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]]> http://clayross.com/buy-the-music/feed/ 0 Welcome http://clayross.com/welcome-to-the-site/ http://clayross.com/welcome-to-the-site/#comments Sat, 02 Feb 2013 06:00:22 +0000 clay http://clayross.com/?p=1144 View Full Entry ]]>

Thanks for visiting my online home! Take a look around, listen to some tunes, do a little dance, and play along if you’d like. At the moment, I’m probably somewhere in the world doing what I love… Making Music!

Don’t forget to sign the email list. I’ll be sure to invite you to a show or let you know about an exciting new project. I look forward to keeping in touch and hope to meet you in person someday soon!

All the Best,

Clay Ross ::  Matuto :: Ranky Tanky

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“Not only a gifted artist and musician, Clay possesses that rare talent of being able to connect with people, regardless of age, nationality, or background…  He displays the best of American artistry and know-how and leaves them wanting more.” – Robert P. Sanders, U.S. Consulate General, Thessaloniki, Greece

“Clay Ross is more than just a musician. He is an educator. Clay’s enthusiasm is infectious and it showed on the face of each and every student.  His message is as powerful as his music is beautiful.” - Bobby Adelson, Jr, US Embassy London

“It was inspirational to see Clay connect with young students and draw them into the music… It was evident throughout his program that he truly cares about his workshops, students, and audiences and inspires and nurtures everyone’s interest in music.” - Laurie Weitzenkorn, Public Affairs Counselor, U.S. Embassy Athens, Greece
]]> http://clayross.com/enthusiastic-endorsements/feed/ 0 State Dept. Tour!!! http://clayross.com/state-dept-tour/ http://clayross.com/state-dept-tour/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 23:09:35 +0000 clay http://clayross.com/?p=1094 Matuto was selected as one of 12 bands from nearly 300 nationwide applicants to tour internationally as American Musical Ambassadors through the U.S. State Department and American Voices. Congrats to Skip Ward, Rob Curto, Richie Barshay, and Mazz Swift-Camlet who will make up the quintet for this tour!!!

 

]]> http://clayross.com/state-dept-tour/feed/ 0 Top 20 in the UK! http://clayross.com/top-20-in-the-uk/ http://clayross.com/top-20-in-the-uk/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 23:08:39 +0000 clay http://clayross.com/?p=1092 View Full Entry ]]> Hey everyone!

We just got an exciting message from WorldMusic.co.uk. They’ve included us on their Top 20 Best World Music Albums of 2011 list! Here’s how they explain their choices: “In the opinion of the WorldMusic.co.uk team these awards represent the best new albums released over the last year taking into account overall enjoyment, creativity, musicianship, production, consistency, originality, vision and that elusive ‘duende’ that makes them stand out from the crowd.” We’re honored to be included in this!

Click here to see who else made the list.

]]> http://clayross.com/top-20-in-the-uk/feed/ 0 Matuto Announces 10 City Tour in December! http://clayross.com/matuto-announces-12-city-tour-in-december/ http://clayross.com/matuto-announces-12-city-tour-in-december/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:38:22 +0000 clay http://clayross.com/?p=1083 View Full Entry ]]> December 9 @ Barbès
New York, NY
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December 10 @ World Cafe Live
Philadelphia, PA
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December 12 @ Kennedy Center
Washington, DC
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December 13 @ The Pour House
Raleigh, NC
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December 14 @ The Rooster’s Wife
Aberdeen, NC
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December 15 @ Evening Muse
Charlotte, NC
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December 16 @ Electric City Playhouse
Anderson, SC
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December 17 @ The White Mule
Columbia, SC
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December 20 @ The Charleston Pour House
Charleston, SC
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December 21 @ Stiebel House Concert
Mebane, NC
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]]> http://clayross.com/matuto-announces-12-city-tour-in-december/feed/ 0 Vintage Guitar and CofC Magazine Features http://clayross.com/vintage-guitar-and-cofc-magazine-features/ http://clayross.com/vintage-guitar-and-cofc-magazine-features/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:39:27 +0000 clay http://clayross.com/?p=1079 View Full Entry ]]> Check out this months issue of Vintage Guitar Magazine for our feature article in the First Fret section! The magazine is on news stands now at Barnes and Knobles around the country.

Also, check out a feature article from my alum College of Charleston Magazine. They recently asked me to write a song inspired by my experience at CofC. I’m offering up the result, “Those Days Were Mine,” as a free download on my FB page. Check it out now!!!

]]> http://clayross.com/vintage-guitar-and-cofc-magazine-features/feed/ 0 Matuto is going to Womex!!! http://clayross.com/matuto-at-womex/ http://clayross.com/matuto-at-womex/#comments Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:29:54 +0000 clay http://clayross.com/?p=1066 Thanks to everyone who helped Matuto raise over 8k to fund our Oct. 27th showcase at Womex in Copenhagen. We are so excited to share our music at the biggest world music event on the planet! The fundraiser is over, but you can still watch our video below.

]]> http://clayross.com/matuto-at-womex/feed/ 0 Live Video From The Kennedy Center in Washington DC http://clayross.com/live-video-from-littlefield-in-brooklyn-ny/ http://clayross.com/live-video-from-littlefield-in-brooklyn-ny/#comments Fri, 13 May 2011 02:42:31 +0000 clay http://clayross.com/?p=1057

]]> http://clayross.com/live-video-from-littlefield-in-brooklyn-ny/feed/ 0 New Radio Feature from NPR’s “Global Hit” http://clayross.com/listen-to-a-new-radio-feature-from-nprs-global-hit/ http://clayross.com/listen-to-a-new-radio-feature-from-nprs-global-hit/#comments Fri, 13 May 2011 02:37:50 +0000 clay http://clayross.com/?p=1045

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