Biography

NEW INTERNATIONAL RADIO PLAY
Troubaduo's music from their 2011 release has been played on WCOS 97.5 FM in Columbia, SC, WBRY 96.7 FM in Woodbury, TN, KSSN 96 FM in Little Rock, AR, KEDT 90.3 FM in Corpus Christi, TX, KLZY 102.9 FM in Maui, HI, RADI 1602 FM in Harlingen, Holland, WRHC 106.7 FM in Three Oaks, Michigan, EMM Radio in Central Point, OR, KTCV 88.1 FM in Kennewick, WA, KWCW 90.5 FM in Walla Walla, WA, KMFG 99.1 FM in Des Moines, IA, KAWC 88.9 FM in Yuma, AZ, Utah Public Radio-KUSU-FM, WVOF 88.5 FM in Fairfield, CT, BOFM 90.7 FM in New Brunswick, Canada, Alice 107.7 FM in Little Rock, AR, WAWL 91.5 FM in Chattanooga, TN, Studio 100 Radio 100 FM in Taranto, Italy, KAWC 88.9 FM in Yuma, AZ, KEOS 89.1 FM in Bryan, TX, KRR 94.5 FM in Kinglake, Victoria Australia, KTEP 88.5 FM in El Paso, TX, CM24 Internet Radio in Berlin, Germany, WCLZ 98.9 FM in Portland, ME, ProgPositivity Internet Radio in Feasterville, PA, TERN 94.4 1 FM in Terneuzen, The Netherlands, Forest FM 92.3 FM in Dorset, United Kingdom, WMPH 91.7 FM in Wilmington, DE, and 2YOU 88.9 FM in Tamworth, Australia, RPA 102.7 FM in Platja d'Aro, Spain, Fraser Coast Community Radio 107.5 FM in Hervey Bay, Queensland Australia, KVHU 95.3 FM in Searcy, AR, WDRT 91.9 FM in Viroqua, WI, KVSC 88.1 FM in St. Cloud, MN, WITY 980 AM in Danville, IL, WSLR 96.5 FM in Sarasota, FL, 2RRR 88.5 FM in Gladesville, Australia, Sound Machine Radio in Moyock, NC, RCR Internet Radio in Chibaken, Japan, WFDU 89.1 FM in Teaneck, New Jersey, Cityradion [Gäv] 102.7 FM in Gävle, Lähiradio 100,3 FM in Helsinki, Finland, Radio Ostfriesland 94.0 FM in Aurich, Germany, pur-country.de 88,0 in Aurach, Germany Bavaria, Countrymusic24.com in Berlin, Germany, RSF1 in Upper Austria, TOPBLUES NBTB in Tucson, AZ, KATO 102,2 FM in Katowice, Poland and Radio Midt-Telemark [RMT] 107,6 FM in Norway and many more.
In addition Troubaduo's Country music single "A Better Hell" will be featured on Clear Channel's "New: Discover and Uncover". The broadcast will air on 50-60 Clear Channel Country stations across the U.S.A. Additional radio stations playing Troubaduo's music are listed below.

The Story:
Troubaduo is a U.S. National touring act who rejected Los Angeles record label offers and became homeless in 2009, in order to become full time singer/songwriters who kept the soul and art in their music. Living on the road, booking around 125 shows annually at U.S. bars while writing and co-producing their new release "We Live in the Gray", led to performing major U.S. Festivals, receiving International FM radio play, and playing with world renown artists such as Curt Bisquera (drums for Clint Black, Tom Petty, Alison Krauss, Johnny Cash, Etta James, Elton John, Mick Jagger, Bonnie Raitt, etc., now on tour with Sara Mclachlan).
Troubaduo shares responsible roles from the singing and instrumentation, to co-writing on all material. These two troubadours write a wide variety of material including Americana, rock, folk, blues, country, psychedelic, jazz, Gospel and soul with an emphasis on wailing vocals and intense lyrics. Claiming God as their guide their goal is to live a life of Peace and Love, harming and judging none of mankind.

