Conner Garvey is returning to Steves!
We were fortunate to host this fine musician last April
and are looking forward to his return!
For thoise of you who do not know of this man,
please have a read:
Lengthy , but this artist has quite a pedigree...
Connor Garvey is an award-winn..
Conner Garvey is returning to Steves!
We were fortunate to host this fine musician last April
and are looking forward to his return!
For thoise of you who do not know of this man,
please have a read:
Lengthy , but this artist has quite a pedigree...
Connor Garvey is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Portland, Maine, with the amiable presence of an entertainer, the lyrical depth of a poet, and the enchantment of a storyteller.
Garvey leaves audiences uplifted and inspired through a positive message delivered in a way that proves you can be optimistic and self-aware without being boring.
First time listeners often are drawn to Garvey’s engaging performance style, accomplished musicianship, and memorable melodies. But his lyrics project a depth and sincerity that allow the observant listener to find meaning beyond the catchy hook.
“Connor isn’t afraid to tackle some heavy-duty subjects”
writes Americana Highways.
On his latest release, Another End of the Year, Garvey shows his maturity as a songwriter, addressing personal and universal subjects through a series of lyrical stories. This collection of songs reflects the wisdom gained from experiencing life.
“The result is remarkably effective thanks to Garvey’s knack for writing lyrics that get to the core of some of our most vulnerable feelings... his most powerful record yet. There is a cohesiveness and maturity to these songs that clearly benefited from a slew of major life experiences that come with age.” -Glide Magazine
“...simply top-tier material, a record that’s completely original and brimming with musical ideas and emotional depth far beyond his years...yet another example of a Maine artist deserving
of a global profile.” - The Maine Edge
“This is quality song-craft from a richly experienced,
acclaimed musician.” – Americana UK
Onstage, Garvey is driven by the shared, spontaneous moments that can only come from live performance. He thrives in the intimacy and connection best observed in the brief space between the last note of a song and the applause – when audience and artist alike share a moment of reflection of the common experience.
This combination of songwriting and performance strength has earned Garvey numerous awards including being named winner of the Kerrville New Folk, Rocky Mountain Folks Fest, SolarFest, Wildflower Art and Music Festival and Maine Songwriters Association songwriting competitions, voted as Most Wanted artist at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, nominated for Best Male Performer in the New England Music Awards, and a top new singer songwriter by Sirius XM's The Coffeehouse. It has also put him on stage at many of the country’s most notable folk festivals and intimate venues headlining shows and supporting great acts such as Brett Dennen, Tall Heights, The Ballroom Thieves, Catie Curtis, Storyhill, John Gorka,
Ellis Paul, David Wilcox, and more.
Most importantly, his songs move people.
They have found their way into important life moments and experiences
like marriages,funerals, cross country road-trips,
and memorable nights out listening to live music.
Catch Connor Garvey live or sit back and listen
to his recordings in your own time and space.
In the meantime,
he will continue to find the adventures
that create the songs.
Notable Moments
Main Stage Performances
Rocky Mountain Folks Fest
Kerrville Folk Festival
Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
Storyhill Fest
SolarFest
Awards and Accolades
* Kerrville Folk Festival Grassyhill
-NEW FOLK WINNER
* Rocky Mountain Folks Fest
-Singer Songwriter Showcase Winner
* Telluride Bluegrass Festival
-Troubadour Competition Finalist
* Nominee for New England Music Award Best Male Artist
* Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
-MOST WANTED Artist (crowd voted)
* Winner of Wildflower Festival Singer Songwriter Competition
* Solarfest Singer-Songwriter Showcase Winner
*Top 6 Sirius XM's The Coffeehouse's New Singer Songwriter
* Winner of Maine Songwriters Associations
Annual Songwriting Competition
* Formal Showcase Artist at North East Regional Folk Alliance
* North East Regional Folk Alliance "Quad-Centric"
-Showcase performer
* NERFA Folk DJ Showcase Performer
We were fortunate to host this fine musician last April
and are looking forward to his return!
For thoise of you who do not know of this man,
please have a read:
Lengthy , but this artist has quite a pedigree...
Connor Garvey is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Portland, Maine, with the amiable presence of an entertainer, the lyrical depth of a poet, and the enchantment of a storyteller.
Garvey leaves audiences uplifted and inspired through a positive message delivered in a way that proves you can be optimistic and self-aware without being boring.
First time listeners often are drawn to Garvey’s engaging performance style, accomplished musicianship, and memorable melodies. But his lyrics project a depth and sincerity that allow the observant listener to find meaning beyond the catchy hook.
“Connor isn’t afraid to tackle some heavy-duty subjects”
writes Americana Highways.
On his latest release, Another End of the Year, Garvey shows his maturity as a songwriter, addressing personal and universal subjects through a series of lyrical stories. This collection of songs reflects the wisdom gained from experiencing life.
“The result is remarkably effective thanks to Garvey’s knack for writing lyrics that get to the core of some of our most vulnerable feelings... his most powerful record yet. There is a cohesiveness and maturity to these songs that clearly benefited from a slew of major life experiences that come with age.” -Glide Magazine
“...simply top-tier material, a record that’s completely original and brimming with musical ideas and emotional depth far beyond his years...yet another example of a Maine artist deserving
of a global profile.” - The Maine Edge
“This is quality song-craft from a richly experienced,
acclaimed musician.” – Americana UK
Onstage, Garvey is driven by the shared, spontaneous moments that can only come from live performance. He thrives in the intimacy and connection best observed in the brief space between the last note of a song and the applause – when audience and artist alike share a moment of reflection of the common experience.
This combination of songwriting and performance strength has earned Garvey numerous awards including being named winner of the Kerrville New Folk, Rocky Mountain Folks Fest, SolarFest, Wildflower Art and Music Festival and Maine Songwriters Association songwriting competitions, voted as Most Wanted artist at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, nominated for Best Male Performer in the New England Music Awards, and a top new singer songwriter by Sirius XM's The Coffeehouse. It has also put him on stage at many of the country’s most notable folk festivals and intimate venues headlining shows and supporting great acts such as Brett Dennen, Tall Heights, The Ballroom Thieves, Catie Curtis, Storyhill, John Gorka,
Ellis Paul, David Wilcox, and more.
Most importantly, his songs move people.
They have found their way into important life moments and experiences
like marriages,funerals, cross country road-trips,
and memorable nights out listening to live music.
Catch Connor Garvey live or sit back and listen
to his recordings in your own time and space.
In the meantime,
he will continue to find the adventures
that create the songs.
Notable Moments
Main Stage Performances
Rocky Mountain Folks Fest
Kerrville Folk Festival
Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
Storyhill Fest
SolarFest
Awards and Accolades
* Kerrville Folk Festival Grassyhill
-NEW FOLK WINNER
* Rocky Mountain Folks Fest
-Singer Songwriter Showcase Winner
* Telluride Bluegrass Festival
-Troubadour Competition Finalist
* Nominee for New England Music Award Best Male Artist
* Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
-MOST WANTED Artist (crowd voted)
* Winner of Wildflower Festival Singer Songwriter Competition
* Solarfest Singer-Songwriter Showcase Winner
*Top 6 Sirius XM's The Coffeehouse's New Singer Songwriter
* Winner of Maine Songwriters Associations
Annual Songwriting Competition
* Formal Showcase Artist at North East Regional Folk Alliance
* North East Regional Folk Alliance "Quad-Centric"
-Showcase performer
* NERFA Folk DJ Showcase Performer
