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The Ghost of Paul Revere
Background information
Origin Portland, Maine United States
Genres Americana, folk, alternative country
Years active2011–2022
Members
  • Max Davis
  • Sean McCarthy
  • Griffin Sherry
Website www.ghostofpaulrevere.com

The Ghost of Paul Revere were an American folk trio from Portland, Maine composed of Max Davis, Sean McCarthy and Griffin Sherry. [1] [2] The band made their national debut when they appeared as the musical guest on the TBS talk show, Conan, in January of 2018. [3] [4]

In late 2017 and continuing through to their 2018 tour, the band was joined by pianist and accordionist Ben Cosgrove [5] to make a quartet.

On June 7, 2019 The Ghost of Paul Revere song "Ballad of the 20th Maine" became the official state ballad of Maine. [6] The song, written by Griffin Sherry, commemorates the 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment. [7]

On April 18, 2022, in an Instagram post, the trio announced they will be disbanding following the Ghostland Festival.

Members

  • Max Davis - vocalist, banjo
  • Sean McCarthy - vocalist, bass
  • Griffin Sherry - vocalist, guitar
  • Charles “Chuck” Gagne - drums

Discography

References

  1. ^ Stubblebine, Allison (October 23, 2017). "The Ghost of Paul Revere Confront Transformation and Introspection on 'Monarch': Album Premiere". Billboard.
  2. ^ Routhier, Ray (14 January 2018). "The Ghost of Paul Revere is on the road to making it big". Press Herald. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  3. ^ Routhier, Ray (January 19, 2018). "Portland folk band Ghost of Paul Revere to appear on 'Conan'". Press Herald.
  4. ^ "The Ghost Of Paul Revere "Montreal" 01/24/18". Team Coco. January 25, 2018.
  5. ^ "February Update". 25 February 2018.
  6. ^ "New Maine State Ballad Commemorates Civil War Unit". 8 June 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
  7. ^ Routhier, Ray (7 June 2019). "Governor signs bill designating Maine's official ballad". Press Herald. Retrieved 9 June 2019.

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