About

Born in Russia and adopted as an infant by a Texas family, 23-year-old Indie Rocker Giffin Holtby has long grappled with a sense of duality and lingering questions about his origins. Unaware of the circumstances that led to his early abandonment, he channels his yearning for answers and a sense of belonging into his music. Each chord struck and lyric penned serves as both outlet and therapy, giving voice to the complex feelings of abandonment and search for identity that have shadowed him.

The stage his sanctuary, Griffin crafts emotionally charged songs that resonate with many from lover to loner. On the surface his lyrics explore universal themes of life and love, but underneath lies a dimension of personal quest for understanding and acceptance. The pain and the search for one's place in the world are palpable in his sound, making every performance an intimate journey that audiences can't help but connect with.

It's in this raw emotional landscape that Griffin  finds his true calling, offering a lifeline to others who share his struggles, all while searching for his own place in this expansive, complicated world.  When at his purest, you'll find him with his acoustic guitar.   And you may just find out something about yourself.

Having played in several bands and projects, Griffin is a voracious songwriter with many original songs in his back pocket. In 2018, Griffin embarked on a 3 week Boys of Summer United States Tour and ended the year in Houston on an Anti-Bullying tour called All Star Nation. He has performed in many venues including Whiskey A GoGo in Los Angeles, Underground Arts in Philadelphia, Lincoln Hall in Chicago and House of Blues, Hard Rock Cafe, Curtain Club and Trees in Dallas.

Inspired by the legends ranging from Dave Grohl to Johnny Cash, Guns n Roses, and Jack White, Griffin strives to carry the stories of life on stage and through his music.