Jon Griffin & The LightFighters
About
Jon Griffin and The LightFighters propulsive sound will jolt you out of your seat and serve you up with the feel-good, rhythm-drenched sounds of yesterday. Smashing out blistering guitar haymakers, grooving bass lines, and deep rooted back beats, the band creates their own brand of gritty, soulful, blues rock flavored with stellar vocal harmonies and lead vocals that echo past Mississippi Delta bluesmen.
Hailing from a land where California surf and sun meet the picturesque valleys that conjure up images of a Steinbeck novel, this Monterey and Salinas based outfit maintains a grass roots approach to songwriting and production. Over the past ten years, Jon Griffin and The LightFighters have built a considerable following from the pure primal energy of their live performances and "never say die" attitude. One of the hardest working independent bands in the business today, they've garnering praise from industry insiders and fans alike.
Critical Acclaim:
“…Griffin's voice is powerful and unrestrained...an ode to quintessential soul.” – Top40-charts
"This is a band that also weaves a fair amount of 70s southern rock into its sound...very interesting in that it's a bit like what would happen if Little Feat collaborated with The Detroit Cobras. ” – AXS
"Wonderfully talented and versatile group, can go from gritty sounding to beautiful harmonies without missing a beat..." -Sleepy John Sandridge, KPIG 107.5FM, Santa Cruz
"The Doors would be proud of that performance..." -Robbie Krieger of The Doors(Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and international recording artist)
"Great songs, love the sound and love the harmonies..." -Chris Isaak(international recording artist)
"Killer rock and roll, they blew me away...."Steven Adler of Guns and Roses ((Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and international recording artist)
"Very impressed by the performance and singing..."-Greg Kihn (international recording artist)
