Griffin House

This week's Moonlighter is an underdog, but the hardwood he plays on is more likely to be found on a stage than on a basketball court. Like most of our guests, he is a former athlete, but unlike many of our guests, he walked away from the game instead of the other way around. Griffin House has spent the last 20+ years with a guitar in his hands, recording, touring, and turning out songs that thousands of us love to sing along with. Griffin House grew up a golfer but was ready for a new path when he finished high school. Instead of pursuing a golf scholarship, House chose a different path that ultimately led him to a music career. His first album was released in 2003, and he has been playing and touring professionally for two decades. Griffin House's tours crisscross the country. His schedule looks something like what a minor league baseball player might see as he treks through regions of the country and even plays double headers from time to time. And like a ballplayer, Griffin House's discography includes a lot of hits. Early in his career, he met, toured with, and opened for many big names. His career has crossed paths with Willie Nelson, Bruce Springsteen, Jewell, John Mellencamp, and many others. Over the course of his career, he has established himself as a headliner. His songs have been included in many tv shows and movies, including Numb3ers, Rescue Me, and One Tree Hill. This episode features some of our favorite Griffin House songs: "The Way I Was Made" and "Amsterdam" from his Upland album and "Waiting For The Rain To Come Down" from Flying Upside Down.