New CLUTCH Album "BOOK OF BAD DECISIONS" Coming September 7th

CLUTCH TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM

"BOOK OF BAD DECISIONS" 

SEPTEMBER 7th

I've loved CLUTCH's unique sound and killer lyrics since the early 90's, before the internet and ChiIL Live Shows existed. In the intervening decades I've shot them from the photo pits at numerous live shows, and amassed a collection of their music and merch. I'm elated that they're all still alive, still together with original members, and still releasing new studio albums. Their 12th is coming this fall and I can't wait to check it out! 

Maryland rockers CLUTCH have announced Book of Bad Decisions as the title of their new studio album. 

Book of Bad Decisions, CLUTCH’s 12th studio album is scheduled for a worldwide release on September 7th, 2018 via their own Weathermaker Music label.  

The album was recorded at Sputnik Sound in Nashville, TN by producer Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather) and consists of 15 new tracks. 

“With Vance Powell as producer we were able to make a very different kind of an album.  The songs feel as if they could jump out of the speakers!” says drummer Jean-Paul Gaster.  Bassist Dan Maines seconds that when he says “Recording in Nashville with Vance Powell gave us a new and fresh approach towards making an album that truly captures the live energy of Clutch in a way I don’t think we’ve done before.”  Guitarist Tim Sult adds “Laying down guitar tracks with Vance was fun and inspiring.  Going through and trying out his and his engineer, Mike Fahey’s collection of vintage amps was one of my favorite recording studio experiences.  I think the outro solo of “Emily Dickinson” turned out particularly great.”  

The album cover was designed by renowned photographer Dan Winters.

Book Of Bad Decisions track listing:
1. Gimme the Keys
2. Spirit of ’76
3. Book of Bad Decisions
4. How to Shake Hands
5. In Walks Barbarella
6. Vision Quest
7. Weird Times
8. Emily Dickinson
9. Sonic Counselor
10. A Good Fire
11. Ghoul Wrangler
12. HB Is in Control
13. Hot Bottom Feeder 
14. Paper & Strife
15. Lorelei

The first single from Book of Bad Decisions, “Gimme the Keys” is out now. The accompanying lyric video below was created by David Brodsky:



The song is about the band's first tour back in 1991, a time where they began to cut their teeth in the live music business, dealt with show cancellations and incidents on the road. One particular show in a shed surrounded by cornfields in Lawrence, Kansas ultimately turned ugly over a missing microphone and accusations brought by drunk and gun-toting security people at the end of a long day. "Gimme the keys they can keep the guarantee | Gimme the keys and get the hell out of dodge" is a reflection of the mood of that night. 

Neil's Commentary on "Gimme the Keys":



All album formats (CD, 24-page book with CD, 2xLP Standard Black, Limited Colored 2xLP, and 2xLP Picture Disc) will have the same 15 tracks. In addition Weathermaker Music will release two very limited 7” Picture Discs.



Pre-order the new album Book of Bad Decisions at www.pro-rock.com.

This single is the first of four to be released over the next couple of months as an instant gratification track when pre-ordering the album at:

iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/book-of-bad-decisions/1376829212&app=itunes)  
Amazon(http://amazon.com/dp/B07CNYD1R7).

“I’ve never been one for nostalgia,” says Neil Fallon, “I’ve always shied away from it.  But after 27 years of this, I realize that there is a wealth of stories to look back upon as lyrical fodder.  As the saying goes, ‘You don’t know where you’re going until you know where you’ve been.’  Not all the songs reference our collective experience as a band, but ‘Book of Bad Decisions’ seemed like an apt name for these various chapters, whether factual, fictitious, or somewhere in-between.”

