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lemonade kid
Old Love
USA
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 Posted - 25/03/2014 : 16:32:22
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CONNOR GARVEY...some fine fingerstyle picking
Monster-Live at Empty Sea Studios, Portland, Maine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y26bsvOTTQ
Connor GarveyÔs songs are like placing folk-funk guitar & ukulele, soulful vocals, and paradoxical metaphors in an electric juicer- youÕve never tasted it before, but its intriguing and delectable so you have to keep drinking. His clever, rhythmic string foundations provide a background for his most prominent instrument, his voice. His songs draw the attention of the entire room with humor, daring honesty, and grace through Òa universal message that people can grab hold to just the kind of thing I needed.Ó (Dennis Bigelow-Music Director of KRFC-FM) It is this connection with his audience that makes Garvey wonderfully successful in his live performances where he invites them to share in the beauty of the moment- the shared night of music. Time and again he is heralded for his unique voice, approach, and ability to connect with the listener- qualities that are necessary for a long career.
Connor GarveyÕs initiation as a modern troubadour came in 2008 by way of train; a 45 day, self booked tour by Amtrak across the country. Now, many tours later, Garvey is finding his place as a seasoned folk-rock singer-songwriter touring around the US in his station wagon, playing festivals, house concerts, and many of the countryÕs best acoustic venues. He has shared the stage with performing greats such as Catie Curtis, Storyhill, Jonathan Byrd, Anais Mitchell, Joe Crookston, Slaid Cleaves, and Edie Carey. Listeners across the US became enthralled with GarveyÕs sound when his song ÒSoul on the LineÓ (from Constancy of Stars) remained in extensive airplay on Sirius XMÕs The Coffeehouse- garnering him a spot in their top 6 new Singer Songwriters of 2010.
Connor comes to music to write songs. The symbiosis of person and craft leaves Garvey continuing to grow as a musician and as a positive soul. His music never strays far from intimacy, where he personalizes lifeÕs challenges and themes. Garvey tends toward optimistic and humorous portrayal that sparks deeper reflection. In Where Ocean Meets Land (2011), Garvey immediately has listeners involved. The use of memorable melodies throughout the album makes you want to sing along while the messages within the lyrics satisfy a deeper yearning for inspiration.
As ConnorÕs musical career gains momentum he is bringing with him messages of hope, growth, and love in songs that silence rooms, brighten smiles, and inspire others to sing out.
ÒThe songs of Connor Garvey have that rare and balanced blend of refreshing lyric, inventive guitar work, and mesmerizing grooves, all powered by his clear and agile singing voice. Ranging from funky to sensitive, serious to playful, they convey the kind of inspiration found in a reverent pursuer of lifeÕs depths and joys. Whether itÕs hearing him live on stage or on one of his recordings IÕm always uplifted and amazed.Ó
- Chris Cunningham Ð Storyhill & Basecamp Recording
ÒOne of the brightest young performers on the folk scene.Ó
- Phil Daligan Ð Songwriters by the Sea
ÒFrom the moment he took the stage Connor Garvey became an instant Acoustic View favorite. His engaging style and infectious smile established the rapport necessary to let his wonderful music touch the hearts of everyone in attendance. Since that night, we have been besieged with requests to have Connor back in the living room; something we plan to do again as soon as possible.Ó
- Stacy Sinner Ð Acoustic View House Concerts (MN)
Move On
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=326-wOQccmc
The Bird
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiPPhWMjLzc
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"After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music".
-Aldous Huxley
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Edited by - lemonade kid on 25/03/2014 16:34:15 |
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CONNOR GARVEY-symbiosis/person&craft-folk/soulful