U.S. NATIONAL QUOTES & ACHIEVEMENTS
*"These two very special individuals present a very positive message that needs to be heard." - Donnie G., Jersey Shore Rag Magazine - Asbury Park, NJ
*"Troubaduo's harmonies and lyrics are incredible! When these two sing together it sounds like a third person is singing" - DJ G-Dub at Takilma FM Radio in Cave Junction, OR
*"The duo creates a sound that is lively, inspiring and incredibly catchy." - CollegeNews.com
*VH1's Song of the Year Contest - "2010 Runner-Up" Award with their Willie Nelson Americana tribute tune "Leave Willie Alone" http://www.songoftheyear.com/results/troubaduo.html
*Troubaduo's single "Houdini" is featured on the Right Track for Tunes to Target Cancer in order to fund a cure against the disease. The song is available for purchase next to International acts Weezer and Ween at http://righttracktunes.org.
*"It's hard to put Troubaduo into one category, they are breaking away from the machine" - Morganfield Burnett from Cox Cable TV's Musical Cafe Television broadcasting in Santa Barbara and Goleta, CA
*"This husband and wife musical team plays acoustic music with a soul. Their two part harmonies add grace to their grown-up folk songs." - Coastal View - Santa Barbara, CA
*Time Warner Studios Shoot in Staten Island, NY reaching 900,000 local access Time Warner Cable TV viewers in Los Angeles, New York City & Maine.
*Working with world renown artists such as Curt Bisquera, Bob Daspit (Studio guitarist, engineer/mixing for Sammy Hagar, Spectrasonics design engineer, composer for Chris Tyng and Hans Zimmer) and Sean Beresford (Engineer for 3rd Eye Blind) on their new release "We Live in the Gray".
*"Top vocal act..." - Scott Whippie, New Britain Herald - New Britain, CT
*"Top 5 Vocalist Award" - Songwriter Universe Magazine - Los Angeles, CA
*The tune "Season of Wishes" chosen for the Holiday Campaign Song for the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Accomplishments:
*In May 2011 Troubaduo was featured as track #2 on "A Taste of Triple A" radio sampler, next to track#1 artist Ray LaMontagne who has sold over 1.5 million records to date
*Featured Live on Cox Cable TV in Santa Barbara, California in front of 68,000 available Cox Cable TV viewers in Santa Barbara and Goleta, CA.
*Top Ten in Durango Songwriters Publishing Contest
*Independently producing, writing, recording and engineering Troubaduo's self-titled release and "We Live in the Gray" while booking 125 shows yearly.
*The single "We Carry On" played on CNN Television and on CNN.com. The song was on the clip from "The Recess Ends" documentary which aired on CNN.
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A few Troubaduo lyrics include:
"Not doing what the HEART says is suicide."
"Paint for Unity and Love in spite of hate."
"Credit cards charged to the max, Uncle Sam caught me cheating on income tax"
"We know that we're not perfect, but together we can grow."

Bryson and Jill Van Cleve met while performing in 2008 at Poet Roni Girl's Acoustically Speaking in the historic Room 5 Lounge of Hollywood, California where famous artists such as Nat King Cole used to perform. They became great friends recording and performing together, then fell in love and got married later that year. As they both had the same desire to tour on the road full time, they decided to leave and loose their Los Angeles apartment and jobs, for a life and calling as U.S. National touring artists performing around 125 shows yearly. The duo still calls the road their home, but has roots from the concrete to the country including Jill's upbringing in a Southern California beach town, to Bryson's in Arkansas. They are California country folks with a positive outlook to live the one life they have been given, spreading peace and love. Troubaduo is a can't miss act coming to a town near you.

Some of their musical influences include:
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Gillian Welch & Dave Rawlings, Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals, Tracy Chapman, Van Morrison, Chris Whitley, Ella Fitzgerald, Willie Nelson, Johnny and June Carter Cash, Malcolm Holcombe, SRV, Ryan Adams, the Allman Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Mavis Staples, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Buddy Holly, Otis Redding, Elvis, Dave Matthews Band, Lonnie Johnson, Cliff Eberhardt, Etta James, Ryan Bingham, Robert Johnson, Slash, David Crowder, Fiona Apple, The Band, The Avett Brothers, Ray Charles, Mr. Steve Earle, Tom Waits, Blues Traveler, John Hiatt and of course the Beatles.

