Pop-Americana act McClain moved to Nashville less than a year ago to further pursue a career that was birthed in a kitchen. Songs sung into a microphone held up by two water glasses and recorded on a simple eight-track recorder emerged as a 12 song LP after the request of intrigued individuals from all across the country. Within two months time all three-hundred handmade albums had been sold, and as a result the long time couple begin to explore the option of pursuing music on a larger scale. The decision was made to make the traditional move to “Music City,” and soon after their arrival in Nashville McClain joined forces with Producer Mike Odmark (Tyler James, Aron Wright, Daniel Ellsworth). After several night sessions “The Ivy EP” emerged. The EP is a complete songwriting experience, shifting effortlessly between Americana and Folk originality.
"At the end of the spectrum, there's the subdued aspect of this time of year-the oppressive heat lifts, the leaves start changing colors, and the days grow shorter. Husband-and-wife duo McClain provide the soundtrack for this transition with The Ivy EP."-Performing Songwriter Magazine
"Fans of Ryan Adams will approve, fans of Johnny Cash will certainly approve, and fans of good music will love McClain. The Ivy EP is one of the strongest debut EPs I've heard from a Nashville-based artist."
-Listen!Nashville (www.listennashville.com)
"McClain's sweet harmonies, earnest songwriting and warm, full sound invokes memories of artists like Ryan Adams and Eastmountainsouth."
-Arjan Writes (www.arjanwrites.com)
"They've only quietly released 'The Ivy' EP thus far, but with their captivating chemistry, it won't take long for even more fans and critics to catch on to their sound."-AOL Music: The Boot (www.theboot.com)
"It’s brilliant...Listen to “Central Park” - it’s the song that would have kept me from abandoning song-writing, had I written it."
-Addison Road (www.addisonrd.com)
"One of the most enjoyable aspects about this EP is the tenderness, passion, and originality that come across through the tracks. When Travis and Lindsay sing, it is harmonic in nature. What we get is something magical, captivating, and unforgettable. This EP will speak to all music lovers alike."
-Junior's Cave Online Magazine (www.juniorscave.com)
"McClain is commanding in its sweet eloquence and the end result is masterfully simple. When life has you in it's cruel grip listen to McClain and let yourself go, explore the other side of truth, the one of beauty."-The Monsoon Magazine (www.sparrowpress.com)
Have you and Lindsay seen this guy? He uses looping pedal technology and it is AWESOME. He's playing in Clarksville tonight at a small coffee house (The Blue Note), where many folks play every weekend. It would be so great if you could play here one weekend. It's literally right around the corner from my house.
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OK then.... so I had to go to the "Trees Leave" page to see what's been going on with you guys. You didn't respond to me. It's ok though... I'm JUST a die hard fan. ****SNIFF SNIFF**** I'm glad you're staying busy.
Hey you two, thanks for the compliment! I thought I posted it, but it looks like myspace glitched out and deleted it. In any case, I hope things are going well for you two. The ep sounds great and I see you've gotten a few placements! Let me know the next time you play in town, I'd love to see you play again!
Hey guys...looks like you are touring! That's radical. When are you coming out to CA? I really am looking forward to seeing and catching up with y'all.
