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Mclean native Michael Clem releases new CD "Fifty Clementines" Saturday Janaury 9th @ Jammin Java
Eddie from Ohio bassist marks milestone birthday with second solo album
For 25 years, Michael Clem has been playing bass, singing, and writing songs for the national touring act he co-founded, Eddie from Ohio. Over that time, EFO has amassed a sizeable following, released nine CDs (all independently), and collected numerous Washington Area Music Association (WAMMIE) Awards. Now residing in Charlottesville where he has established quite a foothold in the local music scene (including session work, bluegrass gigs, and forming his own acoustic trio), Clem returns to Northern Virginia to celebrate the release of his new solo album Saturday January 9th, 7:30 pm at Jammin Java in Vienna.
Ten years after Clem’s first solo album, comes the better-late-than-never sophomore release Fifty Clementines. Featuring thirteen previously unreleased tracks, Clem brought in 30 friends from all over Virginia to JLM Studios in Charlottesville where he co-produced with James McLaughlin. The Jammin Java show will feature a full ensemble to bring songs from Fifty Clementines and other Clem originals to life.
“A songwriter, a guitarist and observational comedian... Think Blink-182 with words by Todd Snider and you get an idea of what Clem does within the confines of folk-rock.”- The Washington Post
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“A multi-dimensional performer, Michael Clem’s songs touch universal human conditions that expose our doubts without ever being preachy. His dry and sly wit and clever arrangements soothe the soul but include a social commentary bite that encourages us not to take our lives too seriously.” - Aer Stephen (“Folk & Beyond” 91.1 FM WTJU/Charlottesville)
Additional information regarding the Fifty Clementines CD release show at www.jamminjava.com
