Clay Evans

Bio:

What happens when an original artist emerges through the college circuit in the music mecca of Athens, GA, cuts his teeth touring and recording in the avant-garde jam scene, survives the loss of a band and record deal while road-bound, and then moves to Nashville, TN to get back to the basics of his craft? You get the unique musical perspective of Clay Evans! This hustling singer/songwriter has accomplished a lot in the last 10 years: from playing 200+ shows a year with his former band Bluestring and receiving a Jammy Award nomination to collaborating with Grammy Award-winners and hit songwriters. Clay has been adopted by and currently thrives in the renowned creative community that is Music City, USA. Clay's raw melodic soul and quirky lyrical taste meld into truly authentic song craftsmanship. This autobiographical wordsmith embraces his angst in a humorously cynical style while managing to keep his romantic side intact. Just as Clay has you in stitches over his ex-hating rant “Dead Man,” he may just jerk a tear with his passionate, poetic delivery of “Words.” Seasoned and charismatic yet self-deprecating and approachable, Clay Evans is the real deal and this born entertainer’s ever-evolving live show is not to be missed. Though likened to modern soulsters DeGraw, Mraz, and Broussard, Evans draws most of his inspiration from generations before him including greats such as Bill Withers, Paul Simon, Bruce Hornsby, Al Green, Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt. Clay has most recently gained the attention and respect of producer and bass player-extraordinaire Viktor Krauss. With the help of tracking engineer and former band-mate Ted Pennington, the two embarked on Clay’s first solo studio journey in September of ’09. “Words, Sentences, and Conversations” is a 12-song project showcasing Evans’ artistry and his undeniable knack for songwriting. With Krauss at the helm, W,S,&C is as innovative as it is unpredictable: a realm where organic and electronic instruments coexist and unconventional lyrics swim in danceable grooves. With the release of his first solo record, a star is rising from Nashville’s new generation of songwriters and his name is Clay Evans! ..

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Member Since:

February 27, 2008

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Influences:

Bruce Hornsby, Paul Simon, Bill Withers, Mike Doughty, Prince, Lyle Lovett, Beck, David Byrne, Ben Folds, Jack White, Ben Gibbard, Sam Cook, Jim Croce, Marc Cohn, REM, Phil Collins, Tay Zonday

Sounds Like:

"Paul Simon meets Gavin DeGraw"

Record Label:

unsigned