Thomas Claxton: Savannah's Superlative Vocalist

In my recent travels to Savannah, Georgia I had the privilege of listening to the music of Thomas Claxton, a performer who is garnering attention in major cities across the United States.  Thomas is a vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist based in Savannah.  I attended a concert featuring Funk-Rock pioneers, Mother's Finest, and Thomas Claxton and his band, The Myth, kicked off the show.

Talk about blown away by some great talent! Check out this rock classic , "Come Sail Away", that Thomas and The Myth performed at the show in November 2017 at The Stage On Bay.

Now you can hear why I was so impressed.  As a student, Thomas studied classical music throughout his school years and was classically trained as a tenor by Mr. Jack Mullis and Dr. Lauren Ringwall. He played his first live performance at a coffee shop called, “Savannah Joe’s”, in the Savannah Mall when he was 17 years old and was  performing at various live music venues and clubs throughout his high school years. Since that time, he has performed at every style of venue ranging from coffee shops and clubs, to theaters and multi-thousand seat arenas including, The Amway in Orlando and the Amalie Arena, (St. Pete Times Forum), in Tampa and others. He is a multi award-winning artist, including 7 nominations and 3 wins (Best Alternative Artist, Best Rock Artist, and Best Rock Recording) in the 2017 international, Indie Music Channel Awards that took place in Hollywood, CA at the world-famous venue, “The Troubadour”.

He has played in numerous major cities including: New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta, Nashville, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and many more.  He has performed with numerous world-renowned  performers including: Chuck Negron (lead vocalist for Three Dog Night), Mario Cipollina (Grammy Award-winning bassist and founding member of Huey Lewis and The News), Michael Hampton (Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and member of Parliament-Funkadelic), Nicko McBrain (drummer for Iron Maiden), and others.  Thomas Claxton  has opened shows for well-known performers including: Mother’s Finest, Stephen Pearcy (lead vocalist for RATT), Mili Matijevic (lead vocalist for Steelheart), and Jasin Todd (member of Shinedown and Fuel).  

Now, that's a rock and roll resume'! Having released two albums already, this talented vocalist is currently eyeing the release of his THIRD, which hits the market in January of 2018.  You can get your hands on his newest album, "Age of Propaganda",  by pre-ordering here!   Listen to his single from the album, Maybe I'm Crazy, and you will hear what could soon be a recognized name in rock and roll.  I highly suggest you buy this new album, as I am sure this will rocket his career and you can say, I told you so!

Aside from Thomas, “Age Of Propaganda” album features many world-class performers including: Paul Cooper (drums), Craig Johansen (guitar), Rodney Smith (bass), Mark Vaquer (drums), Michael Amico (bass), Tony Sarno (guitar), Phil Hilborne (guitar), Wayne Livingston (guitar),  Mario Cipollina (bass), Michael Hampton ( ambient acoustic guitar), and Eric Frampton (keyboards).

Thomas currently performs solo, as part of the Acoustic-Rock Duo “Thomas & April” with award-winning vocalist / songwriter April Henry, and with his 5 piece band “Thomas Claxton and The Myth”.  

If you get the opportunity to see him perform live, do it.  He does not disappoint and puts everything he is into his performances.  Here is a video of Thomas Claxton and April Henry, “Closer To Fine”:

He is endorsed by an impressive list of music brands:

• Lewitt Audio
• Klotz Cables
• Gator Cases
• Taylor Guitars
• 64 Audio
• Triad-Orbit Advanced Stands
• G7th The Capo Company

His tour sponsors are:

• Tate Law Group (Savannah, GA)
• Bass Central (Orlando, FL)
• The Antebellum of Savannah (novel by Greg Bonner)

Seeing Thomas Claxton perform, you will see a talent like no other.  Buy tickets to see him perform live, buy his album, or check out any of the venues he regularly performs for around the country.  Check out the website, “LIKE" and follow him on social media:  Facebook, Instagram  and  Twitter for the latest updates.  

Please feel free to leave any questions or comments for Thomas and he will respond.  

All photographs and videos are property of Thomas Claxton and are used with permission.

Three Trending Destinations for 2018

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As the New Year fast approaches you’ll likely be thinking about your plans, dreams and goals for the future.  Of course, the first stop is Christmas, but after a week’s worth of turkey sandwiches, mulled wine, and family favourite movies your mind will likely drift down the path of setting a gear new year resolutions.  Along with the somewhat routine resolutions of losing weight, stopping smoking, making more money, and so on, a lot of people start to think about their travel plans, and in particular their bucket list; perhaps pinning their favourites on a brand new pinterest board to mark the start of a new year.

If you’re looking for some inspiration, then here are Three Trending Destinations for 2008.

THAILAND

Thailand remains a firm favourite amongst families, couples, backpackers, and solo travellers alike.  There’s still much unspoilt beauty in the tantalizing Kingdom of Thailand left to discover, particularly in the region of Krabi and Koh Lanta, but the undeveloped and rustic image that was so prevalent twenty years ago has since been replaced with neon lights, massage parlours, non-stop parties, and gridlocked congestion.  

