Who is James Cleare?
When James was three, he learned to play the boogie-woogie on the family piano by ear. This sparked his passion for music, which stayed with him throughout his time at Berklee College of Music. After graduating, he went on tour with various bands like Ha Ha Tonka, Psychic Twin, The Spring Standards, Veers, Lucius, Rosie Golan, and Pretend Collective. He also had the opportunity to perform on national TV and record in famous studios. James has had the chance to share the stage with incredible bands such as The Wallflowers, Sean and Sara Watkins, Lucius, Glen Hansard, Mavis Staples, Rhett Miller, The Avett Brothers, Zac Brown Band, Squeeze, The Old 97's, The Gin Blossoms, Jon Stiratt, and Pat Sansone of Wilco, Tallest Man on Earth, Aoife O'Donovan, Elizabeth and The Catapult and more!
If you frequent the dives, dancehalls, clubs, theaters, haywagons, and dungeons of rock and roll in your hometown? Then there is a good chance you’ve bumped into James Cleare. As a full-time member of three bands and often hired as a sideman, he has spent sixteen years touring North America and Europe. During that span, an arsenal of sonic tools found their way into the toolkit.
LIFE ON THE ROAD
ClearSound Studios & TuneSmith Productions.
Introducing
James's journey from a touring musician to a commercial music composer and producer is a testament to his unwavering passion, unrivaled talent, and unyielding determination. With each note he plays and every lyric he writes, James pours his heart and soul into his craft, creating melodies that resonate deeply with listeners. Through his collaboration with ClearSound Studios and TuneSmith Productions, James has found the perfect outlets to channel his creativity and bring his musical visions to life. In an industry where originality is cherished, James's unique sound and artistic vision shine brightly, setting him apart in the realm of commercial music composition and production.
