Stephen Clair
Urban Roots Troubadour
About
A Relix Magazine "artist to watch,” Stephen Clair first came to prominence when the late Rita Houston (WFUV) added “Jen In Her Underwear” to regular rotation, putting Clair not only on the map, but the road. He makes honesty sound catchy. He’s an instinctive and open-hearted writer who has no shortage of accolades. Clair’s intimate solo shows have been described as “a masterclass in guitar accompaniment.” “Everyman poetry” says Paste Magazine.
Clair's songs are "spare tales with memorable words in small, short stories that a listener can relate to ... angst & tragedy add up to a provocative piece. Most grunge/punk bands can't achieve this with a full band." — Americana Highways
He has shared stages with James McMurtry, Ellis Paul, Jon Langford, Paul Thorn, and Robert Earl Keen. Performing Songwriter says he’s "the citified troubadour the roots songwriting world needs.”
What People Say
Clair’s intimate solo shows have been described as “a masterclass in guitar accompaniment.” “Everyman poetry” says Paste Magazine. “Dilute your troubles & dance,”
— Americana Highways.
“Where The Wild Things Are meets The Kinks” — Nippertown.
"Stephen is in a fine position to secure that big breakout he’s been building towards over the course of ten albums and a career that’s found him in the role of a tireless troubadour.”
— American Songwriter
