Clay Howard to release new single, “Bottle Down” on September 18 Release date marks the 20th anniversary of singer’s sobriety

"Greensboro, NC, August 21, 2015: Long Time North Carolina musician Clay Howard today announced a new single, "Bottle Down," to be released on September 18, 2015.

The date was chosen to mark the 20^th anniversary of sobriety for the singer, and the song matches the event.

“I wrote the song as part of a songwriting group I am in. The challenge was to write about an event that changed your life,” said Clay Howard. “My producer, Brynn, and I were working on some other tunes at the same time and he said he wanted to work on a rocker, so out came this little tune called “Bottle Down. Clay continued, "When I realized that the 20^th anniversary of my quitting drinking was just around the corner- I thought releasing the song would be a great way to celebrate that event.”

“Bottle Down” will be available at all online outlets on September 18, but a teaser clip of the song can be heard here now: https://youtu.be/6mqAK2XfY4k  

The single will also be a part of Clay's new EP to be released in late Fall/ Winter 2015.

Clay released the 10 song collection entitled, Who the Hell is Clay Howard, in the spring of 2015.The album spent 6 weeks in the Top 15 best sellers in classic rock on Amazon. It is available at all the usual online retailers, as well as via either of Clay's websites: www.clayhoward.com or www.thesilveralerts.com."

- A Press Release

Clay Howard & the Silver Alerts to perform as part of ArtsGreensboro 17DAYS

Three Winston Salem bands  to make up "Camel City Takeover

at The Crown at Carolina Theatre on 9/25/2015

"Greensboro, NC, July 28, 2015: Long Time North Carolina musician Clay Howard today announced that his new band, Clay Howard & the Silver Alerts, will perform their debut Greensboro show at the Crown at Carolina Theatre as part of artsgreensboro's 17Days festival. The show will take place on Sept. 25 at 7pm.

The concert, billed as "the Camel City Takeover," features three bands from the Winston-Salem area: The before mentioned Clay Howard & the Silver Alerts, Luxurious Sedans, and Doug Davis & the Solid Citizens.

"When I was putting together the bill for this show, I thought of the other 2 bands I would love to see, and asked them to be a part," said Clay Howard. "These three bands represent but a small part of the rich music scene in Winston-Salem, and we are happy to bring this slice of that to Greensboro."

Clay recently released the 10 song collection entitled, Who the Hell is Clay Howard, which is available at all the usual online retailers, as well as via either of Clay's websites: www.clayhoward.com or www.thesilveralerts.com.

Tickets are available at: www.carolinatheatre.com"

- A Press Release

NC Musician, Clay Howard, contributes vocals to new Angels of Dresden single

Artist contributes backing vocals to new track, "Go Down Swingin'"

"Greensboro, NC, July 10, 2015: Long Time North Carolina musician Clay Howard today announced that he has contributed backing vocals to the new Angels of Dresden single, "Go Down Swingin' ."

The single, to be released later this month, is the second single from the new project by former TKO and War Babies singer, Brad Sinsel. Suna Sounds is releasing the track worldwide.

"As I was working on my new record, "Who the Hell is Clay Howard?"  with producer Brynn Arens, I was given the opportunity to provide some vocals for this track," said Clay. "I had heard the first Angels of Dresden single, "Doomsday", and absolutely loved it. It is truly a thrill to be a small part of this great rock tune from Brad and the rest of the Angels of Dresden."

Clay recently released the 10 song collection entitled, Who the Hell is Clay Howard, which is available at all the usual online retailers, as well as via either of Clay's websites: www.clayhoward.com or www.thesilveralerts.com.

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About Clay Howard:

Clay is a 25+ year veteran of the NC music scene, having released 10 albums of original material in various bands. He currently resides in Kernersville, NC with his wife and three of his four children, their dogs, Scout and Atticus, and one fat cat- Calpurrnia.

