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ROPEADOPE RECORDS!!!
We are excited to announce that the Matuto Album has finally found a home at Ropeadope Records! We’ve been fans of this great label for a long time and are thrilled to become a part of a roster that has included great artists like Charlie Hunter, DJ Logic, and Medeski, Martin, and Wood. Tops of the Pops!
2009 CARNAVAL IN RECIFE, BRAZIL
Clay and the band just returned from a 6 week, U.S. consulate sponsored residency in Brazil that included performances at the Garanhuns Jazz Festival and Rec Beat Festival during the height of Recife Carnaval! Check the Media page for new video and photos from Brazil! The band included Rob Curto - Accordion, Edward Perez - Bass, Richie Barshay - Drums, and Claudio Santana - Percussion.
Check out a summary of the workshops and the performances on the U.S. Embassy Website.
REVIEW FROM THE REC BEAT FESTIVAL
“Clay Ross demonstrated that not all Americans who have the will to be Brazilian are boring…His sound tries to mix the old west and the sertão in a stylized way, but it’s all so much fun that it doesn’t sound artificial.” - Recife Rock
