Stephen Clair & Arielle Silver Co-Bill – Sharp Storytelling and Folk-Rooted Americana

Stephen Clair and Arielle Silver share the stage for an evening of story-driven songwriting and acoustic Americana. Clair’s songs blend rock & roll grit, folk intimacy, and wry humor, delivered with the seasoned perspective of a touring songwriter whose work has earned praise from Relix, Paste, and Performing Songwriter. Joining him is Arielle Silver, an award-winning folk storyteller whose reflective songs trace the connections between people, landscapes, and memory. Together, they bring two distinct but complementary voices to the Godfrey Daniels stage—where thoughtful lyrics, engaging performances, and the attentive energy of a true Live Music Listening Room create a memorable night of music.

Stephen Clair
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“Where The Wild Things Are meets The Kinks” — Nippertown
*** Stephen will be playing an Official Showcase at SERFA in May 2026 ***
*** Recording a new album in April 2026 w/Sara Milonovich on violin, and Abbie Gardner on dobro ***
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 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.”
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.