The Ghost of Paul Revere

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]

The Ghost of Paul Revere
Background information
OriginPortland, Maine United States
GenresAmericana, folk, alternative country
Years active2011–2022
Members
  • Max Davis
  • Sean McCarthy
  • Griffin Sherry
Websitewww.ghostofpaulrevere.com

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".
  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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