Gavin DeGraw

On October 15, 2026, Gavin DeGraw will take the stage at Die Kantine Kulturbetrieb in Cologne. The New York singer-songwriter has been known since his debut Chariot for catchy melodies, a distinctive voice and a clear piano foundation. With songs like I Don’t Want To Be, Chariot and Follow Through he laid the groundwork early on; later came radio hits such as In Love With a Girl and Not Over You. His duet We Both Know with Colbie Caillat earned him a Grammy nomination and showcased his strength in balladic storytelling.

Live, DeGraw blends pop, soul, country, folk and funk into an organic sound that breathes between piano and guitar. Alongside the early tracks, he draws on newer chapters of his repertoire: Face The River, an intimate album honoring his parents, relies on pared-down arrangements and gives ample space to voice and lyrics, while Chariot 20 presents familiar songs in a new light. An evening that brings together his development from club act to established songwriter — direct, melodic and close to the songs.