Bio

George Wirth is a gifted singer-songwriter and life-long resident of the fabled Jersey Shore. Wirth has played shows with Americana/Folk luminaries Mary Gauthier, Chris Smither, Chris Knight, John Moreland, Greg Trooper, Peter Case,  Butch Hancock, Red Molly, Rod Picott and Amanda Shires.  His vivid portrayals of the human condition have won him numerous Asbury Park Music Award nominations including Best Album and Best Song. Wirth was the winner of the 2010 Best Male Performer Award, as well as the 2009 Best Male Songwriter and Best Album Release.  He has released three critically acclaimed albums; The Lights of Brigantine, The Last Good Kiss (featuring guest performances by Janey Todd, Abbie Gardner and Grammy-winner Amanda Shires) and The Long Road Home, released in 2021. His song “Eisenhower Summer” was published in the esteemed folk music magazine, Sing Out! and featured on the CD accompanying that issue.  George has performed at the New Jersey Folk Festival, the N.J. Clearwater Festival, and his song “Old Dancing Fool” was recorded by folk notables Red Molly who released it on their Love and Other Tragedies album.  George Wirth continues to write and play regionally.

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