Clifton

Artist Information

Biography

Charlotte, North Carolina's southern indie outfit known as CLIFTON has been creating a buzz in the Southeastern United States. Since the release of their debut EP in early 2004, the band has received invitations to open for world-renowned headliners Michelle Branch (Virginia), LIVE and Los Lobos(California) In addition, two of their singles, "Unbreakable" and "The Distance" have been featured on four Indie music compilations for worldwide distribution. "The Distance" and "Lost in a Cave" (also from the clifton ep) were recently featured in the film "Among Brothers" directed by John Schwert. "Unbreakable" recently won Honorable Mention in the Billboard World Song Contest in the Rock / Alternative Rock category. Their songs have also been featured on MTV, the E! Network, A&E, NBC, and other TV networks.

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PROFESSIONAL ENDORSEMENTS
Seymour Duncan Pickups

Instrumentation

cliff castelloe -- Guitars and Lead Vocals
dean lovette -- Bass and Vocals
sean nowak -- Percussion and Vocals
thomas stanfel -- Drums and Vocals
burke long -- Guitars and Vocals

Discography

CLIFTON "EP"
Single "Unbreakable"

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www.americanrecords.com/moxie

Official Website

http://www.cliftonfans.com

Audio

Lyrics

• Unbreakable
• The Distance
• My Special 1

Video

Photo Gallery

Press

• Clifton EP Release [+ Show ]
  

  The band is geared to take over the radio waves with their new disc, simply titled EP, which surely ...The band is geared to take over the radio waves with their new disc, simply titled EP, which surely is packed with the hard pop and melodic lyricism of previous efforts.
  
  Samir Shukla, Listings Editor

• "Raw Emotion" [+ Show ]
  

  They shed any walls revealing only raw emotion, pristine sounds, and soul onstage. --Dianna Augusti...They shed any walls revealing only raw emotion, pristine sounds, and soul onstage.
  --Dianna Augustine, AMPS 11

• Southeastern Sensation [+ Show ]
  

  "Southeastern sensation, Clifton, has been creating a buzz among music-goers throughout the Carolina..."Southeastern sensation, Clifton, has been creating a buzz among music-goers throughout the Carolinas with their lyrical hard-pop tunes."

• "Superb" [+ Show ]
  

  "We had a great show featuring Clifton in fall 2004. The members of the band were great and the boo..."We had a great show featuring Clifton in fall 2004. The members of the band were great and the booking of the event went very smoothly. Their showmanship was superb and the sound was great. More than anything though, the band was very gracious and easy to work with. I highly recommend them and would expect they’ll be back on our campus sometime soon.

• "A Force" [+ Show ]
  

  "Clifton brings more than just a band to the table. They are both talented musicians and businessmen..."Clifton brings more than just a band to the table. They are both talented musicians and businessmen who have a passion for music. They are positioning themselves to be a force in the Mid-Atlantic region. We are all in store for some great music from these guys."
  --James Caldwell, Founder / Conference Manager
  

• Clifton Named Finalist in Indie Music Search
  

  "Clifton has been named finalist in The 2004 Doniryeed Indie Music Talent Search."

• Going The Distance [+ Show ]
  

  Clifton single, "The Distance" will be featured on the new BandRadio.com Airwaves Compilation Volume...Clifton single, "The Distance" will be featured on the new BandRadio.com Airwaves Compilation Volume 1 to be distributed to Music Industry Professionals mid-2004.
  
  "The Distance is a really great song!"
  
  Mike Stahl
  President/Online Services
  BandRadio & IndieGroup
  A Division of Aaronde Entertainment

• "A Great Time" [+ Show ]
  

  "We like having Clifton play our club because the band has a great sound, they put on an exciting sh..."We like having Clifton play our club because the band has a great sound, they put on an exciting show, and the crowd always has a good time. I would highly recommend them to other venues. We see some exciting things in their future."

Setlist

A CLIFTON show typically consists of two 45-minute sets.

Break the Code
The Distance
Fourteen
Lost in a Cave
Pulling Mussels (from a Shell) -- Squeeze
Altar of You
If I Need You
In The End
(What's So Funny 'Bout) P, L, and U --Elvis Costello
Let Me Out
Roses
Bad News
I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better --The Byrds
We Could Be Good
Who You Are
My Special One
Unbreakable
What Are We Waiting For
Get To Know Yourself
Never Felt Better
Spaceman
Hollow
I See The Light (Cracker)

Basic Requirements

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