Paul McClure ‘The Rutland Troubadour' Clubhouse Records recording artist. UK Folk/Roots Americana singer songwriter, full-time touring Troubadour, storyteller, road-warrior, raconteur and serial house concert performer from Rutland, England. "Remarkable songwriter… We should all work on helping make him the star he deserves to be." - Mojo McClure's perfectly formed, beautifully observational style takes inspiration from the greatest of sources, from Townes Van Zandt to Loudon Wainwright III, Elvis Costello to Ryan Adams. A wonderful lyrical balance of wit, pathos, compassion and strength combines with an ear for timeless melody to prove the songs more than strong enough to carry the weight. With acclaimed performances at many UK festivals including Ramblin’ Roots, Y-Not, Truck, Wood and Cambridge Folk Festival: “King of the Club Tent..” - 3 Chords And The Truth - “...Club Tent highlight...fine songs and dry humour.” - Americana UK. McClure's travels have seen him share the stage with many stars of Americana and Folk such as Justin Townes Earle, Otis Gibbs and Ian Felice - Bob Fox, The Young Un’s and Julie Felix Reviews: "A master of the stage, making him one of the most in demand performers in the country and a significant player on the UK Roots scene" - Jeremy Searle, R2 “ ...he makes great music and that’s what matters” Americana UK “One of the bedrocks of the UK alt. folk and Americana scene." - 3 Chords And The Truth “An essential listen” - FATEA