Come celebrate the launching of NBB’s new beer, Dark Sour Ale. Developed by the members of Maryland’s own Clutch, who will also be on hand to celebrate the launch.
The Red Palace
www.redpalacedc.com
1212 H STREET NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20002
202 399-3201
August 29th
Doors: 7pm 21+
Free Admission: Insanely limited amount of tickets will be available at the door. First come, first serve.
To all our 21+ friends!
Neil, Jean-Paul, Tim and Dan, along with the amazing people at New Belgium have recently completed the brewing process on the brand new CLUTCH Dark Sour Ale! This tasty beverage will be available in TWO WEEKS!!!
Enjoy Responsibly!
Every once in a while, we post a well written pc on a current Weathermaker project. Here is an abbreviated version of an article written by JJ Koczan of The Obelisk.net, and NJ’s Arts/Aquarian Weekly. Enjoy!
Clutch Reissues: The Groove Triumvirate
Of the to-date nine albums in the discography of Maryland groove rockers Clutch, the three full-lengths they released on DRT Records represents in many ways their most interesting and expansive stretch of material. From 2004-2007, Clutch released three highly-varied albums and began the process of maturing from their rougher-hewn, heavier early days into the blues rock powerhouse they’ve since become. This period of the four-piece’s development is captured on three distinct CD reissues from their own Weathermaker Music label, boasting double-disc, expanded-digipak artwork editions of Blast Tyrant (2004), Robot Hive/Exodus (2005) and From Beale Street to Oblivion (2007), along with a companion disc of bonus material from each. The band’s legal disagreements with DRT – the label headed by Gentle Giant multi-instrumentalist Derek Schulman – resulting in their reclamation of the rights to the albums here find their resolution. One recalls that From Beale Street to Oblivion originally came in a jewel case with the artwork so misplaced that Clutch elected to sell the Canadian version on tour. Well, with the Weathermaker versions of these records, that won’t be an issue. From the art (gorgeous for each) to the releases themselves to the fan-gem bonus discs, these are about as complete documents as longtime followers of the band could ever hope for. Read More
Oh yeah! Clutch just announced a two week November tour with Volbeat throughout Europe. Things will kick off Halloween in Frankfurt, Germany. Tour dates can be seen here. Also confirmed for Europe… a January 2012 with rock legends Thin Lizzy! Peep the tour flyer below for dates.
But before that all kicks off, Clutch’s will perform their last (for now) 2011 US show on September 17th in Columbia, MD at the HFStival.
CLUTCH with Corrosion of Conformity/Flogging Molly. US tour less than 2 weeks away!
July 20th is approaching quickly! On that day, Clutch will begin a fast and furious mid-summer headline tour. Featuring 11 shows in 11 days, Clutch’s 3rd US concert tour of the year features the legendary Corrosion of Conformity as main support on most of the dates; but there are also two gigs where Clutch will support Flogging Molly. There will also be two partyboat cruise concerts and an outdoor radio festival.
To celebrate this forthcoming rock & roll US tour, here is an amazing audio clip from Clutch’s previous tour in May, where the band performed an acoustic style concert
at Greenville South Carolina’s Earshot Music and Movies in support of the Basket of Eggs/Blast Tyrant double disc re-issue.
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AUX.TV’s Hard sat down with Clutch guitarist Tim Sult while the band was on the road with Motorhead. They talk about the new music business model and how, as Tim put it “separated the men from the boys.”
Due to overwhelming demand, CLUTCH added a second Rocks off Boat Cruise show on July 21st in New York City. The original cruise, which sold out in minutes will board at 7:00 PM and run from 8:00-10:45 PM. Tickets for the newly added cruise which will board at 11:30 PM and run from Midnight-2:30 AM go on sale for fan club members on Tuesday June 7th and the general on sale is set for this Friday June 10th.
CLUTCH have also confirmed a headlining run for this July with Corrosion of Conformity serving as direct support. The first show is on July 20th at the Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, NY. After both Rocks off Boat Cruises on July 21st, CLUTCH will join back up with Corrosion of Conformity for a string of dates leading up to their festival appearances with Flogging Molly.
