New country with hints of Americana

6 MP3 Songs
COUNTRY: Modern Country, COUNTRY: Country Pop



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Brian Clayton, raised in Garwood, NJ, started playing drums and singing at the early age of 4 and by 12 formed his first band. While in high school, Brian showed interest in acting and was represented by Gardner Talent Management, a children's management agency. He appeared in several national TV commercials and played in small movie roles. Brian later joined an original band called the 'Skates', which gave him his first taste of professional studio recording. 'The Skates' eventually evolved into a country oriented rock act called 'The Pressures of Time'. The band had a great southern sound with quality original material. The Pressures exposed Brian to the country styles of Steve Earle, Kentucky Headhunters and Dwight Yoakam. The band secured a management-production deal with Westwood Entertainment Group. Brian co-produced two unsigned artist CD Compilations for Westwood and executive produced the 'Pressures' only release, 'Down in the Deep End'. After leaving the 'Pressures of Time' in 1991, Brian co-founded Rock Garden Recording/Rehearsal Studios. The following year, Brian joined up with 'The Swingin Johnsons'. They were a featured act on the syndicated cable TV Show RASCAL'S Comedy Hour and performed with such comedians as Rosie O'Donnell and Drew Carey. The band had an extensive tour schedule throughout the Northeastern United States. Brian left the Johnsons after the group's first CD release in 1999 to concentrate on his real passion, to become a solo country artist. With the evolution of the new country music scene, Brian drew influences from the Dixie Chicks, Keith Urban, John Mellencamp, and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Brian has the talents and the experience to blend contemporary country with today's commercial pop rock sound. Brian then assembled a group of musicians to help form 'The Green River Band'. Brian called on friend and keyboard wizard John McDonough who joins bassman and vocalist Jeff Gray, along with veteran country musicians Micheal Zack on guitar and Bob Miano on pedal steel and finally rounding out the drumming duties, long time drumming collegue Bob Masucci to finalize the full musical group. Brian Clayton and the Green River Band gives today's country music a new look, a new sound and a generation of new country music fans.....