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Griffith was an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, raised in Austin, Texas, who lived in Nashville, Tennessee. Griffith appeared many times on the PBS music program Austin City Limits starting in 1985 (season 10). In 1994 she won a Grammy Award for the album Other Voices, Other Rooms.

Griffith toured with various other artists, including Buddy Holly's band, The Crickets; John Prine; Iris DeMent; Suzy Bogguss; and Judy Collins. Griffith recorded duets with many artists, among them Emmylou Harris, Mary Black, John Prine, Don McLean, Jimmy Buffett, Dolores Keane, Willie Nelson, Adam Duritz (singer of Counting Crows), The Chieftains, John Stewart; and Darius Rucker (lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish). Griffith had a backing band which she referred to as "The Blue Moon Orchestra".

Nanci Griffith STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1994
Performer - Vocals, Guitar

Nanci Griffith Productions

 
[Broadway, 1994]
Guitar, Vocals

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CHristine Lavin and Julie Gold Come to Birdland Theater in APRIL FOOLS


BIRDLAND THEATER will present beloved singer/songwriters Christine Lavin and Julie Gold in the show “April Fools” on Tuesday, April 2 at 5:30 PM.

Omnivore Recordings Announces LP Release For Uncle Walt's Band Acclaimed 'Anthology'


In 2018, Omnivore released Anthology: Those Boys From Carolina, They Sure Enough Could Sing… (titled after a quote from Lovett himself) on CD and Digital. The ecstatic response renewed interest in the classic original band, whose influence was so strong on not only Country music, but the then unnamed genre of Americana.

Lineup Revealed For SCOTLAND SINGS BACHARACH


Perth Concert Hall has assembled a stellar line-up of Scottish singers and musicians to celebrate the legendary songwriter and pianist Burt Bacharach in a brand-new show Scotland Sings Bacharach.

Creative Cauldron Announces Summer Cabaret And Concert Series 2023


Creative Cauldron's always popular Summer Cabaret and Concert series returns with a diverse line up of spectacular musical theater talent and professional bands. The series runs from July 7 through August 26, 2023 with performances on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm.  A special fundraiser concert for the Pulmonary Heart Association will be held on Saturday, July 29 at 2 pm. General Admission Tickets are available and also Tables for 2 and Tables for 4 that include wine with the purchase. 

Concert At Husson University's Gracie Theatre To Feature Gifted Folk Musician Tom Rush


Gifted musician and performer Tom Rush will bring his distinctive folk music, guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice to Husson University's Gracie Theatre on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

Tennessee Singer-Songwriter Teni Rane Releases New Single 'Meet Me in Stockholm'


Heralded East Tennessee singer-songwriter Teni Rane has welcomed the next era of her musical journey with the release of the affecting new single, 'Meet Me in Stockholm.'

New Season Announced at Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre


Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre have created four different covers for their July to December brochure to highlight the broad range of entertainment they have on offer over the next season.

Audra McDonald & More to Launch PTown Memorial Day Weekend 2022


Historic six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald, star of Broadway’s The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, Carousel, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill and HBO’s The Gilded Age, opens the Town Hall series on May 29 with Seth Rudetsky as music director and host.

SOUTHERN FRIED Returns For One Night Only


American roots music fans can rekindle the spirit of Perth's popular Southern Fried Festival at two special gigs on Saturday 30 July. The award-winning festival hasn't taken place since summer 2018, but organisers are set to delight Southern Fried's loyal following with this exclusive one-night edition of the event.

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Welcomes Sweet Baby James, Tom Rush, and Danny Paisley For Folk, and Bluegrass One-Night Only Concerts


Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center welcomes three folk and bluegrass artists this spring as part of the ongoing music series at the arts center.  Sweet Baby James, – the #1 James Taylor Tribute Artist comes to Uptown! Saturday,  April 30th at 7:30pm.

BWW Review: MAC AWARDS CEREMONY at Symphony Space Featuring The Photography of Helane Blumfield


The thirty-sixth annual MAC Awards were presented on Tuesday night in a ceremony that was widely remarked upon for the length of its duration.

WE'RE BACK! Comes to 53 Above Broadway Next Month


2019 MAC Hanson Award recipient Teresa Fischer and recent NY Independent Theater Award winner Mary Sheridan come back to the cabaret stage with an evening of musical delights. 

THE CRICKETS to Celebrate 65th Anniversary of First Hit


The Crickets will celebrate the 65th anniversary of their very first hit song this year, “That’ll Be The Day,” the iconic rock and roll classic written by Buddy Holly and Jerry Allison (produced by Norman Petty, who also received songwriting credit). To help kick off the yearlong celebration, CBS Sunday Morning will air a profile on the band on January 9, 2022.

Teresa Fischer & Mary Sheridan Will Return to 53 Above Broadway with WE'RE BACK!


Two of NYC’s award-winning singers join forces to interpret songs of love and belonging that reach into the rich history of Broadway and pop gems from yesterday and today.  2019 MAC Hanson Award recipient Teresa Fischer and recent NY Independent Theater Award winner Mary Sheridan come back to the cabaret stage with an evening of musical delights.  

Artists Come Together To Pay Tribute To Nanci Griffith At Club Passim This Week


More than a dozen artists including Lisa Bastoni, Sadie Gustafson-Zook and Rob Siegel will perform some of Griffith's greatest songs from her 36 year career.

BWW Review: Meg Flather and Tracy Stark Bring Life, Love, and Girl Power to The West Bank Cafe


It's been a long time for Meg Flather and for her fans, but everyone left The West Bank sated and smiling after a dinner music set that ranks as full-blown cabaret show.

BWW Interview: At Home With Meg Flather


Beloved by fans and the community, prolific artist and dedicated workhorse Meg Flather shares some chat about all the various ways she contributes to the industry.

Teen Music Prodigy EmiSunshine Announced At Metropolis Performing Arts Centre


Singer-Songwriter EmiSunshine performs her original music at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre April 2, 2020.

Minton Sparks To Perform At Kennesaw State


Performance theatre comes in many forms, yet something about self-proclaimed 'speaker-songwriter' Minton Sparks sets her work apart from the rest, and she has the track record to prove it. Often referred to as the love child of Flannery O'Connor and Hank Williams, Sparks brings her melodic and captivating show to Kennesaw State University February 6-8, hosted by the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies at the Stillwell Theater.

Sarasota Orchestra Presents Iconic Songs Of The 70s' In May Outdoor Pops Concert


The Sarasota Orchestra's Seventh Annual Outdoor Pops Concert honors the music from the 70s May 8 and 9 at Ed Smith Stadium, home of the Baltimore Orioles. Tickets to the performance are available after January 13, 2020.

Nanci Griffith FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Nanci Griffith been in?

Nanci Griffith has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Nanci Griffith been in?

Nanci Griffith has not appeared in the West End.

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