Clayboard Entertainment was founded in 1982 and refounded by Jerome Clay in 2000 as an outlet for local Bay Area artists to express themselves in the recording industry. Clay had a background in music and saw an opportunity to provide Artists with a unique, artist-friendly environment where they could not only record their music but also have a say in how it was distributed and marketed. Clayboard’s first release was the compilation album “The San Francisco Sound,” which featured local bands including Clay’s own group, Jerry & The Champions. The company has since released albums by a variety of artists, all of whom have benefited from Clayboard’s dedication to quality and artist autonomy. In an industry that is often driven by corporate interests, Clayboard Entertainment remains committed to giving independent artists a voice.

The founder of Clayboard Entertainment, Jerome “Jerry” Clay, had a background in music. This allowed him to see an opportunity in the industry for local Bay Area artists to express themselves. In 2000, Jerry took this opportunity and ran with it, creating Clayboard Entertainment!

Clayboard’s first release was The San Francisco Sound compilation album. This album featured Jerry’s own band, Jerry & The Champions, as well as other local artists. Since then, they have released albums by a variety of different artists—all of which have benefited from Clayboard’s dedication to quality and artist autonomy.

In today’s industry, it can often be difficult for independent artists to make their voices heard. However, Clayboard Entertainment remains committed to giving them a platform!