Photo credits, top to bottom: Tim Hort, Jean Latz Griffin, Marty Wygmans More Photos!		Joe Griffin
		Joe Griffin writes hooky, odd guitar pop/rock inspired by and recalling the work of such giants as The Beatles, Elvis Costello, Tom Petty and Ziggy-era David Bowie. Praise from the Illinois Entertainer spanning the last decade includes such laudatory phrases as "truly talented" and "rich, strong vocals," as well as slightly puzzling ones like "intelligent guitars." Joe Griffin has been playing guitar and performing music for thirty years. During his musical career he has performed and/or recorded with numerous Chicago bands including the Others, Question of Honour, and The Radio Hour. He is currently a member of the garage-experimental duo Donny Who Loved Bowling and the lead guitarist for his brother Pete's band Braintree. Joe's full-length CD, "Rough Cut Love" was released September 3, 2006 on Toxic Bag Records and is available from the Toxic Bag store now. "Joe Griffin's 'Rough Cut Love' is loaded with infectious pop hooks, impeccable classic rock sensibilities, and seasoned with a dash of alt-rock spiciness. A departure from his previous work with the experimental garage-band Donny Who Loved Bowling, the songwriting here is more mature, the musicianship experienced, and the lyrical craftsmanship poetic. "Rough Cut Love" marks the impressive emergence of Joe Griffin as a creative force to be reckoned with, and one that should easily win the hearts and ears of all who take the time to listen." -- Vince Font, "Schizopolis" Internet Radio Show You can contact Joe at toxicbagrecords@aol.com joe on myspace :: joe on garageband.com photos :: filing cabinet download Joe's bio :: download Joe's fact sheet Buy the album! You can also buy the album from CD Baby or iTunes. New!   View Joe Griffin's EPK Upcoming Shows. check this space for upcoming shows! My Sonicbids Calendar Past shows. Play. Joe's music has been featured several times on the weekly Creot Radio podcast. You'll find some Donny Who Loved Bowling, some unreleased Joe stuff, and a whole bunch of other talented artists! Joe's music has also found a regular home on Progopolis. Listen. Year of the Car Crash live at Uncommon Ground, Sept. '05 Clearly Better: dial-up version -- lyrics You Again: broadband version and dial-up version -- lyrics Never Leave You (from the independent film Dead to Rights): broadband version and dial-up version -- lyrics On Your Own: broadband version and dial-up version -- lyrics All music and lyrics by Joe Griffin. Copyright 1999-2003 Stupid Itchy Church Socks Music(BMI). All Rights Reserved. The Band So Far Musicians who appear on the album: Peter Griffin - drums, ebow guitar, percussion Tim Griffin - harmonica John Toljanic - bass Ron Barnes - drums Matt Kern - drums Ralph Covert - mystery guitar Brian Posdal - hi-hat Joe - guitars, vocals, bass, percussion, keyboards The Live Band: Joe Griffin and the Souls of the Faithful Departed Peter Griffin - drums John Toljanic - bass Mike Przygoda - guitar Joe - guitar, vocals				Photo: Marci Holda Joe's News Thanks to Vince and Daisy Jane of Progopolis for world-premiering songs from Rough Cut Love on their 9/2/06 show. You can hear the show here. The new album, "Rough Cut Love" can now be ordered at the Toxic Bag Records store. You can also buy the album from CD Baby, Amazon and iTunes!

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