"a melancholy sex dream!" Make A Star.com"This is the first time in decades that the birthday song has been reinvented... and it was worth the wait! As one of the songs that first got Craymo the singer-songwriter noticed, this no-holes-barred remix is every bit as joyous as its title. I propose that the powers that be should pass a nationwide (NO... universal!) law requiring every US (NO...world!) citizen to receive an mp3 of Craymo's "Happy Birthday" in their inbox on that special day-- and you'd see the world become a happier place in no time." Jed Ryan
PM Entertainment Magazine"The New York native brilliantly combines guitar driven modern rock with dance to bring forth a unique pop/punk sound that cannot be explained, but only experienced. " The Industry Resource.Craymo is a passionate singer/songwriter who brings a positive and upbeat approach to today's music. His world peace electronic/reggae song "One Love, One World" is an anthem for the children of the world and is a featured song on the United Nations project, UNESCO, web site www.newsongsforpeace.org As a result of being on the website it has been performed by children's choirs at elementary schools all across the USA, Canada and in mainland China!
Music Connection Magazine called his first EP "moody and contemporary." Combining the sounds of guitar driven Modern Rock, Dance and Pop, Craymo weaves a blend of catchy hooks, melodies and textured harmonies that linger in your mind long after the songs are over. His influences include The Cars, Duran Duran, The Cure, Devo, George Michael, David Bowie, Morrissey, Robbie Williams, U2, Stevie Wonder, Prince and The Beatles.Craymo's song Daybreak was featured on the Bandit A&R Newsletter Summer Sampler Unsigned Artist CD and in AnR Magazine's MIDEM sampler. Daybreak received airplay on Kevin and Bean's morning show on KROQ 106.7FM in Los Angeles! His glam rock song "Drive In Picture Show (Let's Go)" has been played by Rodney On The Roq at 106.7FM KROQ as well! Craymo recently won the online songwriting competition at www.makeastar.com with his song "Love Me Or Leave Me." He was a finalist for best pop/rock song and best pop/rock male vocal categories for his song "Happy Birthday" in the artists undiscovered songwriting competition at www.mbstia.com Happy Birthday won 3rd place in the dance/electronic category of the 2006 Pacific Songwriting Competition and was a semi-finalist in the pop/rock category of the 2007 UK Songwriting Competition. Craymo was a top 20 finalist for his pop song "Diva" in the 2006 Unisong Songwrting Comepetition and received honorable mention in the 2000 and 2001 Unisong Comeptitions. His publishing company Craymo Music, BMI along with Moho Music, ASCAP recently licensed the theme song "Looking Good Feeling Good" in the independent film "Silly Movie 2" starring Eric Roberts and Michael Jackson. He also recently licensed his song Migraine in the indie teen film "That Darn Bear". His song "Take It Slow" is licensed in the independent film "Rubbernecking," (Accidents Can Happen) starring Corbin Bernson and Debra Wilson of MadTV. Craymo licensed his song Be My Girl in the indie film "Paper Thin Immortals." His songs "Diva" and "Happy Birthday" were licensed in the hit Canadian reality TV series Chris and John To The Rescue. His song "Happy Birthday" is also the theme song for the indie short film Super Southern Sweet Sixteen. Craymo has also appeared on the original Star Search '89 with Ed McMahan as a male vocalist and has performed as an actor on the daytime soap operas, "General Hospital" and "Days of Our Lives" as well as in independent films. He will be seen acting opposite Laura Dern in the upcoming HBO original film Recount. Craymo and his band have been playing the Los Angeles club scene, including opening a show for Smashmouth. Craymo comes from a small town in upstate New York and fell in love with songs "that take you on a journey to another place." He is a sensitive, charismatic artist whose songs speak of real life experiences and emotions. He loves performing, always reaching out to new fans.Craymo was a radio and nightclub DJ and spun at Safari Bar, Peppers, McConahays, Acapulco and Reuben's Videodance where he was one of the first DJ's in Southern California to beat mix video to video before there were toggle switches! Yes, on two simple stereo VHS machines, just by hitting the play and pause buttons he created dance floor magic! He spun vinyl and CD's at radio stations WSLB, WPAC, WCVF, KCAL, KDUO, WWKA K92 FM and Groove Radio.Craymo is seeking music licensing, management and other labels to help promote his album "Cosmos."Indie artist Craymo has been selected by Ultrashort Media Inc. to be a part of their MobileVoltage mobile music and video channels which are playing on several 3g mobile networks including Sprint and O2(UK). These unique channels are dedicated to showcasing music and music videos from today's hottest and most talented musicians, by allowing fans to watch and listen to their music, on demand, on their mobile phones.
Get this video and more at MySpace.comCheck out my friends sketch comedy group, they're called Generation Why? Here is a clip of theirs called Poor White Trash! If you look closely, I am the DJ in the video!If Mr. Rogers and the Crocodile Hunter had a baby, he might look like this guy, Kiwi Craig!
