Stage Name: Claire Long

NTRANZE Start Date:
July, 2009

Hometown:
Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Instruments:
Vocal, Precussion

Influences:
Heather Bowman, Julie Suggs, Suzy W. Yarael, Molly Williams, Grady Avery, The Cause USA, Morning Star
Claire grew up surrounded by music, in a large family in the heart of North Carolina. Claire, the fifth of six children was influenced and inspired by her siblings, who all share a love of music and all perform and continue to grow as musicians and artists.  Her singing career began in church, performing solo at a young age in front of large crowds.  She moved to Myrtle Beach, SC as a teenager, where she landed a part-time gig singing with the “House of Blues Band”.
After graduating high school, Claire moved to Charlotte to study music.  There, she found like-minded musical friends and formed the band
“Mar”.  She had the honor of playing keyboard, singing and co-writing music with the band, who recorded an album in Iceland with the acclaimed Icelandic band “Mum”.  Upon completing the album, Claire toured with “The Album Leaf”.  After the group disbanded, Claire joined “The Cause USA” and traveled across the US singing on a Summer of Love Tour.
On her return to her hometown Myrtle Beach, she joined the
Ntranze Band.  She sings her heart out and gives it up for her audience in every performance.  Her love for music of all kinds grows every day as she continues to find her voice.
Meet Claire Long