Stephen Clair has been called a songwriter’s songwriter — an artist whose sharp storytelling and road-worn voice capture the grit, humor, and tenderness of American life. With a style that blends rock & roll swagger, folk intimacy, and a dash of 90s rock groove, Clair crafts songs that stick with you long after the last chord fades. A Relix Magazine "artist to watch,” Stephen Clair first came to prominencep 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.”   Hailing from the Hudson Valley, Clair has spent decades touring across the U.S., earning a reputation as a captivating live performer with a knack for turning everyday moments into cinematic, soul-stirring anthems. His lyrics are equal parts wit and wisdom, balancing the hard edges of experience with the warmth of someone who still believes in the power of a great song. Clair’s intimate solo shows have been described as “a masterclass in guitar accompaniment.” “Everyman poetry” says Paste Magazine. “Dilute your troubles & dance,” proclaims Americana Highways.

Some of the places Clair has performed : 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 Guthrie Center Great Barrington Mercury Lounge NYC 49 West Annapolis The Linda Albany The Big Easy Boise Hotel Cafe LA.