Birth name Matthew John Griswold Role Singer Name Matthew Griswold | Years active 2008–present Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter Record label APM Music | |
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Born August 29, 1982 (age 41)
Austin, Minnesota, USA ( 1982-08-29 ) Origin Minneapolis, Minnesota, US Genres Contemporary Folk, Folk-Rock, Alternative Folk Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Stomp Box Albums Farewell Minnesota, Screaming from the Witch's Tower | ||
Matthew griswold singer songwriter guitarist
Matthew John Griswold (born August 29, 1982 in Austin, MN) is an American Folk-Rock singer,songwriter and guitarist who has recorded and has released a number of albums and singles independently. He is currently based (as of 2015) in Minneapolis, where he remains a working songwriter and an active touring performer around the mid-west region.
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- Matthew griswold singer songwriter guitarist
- Matthew griswold live at the twin cities heroes parade
- Background
- Albums And EPs
- Singles
- References
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 Alt-Folk and Blues recording artist.
Matthew griswold live at the twin cities heroes parade
Background
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 (based in Baumholder, Germany). He was deployed to Iraq with his unit to fight in the Battle Of Ramadi(2006). 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.
Griswold has had a number of songs licensed for production media synchronization after signing much of his catalog over to the Universal Music Publishing company, APM Music and Universal Publishing Production Music. His music has been used in the UK, Brazil, Canada, Russia, Australia, and in the US by TV and film productions and by the PGA Tour.