John Craigie (musician)

John Craigie
John Craigie in 2021
John Craigie in 2021
Background information
Birth nameJohn Harrold Craigie III
Born (1980-06-15) June 15, 1980 (age 44)
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
GenresFolk, Americana, Storytelling, Comedy
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, harmonica, banjo, ukulele
Years active2003–present
Websitewww.johncraigiemusic.com

John Harrold Craigie III[1] (born June 15, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter and storyteller.[2] Hailed as a "Modern-Day Troubadour" in the style of Woody Guthrie,[3] Craigie's comedic storytelling style has been compared to Mitch Hedberg, while his music and commitment to living on the road has drawn comparisons to Guthrie, Ramblin' Jack Elliott and Pete Seeger.[2]

He has performed with or opened for Jack Johnson, Gregory Alan Isakov, Todd Snider, Paul Thorn, James McMurtry, Shawn Colvin, Sean Hayes, Nicki Bluhm, Aoife O'Donovan, ALO, Shook Twins, Rainbow Girls, Avett Brothers, The Infamous Stringdusters[4] and Trampled by Turtles.[5][citation needed]

  1. ^ "ALL THE SALT". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Pierce, Jacob (January 8, 2013). "John Craigie's Traveling Musical Adventure". Santa Cruz.com. Archived from the original on January 18, 2013. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
  3. ^ Dicks, Brett Lee (April 9, 2009). "John Craigie's Travelin' Songs". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved May 21, 2010.
  4. ^ https://www.jazznearyou.com/minneapolis/the-infamous-stringdusters-john-craigie-infamous-stringdusters-at-8-00-pm-on-march-14
  5. ^ "Step Inside This House » Blog Archive » One to Watch: John Craigie". www.gregrobson.net. Retrieved July 10, 2018.