Andy Griffiths

Canadian Folk-Roots Artist, Andy Griffiths, studied architecture in his younger days. Yet, music has always remained a passion closer to his heart. He’d study architecture, graduate, become an entrepreneurial architectural designer, look after aging parents, raise a family, travel the world and at one point … lose his thyroid to cancer. For much of his life, Andy has continued to pursue his love of music … writing and recording songs he had penned whenever opportunity presented itself! He had played in a variety of working cover bands until 2009. At which point, Andy started playing mostly original shows, feature sets, and new original tunes at open stages. Which lead Andy to record and release his debut album … ’LOOKING AT A LIFE’ in late 2011. Andy released album #2 … ‘MIND ON OTHER THINGS’ a couple of years later. Drawing on influences from the Beatles, Crowded House, Lee Harvey Osmond (Tom Wilson), the Verve, Tom Petty ... just to name a few. You will find a selection of tunes ranging from East Coast folk flavour to rocking folky power pop. Once again, boasting a selection of some of the top, world class, musicians from in and around Hamilton and the Greater Toronto Area. This album was nominated for a 2013 HMA Award for ‘Roots Recording of the Year’. Album #3 ‘OUR CAT FLASH’ took a slightly different twist. Andy ventured into children’s music and released a collection of 9 original songs and 2 cover songs in late 2018, An album that has been compared to the music of Fred Penner and Raffi. To compliment this album, Andy and his wife, award winning artist Helen Griffiths, self published a children’s picture book based on the words from the song ‘Our Cat Flash’. This book was conceived, designed and printed in Canada in early 2019. ‘STELLA STARTED IT’ is Andy’s latest project of folk-roots music in the works. And is looking forward to be released to the world in the near future. Andy and crew are always looking at offers to play festivals, theatres and other interesting shows, events & venues. Please feel free to drop a line with any questions or comments. Testimonials and references are available. Cheers! Discography: NO REASON - 8 Song EP LOOKING AT A LIFE - Release date : Sept 2011 MIND ON OTHER THINGS - Release date : Feb 2013 OUR CAT FLASH (children's album) - Release date : Nov 2018 STELLA STARTED IT! - Release date : in the works contact : andy@andygriffiths.ca

Toronto, ON