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May 2019
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!
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‘Cocktail Piano’ with Francine
Soak in the spirited atmosphere while Francine tickles the ivories in our Tap Room.
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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!
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 »‘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.
Find out more »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!
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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!
Find out more »
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