Clay Camero has been writing music since she was a kid and finds her inspiration in nature, in the ether, in rust belt towns, and in the stories of what the flood leaves behind when the water recedes. She lives on a river in the foothills of the mountains of Western Maine and most days she's convinced all of her melodies come from the water. She's been called prolific by many, and a creative genius by some.
Clay, also known as Caethua and Sports, has played in underground bands since she was 14. She believes in the power of music bringing communities together. She started SAXWAND RECORDS when she was 22. She has released over 10 albums, both on her label and through other labels over the years including Foxy Digitalis, Goaty Tapes, PRESERVATION, Psychic Sounds, BLUE SANCT, BATHETIC, NIGHT PEOPLE, WATER WING, Turned Word, FEEDING TUBE and more.
Clay is currently working on her next album on her land in Maine, and is reviving an old church from the 1800's to make it a venue and recording studio to help preserve the rich tradition of songwriting in Maine's Western Mountains.
Clay Camero has been writing music since she was a kid and finds her inspiration in nature, in the ether, in rust belt towns, and in the stories of what the flood leaves behind when the water recedes. She lives on a river in the foothills of the mountains of Western Maine and most days she's convinced all of her melodies come from the water. She's been called prolific by many, and a creative genius by some.
Clay, also known as Caethua and Sports, has played in underground bands since she was 14. She believes in the power of music bringing communities together. She started SAXWAND RECORDS when she was 22. She has released over 10 albums, both on her label and through other labels over the years including Foxy Digitalis, Goaty Tapes, PRESERVATION, Psychic Sounds, BLUE SANCT, BATHETIC, NIGHT PEOPLE, WATER WING, Turned Word, FEEDING TUBE and more.
Clay is currently working on her next album on her land in Maine, and is reviving an old church from the 1800's to make it a venue and recording studio to help preserve the rich tradition of songwriting in Maine's Western Mountains.
Clay Camero
Saxwand Records
Project freewill
Our Mission:to give a voice to underground artists in rural Maine
After years of neglect, Freewill Church has come into our hands, and we are working to bring it back to function as a viable community space once more.
Built in 1837, the building served as Freewill Baptist Church, and then later as Fernwood Grange, before falling to disrepair from lack of resources, direction, and maintenance.
When I first saw Freewill, I decided then and there to try to help make the building functional once again. After years of proposals and negotiations, the building became ours in June 2020, and we have since created our nonprofit, Project Freewill, to help foster creative growth, conversation and collaboration in rural Maine.
With your help, we patched a massive hole in the roof, and have begun to make sound once again this stout, well-built timber frame construction.
We have since set up a recording studio and have been hosting artists quarantine-style, with artist residencies and safely-distanced recording collaborations.
freewill baptist church 1837
It's our mission to continue to improve the building to get it fully-functioning once more. Currently, we're grant writing and fundraising to weatherize, repair plaster and stained glass windows, and install heating and insulation. With your support, we can make it happen.
fixing the roof, July 2020
One of Project Freewill’s main goals is to help end systemic racism and sexism through art, music and cross-cultural collaboration by supporting BIPOC, LGBTQ and female artists in rural Maine, and by bringing diverse voices to our community to share their art and experiences in an welcoming, inspiring environment.
Once the building is in full working order, we will donate it to the indigenous people of Maine. We are currently working with the Abenaki to make this happen.
ceiling damage in the main room
We Need your Help
donations needed for
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cellulose insulation --- $4,000
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insulated stovepipe --- $1,000
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ceiling repair --- $3,000
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window repair --- $2,300
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wood cookstove --- $2,500
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drilled well --- $7,000
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bathroom installation ---$3,ooo
Our Goal---$22,800
We are a fully incorporated non-profit with our 501c3. Please request a receipt if you plan to deduct your donation on your taxes. Thank you.
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for more info, email:saxwandrecords@yahoo.com