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Before I was a Raver, there was Clutch

Posted by Jerrold Litwinenko / March 14, 2007

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20070313_clutch.jpgWe all go through phases in our lives, especially when it comes to music preferences. I'm digging indie and jazz these days, but it wasn't long ago that I was crazy about downtempo, techno, and tech-house. It was, however, quite a long time ago that I went through my long-haired, mosh-pit-loving, heavy music phase.

Saturday night, I'll be be taking a bit of a journey back in time courtesy of punk/metal/stoner/conspiracy theorist rock outfit Clutch.

Way back in 1993, they put out their first LP Transnational Speedway League: Anthems, Anecdotes and Undeniable Truths, and I was instantly a fan. Lyrically bizarre, and aggressive enough to safely allow me to let off steam, I remained a fan and bought their second full-length, Clutch, in 1995. Shortly thereafter, I went off to university, cut my hair, and became a raver.

The return of Clutch performing live at a sold out show in Toronto means that I have lots of music from a bunch of newer albums to catch up on - something I'm looking forward to doing before the weekend.

Inertia Presents...
Clutch @ Opera House, March 17th, doors at 7:30pm
w/ Five Horse Johnson
and Dub Trio
SOLD OUT

Watch for a review and photos after the show!

(photo: pro-rock.com)

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AgentSanchez / March 14, 2007 at 11:42 am
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It's somehow unfulfilling to hear about a good show AFTER it's sold out :(
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Jerrold / March 14, 2007 at 11:50 am
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Hey AgentSanchez,

Sorry to hear you didn't get tickets.. they ended up going much quicker than I expected. It's getting harder and harder to snag tickets to small shows like this!

This event is one of many that Beth included in the <a href="http://www.blogto.com/music/2007/03/hot_ticket_march_music_calendar/";>blogTO monthly concert listings for March</a>.

Try craigslist? Face the dreaded scalper?
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Brian / March 14, 2007 at 11:50 am
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what would BlotTO better (hello Tim) would be for a little calendar on the side of the main page where you could click on the day and bring up a list of interesting things that blogTOers find. I find all these great reviews on all kinds of things here that i have missed which pisses me off
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Jerrold / March 14, 2007 at 11:54 am
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Thanks for the feedback, guys. Improving our events listings strategy is certainly on our agenda, and we appreciate your comments and suggestions.

Cheers,
Jerrold
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Brian / March 14, 2007 at 12:20 pm
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I reread my post. I sound like a bit of a dick. Sorry Tim, not my intention. just picture me saying hello tim hint hint with a smile to get the effect i was going for.
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Shawn Micallef / March 14, 2007 at 07:26 pm
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I saw that first Transnational Speedway tour at Detroit's St. Andrew's Hall. When that song Binge and Purge finally let loose at the end with all the swear words, the entire floor of St. Andrews shifted and we moved from one side to the other in a swirl of bodies.

I can't believe I was into something so white and so angry. I lost interest in Clutch not long after (when I lost interest in music made by men with goatees), but that first album is still pretty good rock and roll.
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INERTIA / March 16, 2007 at 12:29 am
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For the person who said they found out after the fact, I added this show to the listings here on Feb. 28, and have added a few others, hoping the extra promo will help spread the word to people who may not otherwise know where to find out about events Inertia is promoting....
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