CONTACT CLAY COUNTY

P.O. Box 604
San Dimas, Ca. 91773
Phone: 909-599-5891 or
909-599-9574
FAX: 909-592-8315

Jim Dawson formed Clay County in 1987. The name of the band comes from his birthplace, Clay County, West Virginia.  In addition to playing the banjo, Jim sings lead, harmony  vocals and writes some of the original material for the band.

Jim Logue is the newest member of the band. An accomplished banjo player, he has learned the acoustic bass in order to join Clay County.  He has also added his voice to the band's well-known harmony singing.

Sue Nikas formed the band Clay County with Jim Dawson and Frank Abrahams in 1987. She sings lead, harmony  vocals and plays rhythm guitar. She writes most of the original material of the band.

Frank Abrahams has been playing mandolin for the past 25 years.  He was a founding member and has recently returned to add his outstanding instrumental riffs to the unique sound of the band.

As a band,   Clay County has won numerous contests including the Topanga Banjo and Fiddle Contest.  They have recorded five projects; three tapes and two CD's and have been featured on Prime Cuts of Bluegrass Volumes 13, 20 and 21.

Their CD, "CHEROKEE SHUFFLE", was released in February 1996. UPDATE! Clay County's newest project was just released Sept. of 2001 called "Waiting For The Fall". All the songs were written by Sue Nikas. Special guest star is Dennis Caplinger.  Congratulations Sue and Clay County on a fantastically done project. Listen to a streaming audio of A Long Hot Bath from this new CD below.