Matthew Griswold (singer) explained

Matthew Griswold
Birth Name:Matthew John Griswold
Birth Date:1982 8, mf=yes
Birth Place:Austin, Minnesota, United States
Origin:Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
Instrument:Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Genre:Folk, Alternative Folk, Folk-Rock
Occupation:Singer-songwriter
Years Active:2008–present
Label:Universal Production Music/APM Music
Website:MatthewGriswold.net

Matthew John Griswold (born August 29, 1982 in Austin, Minnesota) is an American Folk singer, songwriter, and musician who has recorded and released a catalog of albums and singles independently. He also writes and records both songs and scores for film and television, under a publishing/licensing deal with Universal Publishing's production music arm. He is currently based (as of 2015) in Minneapolis, where he remains a working songwriter and an active touring performer around the US.[1] [2] [3] [4]

He first made a regional and national name for himself by touring as a working musician, being a voice for Veteran's Recovery, and an Alternative Folk recording artist.[5] [6] [7]

Biography

Griswold served five years in the active military as an enlisted member of the U.S. Army, where he was a Military Police soldier and member of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team/First Armored Division[8] (based in Baumholder, Germany). He was deployed to Iraq with his unit to fight in the Battle Of Ramadi(2006).[9] Griswold has been recognized for his work in bringing awareness and being an advocate for "Recovery and Transition" issues concerning and affecting today's veterans. He has been a guest speaker and advisor to a number of schools, VA medical centers, organizations, and regional and national conventions, where he provides his insights on the issues of recovery for veterans.[10]

Griswold has had a notable number of songs licensed for production media synchronization after signing his catalog over to the Universal Music Publishing company, APM Music and Universal Publishing Production Music. His music has been used in such Films as “Old Man & the Gun”, “The New Environmentalist”, “High School Confidential”, and Television productions such as “Expedition Unknown”, NBC's “The Today Show”, BBC's “Copper”(Season 2) and Purina's “Just Right” commercial. His scores have been used by BBC's Earth, Food Network, The Discovery Channel, PGA Tour, NFL, Sport Fishing TV, Animal Planet, Outdoor Magazine, Canadian Global News, and similar networks in over 30 countries.[11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16]

Discography

Albums And EPs

Singles

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/music/122666669.html?page=2&c=y The Big Gigs for week of 5/27 | StarTribune.com
  2. http://www.vita.mn/event_detail.php?event_id=94869 Veterans Aid Concert, Fine Line Music Café, Minneapolis, MN | Event | Vita.mn
  3. http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/music/95032409.html?elr=KArksD%3AaDyaEP%3AkD%3AaUnOiP3UiD3aPc%3A_Yyc%3AaULPQL7PQLanchO7DiUr. Songs for (and by) soldiers | StarTribune.com
  4. http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=827984 Tim and Kathy Mahoney: "Home for the Holidays" | kare11.com
  5. http://www.avclub.com/twincities/events/alice-peacock-and-matthew-griswold,205114/ Alice Peacock and Matthew Griswold | Music | Events | The A.V. Club Twin Cities
  6. http://blip.tv/mrtctv/kyle-o-and-matthew-griswold-at-willies-american-guitars-only-on-mrtc-tv-4720101 Kyle O And Matthew Griswold At Willies American Guitars Only On Mrtc Tv | Mrtctv On Blip.Tv
  7. http://www.kduz.com/mn_music_artists{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
  8. http://matthewgriswold.net/files/Striker_Tourch_Article.pdf 18th_Layout_v8_21MAY06_ER.pub
  9. http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/music/95032409.html?elr=KArksD%3AaDyaEP%3AkD%3AaUnOiP3UiD3aPc%3A_Yyc%3AaULPQL7PQLanchO7DiUr Songs for(and by) soldiers | StarTribune.com
  10. http://woodbury.patch.com/articles/woodbury-native-draws-musical-inspiration-from-military-experience Woodbury Native Draws Musical Inspiration From Military Experience - Woodbury, MN Patch
  11. Web site: Griswold to be Featured on "Holiday Lights Vol. 3" - Woodbury, MN Patch . 2011-12-06 . 2012-04-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120426023044/http://woodbury.patch.com/announcements/griswold-to-be-featured-on-holiday-lights-vol-3 . dead .
  12. http://www.iheartradio.com/new2/artists/i/68681?psid=366607 Matthew Griswold | NEW! Artist - iHeartRadio - Free Online Radio - Listen to 750+ Live Radio Stations
  13. http://music.aol.com/artist/kuwait Kuwait news, music videos, pictures and albums - AOL Music
  14. http://www.avclub.com/artists/matthew-griswold,32105/ Matthew Griswold | Artists | The A.V. Club
  15. https://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/06/magazine/06wwln-consumed-t.html?scp=1&sq=%22to%20the%20fallen%20records%22&st=cse Rob Walker - Consumed - Marketing and Advertising - Iraq - Fallen Records - Music - New York Times
  16. http://musicindustryreport.org/?p=26742 ReverbNation Partners with APM Music to Bring Exclusive TV, Movie, and Video Game Licensing Opportunity to Independent Bands

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