We just endorsed Charly Rey who is a self titled rock band out of Mexico. Charly was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and graduated as an Attorney at Law from the University of Beuenos Aires in 1996. He started playing guitar at the age of 11. He studied classic, acoustic, electric guitar, harmony and composition with Enrique Berro and Damián Figueroa for 10 years. Charly also taught guitar from 1990-1995 and continued giving private lessons from 1995-1997. He released his first album “Respira” in October 2009. Charly will be starting a world tour with the mexican pop band OV7. Check out Charly’s music by going to his myspace. Charly has been using our picks for 3 years now and we are happy to have Charly now endorse our products.
We are happy to announce Mickaël of MINUSHUMAN is now one of our new endorsees.
Mickaël plays bass for the french metal/thrash/rock band MINUSHUMAN. The band was founded by Thomas Billerey in 2007. I especially liked their video Liquid which you can watch on their Myspace, it is AWESOME! You can also check out their music on their myspace page. Here is what Mickaël had to say about our products: “I’m delighted to become a member of the big and wonderful Clayton family. Joining the ranks of bass players like Danny Miranda (Blue Öyster Cult, Queen, Meat Loaf) or Robert Kearns (Lynyrd Skynyrd) is an honor. Just like them,Steve Clayton Inc.picks and accessories are invaluable classics, strong and reliable.”
We have just endorsed Trepid, Hero’s for Hire, and Night By Night. Trepid is a rock band that is bases in Louisiana. Brian and David have been using our guitar picks for 5 years. Trepid has shared the stage with The Event Horizon, Rockhouse, South of Heaven, Dorian’s Fall and national act Motley Crude (Uncrowned). Visit their site to listen to their music by clicking here.
Hero’s for Hire is a pop/punk/alternative band located in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. These guys really have a great sense of humor and you can see that by reading their bio on their myspace (totally hilarious)! They have been using our white delrin standard picks for about 2 years now.
Night by Night is a classic rock band hailing from London, UK…I really like that they are a more modern type of classic rock (didn’t know that was possible ). They are a band all ages can enjoy, I really loved their song “Can’t walk away” check it out at their myspace.
This is a bright one! Neon Yellow and Pink are the colors on this guitar pick! Wow is it bright! Check out their website at: http://www.hotneonmagic.com/
I love the way the band dresses, and I even love their band bio“Relive the skinny ties, spandex and synthesizers with Vermont’s premier 1980s cover band. Rock out to hours of totally awesome tunes from when MTV was king” It is so great to see such a neat 80’s cover band. We also love how their guitar pick really gets the message across about who their band is!Also check them out on facebook at:
We are very excited to announce that we have recently endorsed Big E and Dave Dunn from the band Dust located in Iceland! The band was formed by Dave in 2000, and has released 2 albums. Dust has also toured America twice now, hopefully they come again so that we can catch a show! I really loved their song T-Bird Romance from their latest album Radio Killer. They play rock, and the play it well . Dust has been using our picks for a couple of years now, they currently use Acetal. Dust plans on releasing a new album Christmas 2010. Check them out out their website and myspace.
Sander Hoek of Kelly’s Vacation is one of our latest endorsee’s. Sander has been using our picks for over 3 years now! We are very happy to have him join our endorsement program. Sander has been playing guitar since he was 12 years old, and really shows off his experience in his music like, “Break to Me”. Sander is currently located in the Netherlands.
This week we have a beautiful Nature Guitar Pick on our Acetal material by the artist G. Kishore Carey. He is a worship artist, and has a recent album out titled “Contagious.” If you visit his website you can learn more about him and even purchase his music from itunes. Below is his bio”
“Kishore is able to engage and encourage congregations of all sizes to give their hearts and spirt to God in worship. From juvenile detention centers to Walter Reed Army Medical Center and in many church sanctuaries in the Greater Washington D.C. area and beyond, Kishore has been blessed to minister in all types of venues. Starting in high school and working continually at craft and art, Kishore is writing songs with an honesty and raw-ness that betrays his Christian cultural upbringing and exposes a heart that seeks to honor God in word and deed.”
It is great to hear how someone uses music to inspire and help others!
Band from Boston, Massachusetts signs with Clayton. Once Evan Shore, from the band discovered we do custom guitar picks he switched the whole band to Clayton custom picks. On 2004, the group released its first proper album, Beginner’s Muck, on their AMP label. This band was featured on MTV as they were the co-winners of Little Steven’s Underground Garage Battle of the Bands. Kim Fowler produced the band and they have had huge success since the start. We are so happy to endorse such a great rock band. Bring your rock to Steve Clayton’s custom picks like Muck and The Mires have! Just click on start now and get your custom picks today! For more information and shows for the band click on Muck and The Mires.
We are very excited about our new endorsee’s from the band GrimWolf. Brent, Ehren, and Justin all use our products andnow have an endorsement with us. GrimWolf is an “American Werewolf Metal” band and I have to agree, that pretty much describes them perfectly. Their band totally embraces the “werewolf” feel, just take a look at their website and myspace. I really liked the song ”Immortal Beloved”, had super awesome lyrics and the vocals paired with the music is just simply put killer! And the guitar in the song “Full Moon Draw” whoah! Talk about amazing! Definently visit their myspace or website and check them out, you will not be disappointed!
We are excited to announce the new endorsed artists! Chad Johnson And Down 1450 have become endorsed by Steve Clayton, check out their impressive website down1450band.com. A band that all started in Austin, TX make sure to turn the volume up for their music. The song “Take it Easy,” will bring a smile to your face after listening to it.
Artist Blind Dog Cooley has joined the endorsement list here at Clayton. Jon Cooley bought his first electric guitar from earning money from his paper route back in eighth grade. His musical influence comes from blues artist Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, and Omar and the Howlers. You can find more information about Jon Cooley through his website Blind Dog Cooley.
Jody Britt, Josh Davis, and Mike Opeka all from the band Boss Hawg have also signed with Steve Clayton. This band definitely has that electric true classic rock sound from their music. They are a Florida band and you can hear the southern sound they create. Make sure to stop by their website for show times and locations www.boss-hawgband.com