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K.C. Clifford

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In a world full of imitations, K.C. Clifford is the real thing. The Oklahoma-born songstress continues winning over fans and critics alike. Her latest offering, "Pockets Full of Hope" was recorded live at The Blue Door in Oklahoma City in February 2008. The raw setting of voice and guitar renders an engagingly personal glimpse inside the mind and musings of this every-girl and her songs.
Possessing a notable knack for writing songs that are all-at-once universal and yet deeply personal, K.C. is a meticulous lyricist. Each song is a story all its own, a conversation with her heart, with the life around her. In a world looking for substance, her songs answer back with a resounding hope and assurance that if you break it down, we as people are all very much the same.
"K.C. is a beautiful woman inside and out. Her songs give hope when hope seems lost, give humor when the seriousness of life gets too heavy, and give words to feelings that many of us hold deep inside and can't seem to express. K.C. is from Oklahoma City, but she is far from just a local artist," writes Greg Johnson, owner of The Blue Door.
Career highlights for K.C. include her Australian tour with Aussie sensations The Bluehouse, a tour she remembers as the trip of a lifetime. A two-time recipient of the Woody Guthrie Award, K.C. is honored to be associated with Oklahoma’s rich musical legacy and legendary songwriting heritage.
K.C.’s collection of songwriting accolades continues to grow. In 2006 and 2007, the Kerrville Folk Festival chose her as a finalist in their New Folk songwriting competition. Other songwriting honors include: the Mountain Stage New Song Folk Festival's Songwriting Competition, the International Songwriting Competition, Billboard Song Contest, Great American Song Contest, West Coast International Songwriting Contest, the Portland Songwriter’s Association Song Contest and MTV licensing.
Although she laughs remarking that more has happened in her career since she moved back to Oklahoma, K.C. has also lived and performed in Nashville and Austin. A firm believer in the notion that the song is always the star, K.C. remains unhindered by the confines of genre in her songwriting. In recent years, she has enjoyed collaborating with other songwriter friends. Among her notable co-write credits is "Loved," the 1 hit radio single performed by Clifford on acclaimed producer Will Hunt's electronic project known as Apt Core 2.
Additional discography includes her 2000 debut "Times Like These,” a grassroots mixture of americana and folk-pop comprised of an all-acoustic palette laced with mandolin, cello and auxiliary percussion. Her 2004 sophomore release, “Teeth-marks on My Tongue” is a compelling blend of pop and folk. Power-packed with undeniable vocal artistry and songwriting craft, "Teeth-marks" offers the energy of full band arrangements while keeping true to the singer-songwriter sensibilities for which she's known.
With authentic, straightforward artistry, K.C. is endearing herself to audiences one song at a time. Simply said, K.C. Clifford is Oklahoma's best-kept secret.
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Member Since: 1/28/2006
Band Website: www.kcclifford.com
Band Members: K.C. Clifford: Vocals, Guitar, Dulcimer David Broyles: Guitar, General Coolness
Influences: Patty Griffin, Jonatha Brooke, Paul Simon, The Beatles, Shawn Colvin, Over The Rhine
Sounds Like: Patty Griffin swapping secrets with Karen Carpenter and Anne Lamott
Record Label: Free Skipper Records
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Jaz Lab 12/28 Almost Sold Out-ACT NOW!

Jazz Lab Show Sunday Night- Almost sold out! ACT NOW!From K.C. CliffordToday at 12:16pmHi friends!I wanted to give you a heads up that the Jazz Lab show this Sunday night is almost sold out. There are...
Posted by on Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:46:00 GMT

The Week At a Glance

It's hard to wrap my head around the last week. When I last left off in the tour blog, we were on the way to Johnson City, TN, and David was not feeling well. Much has transpired since then. In just a...
Posted by on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:31:00 GMT

The Skinny Bandit

We arrived at the home of Jordan and Patrick Ware in Falls Church, VA on Monday late afternoon. Thankful to unload and unwind a bit, we stayed for 2 days. Jordan is my cousin, and I have enjoyed getti...
Posted by on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:33:00 GMT

Tour Blog 2... Nashville and the Twists and Turns of Travel

Saturday brought an interesting series of twists and turns on our travels. As I mentioned before, we were staying with friends in Franklin, TN. Sadly, that morning they received word that their brothe...
Posted by on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:28:00 GMT

Tour Blog 1.... K.C. and the Partly Cloudy Band

First let me say: Happy Birthday Mom! Sorry we can't be there to celebrate with you. Hope it's a lovely day.Woke up in Nashville.. 7:30 am came much, much sooner than I would have liked. But, I am bou...
Posted by on Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:03:00 GMT

K.C. Clifford Upcoming Shows

Hey Everyone,David and I are really excited to be commencing our first East Coast Tour this Saturday in Nashville!! Here are some of the places we will be performing next week...If you are in these a...
Posted by on Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:59:00 GMT

House Concerts 101

WANNA HOST A HOUSE CONCERT?(taken from Christopher Bingham's website: www.gaiaconsort.com)I LOVE doing house concerts and I'd LOVE to come play for you. It's easier than you might think. It's a great ...
Posted by on Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:54:00 GMT

CD Release Concert @ Blue Door this Fri June 20th 7:30 pm

This a friendly reminder that I hope you can join me to celebrate therelease of my new CD, "Pockets Full of Hope," this Friday, June 20that the Blue Door.The details are as follows:Friday, June 20th, ...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:22:00 GMT

CD Release Concert Info!

Hi all..Wanted you to know that we have an official date for the Live CD Release Concert! Here are the details:Friday June 20th, 2008Blue Door2805 N. McKinley AvenueOKC, OK 731077:30 pm$10BYOB (yes, r...
Posted by on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:34:00 GMT

The Barbie Song

So, here it is at last-- the long awaited Barbie Song Video is now on YouTube! This was recorded live at the Blue Door on Feb 2nd, 2008... enjoy! And please spread the word!http://www.youtube.com/watc...
Posted by on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:53:00 GMT