One of the best ways to see Thailand, is on an organised tour, with a company like G Adventures as it will allow you to scratch beneath the commercial surface of popular places such as Krabi, Phuket and Koh Samui whilst taking you on a journey to more remote parts of Thailand such as Pai and Udon Thani - that you might not otherwise discover.

TURKEY

Turkey has seen a rapid decline in tourism due to the perceived threat of terrorism and a potentially unstable political situation, however the majority of the country is an incredibly safe, calm and peaceful land of respect and culture.  Indeed, the Turkish people are some of the most sincerely hospitable people around.  

Istanbul is the clear capital of tourism and is famous for being one of the most interesting and culturally rich places for city break in the entire world.  Then, there are the mystical lands filled with natural “fairy chimneys” in the Cappadocia region - or hidden away seaside coves such as Olympos, just a couple of hours from Antalya.  

The greatest thing about Turkey, at the moment, is that due to the lull in tourism, you’ll get to experience a more authentic and traditional experience whilst reaping huge cost savings, particularly on hotels, as Turkey’s tourism infrastructure has always catered for package holidays - meaning there’s a huge supply of hotels with depleted demand; resulting in 4* Hotels costing as little as $10 per night.

TUSCANY

Italy is an incredibly popular choice with travellers who are drawn from all over the world in search of fine wine, delicious food and beautiful scenery.  This enchanting region has marvellously mild weather, almost half of Italy’s artistic heritage, and traditional authentic people that make Tuscany feel so much more than a tourist destination.  When you enter Tuscany, you feel like you are part of the experience - you’re not an outsider looking in - you are one with this romantic and majestic land that will welcome you with open arms.

So, there we have it.  In 2018, Tantalising Thailand, Traditional Turkey, and Tasty Tuscany are all places you should consider putting on your travel bucket list.  What destinations will you be heading to in 2018?

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Know When It's Time To Seek Help For Addiction

It is well known that there are many types of addiction, most of which can be overcome if the person

afflicted first A. realizes they have an addiction and B. wants to overcome it. If both A and B are

not agreed upon then the possibility of giving up on an addiction is slim and most unlikely - but not

impossible in the long term with the right help and guidance.

Some of the kinds of addictions we see today are nicotine/smoking, drugs and alcohol as well as less-

thought of addictions such as that of gambling, hoarding or shopping.

Some of the signs of addiction include, but are not limited to:

• Mood Swings

• Lying

• Detachment

• Denial

• Financial Problems

• Dependence

• Altered Sleep Patterns

• Changes in Self-worth or Appearance

Not every addiction is the same and so the signs may change drastically from one to the next - for

example, a drug or alcohol addiction may leave the addict with more physical signs of abuse compared

to that of a hoarder, yet there may still be a drain on emotional stress and finances to obtain the item

desired by the addict and they may not be able to stop themselves from repeatedly engaging in his or

her addiction of choice.

A smoking addiction is quite common and some of the signs that you may have an addiction to smoking

include: not being able to go a day without a cigarette, buying cigarettes instead of food with the last

of the change in your wallet, mood swings when you are not engaged in smoking for an hour, several

hours, a day or so on. You may also experience withdrawal sweats, headaches and irritability, which

are also common signs that you may be addicted to smoking when you haven't smoked for just a short

period of time.

A drug addiction is similar to a smoking addiction but much less expensive in most cases and the physical

affects may be a lot worse. A heroin addiction may see the addict pick at their skin, lose a lot of weight,

seem agitated, overly talkative or nervous or exhibit jolty or jerky movements or just the inability to sit

still.

Of course, smoking is NOT the same as taking hard drugs, but some of the signs that you are addicted

to either can be the same and the rush of smoking that cigarette or taking your drug of choice could be

a very similar rush as that, which you might get from spending lots of money as a shopping addict or

perhaps even a gambler.

A shopping addiction might be something you could think of as less of an addiction than that a drug

addiction but when you can't help but buy everything you like without a thought for finances or the

bigger picture, then it can put you just as much, if not more, in debt as you throw money away on credit

cards or cash on things you perhaps will never use and that you just felt compelled to buy - it can have

a devastating effect on those around you as finances take away money from the family, bills or general

cost of living and if you are constantly thinking about the next big hit, buy or action it can be detrimental

to your ability to interact with those around you on a day to day basis.

No matter what your addiction may be, there are options for a cure, or at least a management plan to

curb your addiction and to get it somewhat under control.

Whether it be treatment for a heroin addiction, alcoholism or one of the many addictions we can all 

fall victim to, the need for drug rehab centers, alcohol treatment centers and other health and wellness

centers is apparent - and they are there, waiting to offer you or someone you might be concerned with

as having an addiction, the help that you might so desperately need, want and desire.

The Recovery Village at Ridgefield  or The Recovery Village at Columbus are great places to start that road to recovery.