These are the songs the band had on cassette on their first tour. Nothing later than Summer '92.
Check it out here:



CLUTCH:
Neil Fallon - Vocals/Guitar
Tim Sult - Guitar
Dan Maines - Bass
Jean-Paul Gaster - Drums/Percussion
                                                  
For more  information, check out the band’s website:
www.pro-rock.com

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CLUTCH Postpones September Tour Dates due to a health issue with singer Neil Fallon

Earth Rocker North American Dates 9/14: Baltimore, MD @ Carroll Park - "The Shindig" * 10/25: Hampton Beach. NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom 10/26: Virginia Beach, VA @ Motorworld - Localpalooza* 10/27: Charleston, SC @ The Music Farm 10/28: Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre 10/29: Chattanooga, TN @ Track 29 10/31: Louisville, KY @ Expo Five 11/01: Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall 11/02: Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom 11/04: Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock 11/05: Austin, TX @ Emo's 11/07: Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater 11/08: Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre 11/09: West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues 11/10: San Diego, CA @ House of Blues 11/11: Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades 11/13: Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater & Club 11/14: Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre  *Denotes Festival Date* Follow CLUTCH on Twitter: @ClutchOfficial Like CLUTCH on Facebook For More Info Visit: Earth Rocker Pro-Rock WeatherMaker Music Clutch Merch		CLUTCH Postpones September Tour Dates  Clutch is one of our favorites.  ChiIL Live Shows sends healing energy your way, Neil!   Take care of yourself and do what you've gotta do.   Your fans have got your back and we'll all still be here when you've healed.   Check out our original video interview with Neil Fallon right here. Click here for loads of ChiIL Live Shows photos of Clutch live in concert.  Maryland rockers CLUTCH have been forced to postpone the September tour dates of the "Earth Rocker" North American Tour.  This is due to a health issue with singer Neil Fallon.  Most of the shows will be rescheduled and dates are listed below.  Support on the rescheduled shows will remain the same and come from The Sword and Crobot.   Tickets that were already purchased for the dates in September will be honored for the rescheduled dates in January.  Unfortunately one of the shows could not be rescheduled and has been cancelled. This is show is Vienna, WV on 9/21. The shows scheduled for South Burlington, VT on 9/24 and Long Island, NY on 9/27 will be rescheduled for a later date, please hold on to your tickets. Refunds for the West Virginia are available at point of purchase.  The band will still be playing "The Shindig" festival on September 14th in Baltimore, MD. All dates on the October - November leg of the tour will go on as scheduled and planned.  The Hampton Beach, NH date originally in September is now scheduled for October 25.  Unfortunately The Sword and Crobot will not be appearing on this new date in Hampton Beach, NH.  News about support will be released in the coming weeks. CLUTCH frontman Neil Fallon gave an update on his condition: "Dear friends, this week I've learned that a childhood injury to the neck, a genetic predisposition for spinal disease, and 20 some years of head banging will exact a toll. I've been diagnosed with an ugly case of cervical spinal stenosis and two herniated discs.  In some instances these conditions can be treated non-surgically.  This is not the case for me. I have been advised by several neurosurgeons that my spinal cord has already been damaged and that I risk further damage were I not to address the situation. For this reason, I've decided to take care of this ASAP. Believe me, rescheduling a tour turns my stomach, but I believe this is the wisest choice given the prognosis. On Tuesday I will undergo surgery. The procedure will fuse three vertebrae together with a small titanium plate. I have faith that this surgery will go as well as it can, and that I will be back in the saddle for our October-November tour.  On behalf of my spine, deepest apologies to those who had been looking forward to seeing CLUTCH over the next two weeks. We'll make it up to you." Health and Happiness, Neil Earth Rocker was released March 19th via the band's label Weathermaker Music.  The album entered the Billboard Top 200 chart at #15 achieving the band's highest chart position to date.  The album then proceeded to hold its own on the Billboard Top 200 for a total of 5 weeks. The album also came in at #1 on the Hard Music Chart and #3 on the Independent Album Chart.  The digital demand for this album continues to be very strong. In the week of release Earth Rocker shot to #4 on iTunes' overall Top 100 album charts and was #1 in their rock chart. Earth Rocker is available for purchase at the CLUTCH Merch Store.
Earth Rocker World Tour
Earth Rocker North American Dates 9/14: Baltimore, MD @ Carroll Park - "The Shindig" * 10/25: Hampton Beach. NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom  10/26: Virginia Beach, VA @ Motorworld - Localpalooza* 10/27: Charleston, SC @ The Music Farm 10/28: Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre 10/29: Chattanooga, TN @ Track 29 10/31: Louisville, KY @ Expo Five 11/01: Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall 11/02: Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom 11/04: Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock 11/05: Austin, TX @ Emo's 11/07: Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater 11/08: Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre 11/09: West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues 11/10: San Diego, CA @ House of Blues 11/11: Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades 11/13: Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater & Club 11/14: Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre *Denotes Festival Date* 11/15: Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion 11/16: Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note 11/17: Bloomington, IL @ The Castle Theatre 11/19: Joliet, IL @ Mojoes 11/20: Madison, WI @ Orpheum Theatre 11/21: Ft. Wayne, IN @ Piere's 11/22: Columbus, OH @ The LC Pavilion 11/23: Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit 12/27: Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom Rescheduled Dates: 1/2/14: Ashville, NC @ The Orange Peel 1/3/14: Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theater 1/4/14: Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theater 1/5/14: Jacksonville, FL @ Freebird Live 1/6/14: Birmingham, AL @ Iron City 1/9/14: South Bend, IN @ Club Fever 1/10/14: Buffalo. NY @ Town Ballroom 1/11/14: Port Chester, NY @ Capital Theater SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL 2014 2/22/14: Soundwave Festival Brisbane 2/23/14: Soundwave Festival Sydney 2/28/14: Soundwave Festival Melbourne 3/1/14: Soundwave Festival Adelaide 3/3/14: Soundwave Festival Perth

