Craymo - (Kissimmee, Florida)

Indie rock - http://www.craymo.com

Craymo recently co-wrote the theme song for the new reality show starring comedian Sinbad entitled Sinbad's Reality U!" Craymo recently was a semi-finalist for best pop song in the 2007 UK Songwriting Competition won 3rd place in the dance/electronic category in the Pacific Songwriting Competition (2006) for his song "Happy Birthday!" Craymo and his world peace/tolerance song "One Love, One World" is one of the top 3 MP3's currently  featured on the United Nations project website www.newsongsforpeace.org!  "One Love One World" was also a semi-finalist in the Hollywood Spiritual Film and Music Festival. Craymo recently won the online songwriting competition at www.makeastar.com, was a finalist in the pop/rock category (artist and songwriter) in the Artists Undiscovered Awards at www.mbstia.com and a finalist in the "Remaking The Hit" Contest at www.goodnightkissmusic.com!  He also received honorable mention in the Unisong Songwriting Competition in 2000 and in 2001 and was a semi-finalist in 2007 for his song "Diva!".  Craymo is a passionate singer/songwriter who brings a positive and upbeat approach to today's music.  Music Connection Magazine called his first EP "moody and contemporary."  Combining the sounds of guitar driven Modern Rock, Punk and Pop, Craymo weaves a blend of catchy hooks, melodies and textured harmonies that linger in your mind long after the songs are over.  His influences include The Cars, David Bowie, Morrissey, Duran Duran, U2 and The Beatles. 

Craymo's song Daybreak is currently featured on the Bandit A&R Newsletter Summer Sampler Unsigned Artist CD.  His publishing company Craymo Music, BMI recently published the theme song 'Lookin Good Feelin Good' in the independent film "Silly Movie 2" starring Eric Roberts and Michael Jackson! Craymo's song "Daybreak" is featured in the indie film "Successful Failures II" and "Happy Birthday" and "Diva" are featured in the Canadian  reality TV series "Chris And John To The Rescue!"  He also licensed his song 'Migraine' in the indie teen film "That Darn Bear."  His song 'Take It Slow' is licensed in the independent film "Accidents Can Happen" starring Corbin Bernson and Debra Wilson of MadTV.  Craymo also performed at the SongsAlive Songwriter's Expo at UCLA in Los Angeles.  Craymo and his band have been playing the Los Angeles club scene, recently opening a show for Smashmouth.
Craymo comes from a small town in upstate New York and fell in love with songs "that take you on a journey to another place."  He is a sensitive, charismatic artist whose songs speak of real life experiences and emotions.  He loves performing, always reaching out to new fans.

Craymo licensed his song Be My Girl in the indie film "Paper Thin Immortals." Craymo has also appeared on Star Search 89 with Ed McMahan and has performed as an actor on daytime soap operas, "General Hospital" and "Days of Our Lives" and independent films.  He will be seen in the upcoming HBO original movie Recount starring Kevin Spacey and Laura Dern!

Song:

1. One Love One World (remix 2008)