Clem Chesterfield & The LA-Z Boy Recliners

Kingston's Notorious Alt-Country Slacker Call him “country” or “outlaw” but Kingston-based entertainer Clem Chesterfield’s self described definition is, “cosmic cowboy meets alt-country... in a fancy sequinned suit”. Clem Chesterfield is the alter ego of singer/songwriter Tim Sheffield who began his music career in the early 80’s in rock and blues based bands. He would have some indie success with funk rock band Lounge Act later in the 90’s creating two CDs and touring Canada and Europe. In 2016 Sheffield found himself with a group of original songs that he could only describe as ”country in nature”. He knew the perfect persona to deliver those songs, his old drinking buddy, Clem Chesterfield. The songs were crafted into 2017’s debut release, The Chronicles Of Clem Chesterfield. Clem on vocals and acoustic guitar was joined by Jason Euringer (Sarah Harmer Band) on upright acoustic bass and Burke Carroll (George Fox, Murray McLauchlan, Ian Tyson) on pedal steel and dobro guitars. Together they presented these new songs with a fresh take on the Classic Country sound which includes an essential Everyman viewpoint identifying as pure Canadiana. ... more...