CLAY TYSON
KICK IT DOWN offers 12 finely-crafted songs, brilliantly produced by veteran ace, Danny Greenspoon (Great Big Sea, Spirit of the West, Victoria Williams), and featuring stellar performances by the Breit brothers (Kevin on guitar, Gary on keyboards) -- not to mention Clay himself. The CD may be purchased online from Borealis Records http://www.borealisrecords.com/cd_kick_it_down.html To Book Clay Tyson contact Email Clay Tyson Clay also runs "Cog's Rentals" in Toronto which rents period bikes to media and film and creates custom 'choppers'.		Billboard Review Clay can play fast, sharp and clean, or languid and pretty -- whatever suits the song. From the warm, gospel feel of "Good Intentions" to the folk finger-picking of "Stitch in Time", to the thumb-busting, unplugged-Hendrix groove of "Kick It Down", it all fits naturally under the canopy of his pop sensibilities.  Song Clips Clay writes about the day-to-day romantic struggles; keeping your faith and your head above water; dealing with the passage of time; and, in a lighter vein, about "What Kind of Bug Have You Got?" KICK IT DOWN runs the gamut from contemporary, radio-friendly pop ("I Wait", "The Heart Is") to soulful excursions ("Good Intentions", "Kick It Down") to rootsy ballads ("A Stitch In Time," "I Find You") to sheer amusement ("The Bug", "Ditch Digger"), all delivered in Clay's unique style. KICK IT DOWN (MP3 Clips) Clay Tyson Kiss is a Kiss Running Over Me Kick It Down Good Intentions Inside the Frame Stitch In Time Key I Wait Ditch Digger The Heart Is The Bug I Find You Words & Music Clay Tyson Produced, recorded & Mixed by Danny Greenspoon
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Clay Tyson is stepping into the spotlight. As a singer, guitarist and songwriter from a strong musical background, Clay's natural feel resonates with ease through his songs. Style A soulful, expressive singer and songwriter with a subtle sense of phrasing and a deep, rich tone.   Biography As the son of notable folk duo Ian & Sylvia, Clay Tyson was raised in a highly creative environment, and was immersed in music from a very early age. That creativity rubbed off on Clay as he began studying piano at the Royal Conservatory of Music and later attended the Humber College Music Program. Clay spent 7 years as a writer, orchestrator, bassist and pivotal member of the Look People, with whom he toured extensively throughout Canada, America and Europe. While recording KICK IT DOWN, Clay played hundreds of gigs -- literally -- both solo and with his band, at home and abroad. He has occasionally opened shows for Quartette and Colin Linden, among others. All his experience falls under the canopy of his current style which is filled with rhythm 'n roots.
Audience - Adult		Ensemble Solo (vocal, guitar) Full Band (5 pieces)

Billboard Interview March 20, 1999 Another Tyson Aims To Make Mark In Canada BY LARRY LeBLANC TORONTO--Being the son of Ian Tyson, half of Canada's prominent folk/country duo Ian & Sylvia, Clay Tyson will likely draw quick attention here with his album "Kick It Down. But the tastefully considered roots-based debut marks him as a significant talent in his own right. <More>  Ian Tyson     Sylvia Tyson

 

 

 

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