Headlining Dates With Corrosion of Conformity
/20 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl
7/21 New York, NY @ The Jewel (Rocks Off Boat Cruise) *SOLD OUT*
7/21 New York, NY @ The Jewel (Rocks Off Boat Cruise) *JUST ADDED*
7/22 Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
7/23 Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
7/24 Traverse City, MI @ Ground Zero
7/26 Columbia, MO @ Blue Note
7/27 Urbana, IL @ The Canopy Club
7/28 Cleveland, OH @ Jacob’s Pavilion at Nautica *Flogging Molly*
7/29 Columbus, OH @ LC Pavilion *Flogging Molly*
7/30 Madison, WI @ Willow Island/Alliant Energy Center (WJJO Band Camp Festival)
7/31 Louisville, KY @ Expo Five
9/17 Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion (HFStival)
Clutch just released the details of their first ever acoustic instore performance. It will also mark their first instore signing appearance in over 5 years. This very unique event will take place on Saturday May 28th at Earshot Music & Movies during their North American headlining tour-stop in Greenville, SC. They will perform a set of acoustic style music mostly from the “Basket of Eggs” bonus disc fro Blast Tyrant’s deluxe reissue, prior to their concert at The Handlebar that evening. The charitable food pantry Loaves and Fishes will also be on-site that afternoon collecting canned food and non-perishables for the region’s recent weather related victims. Earshot and Weathermaker Music will set up a large Food Basket inside the retailer and those who donate a canned or non-perishable food item will receive a free tour poster from Clutch and be first in line for the band to autograph it after their acoustic performance.
In its first 6 days on the shelves, Blast Tyrant deluxe reissue sold close to 3000 copies nationally, landing it an upper echelon re-debut at #26 on the Billboard Hard Rock Top 100, more than 7 years after the original version debuted at #15. The double disc package, which features the “Basket of Eggs” bonus CD, triumphed in the Northeast, where it broke into the Top 10 at the mammoth Newbury Comics chain, and was the #1 selling double disc.
“C” fans rejoice! The newest Weathermaker Music project is officially HERE & Now! CLUTCH’s deluxe 2CD BLAST TYRANT reissue with all it’s incredible trimmings* is now available via the majority of North America’s major and independent music/entertainment retailers; such as Best Buy, FYE, Newbury Comics, J&R, Impact-Zia, Hastings, Earshot, Vintage Vinyl, etc, etc, etc,,, For those of you unable to visit your local/regional music store, the Blast Tyrant reissue (following the footsteps of it’s brethren FBSTO and Robot Hive/Exodus) is about to (in some cases) and/or ALREADY IS (in most cases) posted for Digital Download and Mail Order at Amazon, Itunes, Indiemerch, Zune, LastFM, Napster, Rhapsody, etc etc etc…. Top off your Weathermaker Music (3 title/6 disc) CLUTCH reissue collection as soon as you can, while retail supplies last! As you already know, these special edition multi CD packages tend to sell through rather quickly, especially knowing (*hint*hint*) there will be vinyl available in a few months.
*The retail Blast Tyrant package includes, not only the “Basket of Eggs” 10 song bonus music CD, but also includes a limited editon vinyl ‘Worm Drink’ character sticker, as well as Blast Tyrant’s “newly designed” 18 page “Atlas of the Invisible World” insert booklet and O-Card.
Clutch has also added (see below) 5 VERY SPECIAL “non-regulation” style concert appearances to thier summer North American itinerary. In addition to the May headlining dates with Maylene & the Sons of Disaster, and the July headlining dates with Corrosion of Conformity, the band has announced TWO main support slot concerts with the legendary Flogging Molly, TWO large scale radio festivals and ONE party-boat cruise! As we get closer to these dates, we shall pontificate more on the details!!!
7/21 CLUTCH @ “The Jewel” in New York City (Rocks Off Boat Cruise Series)
7/28 CLUTCH @ Jacob’s Pavilion at Nautica, Cleveland OH (w. Flogging Molly)
7/29 CLUTCH @ Lifestyle Community Pavilion, Columbus, OH (w. Flogging Molly)
7/30 CLUTCH @ Alliant Energy Center, Willow Island, WI (WJJO Band Camp)
9/17 CLUTCH @ Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD (WHFS “HFStival”)
Lastly, all Weathermaker Music Podcast Prizes have been (very recently) mailed to their new owners. Please allow 7-10 days for delivery and ENJOY to the MAX. Thank You!!!!!!!!
Plus…. DELUXE BLAST TYRANT 2CD SET OUT MAY 10th
Road warriors CLUTCH have confirmed a headlining run for this July with Corrosion of Conformity serving as direct support.The tour will kick off with two special shows in the New York area. The first show is on July 20th at the Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, NY. The following evening CLUTCH will be playing a special show in New York City aboard The Temptress Cruise ship on the Hudson River as part of the “Rocks off Boat Cruise Series.” Tickets for the cruise are extremely limited and will sell out fast. The entire July run with the previously announced dates supporting Flogging Molly is below:
7/20: Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl
7/21: New York, NY @ The Temptress (Rocks off Boat Cruise) *CLUTCH ONLY*
7/22: Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
7/23: Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
7/24: Traverse City, MI @ Ground Zero
7/26: Columbia, MO @ Blue Note
7/27: Urbana, IL @ The Canopy Club
7/28 Cleveland, OH @ Jacob’s Pavilion at Nautica *Flogging Molly*
7/29 Columbus, OH @ LC Pavilion *Flogging Molly*
7/30: Madison, WI @ Willow Island @ Alliant Energy Center *CLUTCH ONLY*
7/31: Louisville, KY @ Expo Five
CLUTCH will be kicking off their 9 date headlining tour beginning May 20th in Reading, PA to promote their forthcoming “BASKET OF EGGS” project, as well as serving as an extended warm up run for their large scale European Festival tour in June. The 10 day south-eastern US run (dates below) will feature Maylene & the Sons of Disaster as main support. CLUTCH will keep the average ticket price for these shows to a fan friendly $17.50.
Weathermaker Music has added even more bonus value to CLUTCH’S new deluxe Blast Tyrant 2CD set, in the form of a collector’s edition vinyl “Worm Drink” bumper sticker. The item was designed in the likeness of the “Worm Drink” character image that appears within “Blast Tyrant’s” “Atlas of the Invisible World”, which is also available inside the deluxe packaging. The collector sticker is the first in a series of “Blast Tyrant” images, and will be available in every retail copy of this reissue’s first pressing. The fan friendly retail price of the double disc set, which also features CLUTCH’S “Basket of Eggs” bonus CD, will remain $15.98. The onsale/retail date for this package is May 10th, but fans can now pre-order Blast Tyrant at the band’s online store.
If you’d like to be the first to know about CLUTCH US Headlining dates and the band’s summer European festival tour, make sure to sign up for the CLUTCH Mobile Mailing List by texting CLUTCH to 94253. By doing this, you also become eligible to win special CLUTCH & Weathermaker swag!
Headlining Dates With Maylene and the Sons of Disaster
5/20 Reading, PA @ Reverb
5/21 Norfolk, VA @ The Norva
5/23 Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
5/24 St. Petersburg, FL @ State Theatre
5/25 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
5/26 Jacksonville, FL @ Free Bird Live
5/27 Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
5/28 Greenville, SC @ The Handlebar
5/29 Huntington, WV @ V ClubHeadlining Dates With Corrosion of Conformity
7/20 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl
7/21 New York, NY @ The Temptress (Rocks off Boat Cruise) *CLUTCH ONLY*
7/22 Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
7/23 Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
7/24 Traverse City, MI @ Ground Zero
7/26 Columbia, MO @ Blue Note
7/27 Urbana, IL @ The Canopy Club
7/28 Cleveland, OH @ Jacob’s Pavilion at Nautica *Flogging Molly*
7/29 Columbus, OH @ LC Pavilion *Flogging Molly*
7/30 Madison, WI @ Willow Island @ Alliant Energy Center *CLUTCH ONLY*
7/31 Louisville, KY @ Expo Five
