MP3 Garron Frith - FOLK: Alternative Folk

A blend of newfolk/indie with bittersweet melodies. Acoustic based singer/songwriting with hammond, violin, lap steel and a nice 'big pink' kick drum vibe just for good measure.

10 MP3 Songs
FOLK: Alternative Folk, ROCK: Americana



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The Biog

Garron Frith is a singer/songwriter from the north west of England, he started out playing bass in several bands signed a record deal with Silvertone and had a publishing deal through Zomba, released two records and opened for acts like Big Country, Catatonia, I am Kloot, Dodgy, Canned Heat, and Kulashaker.

After Playing bars and anywhere he could with just an acoustic guitar and a hand full of songs he released his first self produced EP in 05. The EP received critical acclaim from many Manchester/north west websites and magazines like Losing Today, Manchester music, Gigwise, Collectivezine, City life and High Voltage. This led to live sessions on BBC Leeds, BBC GMR, Revolution, All Fm, Wfm and Channel M.

Manchester promoters Popart, Arc and Northern Ambition began to give Garron support slots with signed/touring and up and coming bands. After playing a gig for Nick Georgia at Popart Garron met producer, Musician and one time member of The Willard Grant Conspiracy Simon Alpin. The result was them making the debut album. Itâs influenced by artists like Dylan, Nick Drake, The Waterboys, Elliot Smith, The Beatles, The Stones, Tim Hardin, CSN, Neil Young, Ray Lamontagne, Damien Rice and David Gray. Simon produced and played on Danny George Wilsonâs âFamous mad mileâ and produced, co wrote and played on Willard Grant Conspiracyâs âRegard to Endâ. Garron Frithâs debut album features guest performances from members of Grand Drive, The Willard Grant Conspiracy, The Blue Aeroplanes and Green on Reds Chuck Prophet.

Garron has opened for many acts such as Glen Tilbrook, Martin Stephenson, Danny George Wilson (Grand Drive), Neil Casal (Ryan Adams), Richard James (Gorkyâs), Bob Cheavers, Piney Gir, Eliza Carthy, Jim Noir, The Bluetones, John Power (Cast/Laâs), Marah, Kris Drever, The Fun Lovin Criminals and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Dukes. The album is out now through Ravine Records.