SoundClick artist: Craig Roy - Heartfelt, wistful Indie Rock and Acoustic Folk Rock by the multi-instrumental musician, vocalist, a

Craig Roy I am playing a live gig at Beachwood BBQ in Long Beach CA on May 24th from 8-10 pm, it is Free and I'll be accompanied by a stand up bass player! See you there!

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Aubrey

In Your Arms Again

Heavy Weight

04 Rough Drunk.mp3

Dawn

For You

Fix It

No Words

Please Don't Push Me Over

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I Feel

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Craig Roy is a songwriter and musician living and working in Seal Beach, California. Craig is primarily a live artist, peforming either solo with his acoustic guitar, or with revolving backing bands using various local musicians and singers.

Do you play live?

Craig plays live around Long Beach all the time!

Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

maybe...

Band History:

Craig began playing trumpet when he was 8, and guitar at 16. His first band was Meat Nixon, playing up and down the West Coast numerous times. Meat Nixon eventually became Speaker, signing to Capricorn Records. At that time, Craig was working with his new band, Liquid Southern Californa, ironically, in Seattle. He moved back to the Los Angeles area and began playing trumpet for a number of bands including Len Brown Society and the DIBS, as well as starting his solo career. At present time, Craig is performing live in and around the Los Angeles area, sometimes solo, and other times with a backing band.

Your influences?

Van Morrison, Leonard Cohen, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Pentangle, Bob Dylan, Sandy Denny, and many others.

Favorite spot?

Salem, Massachusetts or Seal Beach California

Equipment used:

Craig is sort of a lo-tech guy, using mostly organic analog gear, like his MS-20 Korg.

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