CLUTCH Frontman Neil Fallon to Guest on VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" This Saturday Night! #metal

Neil Fallon speaks with Bonnie Kenaz-Mara (AKA:   ChiIL Mama) for ChiIL Live Shows Clutch has been one of our favorite, literate alt-metal bands for decades!  We own almost all their albums and our kids have grown up belting out Clutch.   It was a high point of our year to score an interview with Neil Fallon.   He spoke with us about Earth Rocker, beard bands, inspiration, weird lineups, name origins and more.   He even contributed to our long running video series on How Creatives Parent & How Parents Create for ChiILMama.com Thank to the commenter who said "Finally, the interviewer is not an idiot."   You made my day.Clutch is getting some main stream acclaim at last.   But they're no sell outs.   Their new material is intense and as amazing as ever!   Click here to check out our original Clutch live show shots, album review and more past coverage. Next Leg of "Earth Rocker" North American Tour Starts in September! Festival Appearances Announced!

Earth Rocker North American Dates 8/31: Lacombe, AB @ Alberta Downs - (Alberta's Own)* 9/14: Baltimore, MD @ Carroll Park - "The Shindig" * 9/15: Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel 9/16: Birmingham, AL @ Iron City 9/17: Jacksonville, FL @ Freebird Live 9/19: Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre 9/20: Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre 9/21: Vienna, WV @ Fishbone Gill & Grill 9/22: South Bend, IN @ Club Landing 9/24: So. Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground 9/25: Buffalo, NY @ The Town Ballroom 9/26: Port Chester, NY @ The Capitol Theatre 9/27: Huntington, NY @ The Paramount 9/28: Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom 10/26: Virginia Beach, VA @ Motorworld - Localpalooza* 10/27: Charleston, SC @ The Music Farm 10/28: Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre 10/29: Chattanooga, TN @ Track 29 10/31: Louisville, KY @ Expo Five *Denotes Festival Date* Follow CLUTCH on Twitter: @ClutchOfficial Like CLUTCH on Facebook For More Info Visit: Earth Rocker Pro-Rock WeatherMaker Music Clutch Merch CLUTCH Frontman Neil Fallon to Guest on VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show"  This Saturday Night! CLUTCH is wrapping up the summer on the European leg of their "Earth Rocker" World Tour which saw the band playing to sold-out houses at their headline shows as well as numerous festival appearances.  The band will back stateside after two sold out shows in Greece this weekend. But before they land in Maryland, singer Neil Fallon will appear as a featured guest on VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" hosted by Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine.  The episode premieres tomorrow on VH1 Classic at 11:00 PM EDT.  Neil appears alongside guests Ricky Warwick and Scott Gorham (Thin Lizzy/Black Star Riders) whom CLUTCH has toured Previously toured with in the UK.  For more information visit the "That Metal Show" site HERE. CLUTCH will kick off the next leg of the "Earth Rocker" World Tour September 14th in Baltimore, MD with an appearance at "The Shindig Festival".  But before they doCLUTCH will also make a one off trip to Western Canada and appear in Edmonton, Alberta on August 31st for theAlberta's Own Festival.  Support on the headline tour in September will come from The Sword and Crobot.  The start of the October leg of the tour will begin with another festival appearance in Virginia Beach, VA at "Localpalooza".  Support on the October and November shows will be provided by The Sword and American Sharks. Any fan's dream is to know what it's like to be on the road with a Rock and Roll band, but you may be surprised to see what it's really like - long periods of boredom, broken up by brief periods of intense activity and most of all hard work.  