About Angels of Dresden:

For more information:
 http://www.sunasounds.com/"

- A Press Release

RockSteady Records releases new Clay Howard video to accompany new CD release

"Greensboro, NC, April 28, 2015: RockSteady Records today announced the release of the first music video from Clay Howard's debut solo  release,Who the Hell is Clay Howard? The album was released worldwide on Friday April 17, 2015.

"Jason Marc Pierce, a Greensboro, NC-based filmmaker  who directed the videos for my former band stratocruiser, filmed this video in the Fall of 2014," said Clay Howard. "He has done feature film work, "Hellphone (2010)" and has long been a supporter of the music I am involved in. It is always a pleasure working with him"

"As Long As I Have you" is one of 10 tracks on the new release, Who the Hell is Clay Howard?  The song was the first song recorded for the project, and led to the collaboration with Minneapolis musician/producer, Brynn Arens.  Mr. Arens is the lead singer and guitarist for The Oddfathers, and former lead singer of 90's favorites, Flipp. 

The album spent its first week of release in the Top selling Classic Rock  albums on amazon.com.

The new video can be viewed at the following link:

"As Long as I have You":   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnIWzPHCkBE 

Who The Hell is Clay Howard is available at all the usual online retailers, as well as via either of Clay's websites: www.clayhoward.com or www.thesilveralerts.com.

2 lyrics videos were also released in advance of the CD:
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05hGTTrWfzo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhTHs9ch9Jo"

- A Press Release

NC Musician, Clay Howard, releases second lyrics video to preview upcoming release

"Greensboro, NC, - Long Time North Carolina musician and author, Clay Howard has debuted a second lyrics video to preview his upcoming release, Who The Hell is Clay Howard?, coming April 17 on rocksteady records.

  "We all seem to be moving our communication to these devices, these ever present smartphones, "said Clay Howard. "So what better way to tell the story of someone recovering from a bad relationship, than by having the lyrics unfold as a conversation on a an iPhone?"

"LOL" is the lead track on Clay's first solo record, Who the Hell is Clay Howard?  The 10 song collection was produced and recorded with Minneapolis producer/musician, Brynn Arens. Mr. Arens is the lead singer and guitarist for The Oddfathers, and former lead singer of 90's favorites, Flipp.

The new video can be viewed at the following link:

LOL- lyrics video:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhTHs9ch9Jo

Who The Hell is Clay Howard will be available at all the usual online retailers, as well as via one of Clay's websites: www.clayhoward.com or www.thesilveralerts.com.

A lyrics video for another track, "Never Give It Away" has already garnered over 800 views: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05hGTTrWfzo

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About Clay Howard:

Clay is a 25+ year veteran of the NC music scene, having released 10 albums of original material in various bands. He currently resides in Kernersville, NC with his wife and three of his four children, their dogs, Scout and Atticus, and one fat cat- Calpurrnia."

- A Press Release

NC Musician, Clay Howard, to release first solo album on April 17 via rocksteady records

"Greensboro, NC, March 16, 2015: Long Time North Carolina musician and author, Clay Howard will release his first full-length solo album on April 17, 2015 via rocksteady records.

The 10 song collection was produced and recorded with Minneapolis producer/musician, Brynn Arens. Mr. Arens is the lead singer and guitarist for The Oddfathers, and former lead singer of 90's favorites, Flipp.

"After the demise of my long-time band, stratocruiser, I wanted to put something out that reflected more of my own musical vision. With stratocruiser I was chiefly a lyricist, and wanted to release songs that were my own from conception to recording." said Clay. "I reached out to Brynn on a lark, and to my great surprise he said "yes! The resulting album is a nice 10 song slice of genuine rock and roll."

The album, entitled, Who the Hell is Clay Howard, will be available at all the usual online retailers and digital outlets, as well as via one of Clay's websites: www.clayhoward.com or www.thesilveralerts.com.

A lyrics video has been released in advance of the album:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05hGTTrWfzo

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About Clay Howard:

Clay is a 25+ year veteran of the NC music scene, having released 10 albums of original material in various bands. He currently resides in Kernersville, NC with his wife and three of his four children, their dogs, Scout and Atticus, and one fat cat- Calpurrnia."

- A Press Release