Artist description Light rock in the style of the classic acoustic greats of the 70's. Music for the people, performed from the heart. "Acoustic Dreams" contains 10 original tracks and is reminiscent of the unadorned acoustic music of the 70's, with just enough instrumentation to add depth to the 12 string guitar and soulful lyrics. Larry Griffin performs around southern Pa. as a solo artist and with the band "GRYPHON". Both acts cover the classic rock greats and all their original songs as well.

Music Style acoustic rock

Musical Influences Neil Young, James Taylor, Jim Croce, Dan Fogleberg

Similar Artists Cat Stevens, Gordon Lightfoot,

Artist History Larry began performing in the late 60's and has fronted bands from the Midwest to the East Coast. Now based in Southern Pennsylvania, he does over 250 show each year from Pa. to N.C. He covers the acoustic greats such as Jim Croce, Neil Young, Cat Stevens, James Taylor and others along with his original music. His 5 piece, classic rock band, GRYPHON is attracting a lot of attention and preparing to record "Electric Nightmares" as a follow up to Larry's "Acoustic Dreams" CD.

Group Members On "Acoustic Dreams" - Larry Griffin - Acoustic 12 string guitar/vocals Tim Griffin - Bass guitar Ed Lockmar - elec. & classical guitars Eric Snyder - Keys/backup vocals Scott Snyder - Mandolin, acoustic guitar Keith Williamson - Drums Jay Sorrentino - Drums & tamborine on "Ask the People"

Instruments 12 string acoustic guitar / mandolin / keyboards / 6 string acoustic guitar / classical guitar / bass guitar / electric guitar / drums / vocals

Albums Acoustic Dreams

Press Reviews "Good solid acoustic music with meaningful lyrics. He definitely has talent. The CD is well instrumented and recorded." - The Pennsylvania Musician/Feb. '99"The CD takes you back to the 1970's unadorned acoustic sound." - Barfly Monthly/Feb. '99"One play of the disc - I got hooked. Repeated plays confirmed my initial gut feeling - this guy is good. Ask the people ... has the right ingredients to put Griffin on the charts. ...catch his show. You will not leave disappointed." - Keystone record collectors "Key Notes"/June 99

Location York, Pa. - USA

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