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James Ethan Clark

Rank #2 Wilmington, NC Americana / Indie Rock / Alternative

50% of sales go to the charity World Vision.

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Members: James Ethan Clark

Sounds Like: Ryan Adams, Cary Brothers, My Morning Jacket, Neil Young, Kings Of Leon

Label: Fallen Tree Publishing

Manager: Jeff Lynn

Bio: James Ethan Clark is determined to find the answers to his questions himself in his first, full-length recording, “Southern Hotel,” an intrepid collection of songs about a young man’s coming of age in a bleak, southern landscape. Clark has shared his time between Elizabeth City and Wilmington, No... See Full Bio

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: Ask your local radio station to play "God Knows When"! Please? xo

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“Wilmington-based singer-songwriter James Ethan Clark is releasing a new album this spring called “Southern Hotel.” A local show celebrating the release is scheduled for April 5 at the Brooklyn Arts Center. The one-time “American Idol” hopeful and local performer has a strong album under his belt. Recorded in Nashville last year, “Southern Hotel” sounds like a ’70s country rock album with one heel in the present. Its mix of alt-country and rock ‘n’ roll is like a convergence of Crazy Horse meets James Taylor or The Eagles. Clark is his own man, his own singer, carrying a fragile hoarseness bathed in light and shadow. “Southern Hotel” is an album entrenched in both caustic and genteel rural sounds with deep-rooted themes of heartache and maturity. Some songs are soaked in cigarette smoke and drink; others are painted with tears and sweat..... See full article tagged below- Courtesy of Wilmington Star-News”

— Brian Tucker, Wilmington Star-News Art & Entertainment

"Perhaps the best track on the album is the folk inspired, “Coalmine”. Driven by beautiful harmonica notes, it could fit perfectly into the small, nearly forgotten mining towns sprawled throughout Appalachia. A song about lost love and unrealized dreams, Clark passionately sings, “I’m sure she thinks that he can save her soul / but she needs to know that he won’t leave her whole”.Clark’s, “Underground Demos”, is a bare bones production. With only his soft voice and gently strummed guitar chords, there is almost no additional instrumentation. It is a humbly released eight track album fighting to secure its place in his genre. He stands a good chance of accomplishing this."

— Vanessa Bennett, Alright, I'm Wrong

“Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to say that the man tore it up on the microphone. The song “Anna Mae” was a soulful, impassioned, flurry of emotion complete with solid vocals and steady guitar riffs. ”Forbidden Fruit” weaves a tale of unattainable yet irresistible love accompanied with a harmonica solo or two. ”

— DJ Savid, WKNC: A retrospective

“As Clark began to perform more around Wilmington, with guitar and harmonica in tow, his popularity grew. And so did his catalog of original music. Soon, emails were coming in asking for new songs and gigs, connections were being made with other local and regional artists, and he was establishing himself as a legitimate solo performer.”

— Adrian Varnam, The Beat Magazine, Open Eyes, Open Arms

"James Ethan Clark is the perfect example of a modern day troubadour. Armed with guitar, voice, harmonica, and piano; home exists only where his music is resonating..."

— Abbott Shea, A Thorough Connect

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Jun 15, 2010
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Southern Hotel Released on Apr 2, 2013

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May 28

The Basement
Nashville, TN, US | 8:00pm
The Basement
Nashville, TN, US
Tue May 28 8:00pm
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James Ethan Clark appearing as a part of The Basement's "New Faces Nite"

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Gaby Cardoso
Great music here ! Congrats and best wishes from Buenos Aires.
Fugot
really good stuff
Frank W. Norwood
Excellent rootsy rocker - great vocals and really like the guitar sound!
Revolution Butterfly
Nice mellow sound!!! Kinda reminiscent of James Taylor!
Harry Court
Good stuff!
CWC.
Great tracks JEC,welcome from Scotland,stop by.CWC

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Q: Tell us about your biggest influence, I already know, but so should others!!

A: Sarah, I know YOU know that I've had many influences, personal and professional. Of course professionally would be the great Ryan Adams, but personally, my family and most of all my dearest friends. Everyday life influences and the people that I meet and the life experiences I encounter influence with every passing minute. Unfortunately/fortunately, those experiences and life encounters are reflected in my songwriting process.

Asked by Sarah Morris Hardee. Answered on Mon Oct 01 2012

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