Patty Griffin
PATTY GRIFFIN is back with her new release and label debut, “1000 Kisses” (ATO, 2002). One of the most promising singer-songwriters to come out of the Boston/Cambridge folk scene, Griffin got her start after discovering her love for songwriting and the guitar at the tender age of 16. In 1995, she decided to release demos featuring just her voice and guitar, which sparked the attention of A&M/Interscope Records. The result was a Triple A sensation titled Living With Ghosts, which enabled Griffin to set out on a very long solo tour. Following the success of her debut album, she set out to Nashville in 1997 to record “Flaming Red,” a more produced and pop version of Griffin that did not fare quite as well with audiences. After a move to Austin, a tour with the Dixie Chicks and an unreleased third album, Griffin and A&M/Interscope mutually decided to part ways. At the suggestion of her manager, she then decided to make a “humble acoustic record” that also connected to her live sound. So she put together a band that included Doug Lancio on guitar and mandolin, Brian Standefer on cello; Michael Ramos on accordion; John Deaderick on piano; Dave Jacques on bass; Giles Reeves on percussion and “incredible” vibes; and Emmylou Harris, who contributed background vocals on “Long Road.” “1000 Kisses” (ATO Records, 2002) was produced and released, and is true to the ultimate Patty Griffin sound: Passionate, intimate, wry, and most of all true.
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