Artist description Christy Claxton is a sophisticated songwriter and musical stylist. Her Texas roots are distinct in the music, which means she comes very close to country. However, close attention tells the listener that this music is much more than that. It is smart songwriting that touches on themes that include personal salvation, complex human relationships, and observations of tragedy, joy, and triumph in the human experience. Much like her influences, Christy writes catchy tunes around engaging subjects. Her powerful vocals are world class. Her recordings are instant classics with their clean, warm reproduction that harkens back to the old ways. That means well mastered analogue recordings that offer separation and clarity. Christy is an artist for those with good taste and an appreciation for fine craftsmanship; whether it be her voice, her songwriting, or her recordings.

Music Style Americana

Musical Influences Nanci Griffith, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Simon & Garfunkel, Elvis

Similar Artists Mary Chapin Carpenter, Indigo Girls, Robert Earl Keen, Melissa Etheridge, Rosanne Cash

Artist History Christy Claxton is a veteran of two Texas Folk rock bands, Dream Horse and the watsons. She broke out on her own in 1998, and released her solo debut, "Out of Nowhere" in early 2000. She has toured the U.S., charted in Europe, and received critcal acclaim for her work. She has performed with up and coming talents like Mary Gauthier, Ruthie Foster, and Jeff Talmadge. Christy formed the band of Dirty Blondes in early 2000, and plays with them in Texas and on the West Coast. Like Christy, the band is a class act that has found a way to make the familiar new again. Today, Christy Claxton and the Dirty Blondes are one of the hottest bands in Houston, Texas, where they gig regularly. In early 2001, Christy Claxton and the Dirty Blondes will begin recording a new CD.

Group Members Christy Claxton- vocals, acoustic guitarBrett Needham- chapman stickChris Gardiner- drumsMisty Conn- percussion/drumsSusanne Michaelson- violin

Albums "Out of Nowhere"

Press Reviews "Offering up a talented cross between Joan Baez and Mary Chapin Carpenter, Christy provides a host of original folk tunes worth sharing with friends. Smart, simple, and easy on the ears. Out of Nowhere...offers engaging, real stories told in a way that only a true Texas woman can tell."- Amazon Woman, She Magazine"Personal, as all singer/songwriter works should be, but much more uplifting than most. A very mature,wonderfully performed debut solo project."-Sue Donahoe, Local Flavor"I really love her voice and it is so good to discover an artist with real musical personality."-Mike Penard, Radio ISA FranceChristy Claxton's superb new CD, Out of Nowhere, has every endless POSSIBILITY to rise out of nowhere right to the top!"-Linda Waters, The Red Report

Location Austin, Texas - USA

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