“Stay Another Day: Where the warmth of love meets the pull of wanderlust
Alberta’s rich music scene has gifted us a truly resonant duet, “Stay Another Day,” from Jason Andrew Griffith and Calgary singer-songwriter Melyssa Lee. Griffith, a long-time fixture known for his prairie-grown Americana that evokes the spirit of Tom Petty and Corb Lund, joins forces with Lee, whose emotive folk-roots style often turns life’s lessons into song.
Produced and co-written by Paul Zacharias, “Stay Another Day” is deeply rooted in the traditions of classic Americana and Canadian folk. At its core, the song tells a warm, unfolding story—a reflection on the draw of wanderlust, the changing of seasons, and the enduring beauty of lasting love.
There will be a release show on November 15th at Cornerstone Music Cafe in Calgary. If you’re in the area, don’t miss it!
Review
Jason Andrew Griffith and Melyssa Lee teamed up on their new Folk Americana single, “Stay Another Day.” This duet immediately captivates as Griffith’s established prairie-grown sound, reminiscent of Tom Petty and Corb Lund, intertwines with Lee’s reflective, folk-roots artistry. The seamless blend results in a track that feels both entirely fresh and comfortably familiar.
At its core, the song unfolds as a warm, universal story centered on human tension: the pull of the open road versus the steady anchor of a relationship. It reflects on changing seasons and the relentless draw of wanderlust, ultimately celebrating the kind of enduring love that persists despite external pressures and internal restlessness.
This emotional back-and-forth gives the track its central drama, using natural imagery to root the feeling of both leaving and staying.
This lifelong pattern of running is abruptly challenged by a chance encounter, leading to the vulnerable, repeated admission: “I must admit I’d like to hear you say / Please darling stay.”
Overall, this track delivers the genuine emotional depth that makes Americana and folk traditions so compelling. This is a track meant to be lived with, enjoyed on a long drive, or held close in a quiet moment of introspection.