CLARA's latest video and single "Percy the Priest" are now available for your viewing & listening pleasure!
Working with long time friend and director Abby Linne (www.abbylinne.com)
the essence of "Percy" has been captured with all the energy and humor the song embodies.
Here's what Clara had to say about making the video with Abby Linne:

"When Abby called and said she wanted to make a video for this song, I knew it would be fantastic... not to mention an absolute hoot to do a project together. Even though she had only heard a piano/vocal demo of the song, she had the complete vision to film what you see today. After we shot the video in LA,  I came back to Nashville and recorded the track and orchestration... keeping the images and scenes she had shot in my mind. She truly inspired the whole process from start to finish. I am so grateful to her for her vision, artistry and for this incredible creation of "Percy the Priest".
I Love you and thank you little Abby-gale bird. You're the sunshine!  :)
~ CLARA

 

CLARA would like to thank the NY Songwriter's Circle for honoring her "Song for Ruthie" 
in their 2009 competition! Here is a recent article about this amazing event:

New York, November 24, 2009 - Boston singer/songwriter and guitarist Reed Waddle can add another notch to his guitar strap after his Grand Prize winning performance at the New York Songwriters Circles (www.songwriters-circle.com) fourth annual Songwriting Contest finale at the venerable Bitter End. Reed's soulful performance of his single "Piece By Piece" brought New York's music faithful to their feet and ultimately captured the votes of the blue ribbon panel of judges assembled.

"I am so thrilled to have even be selected as a finalist," said Reed Waddle. "To win such a prestigious contest is a dream come true and to be honest it really has not settled in yet, I am truly elated. I can't say enough about the New York Songwriters Circle, it is rare that you meet so many amazing musicians."

Taking home second place honors this year was another Boston-based singer/songwriter and jazz vocalist Julia Easterlin for her unique single "Go Straightaway." Clara Oman, of Nashville, TN, secured third place for her single "Song For Ruthie," which infused phrasing from renowned 20th century classical French composer Claude Debussy Claire de Lune.


The New York Songwriters' Circle:
For over 19 years, the New York Songwriter's Circle has been producing and directing bimonthly shows at the legendary Bitter End club, in New York City's West Village. The Circle has launched the careers of notable artists such as Norah Jones, Jesse Harris, Lisa Loeb, Vanessa Carlton, Gavin DeGraw, NYSC songwriting contest winner and regular on "One Tree Hill," Kate Voegele, Company of Thieves and Chris Barron. The circle has quickly become one of the most popular music events in Manhattan, attracting not only the best up and coming songwriting talent from around the world but also top music industry executives looking to discover "the next big thing". Currently The New York Songwriter's Circle hosts live music showcases across the country including New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles as well as an educational "Loft Series" dedicated to supporting, nurturing and empowering artists in this new age of the Music industry.