Claire Ness

Cheeky wit. Swing Vocals. Caveman values.

Born, raised, and still hooked on living in the Yukon, Claire Ness makes a living in many areas of show biz - singer/songwriter, clown, vaudevillian, cabaret performer, actor, circus teacher, producer and director.

With a ferocious appetite to entertain, and a powerful musical instinct, Claire's songwriting is prolific and visceral, characterized by her unorthodox love songs comparing men to jackfish, trophy hunters, hockey pucks and European cities. Her clever sense of humour is followed closely by her tender, star-gazing lyrics, adding an enthralling depth to her music.

Claires debut album Hopeless Romantic was released in April 2013 and has shades of blues, country, swing, jazz, calypso and reggae.

QUOTES:

"Its the sort of music that fans of Norah Jones would be familiar with. Added to that is a half-spoken, theatrical, expressive vocal that draws the listener in." - Barry Jack Jenkins, Whats Up Yukon Reviewer

"...the daughter Stompin Tom and Janis Joplin never had." - William Perry (fan)

"Claire's songs are insightful and inventive, her voice, unforgettable, infiltrating stealthily, with its gentle, sensual elegance. Perhaps its a wisp of woodsmoke, colouring those husky, gin-laced tones, or simply the honest articulations of someone born in the awe-striking beauty of the Yukon." - Eric Epstein, Artistic Director of the Yukon Arts Centre

"I love U2, dirty electro house and Tom Waits. But! Claire Ness is hands down my favourite band."
- Dynamike, multi-international-award-winning-street-performer