Griff is a project led by Matt Griffin that weaves together the porous edges of DIY indie, folk, country, jazz, and improvised music into a single, searching practice. Rooted in collaboration and experimentation the project treats genre as a shared language, one shaped as much by process and place as by sound.
The self-released album Effortless Motion was recorded at home using a hybrid of digital and analog, resulting in recordings that feel intimate without leaning fully into lo-fi aesthetics or over-polished pop. The project lingers on the texture of everyday life in the United States: work, aging, restlessness, the slow effort of moving forward and the uplifting joy of being a new father.
Based in Saratoga, Griffin performs in many area bands, including Blue Ranger, Armbruster, Russel the Leaf, and The Millstone Rounders, and continues to situate Griff within a deeply local, community-driven music ecology.
Matt continues to practice out of a home studio and works as the Director of Caffè Lena’s School of Music, facilitating programs for all ages and abilities, fostering a vibrant community of music lovers.
Jimi Woodl is in his own words, “a singer songwriter who's profound lyricism, dynamic guitar playing and smooth soulful voice make him one of the most exciting internationally ignored musicians of all time. Combining influences from James Taylor and John Prine to craft songs that are so good you'll ask yourself, who the f@%* is this guy and why have I never heard of him?” and it is true! He’s played with and produced albums by Kate McConnell, Girl Blue and a slew of other artists.
Other projects include his bands One Red Martian and The Blind Pilots (both with his brothers Dan and Joe and childhood friend Daniel DeKalb) and Dark Honey. Their sound was indie/alternative vibes and atmospheric vocals reminiscent of Wolf Alice, Big Thief and Waxahatchee. Jimi’s lyrics are introspective, poetic, and sometimes sadly ruminating, but they’re also sweet, complementing his tender and raw vocals.
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