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March 2019
Acoustic Duo Frank and John + Pint Glass Etching
Immediately following the parade at 11:30 a.m. (see featured Area Event) step into our Tap Room where all manner of festivity is on tap! The Frank and John Acoustic Duo will perform until 2:30 immediately followed by a Pint Glass Etching sponsored by Guinness. Cornbeef Sliders will be offered all day in addition to our Lunch and Tavern Fare menus. Festive indeed!
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‘Cocktail Piano’ with Francine
Soak in the spirited atmosphere while Francine tickles the ivories in our Tap Room.
Find out more »John Banker & Friends
John Banker and Friends create a lively and interactive evening in the Tap Room on Saturday nights. John belts out familiar tunes from "Sweet Caroline" and "Piano Man" to a wonderful rendition of Louis Armstrong's "Hello Dolly" and has a knack for getting the whole room singing! Various instruments including piano, banjo, trumpet and the washboard are featured.
Find out more »Freight Train
Freight Train has been performing Dixieland Jazz at the 'Gris' for over 35 years! It's hard to find this quality jazz outside of New Orleans but Freight Train certainly brings it to our Tap Room. Get Jazzed and join us for a toe-tapping afternoon!
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Mike Clifford
Mike is a singer/songwriter who entertains with both folk and rock, bringing heart and soul to his original songs as well as classic covers. Vocals/guitar/harmonica.
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The Jovial Crew
"Sea Chanteys Tonight" reads the banner that flies above The Griswold Inn every Monday. The Jovial Crew brings our Tap Room to life with this old seafaring tradition, extremely popular today. "Jovial Crew" is a good description for both performers and patrons, a very spirited bunch - and a very spirited evening indeed! Everyone should experience this - at least once!
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Martin Kelly
Martin Kelly has a soft, yet energetic acoustic rock sound that brings some interesting twists to all-time classics. Kelly creates the perfect ambiance for dining, dancing and conversation featuring music by Eric Clapton, The Beatles, Van Morrison, Cat Stevens and many others in an "unplugged" format.
Find out more »‘Cocktail Piano’ with Francine
Soak in the spirited atmosphere while Francine tickles the ivories in our Tap Room.
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Java Groove
From Sinatra to Swing, Java Groove is a small band with a big sound playing swing, jazz and ballads.
Find out more »‘Cocktail Piano’ with Ray
Soak in the spirited atmosphere while Ray tickles the ivories in our award-winning Tap Room.
Find out more »The Cherry Pie Band
Jump, jive, and kick up your heels with Jillian Grey and the boys! Cherry Pie mixes it up with swing, rockabilly Latin-style music and some sultry ballads. They're playing our Tap Room every Thursday in February!
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Friday Happy Hours
Get the weekend started! Enjoy reduced drink prices, our own Revolutionary Ale at $3 the pint, complimentary appetizers and Ray on the piano. TGIF!
Find out more »‘Cocktail Piano’ with Ray
Soak in the spirited atmosphere while Ray tickles the ivories in our award-winning Tap Room.
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Psychedelic ’60’s
Psychedelic '60's is a power trio that pays tribute to the ground-breaking musical super groups of the sixties. Take this nostalgic trip and listen to the music of the Kinks, the Beatles, the Animals, Creedence Clearwater Revival...ROCK N' ROLL!
Find out more »‘Cocktail Piano’ with Francine
Soak in the spirited atmosphere while Francine tickles the ivories in our Tap Room.
Find out more »John Banker & Friends
John Banker and Friends create a lively and interactive evening in the Tap Room on Saturday nights. John belts out familiar tunes from "Sweet Caroline" and "Piano Man" to a wonderful rendition of Louis Armstrong's "Hello Dolly" and has a knack for getting the whole room singing! Various instruments including piano, banjo, trumpet and the washboard are featured.
Find out more »Freight Train
Freight Train has been performing Dixieland Jazz at the 'Gris' for over 35 years! It's hard to find this quality jazz outside of New Orleans but Freight Train certainly brings it to our Tap Room. Get Jazzed and join us for a toe-tapping afternoon!
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The Jovial Crew ~ St. Pat’s Day!
The Jovial Crew will perform in our ‘Back Room’ to celebrate this festive holiday! A very spirited bunch - and a very spirited evening indeed!
Find out more »Local Honey Jam
Singer/songwriter Erin Smith, formerly of the Dizzy River Band, joins forces with a changeable lineup of talented musicians.
Find out more »Martin Kelly
Martin Kelly has a soft, yet energetic acoustic rock sound that brings some interesting twists to all-time classics. Kelly creates the perfect ambiance for dining, dancing and conversation featuring music by Eric Clapton, The Beatles, Van Morrison, Cat Stevens and many others in an "unplugged" format.
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