St. Louis musician Jimmy Griffin joins Keith Brake on Spirited Conversations for a deep dive into a lifetime of rock and roll, the St. Louis music scene, and what it takes to keep creating through the highs and lows of a career in music.

Jimmy has spent decades performing as a vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and member of projects including El Montero, Celebration Day, The Hard Promises, and The Incurables. In this conversation, he looks back at the people, bands, venues, and experiences that helped shape him into the musician he is today.

The conversation starts with Jimmy's early influences, from Kiss and his first rock concerts to the St. Louis musicians who looked out for him when he began performing professionally at just 17 years old. Jimmy talks about the importance of mentorship, community, and being the kind of person other musicians actually want to work with.

We get into the evolution of El Montero and what has turned the Pink Floyd tribute into such a major St. Louis tradition. Jimmy shares stories from the early Pageant shows, massive outdoor performances, working alongside nationally known artists, and the generations of fans who continue coming back year after year.

Jimmy also tells the story behind Celebration Day, the Led Zeppelin tribute that grew out of an El Montero conversation and developed into another long-running St. Louis favorite.

Topics discussed:
Jimmy Griffin
St. Louis music scene
El Montero
Pink Floyd tribute
Celebration Day
Led Zeppelin tribute
The Hard Promises
Tom Petty
The Incurables
King of the Hill
St. Louis musicians
The Pageant
Killer Vintage
Songwriting
Guitar
Rock and roll
Music industry
Life as a professional musician

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