James Clay Garrison and "The Giant Peach"

James Clay Garrison: Greatly influenced by the rhythms and musical styles he experienced during his years as a child in Spain, James Clay Garrison became a virtuoso guitarist and vocalist at a very early age, recording his first LP at only 15. Already an experienced performer, he went on to tour the U.S., Europe, and Asia with various bands throughout the late 80’s. James moved to Los Angeles when his group had an offer to record on the WB label after Eddie Van Halen had seen the band perform in James’ home base, Shreveport, Louisiana. During those first years in Los Angeles, James fronted and helped gain recording contracts with several popular 80’s Sunset Strip bands, wrote and recorded a variety of original material, and worked with the legendary Ray Charles as Writer/Producer/Musical Director. James has recorded and/or performed with such artists as Stephen Stills, Brian Wilson, Van Halen, Dave Mason, and many others. Players around Southern California have referred to James as the top Singer/Guitarist in the industry. His songs have been covered by artists as varied as Ray Charles, Shem (Ambrosia, Kenny Loggins Band), Jeanette Clinger (Hiroshima), and more. He has written and produced award winning regional & national jingles for clients from S&W Foods to Pepsi. He has also worked on some of the best selling video games (Redneck Rampage, Quake 3) as Music Consultant, Composer and Sound Designer. He has been a featured Singer/ Guitarist and Actor on national television shows (such as General Hospital, Cop Rock, 21 Jump Street, and Santa Barbara) as well as recently working briefly as a Composer for FOX. Currently, his long awaited new solo release “1000 Million Miracles” is in it's second round of mixing/mastering and though the 5 song EP is now available at live shows, the full LP will have it's official release on Aural Hygiene Records and Tapes James is also busy as a session and live Musician/Vocalist performing and recording throughout Southern California. "The Giant Peach" is the backing band for singer, guitarist and songwriter, James Clay Garrison. The 5 piece band consists of Drums - Cory Spurgin, Bass - Mick Linden, Keys - Matt Rohde and on Fiddle - Jesse Olema. Soulful, almost bluesy alternative.