Michael Clem - Fridays After Five

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For twenty-five years, Michael Clem has been playing bass, singing and writing songs for the national touring act he co-founded, Eddie from Ohio.  Over that time, EFO has amassed a sizeable grassroots following, released nine CDs (all independently) & collected numerous Washington Area Music Association Awards.  Since 2008, with the band slowing down, Clem has relocated from Northern Virginia to Charlottesville where he’s established quite a foothold in its musical scene, from session work to bluegrass gigs to forming his own acoustic trio.

Ten years after Clem’s first solo album, comes the better-late-than-never sophomore release Fifty Clementines.  With thirteen previously unreleased songs, Clem brought in 30 friends from all over Virginia to contribute in the fine Charlottesville JLM Studios where he co-produced with James McLaughlin. The January 8, 2016 release date/birthday show at The Southern was a fat advance sellout and smashing success.

Clem appears at his first Fridays After Five with a full ensemble to bring his originals to life.  Local heavy-hitting friends include Rusty Speidel on lead guitar, Thomas Gunn on bass, Matty Metcalfe on keys & squeeze, and Paul Rosner on drums.  Special guests are bound to appear as well.