September 3, 1983 (age 41)
Yonkers, New York, U.S.
OriginBedford, New York, U.S.
GenresFolk, Country, Soul
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter, composer
Instrument(s)vocals, guitar, piano, drums
Years active2007–present
LabelsBig Eyes Records
Websitegriffinanthony.com


Griffin Anthony Occhigrossi (born September 3, 1983), known professionally as Griffin Anthony, is an American singer-songwriter from Bedford, NY. As a teen, Anthony was first inspired to pursue a career as a musician after working backstage at the Newport Jazz Festival.[1]

Career

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Since signing with Broadcast Music, Inc. and The Orange Music Company Publishing in 2008, Anthony has performed at music festivals such as Wanee Music Festival,[2][3] SunFest,[4][5] and CMJ. In 2013, Anthony's composition for the HBO documentary "SPCA Gala" was a New York Festivals finalist for best original music.[6] He was the recipient of the 2014 Nova Southeastern University Distinguished Alumni Award[7] and was the principal score composer for the Woodstock Film Festival selected HBO documentary Catskill Park.[8] On October 12, 2018, Anthony released his third full-length album titled Refuge via Big Eyes Records.[9][10][11][12]

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Griffin Anthony Music at griffinanthonymusic.com

References

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  1. ^ https://westportmag.com/keeping-it-real/
  2. ^ "Sharon Jones, Robert Plant rock the Wanee Music Festival".
  3. ^ "Wanee Festival Announces 2011 Lineup: Allman Brothers, Robert Plant, Ween, and 40 Others". 2011-01-22.
  4. ^ https://www.palmbeachpost.com/article/20090423/ENTERTAINMENT/812030271
  5. ^ https://www.palmbeachpost.com/article/20110215/ENTERTAINMENT/812038183
  6. ^ http://www.newyorkfestivals.com/winners/2013/pieces.php?iid=448557&pid=1
  7. ^ "NSU Presents Distinguished Alumni Awards 2014 | NSU Newsroom".
  8. ^ "2014 Woodstock Film Festival online schedule and tickets".
  9. ^ "Griffin Anthony | Album Discography".
  10. ^ "Griffin Anthony Preserves Country Music in 'Refuge' | Review". 2018-10-18.
  11. ^ https://ventsmagazine.com/2018/10/08/griffin-anthony-sits-down-to-discuss-his-new-full-length-album-refuge/
  12. ^ https://glidemagazine.com/216261/griffin-anthony-balances-ambition-with-humility-on-refuge-album-review/