February 10th, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE CLA-ZELS: IN A CANYON
Band shows off its roots with new album
On March 30th, 2012 The Cla-Zels will release their second studio album In a Canyon, the follow-up to their successful debut I Own Hawaii. This time around the band has taken a decidedly roots-y turn, exploring country and blues territory with 10 new tracks, including “The Hurting’s On Me”, Metromix’s pick of the week last December.
Showcasing both male (Jason Erickson-lead guitar, vocals) and female (Joanie Whittaker-rhythm guitar, vocals) lead singer/songwriters, The Cla-Zels are known for the musical diversity evident on 2010’s I Own Hawaii. Drummer Brian Baverman (alum of MCA Recording Artists Frazier River) and Bassist Chris Barlow had not yet joined the band, and the songwriting duo relied on studio musicians to bring their first album to life.
The sophomore effort In a Canyon is a throwback roots rocker that features all four current
Cla-Zels, as well as top-notch studio session men Mike Georgin (Bass) and Kenny Cowden (Harmonica). A stripped down, bluesy feel is the musical result. Effects like guitar distortion are kept to a minimum, and Canyon has many songs (like Whittaker’s “Hot and Cold Running Love”) that would sound at home on an Alternative Country album.
But make no mistake—In a Canyon is a Rock album. Sardonic lyrics fuel “The Hurting’s…”; soulful vocals tear through “It’s Not Mine”; latin drums groove on “I’ll Be Damned.”
Their next album (currently underway and set for a fall 2012 release) will be an all-out, Zeppelin-style rocker. In the meantime, The Cla-Zels will be donning the cowboy hats and sheriff stars as they tour Cincinnati, Louisville, Chicago and all points in between to promote In a Canyon. The band will preview the album March 24th at Louisville’s Maple Inn, throw a CD release party March 27th at Northside Tavern in Cincinnati, then roll into Newport’s York Street Café April 20th for its Anniversary Show.
In a Canyon will be available in a deluxe digipak CD format at select retail stores, as well as online through digital avenues such as iTunes and CDbaby.com. WWW.CLAZELS.COM.
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February 2012
The Cla-Zels open the new year at some of their favorite venues: Taffy's, Northside Tavern, Bromwell's Gallery, and MOTR Pub. Good friends Majestic Man and Entheos share the stage with the band. Press begins for In a Canyon. Recording resumes.
December 10th, 2011
The Cla-Zels celebrate the end of 2011 and the completion of their newest album,
In a Canyon. York Street Cafe hosts the band for the Preview Party, and it's the band's biggest show of the year. Metromix names "The Hurting's On Me" as Pick of the week for December 4th-11th.
November 29th, 2011
The Cla-Zels
(513) 846-7460
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PARTY IN A CANYON
Cla-Zels Celebrate and Preview their Upcoming Album
On Saturday, December 10th the Cla-Zels will close the year at York Street Café (738 York St, Newport, KY) as they celebrate the completion of their second studio album, In a Canyon.
The new CD, which will be officially released in March 2012, showcases the band’s blues/country roots with 10 new original songs, including, "The Hurting's On Me" and "Full Moon Special." It’s the country/blues inflected follow-up to 2010’s I Own Hawaii.
As a “thank you” to Cla-Zels fans, a limited number of advance copies will be available for purchase the night of the show ONLY. The next chance to get the album will be after its official release in March.
The Cla-Zels will perform material from the new roots-rocker, and be joined by acclaimed local group Shiny Old Soul and classic-rocker James Whittaker, who starts the show at 9 PM.
SATURDAY, DEC 10th, 2011
York Street Café
738 York Street (Newport, KY)
9 PM- 12 AM
$5.00 COVER
November 23rd, 2011
Work finishes up on the Cla-Zels' second studio album In a Canyon. The album is slated for official release March 30th, 2012.
October 18th, 2011
The Cla-Zels release LIVE at Sitwell's, a recording of their acoustic July 25th performance at the Clifton coffee house. The album, which contains over an hour of music, was engineered by Sean Herzig. The track list:
Wood County
German Soldier
My Favorite Things
One Bullet
Home
Dear Candy
East Lake
Train to Alabama
Jellybean
All the Way
Could’ve Been Together
The Paper
Gimme Gimme
The Hurting’s On Me
September 12th, 2011
The Cla-Zels will complete two albums in 2011.
The first will be a live acoustic recording of its July 25th all-acoustic Sitwell's show. It's set to drop October 18th.
The late year release will be the band's second studio album, In a Canyon. It's a rootsy rocker consisting largely of material recorded to counterpoint 2010's I Own Hawaii. Canyon will be mixed and ready for an early 2012 release.
