WE PLAY ROCK & ROLL! and we’ll be playing all summer. check below for more details!
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Clutch Poppers
What do you play?
We play Rock ‘n’ Roll Music! Basically, 50’s rock and roll and rockabilly with some other tunes that fit within that vibe. This is music that will get yah shakin’!
Where are you based?
The Clutch Poppers are based in Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville areas. So, watch out for us if you live in these areas. Hey, we’d love to see you!
Who’s in the band?
Craig Pappasi – Drums/Vocals
Greg Nocent – Bass/Vocals
Constantin Petrea – Keyboard/Vocals
Craig Weller – Guitar/Vocals
Ladies and gentlemen, gather ’round! Allow me to set the stage with a vintage twist. 🎸🎤 Picture this: a smoky dive bar, neon signs flickering, and the jukebox belting out tunes from the golden era. That’s where we come in—the Rock ‘n’ Roll troubadours, strumming our guitars and grooving like it’s 1955. Now, let’s talk about a little something called “popping the clutch.” It’s not just a gearhead secret; it’s our backstage pass to reviving a stalled engine. When your motor’s taken a nap, and the ignition’s playing hard to get, here’s the lowdown:
“Popping the clutch” is the groovy technique to start a motor vehicle when the engine’s gone dead. It’s also called push starting, bump starting, roll starting, clutch starting, or crash starting. Here’s the deal: give your ride a push or let it roll downhill, then engage that clutch at the right speed. Voila! The engine turns over and roars back to life. Remember this nifty trick when you’re in a jam. Keep rockin’ and stay tuned for more awesome tips!
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Videos
CARRIGAN ARMS
johnny b. Goode – Chuck Berry
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brand new cadillac – Vince Taylor & the playboys
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SummerTime Blues – EDDIE COCHRAN
MOONSHINE CAFE
LITTLE SISTER – ELVIS
MOONSHINE CAFE
TWIST & SHOUT – THE BEATLES
CARRIGAN ARMS
MONEY – BARRETT STRONG
Listen up, my hep cats and kittens! Why would you ever wanna pop a clutch? Well, let me tell ya, it’s the bee’s knees when you need to start a car with a dead battery, a wonky starter, or just to dazzle your friends! Yeah, baby, it’s all about that friend-impressin’ mojo! So, next time you wanna make an entrance or save the day, remember the slick move of popping the clutch. It’ll have your buddies beggin’ for more! Stay tuned for more vintage vibes and groovy tips, right here on your favorite station!
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Upcoming & Past Shows
HEY! We’re playing the Casbah in Hamilton Saturday, June 15th and Gage Park on Canada Day, July 1st!
Alright, cats and kittens, let me tell ya ’bout the swingin’ spots we’ve hit in and around the greater Toronto and Hamilton areas! We’ve had the pleasure of tearin’ up the joint at some groovy venues like the Moonshine Cafe in Oakville, the Juke Joint in Acton, and even the Cactus Festival in Dundas. Keep your ears peeled ’cause we’ll be keepin’ the music alive at a new spot real soon! So stay tuned and don’t miss out on our next hip happenin’. Keep it locked right here, baby!
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Meet the Fellas
Now, listen up, my cool cats and kittens! The real deal behind poppin’ a clutch is to kickstart a car with a dead battery. But let me tell ya, The Clutch Poppers’ music works just the same way, baby! It’s like a bolt of lightning, revving up your engine and igniting that energy within! So get ready to groove, ’cause our tunes will have you hoppin’ and boppin’ in no time! It’s all about that electrifying spark, keepin’ you movin’ and groovin’. So buckle up, rock ‘n’ rollers, ’cause The Clutch Poppers are here to give your soul a jolt of rhythm and blues!