Gavin DeGraw
Oct 10, 2011
Originally, Gavin DeGraw started in Manhattan clubs alongside local pianists Andrew West and Lenny Revell, drawing several of his home town fans. He got his big break when "I Don't Want to Be" was chosen as the theme song for the teen drama One Tree Hill. Two of DeGraw's other songs, "Follow Through" and "Chariot," have also achieved popularity and radio play. His song "We Belong Together" was also featured in the 2006 film Tristan and Isolde. In 2004, DeGraw released an acoustic version of his album Chariot called Chariot Stripped.
Since 2004, his profile has grown, bringing him to other states as he tours the country. Recently, he has been seen in cameos on Dead Like Me, What I Like About You, and American Dreams. He also appeared in One Tree Hill, singing I Don't Want to Be and Chariot at Karen's Cafe. He has toured with such acts as Sister Hazel, Barenaked Ladies, Howie Day, Michael Tolcher, Butterfly Boucher, The Allman Brothers Band, Marc Broussard, Saving Jane, Jason Mraz Maroon 5 and Train.
His next album Gavin DeGraw was released on May 6, 2008, peaking at #7 on the US Billboard Chart. The first single, "In Love with a Girl" was released on February 5, 2008. The second U.S. single "Cheated On Me" was released in September 2008, while the rest of the world saw the release of "She Holds a Key". The worldwide third single is "I Have You to Thank". Gavin Degraw's third album, Free was released March 31, 2009. The first single, "Stay", was released through DeGraw's website on March 11.
DeGraw's next album Sweeter was released on September 20 with the first single "Not Over You" released on iTunes in June. The track was co-written and produced by Ryan Tedder from One Republic. Gavin is going on a two-month tour with Missouri musician/songwriter David Cook Fall 2011.
Gavin DeGraw Tour Dates:
- 10/11 St. Louis, MO - The Pageant
- 10/13 Tulsa, OK - Cain's Ballroom
- 10/15 Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
- 10/17 Boise, ID - Knitting Factory
- 10/18 Seattle, WA - Showbox Sodo
- 10/20 Santa Rosa, CA - Wells Fargo Center For The Arts
- 10/21 Reno, NV - Silver Legacy Resort Casino
- 10/23 Phoenix, AZ - Arizona State Fair
- 10/24 San Diego, CA - Humphrey's
- 10/26 Pomona, CA - The Fox Theatre
- 10/29 Houston, TX - Arena Theatre
- 10/30 Austin, TX - ACL Live
- 11/1 Grand Prairie, TX - Verizon Theatre
- 11/2 Memphis, TN - Minglewood Hall
- 11/4 Winston-Salem, NC - Wake Forest University
- 11/5 York, PA - Penn State York
- 11/6 Cleveland, OH - Palace Theatre At Playhouse Square Center
- 11/7 Cincinnati, OH - The Taft Theatre
- 11/9 Greenville, SC - Peace Center
