Lindsey Clear on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Ty Jaguay on fiddle and alto sax, Chris Bern on stand up bass and harmony vocals, Ryan Snyder on banjo, Rob Kraft on mandolin and fiddle, and Zach Byrd on lead guitar and harmony vocals.
Influences
Darrell Scott, Tim O'brien, Patty Griffin, Ani Difranco, Nancy Griffith, Verlon Thompson, Shawn Colvin, Nickel Creek, Robinella and The CC String Band, Robert Earl Keen, Blue Rodeo, Kasey Chambers, The Duhks,Crooked Still I could really keep going forever.
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Whether around a festival campfire or on the stage, Lindsey Clear’s open, heartfelt approach to music charms listeners and musicians alike. Lindsey’s love for music was nurtured early in her life by a supportive family who frequented folk and bluegrass festivals across the country. Her songwriting influences are diverse including powerhouse talents such as Darrell Scott, Nanci Griffith, Patty Griffin and even the quirky humor of Robert Earl Keen. Lindsey’s unique voice carries her own lyrics which collect friendships, mountain scenery, and thoughtful reminiscence, and mixes them into a soothing, energetic sound.
Lindsey and her guitar are joined by the Clear Mountain Boys whose members come from very different musical backgrounds, making the music eclectic and exciting for both the crowd and the band. LCMB are Ty Jaquay on fiddle and alto saxophone, Rob Kraft on mandolin and fiddle, Chris Bern on upright bass, Ryan Snyder on banjo, and Zachary Byrd on lead guitar and backing vocals. Jaquay comes from eighteen years of experience in classical music and four years of sawing on the fiddle with his other band The Hillbilly Gypsies. Kraft also has a background in classical and orchestral music but his licks on the mandolin echo the work of pioneering bluegrass greats. Bern and Snyder have been playing music together for over a decade and were founding members of From the Hip, a popular high-energy acoustic band in northern West Virginia. Byrd, a third generation musician, has played with several groups across the country. His impressive guitar licks and tasteful harmonies ring like those of a seasoned veteran. Together, Lindsey and the Clear Mountain Boys have a sound that blends the contemporary folk genre with a bluegrass spirit.
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Linds- you sound lovely as ever, and the clear mountain boys too! Thanks for the invite, I wish I could be closer to come and hear ya live...sometime...if you ever want to come out here and play at the tractor tavern, we'd love you see you!
Thanks for coming out the see the show at Mountain Stage! I love when I come across people from the "old" days! HA! Thanks for still caring. Hope I held up to your memory.
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Lindsey and the Clear Mountain Boys Thank you for adding the Urban Monroes as a friend. As a token of our gratitude we'd like to give you this squirrel drinking a beer; A gift for the band that has everything.
We gotta get you guys in to the Pickin' Shack for a few sessions. That way you'll have some tracks to post on this here myspace. this is the best time of the year to do it!! Lemme know..
Mayhem on the Mountain Fundraiser - Fall Fest with The Hillbilly Gypsies This Saturday at Indian Meadows Campground in Pentress, WV October 13, 2007
Gates open at 2pm Tickets: $10/person - includes camping for the night
Schedule of Bands: (Tentative) 3pm - Jim Savarino 4:15pm - Lindsey and the Clear Mountain Boys 5:30pm - The Hillbilly Gypsies (with a VERY special surprise guest!) 6:45pm - The Weedhawks 8:00pm - Open Jam
Activities: Apple Bobbing Pumpkin Carving Face Painting Fall Foods Hikes etc.
Visit http://www.mayhemonthemountain.com for more details, also visit the MySpace page for up