In addition to all this, Jason, Joanie, Chris, and Brian have finished up several new recordings, which will compose the nucleus of their 2012 album.
September 3rd, 2011
The Great Hot Summer ends (highlights include the July 25th Sitwell's recording night and the August 12th Northside Tavern show). The band rides a wave of gigs and recording dates.
August 1st, 2011
The Cla-Zels will tape a performance for City Nights TV show October 21st.
July 15th, 2011
The Cla-Zels have confirmed upcoming August studio dates. New recordings
will be released in Fall 2011.
July 1st, 2011
PRESS RELEASE: BETWEEN ROCK AND AN ART PLACE
The Cla-Zels, in conjunction with York St.Café, are hosting two nights showcasing the talent of local Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Artists. A concert by The Cla-Zels will be a part of each night’s festivities.
The number of prolific artists in the area is staggering, and The Cla-Zels believe this event is an exciting combination for art and music fans alike.
On Friday, July 29th the second and third floors of York St. Café will be graced with works by Bellevue, KY artist Tyler Hildebrand. His portraits of rock icons and famous Cincinnatians are comic yet boldly dark, and are a perfect fit for the theme of the evening. Also contributing is Kevin Pogo Curtis, who shares his love of the city with richly colored streetscapes, and Jaime Pierson, who photographs beckoning country landscapes and hand-paints compelling abstract portraits.
After viewing some of the most exciting art this area has to offer, guests can settle in for a concert of original music by the evening’s hosts, The Cla-Zels.
Friday, August 19th the band is thrilled to host Bromwell Gallery’s Artist in Residence Evan Hildebrandt, photographer Collin Rowland, and painter/musician Alison Shepard.
Friday, July 29th, 7pm
Tyler Hildebrand
Jaime Pierson
Kevin Curtis
Friday, August 19th, 7pm
Evan Hildebrandt
Alison Shepard
Collin Rowland
Kate Rowekamp
Christopher Beiting
The York St. Café
738 York St.
Newport, KY
Tickets: $7.50 DOS
June 2011
The Cla-Zels welcome a host of classic local venues onto their performance schedule, including Northside Tavern, MOTR Pub, and Knockback Nat's. Andrea Multari's designs hit their stride with a brand new series of promotional posters, each sporting the brand new Cla-Zels logo.
May 2011
The Cla-Zels, together with York Street Cafe, organize a series of performances in 2011 designed to showcase local artistry. Starting in July, York Street Cafe will host one such event each month of 2011. July 29th and August 19th will begin the festivities with Art Expos featuring acclaimed local visual artists.
April 2011
The Cla-Zels return to the stage after a three-month hiatus and celebrate their One-Year Anniversary. Clazels.com goes live. Brian's twins Alec and Beck go live.
December 2010
The Cla-Zels bring 2010 to a rocking close with their Year End Celebration. Band goes on performance hiatus. Writing, rehearsing, and promotional work continues.
November 17th, 2010
THE CLAZELS’ YEAR-END CELEBRATION CONCERT BRINGS FILM, DANCE, AND STUNNING ORIGINAL ROCK TOGETHER AT THE YORK STREET CAFÉ.
York Street Café has long been a favorite hangout among Tri-State music fans, who have an opportunity December 17th to party multimedia style with The Cla-Zels, one of the area’s most original bands. The rock quartet will be augmented by their beautiful and talented dancers, the Cla-Zettes, and will also show video, including a 6-minute green screen epic adventure starring the band’s singer, Joan Whittaker.
The Cla-Zels feature a two-headed songwriting monster composed of Jason Erickson and the aforementioned Whittaker, each of whom write and sing half the material. They are driven by Cincinnati’s busiest drummer, Brian “Gigs” Baverman, and bassist Chris Barlow, who wields the upright during the band’s acoustic set.
Playing material from their newly-released I Own Hawaii, as well as songs from their next two albums, The Cla-Zels play an incredible variety of material. As Mike Breen of CityBeat described,
"...the foursome have “solidly melodic writing and an adventurous musical approach, which shifts tones, moods and styles so often it’s sometimes hard to tell if it’s even the same band from one song to the next.” The show is still tight and cohesive, and has what The Toledo Blade’s Rod Lockwood called “a fun, polished vibe.”
The Cla-Zels will continue touring in 2011 to support I Own Hawaii. They continue preparing films to be used in their live performances, and will release their second album, In a Canyon, next year.
Let your eyes and ears celebrate the end of the year at the famous York Street Café Friday, December 17th, at 9:00 PM., as The Cla-Zels present a classic original rock concert spiced up with multimedia holiday charm.
