Clayton Edwards is a West Texas bred electric/upright bassist who currently splits his time between Dallas/Fort Worth & Nashville. He studied music at Austin Community College, Weatherford College & received private instruction from some of the industries top professionals. From country to punk, Clayton is proficient with all genres of music.
Currently, Clayton is on a national tour with Luke Pell playing clubs, theaters, stadiums & music festivals across the country. Some notable venues/events include he has played include:
CMAFest - Nashville TN
Volapalooza - Knoxville TN
The Marc - San Marcos Tx
House of Blues - Dallas Tx
The Music Farm - Charleston SC
Gas Monkey - Dallas Tx
When Clayton isn't on tour with Luke, he can be found playing/recording/teaching around the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Clayton can best be described as a pocket player & he always plays to service the song/artist first. His overall goal, & favorite quote, is to "sit like lint in yo' pocket!"
RESIDENCE: Arlington Tx
YEARS EXPERIENCE: 18
MY CURRENT RIG/INSTRUMENT:
Markbass Little Mark Tube 800
Markbass 410 & 115
Streck Guitars Nimbus
HOW I DISCOVERED NORDSTRAND:
I have been using Nordstrand for 5 years. I was testing basses loaded with Nordstrand pickups & was blown away with the tone. I haven't looked back since! I've sung their praises ever since!!!
WHAT PRODUCTS IUSE: NPVJ5S Vintage Hum-Cancelling, 3Band Pre-Amp, BigMan 5
OTHER ARTIST I HAVE WORKED WITH:
James McCoy Taylor - Country
Ransom Rhodes - Country
Zach Nytomt - Blues/Americana
Joshua Scott Jones - Country
Aaron Nigel Smith - Children's Reggae
Brad Thompson & the Undulating Band - Top 40
Find more about Clayton on his website and other social media outlets.
Facebook: @ckedwardslessons
Instagram: @funk_zombie
Snapchat: funk_zombie
Twitter: @ckedwards_bass