CLUTCH has been posting a tour diary blog throughout their European tour on how it really is.  The posts can be read on the band's Facebook Page and http://www.pro-rock.com.   Earth Rocker was released March 19th via the band's label Weathermaker Music.  The album entered the Billboard Top 200 chart at #15 achieving the band's highest chart position to date.  The album then proceeded to hold its own on the Billboard Top 200 for a total of 5 weeks. The album also came in at #1 on the Hard Music Chart and #3 on the Independent Album Chart.  The digital demand for this album continues to be very strong. In the week of releaseEarth Rocker shot to #4 on iTunes' overall Top 100 album charts and was #1 in their rock chart. Earth Rocker is available for purchase at the CLUTCH Merch Store.  Earth Rocker World Tour Earth Rocker North American Dates 8/31: Lacombe, AB @ Alberta Downs - (Alberta's Own)* 9/14: Baltimore, MD @ Carroll Park - "The Shindig" * 9/15: Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel 9/16: Birmingham, AL @ Iron City 9/17: Jacksonville, FL @ Freebird Live 9/19: Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre 9/20: Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre 9/21: Vienna, WV @ Fishbone Gill & Grill 9/22: South Bend, IN @ Club Landing 9/24: So. Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground 9/25: Buffalo, NY @ The Town Ballroom 9/26: Port Chester, NY @ The Capitol Theatre 9/27: Huntington, NY @ The Paramount 9/28: Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom 10/26: Virginia Beach, VA @ Motorworld - Localpalooza* 10/27: Charleston, SC @ The Music Farm 10/28: Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre 10/29: Chattanooga, TN @ Track 29 *Denotes Festival Date* 10/31: Louisville, KY @ Expo Five 11/01: Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall 11/02: Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom 11/04: Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock 11/05: Austin, TX @ Emo's 11/07: Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater 11/08: Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre 11/09: West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues 11/10: San Diego, CA @ House of Blues 11/11: Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades 11/13: Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater & Club 11/14: Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre 11/15: Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion 11/16: Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note 11/17: Bloomington, IL @ The Castle Theatre 11/19: Joliet, IL @ Mojoes 11/20: Madison, WI @ Orpheum Theatre 11/21: Ft. Wayne, IN @ Piere's 11/22: Columbus, OH @ The LC Pavilion 11/23: Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit 12/27: Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom

Neil Fallon--Clutch Interview With ChiIL Live Shows #originalvideo #bandinterview

Neil Fallon, lead singer for the band, Clutch, took time to talk with ChiIL Live Shows just before their show at The Vogue in Indianapolis.   Hear about the origin of the band's name, his license to lie, beard bands, Neil's take on balancing life on the road with being a dad to his toddler son, and more.   Their latest album, Earth Rocker was just released in March of 2013.

INCOMING: Clutch Earth Rocker Tour Hits House of Blues Chicago THIS Friday #originalshowphotos

Clutch LIVE at the Vogue     Photo Credit:   Bonnie Kenaz-Mara for ChiIL Live Shows







Clutch has long been one of our favorites for their hard rockin' music and intriguing lyrics.   Check 'em out live THIS Friday 4/12/13 at House of Blues in Chicago.  



