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by Linda Carlson - May 1, 2023

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Friday night rocked as the Brady Music Center, nestled comfortably along the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati, hosted Clutch on the band’s No Stars Above Tour, with openers Amigo The Devil and Nathan Bergman. Bergman started the evening with a stellar acapella opener - just the man, his

Bunbury Music Festival // Live @ Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove // 5.31 – 6.2.19

by Linda Carlson - June 7, 2019June 7, 2019

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – It’s a festival name that has perplexed people for years. “What is a Bunbury?” is a frequent question asked by performers on stage. With its bumblebee mascot and tagline “Bee Here, Bee You, Bee Free,” it’s still anyone’s guess. The festival spanned three

Clutch // Live @ The NorVa // 10.31.18

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - November 4, 2018

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: Three bands with three different interpretations of rock n' roll, all on a Halloween's night. Originally scheduled for September, an illness in one of the bands on tour forced a change of dates for the Norfolk, Atlanta, and Raleigh shows. Norfolk drew the

Album Review: Clutch – Book of Bad Decisions

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - August 31, 2018August 31, 2018

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar On September 7th, Maryland rockers Clutch will drop their 12th studio album, staying true to their roots with their trademark gritty guitar licks and quirky lyrics -- with a nod to delta blues, served with a side of funk. Recorded in three weeks in Nashville by producer

Clutch // Live @ The Starland Ballroom // 12.28.17

by Steven Principato - January 4, 2018January 4, 2018

Article and Photos by: Steven Principato Sayreville, NJ -- Honoring what appears to be an ongoing annual tradition of headlining New Jersey’s Starland Ballroom on this date (12/28), long-time purveyors of essential, blues-driven stoner rock, Clutch found no challenges selling out the house. Currently on tour alongside a rather unconventional, yet fantastic

Chicago Open Air // Live @ Toyota Park // 7.14-16.17

by Linda Carlson - August 3, 2017August 3, 2017

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson CHICAGO, IL - Chicago Open Air is a young festival, with this summer’s July 14-16, 2017 event marking the second year of what promises to be an ongoing annual heavy metal extravaganza. Two stages featured 40 performances by heavy metal heavy hitters, including headliners KISS,

Clutch // Live @ Terminal 5 NYC // 12.29.15

by Steven Principato - January 4, 2016

Article and Photos by: Steven Principato NYC - In the familiar setting that is Terminal 5, one of Manhattan's larger venues, on this night came an unusual crowd. In these ranks of stoners, hipsters, metal heads, and even frat boys they descended upon the cavernous concert hall in uncommon solidarity. Their quest: