Acoustic Blues, Folk, Country, Bluegrass

Mark Griffin

Originals and traditionals

FOLK COUNTRY BLUES BLUEGRASS ACOUSTIC
Mark Griffin

200+

Songs in repertoire

From 1930s Delta Blue to present-day originals. Songs with a story.

Solo

Acoustic performer

Guitar, banjo, and voice. Self-contained and stage-ready with minimal setup.

26

radio stations

Airplay on community and independent stations across Australia.

About

Music and Life

Mark Griffin draws on early farm life in rural Victoria to a career in cities across the world. His experienceflows into songs that aim for
simplicity, meaning, and a touch of irony.
 
He has built a repertoire of over 200 songs — every one with lyrics and tune to make you smile or think.
 
 
Mark's sets blend the familiar with the hidden gems from artists across the ages. 
 

The Sound

What you hear

Mark's music spans an across the acoustic roots tradition. Fromthe early sounds of 1930s delta blues, the storytelling of the folk revival, to the warmth of country, and the drive of bluegrass.
Mark sings over a solid fingerpicking style, using alternating bass and treble melody to fill aroom with one guitar and one voice.
 
 

on the road

From the Coral Coast

Three songs from the September run up the Western Australian coast — filmed live at the Exmouth shows.

Neon MoonCadillacs Bar & Grill, Exmouth
Albany HighwayFrothcraft Brewery, Exmouth
Killing the BluesMutts Cafe, Exmouth

More clips on YouTube →

live

Upcoming performances

Coming up · Perth & Fremantle
Monday 5 October 2026
Mojos Bar
Fremantle, Western Australia
Solo Acoustic · Originals and traditionals
October – November 2026
In the recording studio
New originals under way
More dates to be announced. Bookings: mark@markgriffinmusic.com

achievements

Highlights

“Here We Go” New single · released August 2026
Local Sounds Top 40 “Here We Go” · Australian Independent Music Chart · 2 weeks (so far)
Writers in the Round Hats Off to Country Festival, Tamworth · July 2026
“The Fencing Line” Tamworth Songwriter Competition Finalist · 2023
“Taking Over My Mind” Top 30 · Australian Songwriter Association Country Song Chart
Airplay · 26 Radio Stations Community & Independent Radio Across Australia

get in touch

Contact Mark Griffin

Available for pub and hotel gigs, music festivals, community events and functions across Perth and regional Western Australia.

Phone
0401 269 393
Email
mark@markgriffinmusic.com
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