The duo supports non-profits and organizations including PreemptiveLove.org, a reputable company that raises money and awareness for children in Northern Iraq whose bodies have been highly affected by chemical warfare and need new hearts. Troubaduo also strongly encourages folks to check out KenyaJim.com to see how you can help their friend Jim Cooper stop child prostitution and hunger. Also visit persecution.com & prisoneralert.com for free ways to help those imprisoned for the religious beliefs.

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Bryson & Jill have performed at various festivals, venues, clubs, & universities in the United States, of which many have included return performances.
Venues performed at:
*Paris Las Vegas Casino - Las Vegas, NV
*House of Blues Sunset Strip - Hollywood, CA
*SoHo - Santa Barbara, CA
*Cold Spring Tavern - Santa Barbara, CA
*The Palms Restaurant & Bar - Carpinteria, CA
*Kaliedescope Courtyards - Mission Viejo, CA
*San Diego State University - San Diego, CA
*Winston's by the Beach - San Diego, CA
*Cal State Long Beach - Long Beach, CA
*Blue Lake Casino - Blue Lake, CA
*Cafe Belissimo - Woodland Hills, CA
*PRG Acoustically Speaking at Room 5 Lounge - Los Angeles, CA
*Bar of America - Truckee, CA
*The Three C's - Monrovia, CA
*Mammoth Lakes Resorts - Mammoth Lakes, CA
*Last Day Saloon - Santa Rosa, CA
*The Torch Club - Sacramento, CA
*Sudwerk's Brewery - Davis, CA
*The Mint - Los Angeles, CA
*Rockit Room - San Francisco, CA
*Shanachie Pub - Willits, CA
*Mendonesia Cafe - Willits, CA
*Ukiah Brewing Company - Ukiah, CA
*Six Rivers Brewery - McKinleyville, CA
*The Redwood Hostel - Klamath, CA
*Frog & Peach - San Luis Obispo, CA
*Rockit Room - San Francisco, CA
*Molly Malone's - Los Angeles, CA*Genghis Cohen - Hollywood, CA
*Culture Works - Ashland, OR
*Luckey's Cigar Bar - Eugene, OR
*Bodega's - Amarillo, TX
*Rev Room - Little Rock, AR
*Sticky Fingerz Bar & Restaurant - Little Rock, AR
*George's Majestic - Fayetteville, AR
*The Rogue - Fayetteville, AR
*Billy's Blues Club - Fayetteville, AR
*Clear Channel Metroplex - Little Rock, AR
*Sig Nu Fraternity - University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, AR
*Sig Tau Fraternity - University of Central Arkansas - Conway, AR
*Pi Kappa Alpha - University of Arkansas at L.R. - Little Rock, AR
*Ouachita Baptist University - Arkadelphia, AR
*Ryan's Saloon - Reno, NV
*Silver Peak Restaurant & Brewery - Reno, NV
*Mystic Springs Theatre - Monroe, UT
*The Deer Hunter Pub - Spainish Fork, UT
*A Bar Named Sue - Salt Lake City, UT
*Baker Street Pub - Boulder, CO
*Baker Street Pub - Denver, CO
*Baker Street Pub - Westminster, CO
*Sundance Mountain Lodge - Monument, CO
*San Luis Valley Brewing Company - Alamosa, CO
*Hard Rock Cafe - Memphis, TN
*Blue Room - Nashville, TN
*Best Western - Nashville, TN
*Prince Deli Sports Bar Grill - Knoxville, TN
*Western Kentucky University - Bowling Green, KY
*Watermark Saloon - Columbia, LA
*Fenian's Pub - Jackson, MS
*Bowie's Tavern - Natchez, MS
*The Spirit Room - Jerome, AZ
*Monte Vista Fire Station - Albuquerque, NM
*St. Claire Winery & Bistro - Albuquerque, NM
*The Taos Inn - Taos, NM
*Flat Rock Wine Shop, The Back Room - Flat Rock, NC
*Westville Pub - Asheville, NC
*Thirsty Bones formerly Falcon's Roost - Cocoa Beach, FL
*Star Seas - Tallahassee, FL
*Fergie's - Philadelphia, PA
*The Hillside Cafe - Nutley, NJ
*Green Planet Coffee Co. - Pt. Pleasant, NJ
*Rose Marie Inn - Richmond, VA
*LiveWire Music Hall - Savannah, GA
*Jake's Tavern - Tallahassee, FL
*Star Seas Cafe - Tallahassee, FL
*Big Guns - Beachton, GA
*Extraordin-air Lounge - Clearwater, FL
*River Roost - Coco Beach, FL
*Delaney's Pub - Spartanburg, SC
*Cafe Strudel - Columbia, SC
*Island Bar & Grill - Pawley's Island, SC
*The Salvador Deli - Charlotte, NC
*Diversity Den - Concord, NC
*Acoustic Coffee House - Johnson City, TN
*The Garage - Winston Salem, NC
*Jitters Coffeehouse (Listening Room) - Southington, CT
*Andy's Old Port Pub - Portland, ME
*Cyber Cafe West - Binghamton, NY
*John Street Jam - Saugerties, NY
*Time Warner Studios "Mallet's Place TV" - Staten Island, NY

