Connor Garvey - Where Ocean Meets Land

Connor Garvey - Portland, ME performing songwriter delivers his third studio album of beguiling, occasionally rousing folk/pop...Garvey co-produced the new project with guitarist/engineer Pete Morse // Release: Where Ocean Meets Land (Just out, Mishara Music) // Sounds like: Garvey's sandy tenor, attention to rhythmic detail and winsome way with a melody bring to mind the music of Paul Simon in his Rhymin' Simon days as well as contemporaries Josh Ritter and Jason Mraz...a crack studio band led by Pete Morse and lovely harmony vocals from Sara Hallie Richardson flesh out Garvey's own impressive guitar picking and solo style honed from countless of club dates and house concerts...

Quote: "The songs of Connor Garvey have that rare and balanced blend of refreshing lyric, inventive guitar work, and mesmerizing grooves, all powered by his clear and agile singing voice...Whether it's hearing him live on stage or on one of his recordings I'm always uplifted and amazed.” - Chris Cunningham, Storyhill // What we like: the sophisticated intricacy of "Backroads" belies the easygoing, unpretentious feel and effortless interplay between Garvey, Richardson's soft-as-a-whisper harmonies and his backing band...the evolution of "The Reflection" from stately, soothing ballad into a beautifully detailed song -- listen to the way Morse's immaculate guitar lines become a stunning highlight half-way through the track...the shuffling "Pencil Frame" is one of our favorites, just to the right of twee/pop whimsy with a sharply hooked chorus, bright piano solo and clever, nicely turned lyrics...

Connor Garvey - "The Reflection" (from Where Ocean Meets Land)

Connor Garvey - "Backroads" (from Where Ocean Meets Land)

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