| It was never Christy Claxton's intention
to be a "Texas" artist, but her connection to her home state is
probably why this smart, powerful performing songwriter continues to wow
the indie music scene. Claxton has a sound as big and diverse as the big
country she comes from. Where she strays from the Texas mythology is in
her undeniable intellectual observation of the world from which she writes
and performs. Claxton writes about what is real. Her characters feel like
someone we know, or want to know. Her observations are often deeply personal,
and she carries it all with one of the finest voices in contemporary folk
music today. No single comparison can be made because truly, Christy Claxton
is one of a kind. As a performer, her charm and wit make her an instant
friend and confidant to the audience. Then she takes the listener into her
wonderful world of unforgettable characters, feelings, and ideas that not
only stay in the memory, but linger in the ears of those who experience
the trip. It is masterful performance, story-telling, and sharing, delivered
with a vocal style rich with intensity, then intimacy, and then raw energy…whatever
the song requires. To carry this magic equally on CD and through a live
performance is rare. For those who experience Christy Claxton, the encounter
is unforgettable. While it may not have been her intention to be tagged
a "Texas" musician, Claxton wears the title comfortably. Her diverse
influences from pop, country, and folk are evident in each track of her
debut offering, "OUT OF NOWHERE." (Lavender Lounge) True Texas
music fans find this a must-buy. |
