Seth Glier
| Seth Glier | |
|---|---|
 Seth Glier at Levitt Pavilion in Westport, CT on August 5, 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Born |
November 16, 1988 Shelburne Falls, MA, U.S. |
| Genres | Folk, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, guitar |
| Labels | MPress Records |
| Website | www.sethglier.com |
Seth Glier is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, guitarist, and activist.
Career
Seth Glier was born in Shelburne Falls, MA.[1] and subsequently studied at Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter School PVPA in South Hadley, Massachusetts. He attended Berklee College of Music for a year before dropping out to be able to tour full-time. Since then, he has averaged over 200 shows a year,[2] and shared stages with artists such as James Taylor, Mark Knopfler, The Verve Pipe, Edwin McCain and Ani DiFranco.[3] He has appeared as a mainstage artist at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival (NY) and the Kerrville Folk Festival (TX).[4] USA Today compared Seth to Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel.[5]
In 2015, he released If I Could Change One Thing, his fourth album on MPress Records. The album was considered a successful move into mainstream pop, a departure from his previous, more acoustic albums.[6] A music video for the title track, a duet with American Idol alum Crystal Bowersox, premiered on Billboard.com.[7]
In 2016, Glier gave a TEDx talk sharing his insight on the challenges and gifts of care giving for a family member, and how it influences his life, art and music.[8]
Awards
Glier's 2011 album, The Next Right Thing, for which he recorded his own vocals[9] in his parents’ basement[10] was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of "Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical."[9]
In 2011, he took home Best Love Song for his track "Naia" at the 10th Annual Independent Music Awards.[11] In 2012, "Next Right Thing" won Best Social Action Song at the Independent Music Awards.[12]
Causes
Glier is an outspoken advocate for autism awareness and has been a national spokesperson for the Autism awareness organization Autism Speaks. His song “Love Is A Language” was inspired by his nonverbal autistic brother.[13]
Seth Glier is currently an artist partner with ChildFund International. Seth showcases ChildFund's work and encourages his fans to reach out to children in crisis by sponsoring a child (or multiple children) with the organization. [2]
Discography
- The Trouble With People (2009)
- The Next Right Thing (2011)
- Things I Should Let You Know (2013)
- If I Could Change One Thing (2015)
References
- ↑ "Daily Discovery: Seth Glier, "Love Is A Language"". American Songwriter. April 7, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
- 1 2 "Seth Glier's Grammy® Nominated Album Featured on Lifetime TV's 'Dance Moms'". Benzinga.
- ↑ ""If I Could Change One Thing" From Grammy Nominated Artist/Activist SETH GLIER Out April 7th". MPress Records. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.musicforte.com/article/seth-glier-to-open-for-folk-icon-ani-difranco-on-june-5th-and-7th/
- ↑ "Playlist: Eric Church's 'Homeboy,' 10 more tracks". USATODAY.COM.
- ↑ Fanelli, Laurie (April 22, 2015). "Seth Glier teams up with Crystal Bowersox on 'If I Could Change One Thing'". AXS. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
- ↑ Weiner, Natalie (April 8, 2015). "Exclusive: Seth Glier & Crystal Bowersox Premiere 'If I Could Change One Thing' Video". Billboard. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Wck2BxGCUU
- 1 2 "Seth Glier's "The Next Right Thing" garners GRAMMY® Nomination". mpressrecords.coml. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
- ↑ Pound, Kara (January 30, 2015). "Seth Glier to perform at The Original Cafe Eleven". St. Augustine Record. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.independentmusicawards.com/ima/2011/10th-annual-independent-music-awards-winners-announced
- ↑ "11th Annual Independent Music Awards Winners Announced!" Independent Music Awards, 2 May 2012. Retrieved on 4 Sept. 2013.
- ↑ "Video Premiere: Seth Glier". Blurt Magazine. March 3, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
