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November 2019
‘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.
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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 »December 2019
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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December – Season Opener with Coast Guard Idlers
In addition to enjoying all that is December at The Gris - a festive atmosphere with holiday decor, a Holiday Bill of Fare served by costumed waitstaff and the Royal Court Singers who perform seasonal classics table-side - December 2nd offers our dinner guests the added entertainment of the Coast Guard Idlers, an all-male a cappella group of cadets from the Academy that perform throughout our dining rooms, ending in our spirited Tap Room. It is the Innkeepers' favorite night…
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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.
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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!
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