C.I.Y.H. International Touring Circuit - ConcertsInYourHome.com as seen on CNN
*SYLA Presents - Oakland, CA - performing November 2011
*Maryl's House - Pleasant Hill, CA - performing October 2011
*Bob Wade Presents - Medford, OR - performing August 2011

U.S. FESTIVALS & EVENTS Performed at:
*Rock n' Roll Wine (rnrwine.com) - Las Vegas, NV
*Seattle Hempfest 2011 (300,000+ people, MAIN STAGE) - Seattle, WA
*RiverFest (MAIN STAGE, Over 250,000 attendees) - Little Rock, AR
*Bryant Family Festival (4th of July Festival, MAIN STAGE) - Bryant, AR
*Fox TV Evening News - Fayetteville, AR
*Habitat for Humanity - Conway, AR
*Toad Suck Daze Festival (MAIN STAGE, Over 100,000 attendees) - Conway, AR
*SummerFest - North Little Rock, AR
*Arkansas State Fair (Over 250,000 attendees) - Little Rock, AR
*AvoFest (Jill Marie has 10 year resideny/main stage, Over 150,000 attendees) - Carpinteria, CA
*WorldFest - Santa Barbara, CA
*Santa Barbara Fair - Santa Barbara, CA
*NAMI Benefit at the Marriott Hotel - Irvine, CA
*Hurricane Katrina Benefit - Carpinteria, CA
*Make A Wish Foundation Live TV Performance - Los Angeles, CA
*Durango Songwriter's Expo - Showcase Artist multiple times -Santa Barbara, CA, Asheville, NC & Colorado Springs, CO
*Musical Cafe (Cox Cable TV) - Santa Barbara, CA
*Festival of Lights - Riverside, CA
*Live from the Middle Earth Concert Series - Healdsburg, CA
*Lemon Festival - Goleta, CA
*Beach Festival - Carpinteria, CA
*Flower Festival - Lompoc, CA
*Pops Orchestra Concert Series - Lompoc, CA
*Block Island Music Festival - Block Island, RI
*Hope Mountain Barter Faire - Cave Junction, OR
*Freedom Festival - Harmony, ME
*ChickFest - Dewey Beach, DE
*Peace Pole Event at Franklin Reformed Church - Nutley, NJ
*JamFest IV and V - Jackson, NJ
*Passaic River Maritime Festival - Newark, NJ
*Peace in the Streets Festival - Tallahassee, FL
*Peace in the Park Festival - Tallahassee, FL

Instrumentation
Jill Marie VanCleve
Bryson VanCleve

Discography
Troubaduo Music available through Trouabduo.com and Itunes. New "We Live in the Gray" release available on Itunes October 11th.

TROUBADUO RELEASES
2011 - We Live in the Gray (The Debut Troubaduo record featuring 14 tracks total.)
2010 - Troubaduo - A self-titled 2010 release featuring 18 tracks from the last solo records of Bryson & Jill Marie VanCleve (Jill Marie's "All Hearts" in 2009 and Bryson Van Cleve's "Halfway to Homeless" in 2008 releases available on International Itunes)
Prior to these releases Bryson & Jill Marie VanCleve each had a ten year solo career including a combined seven additional original album releases.