When a band comes along and knocks you on your ass, blind-siding you with a wholly unexpected journey, it’s hard not to take notice. With a prolific studio output and a legendary live reputation, Clutch are as unique as they are unpredictable, a true rock’n’roll unicorn. Since their inception in 1991, the Maryland four-piece have ushered their burgeoning congregation through a multiverse of experiences, emerging as pioneering advocates of good times and big grooves. With elements of hardcore, country, rock, blues and other vibes, Clutch have danced their merry jig across the globe for over 30 years now, and it doesn’t look like the pace will be slowing any time soon.
Growing up in Maryland, they soaked up everything that the nearby DC scene would throw at them. From Fugazi to the legendary go-go rhythms of Trouble Funk, the variety of influences came thick and fast. The hardcore scene injected a fire within them,Dave Everley. “Big beats and big sounds. That’s what I’m thinking when I’m playing. I’m thinking go-go.”
