Unusual things can be spotted in Walmart stores late at night across the U.S., but often, they leave you questioning humanity and your own existence on Earth. Maybe Mars, with fewer oddballs, would be a better fit.
However, not all late-night Walmart experiences are bleak. To restore your faith in humanity and rock ‘n’ roll, check out this video that’s sure to make you smile. Musicians Clay Shelburn and Zac Stokes (Clay on guitar, Zac on vocals) performed an impromptu cover of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Pride and Joy” inside Walmart—using a toy guitar that most people would probably dismiss as junk.
The most surprising part? The guitar stayed in tune! You’d expect a toy guitar meant for kids to struggle with bends, but Clay made it work. The guitar appears to be a First Act toy guitar, which, despite its flimsy build (feels like cardboard), has decent tuners.
So, if you’re sitting there with a cheap Sigma guitar thinking a proper Martin D-18 would make you sound infinitely better, maybe it’s time for a reality check.
Unsurprisingly, the guy playing the toy guitar is a skilled musician. According to his ReverbNation bio, Clay Shelburn has been performing since age 13, wrote his first song at 12, and is currently promoting his first full-length album, Defined (released October 2015).
After the original video went viral, Clay recorded the same cover on a proper acoustic guitar, and the result shows he’s not just your average guitar player. His talent and dedication are obvious.
We highly recommend checking out Clay’s YouTube channel for more of his work, as well as his personal website to keep up with his latest projects and gigs.
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