 

Clutch w/special guests Orange Goblin, Lionize, Scorpion Child

Clutch w/special guests Orange Goblin, Lionize, Scorpion Child concert tickets for the show at House of Blues Chicago Friday 04/12/2013  Doors: 06:00 PM Show: 07:30 PM  Prices:  $25.00 - GA - Advanced $28.00 - GA - Day of Show Ages: 17+ House of Blues Chicago  329 N. Dearborn Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 923-2000

Headlining Artist: Clutch Other Artists at this Event: Orange Goblin Lionize Scorpion Child

Click here for advanced tickets

Last year, they skipped Chi-town on tour (Joliet was the closest they came), so we road tripped down to The Vogue in Indianapolis to catch 'em with Prong and Lionize.   We'll be video interviewing Lionize tomorrow.   




Check back with ChiIL Live Shows like we vote in Chi, IL... early and often.   We've got an original video interview with frontman, Neil Fallon, on everything from their excellent new release, Earth Rocker to balancing parenting and touring coming up very soon.







We've also got our review of Earth Rocker that will be up in the near future.   It's been in heavy rotation here at ChiIL Live Shows since the March release, and suffice it to say, this album rocks!   It's great to finally have some NEW Clutch out in the world!

THE COMPANY BAND Pros and Cons EP Available for Pre-Order

THE COMPANY BAND Pros and Cons EP Available for Pre-Order  Pros & Cons EP Available July 31st via Weathermaker Music ChiIL Live Shows just caught up with lead singer, Neil Fallon from Clutch, for a video interview at The Vogue in Indianapolis.   We'll be publishing that in the near future, so check back early and often.   Fallon is also the vocalist for The Company Band and Weathermaker Music is Clutch's own label. Since THE COMPANY BAND first got together in 2006, the group has solely existed through semi-annual corporate retreats. These meetings developed into an organization of odd fellows featuring vocalist Neil Fallon from Clutch, drummer Jess Margera from CKY, guitarist / vocalist Jim Rota from Fireball Ministry, bassist Brad Davis from Fu Manchu and guitarist Dave Bone. Since the beginning, the group has rarely surfaced to show their hand. In 2007 it was the Sign Here, Here and Here EP. In 2009 it was The Company Band album along with the It's A Confusing World / Not Fragile single. And after a recent retreat at a beach house in Venice, the group have a new five song EP ready entitled Pros & Cons.  Pros & Cons will be released July 31st via Weathermaker Music. Starting today both the CD and vinyl editions of the Pros & Cons EP are available for pre-order at THE COMPANY BAND's Official Store HERE.  The collector's edition vinyl is limited to 1,000 individually numbered pieces with one side featuring etched artwork.  Pre-order your copy now as these are sure to sell out fast. An EPK has been released, which gives fans further insight into the band and the upcoming Pros & Cons EP.  Check it out HERE and delve deeper into who THE COMPANY BAND are and what they stand for. The first single from the EP entitled "House of Capricorn" received its exclusive premiere via Antiquiet.com.  Check out the song and read a little insight on the track from frontman Neil Fallon HERE. Not many have known the origins of THE COMPANY BAND until Jess Margera finally opened up about its inception. "I crossed paths with Jim on tour and knew we should open up shop immediately. Do some instrumentals that could be valuable in the placement market. Then he suggested getting Bone involved. It's then when we laid down our original presentation that we took to Neil. We hoped he could be a guest speaker on one of the tracks but it fortunately turned out that he wanted a permanent seat. Brad Davis came seamlessly into the fold later as he was already a compatriot with several of the members, musically and socially." With everyone's bands creating such a difficult schedule, how do they make it all happen? "I don't want to say we pay great attention to astrology, but..." said Neil Fallon trailing off.  "On this one, I chose the spot for the retreat in Venice. A great location will not only bring the people out, but it will also bring the best out of the people." And when THE COMPANY BAND do get together, it's an occasion not to be missed. The group can be seen performing limited live demonstrations toward the end of July.  Dates are listed below. Pros & Cons EP Tracklisting: 1)    House of Capricorn 2)    Black Light Fever 3)    Kill Screen 4)    Loc Nar 5)    El Dorado THE COMPANY BAND Live: 7/26: Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts - TICKETS 7/27: Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus - TICKETS 7/28: Washington, DC @ U Street Music Hall - TICKETS For More Info Visit: http://www.facebook.com/thecompanyband http://www.myspace.com/thecoband http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Company_Band http://thecompanyband.bandcamp.com/ http://weathermakermusic.com/