SP&G / John Clinebell

As a Southern California singer-songwriter, John Clinebell's music evokes the classic SoCal sounds of the 1970s while also reflecting his modern Pop-Rock influences. Close your eyes as you listen to his debut album, Stomping Grounds, and you may conjure up images of Hollywood's famous Sunset Strip era in the early `70s, when amazing singer-songwriters such as The Eagles, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, and James Taylor regularly showcased their songs at classic rock clubs such as The Troubadour and The Whiskey A Go Go. Open your eyes to hear the contemporary influences of fellow singer-songwriters like John Mayer, Ray LaMontagne, and Paolo Nutini in the smart lyrics, tightly-crafted songs, and soaring melodies.

Listen to the songs and sounds of Stomping Grounds unfiltered...through the life lens of John's view of Pacific Ocean beaches, beautiful weather, urban bliss, and good vibes - all found in Santa Monica, California.

Check Out The Music:
Take a trip into the Stomping Grounds as the songs and sounds of the album fill the spectrum of sound in an interesting way that bridges the gap between hip, Indie sounds and more mainstream Pop music - making for a unique mix. Modern Rock fans will be drawn to the electric guitars and gritty vocals that make the amped-up opening cut, Yellow Valentines, rock from start to finish. While fans of singer-songwriters such as Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews, Mat Kearney, and Jason Mraz will surely want to check out the lyrical messages delivered in the contemplative second track, Number . Clinebell turns in a powerfully emotive performance as the arrangement builds from minimalist lead vocals and acoustic guitar to full-on a orchestrated pop masterpiece produced by Greg Wiktorski (PushMP) and Uncle Plum lead singer/songwriter, Elvio Fernandes.

Fans of catchy Pop storytelling will immediately want to spin Bailey and Ferris Wheel to appreciate the blissful highs-and-lows we all encounter in relationships, in a way that does justice musically to that complex ride. In contrast, a simple mantra and memorable melody are the only ingredients necessary to communicate the positive spiritual message of No Time Away.

Throughout the course of listening to Stomping Grounds you will hear that the artist is just as comfortable singing a stripped down, agonizing acoustic ballad like The End, as he is belting out a hard-rocking, bluesy tune like Hard Love .