The Beatles, Eric Clapton, Albert King, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Buddy Guy, Wes Montgomery, Led Zepplin, The Doors, Nickel Creek, Oasis, Lenny Kravitz, Mindy Smith, Glen Phillips, Heather Combs, Howie Day, John Mayer, Sean Watkins, ColdPlay
In only a year Clint Darby has gone from being named Montgomerys best kept secret, (Montgomery Advertiser 3/24/05) to being named Montgomery's Best Local Club Act of 2005 (Montgomery Advertiser 12/29/05), along with duo partner Kip Traylor. During this period Darby released his self-titled E.P. The C.D. contains seven tracks that showcase Clints growth; from tracks that began developing as far as two years ago to a few new demo tracks that were written in the last six months.
The music on the album is diverse handling piano and acoustic guitar with influences of the Beatles to electric guitars and strings of a more contemporary rock background to heavy acoustic tracks with influences by artists such as Mindy Smith and Nickel Creek. My musical influences have helped shape me, but also have given me the freedom to develop and grow through my own experience. As a songwriter my themes often include personal challenge, love, hope and sometimes the melancholy that surrounds these feelings, Darby expresses. Clint started performing music over ten years ago beginning in high school bands, ending up for five years playing in a leading party band touring colleges in the southeast and ultimately now pursuing his dream of becoming a professional musician/artist, entirely focused on developing his career as a singer/songwriter and performer.
Darby is quickly growing beyond his local scene, averaging at least fifteen shows amonth and has quickly moved into neighboring cities and states. Last year with his former band, he opened up for artist Al Green at the annual Montgomery Jubilee CityFest. This year his acoustic duo were runners-up at the MontgomeryAdvertiser's 2006 Battle of the Bands; a powerful statement about his music and performance considering he was the only acoustic act of the entire day. This placement secured him another slot at the 2006 Jubilee Cityfest.
Within the last year Clint has been joined by Kip Traylor, a female vocalist and guitarist. Together they team up to form a powerful duo offering high energy performances with lead and rhythm guitar, vocal harmonies, a powerful writing style and music that pleases any crowd. Clint and Kip recently finished recording their debut E.P., have completed two regional tours and are planning to follow up by recording new material in preparation for their 2006 spring and summer tours.
Clint Darby's debut E.P. features 7 songs which are a sample of the current recordings and ongoing musical journey. Each song in its flowing text and music makes connections between experience, emotional reactions and reflections of personal ventures. It embodies the value of influence, but continually finds growth through freedom and the insightful experience of finding music.
Clint Darby can currently be seen performing across the Southeast in promotion of his current E.P.'s
Hey Clint: Thanks for adding me; and,
thanks for christening my page with its first comment. Marianne and I are
going to try to stop by the Exchange to see you play this evening.
Have a great day!
meee tooooo! we're not ready for a call to the majors, but at least we're not QUITE the bad news bears. either way, i think we're going to have a whole lotta fun
What a great surprise! I just had some RSVP magazines dropped off to me at my office and was flipping through and saw you!!! Hope your doing well ...time to catch another show...C U soon..Peace
Wassup homie? How are you? I've missed you lately! you know I am moving to birmingham on tuesday, don't you?! We need to have another get-to-gether again before I leave. I will miss you guys!!! Hope to see you soon!
heeyyy clint! i'm actually back in alabama now. i wish i could get out there some time this winter. i'm still hoping i'll be able to though. vail will be AWESOME!