How It All Started

Cross Eyed Clyde is an innovative approach to synthesizing the energy and emotion of a live band with modern technology.

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    I have been entertaining audiences around the world for decades; from playing with Roy Clark and my award-winning band “Nightwing” in the 1980s to leading the US Navy rock band Pride and performing with Jacksonville jazz legend Teddy Washington in the 2000s.

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    But when the pandemic hit, live music ceased. I needed to play, so I recorded myself on drums, bass and keyboards, performing the guitar, flugelhorn and lead vocal live. But, like other “music minus one” set ups, it felt like karaoke, not a live band. So I analyzed what made a live band sound like a live band, the psychoacoustics of rock and roll. After experimenting with various set ups and equipment, I finally came up with the right formula. This required a second performer to run the technology. The result was magic; the raw energy, sound and excitement of a full live band.

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    With a huge, diverse song list including classic rock, country, blues, Motown and more, we can provide the right mix to please any crowd. Creating the impact of a 5-piece band with only two performers also makes Cross Eyed Clyde the best performance value in the market. Make your next special event a memorable one by adding the energy and visual appeal of a live band with Cross Eyed Clyde.