Bryce Dessner (US) performs as a solo classical guitarist, and in rock and new music settings on the electric guitar. He has been a featured artist at the New York Guitar Festival including a commission for the 2006 Festival. Bryce curates MusicNow Festival in Cincinnati, and in 2008 completed his first large-scale ensemble composition which was premiered at The Kitchen.

In addition to his work in Clogs, Bryce is also guitarist for the rock band, The National, and performs with the Michael Gordon Band and Bang on a Can All-Stars. The National's critically acclaimed fourth album, Boxer (Beggars Banquet, 2007) has led to two years of practically incessant touring throughout the world.

Bryce has performed and collaborated with some of the world’s leading musicians including cellist Erik Friedlander and composer Michael Gordon, and most recently with pianist/composer Philip Glass.

:: Bryce's activities with The National