Houston Symphony Responds Concerning Up-Tempo Songs/Band

Clay's Daily Double recently included an article about the fact that a band called The Jason Davis Band would be performing with Clay in Frisco, bringing some up-tempo songs to Clay's music mix.

After hearing this, I decided to write to The Houston Symphony to see if they would also have a band playing along with the Symphony. Here is the reply that I received:

We are thrilled to learn you'll be joining us on July 6 for the concert we are all looking forward to!

Mr. Aiken is bringing his own conductor who plays piano, a drummer and two backup singers. The rest of the musicians will be comprised of Houston Symphony musicians and other musicians who we bring in for the event, including a guitar and bass player. So, to answer your question, I don't think that qualifies as an established "band," but there will be rock/band type instruments on stage (guitar, bass, drums) in addition to the orchestra. There definitely will be up-tempo songs using this rock with orchestra sound.

Does that help?

Enjoy the concert and if you like it, we hope to see you back for another one!

Best wishes,

Amanda Tozzi Williams
Director, Popular Programming
Houston Symphony Society

Its beginning to look more like a small group of rock musicians will be performing with Clay, along with the symphony orchestra, from each city where Clay performs. Not only do we get to hear Clay singing soft rock as only he can sing it, but we will get a few upbeat songs to raise our heart rate a bit!!

Only 14 more days till Clay's first concert in Frisco! Its time to get really excited!