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Portico Jackson photoSee the feature on Claire in the April 2009 issue of Portico Jackson.
Photo by James Patterson / Copyright Portico Jackson

Claire is Image Journal's Artist of the Month for April 2009.
"Many of her original songs sound like they might be traditionals, with the stripped-down diction of the oldest American music and the beauty of Shaker furniture, but all bear Holley’s distinct stamp: a spareness that is at times eerie, at times sweet, always full of grace."

Song Sirens posterCome see the Song Sirens. For more info, go to SHOWS.

Hush was picked as one of Performing Songwriter's DIY Top 12 "Hush is a rare gift, both a quiet meditation and melodically sparkling treasure." To read more, go to: http://performingsongwriter.com/pages/music/116.cfm

"Another Day" video, as heard on KCRW. Hans Stiritz directed the video. For more info on his work, visit: http://eveningfilms.com

This April 2009, Claire travels to her home state to join Mary Chapin Carpenter, Kate Campbell, and Caroline Herring for a concert in association with the Eudora Welty Centennial Celebration.

Hush album coverFrom a recent review of Hush: "Hush is a beautiful album project; it's as strong a piece of work as anything Holley has ever released."
— Philip Van Vleck / Metro Magazine

You can order Hush online at CCNow or download it from iTunes

To hear song samples from Hush, visit Claire on myspace

Read Claire's interview with Image Journal

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Upcoming shows

  • Wed Jun 17 09: Sierra Madre, CA
  • Sat Sep 12 09: San Diego, CA
  • Sun Sep 27 09: Greensboro, NC

See the Shows page for more info.

A Few Quotes About Claire Holley

"…just plain, unabashed, good quality songs...delightful."
lonesomemusic.blogspot.com

"Like southern sweet tea on a hot afternoon, everything about Hush is just plain excellent. Holley's voice is nothing short of achingly beautiful, the songwriting could be used as an example of a poetic art form, and the production is top notch."
Hufflington Post

"The album opens with 'Visit Me,' one of the finest tunes I've heard in quite a while. Holley's vocal is lovely, and her poignant lyrics impart a wonderful sense of yearning born on a quiet strength." — Metro Magazine (Raleigh, NC)

Claire Holley possesses one of the best voices I have heard in some time...Her original music moves and reaches to completely different levels, at once slow and bluesy, and next to downright swinging jazz. It is ultimately unique both in composition and presentation." — Peter Read / Nightflying

"The slight catch in Holley's voice can break your heart…" — Time Out New York

"…stunning… Holley sings gracefully with a raspy, hushed voice, over smart and surprising guitar parts, making for some unequivocally good music." — Southeast Performer

"Holley's work is straightforward, unabashed and beautiful." — Performing Songwriter

"Her voice sounds real, warm, somewhat familiar, and she might sing about seersucker suits and sleeveless shirts or businessmen and bums in the same phrase." — The Independent Weekly

"There's no mistaking that Holley is a major talent in the acoustic music world." — True Tunes Reviews

Claire Holley is endorsed by John Pearse Strings.