Clayton Graham Fike

Artist Information

Biography

Clayton Graham Fike is the first to admit he’s not original. Granted, it’s not for a lack of trying but, rather, for the simple fact that he can’t escape his influences. “My music is completely unoriginal,” he explains, “because if it weren’t for all the artists that have influenced my life and my writing over the years, I wouldn’t have been able to find my own sound.”

Fike, who was born in Dallas, Texas and now resides in Nashville, Tennessee, grew up with a variety of musical influences that span the gamut from Indie Rock to Classic Rock to Bluegrass and beyond. His father taught him how to appreciate the sounds of legendary artists such as Dan Fogelberg, James Taylor, The Eagles and others. Fike picked up a guitar at age nine and began his music career by age 14.

Artists such as Ryan Adams , Copeland, Jon Foreman, Joshua Radin, Badly Drawn Boy, James Taylor, David Bazan, John Mayer, and many, many others now color his personal sound along with his past influences.

Songs such as “All The Time,” “Sunshine,” “Alone” and “Brooks & Brandywine” mix all of these influences together in one way or another and create his signature sound: heartfelt, unadulterated, catchy sing-along’s influenced by a life full of heartache, joy, love, tumultuous relationships, travel, spirituality and, most of all, good music.

Instrumentation

Clayton Graham Fike - Lead vocals, rhythm guitar.
Taylor Ivey - Lead guitar, vocals.
Taylor DeRosa - Drums, vocals.
Les Gibson - Bass guitar, vocals.
Jeremy Clark - Keys, vocals.

Discography

Independently released debut EP, "Brooks & Brandywine" now on iTunes!

Links

• Facebook
• Twitter
• MySpace
• "Brooks & Brandywine" EP on iTunes!

Audio

• All The Time
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• Sunshine
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• Brooks & Brandywine
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• Alone
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• The Best Part
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• Long Way Down
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Lyrics

• All The Time
• Sunshine
• Brooks & Brandywine
• Alone
• The Best Part
• Long Way Down

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Press

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  This EP was recommended to me by a friend, and from the first preview of the first song, I was hooke...This EP was recommended to me by a friend, and from the first preview of the first song, I was hooked. This young man's voice is stunning, and the lyrics are artfully written. I am so glad I bought this album, and I hope he continues making great music.

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  A splendid mix of folk and pop that contains lyrical depth prompting thought about the mysteries of ...A splendid mix of folk and pop that contains lyrical depth prompting thought about the mysteries of love and life. These six tracks leave you wanting more of the catchy hooks and quotable melodies that thread themselves through this record. Beautiful.

• Beautiful [+ Show ]
  

  I am in love with this CD! I love all the emotion that is so clearly put into every single song. The...I am in love with this CD! I love all the emotion that is so clearly put into every single song. The lyrics are catchy and very relatable. Everyone should buy this because it is the kind of music that just makes people feel good on the inside. Clayton's voice is so sweet to the ears. I expect more! The quicker the better!

Setlist

1. Sunshine
2. Brooks & Brandywine
3. The Best Part
4. Love on Strike
5. You don't have to believe me/I got a woman
6. Alone
7. The Keeper's Wife
8. Long Way Down
9. All The Time

Covers: "You don't have to believe me" by Eric Hutchinson, "I Got a Woman" by Ray Charles, and "Hide and Seek (acoustic)" by Imogen Heap.

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