A Relix Magazine "artist to watch,” Stephen Clair first came to prominence when the late Rita Houston (WFUV) added “Jen In Her Underwear” to regular rotation, putting Clair not only on the map, but the road. He makes honesty sound catchy. He’s an instinctive and open-hearted writer who has no shortage of accolades—and has shared stages with James McMurtry, Ellis Paul, Jon Langford, Paul Thorn, and Robert Earl Keen. Performing Songwriter says he’s "the citified troubadour the roots songwriting world needs.”  

Clair’s intimate solo shows have been described as “a masterclass in guitar accompaniment.” “Everyman poetry” says Paste Magazine.

“Dilute your troubles & dance,” — Americana Highways.

“Those who will get it will fall helplessly in love. This is a wonderful album.”
— Gonzookanagan

"Seriously, I couldn't tell you the last time I listened to an album of just one guy playing by himself all the way through more than twice in a row, and I've been listening to this one on repeat for over a week. One of 2023's most fearless and memorable." — The Rocking Magpie

"Spare tales with memorable words in small, short stories that a listener can relate to ... angst & tragedy add up to a provocative piece. Most grunge/punk bands can't achieve this with a full band." — Americana Highways

"Weird and wonderful" — V13

Performing Songwriter calls him “the kind of citified troubadour that the roots songwriting world needs these days.”

"Elegant and bittersweet" —Medium

“Where The Wild Things Are meets The Kinks”  — Nippertown

 "Stephen Clair is in a fine position to secure that big breakout he’s been building towards over the course of ten albums and a career that’s found him in the role of a tireless troubadour.”
— American Songwriter

"Clair's talents—deadpan delivery, keen wordsmithing, and deceptively intricate fretwork— are at the fore, shining through ..."
—Chronogram Magazine

Some of the places Clair has performed include:

Cactus Cafe Austin
Joe's Pub NYC
Caffe Lena Saratoga
Continental Club Austin and Houston
Sam's Burger Joint San Antonio
City Winery Loft NYC
City Winery Hudson Valley
Awendaw Green SC
Gruene Hall New Braunfels TX
Colony Woodstock NY
04 Center Austin
Bluebird Nashville
Guthrie Center Great Barrington
Mercury Lounge NYC
49 West Annapolis
The Linda Albany
The Big Easy Boise
Hotel Cafe LA