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In October we hit Connecticut for the first time, in November it was Jersey’s turn. We ended up getting there about 2 hours early, so we hung out a bar across the street and hung out with the locals. Once we hit the stage at Dingbatz we felt right at home.

This show was organized by Mike and Eric’s former bandmates in The New Heathens. It was a fun time with some very interesting costumes. When the show was over, we headed over to Rock N’ Roll Karaoke at Arlene’s Grocery for more singing and more drinking.

Not taking a break from the crazy night before, we headed straight to Staten Island with two new fans from the night before. It was our first time playing L’amour and second night in a row playing with our friends, Zodiac.

What a show! We played dressed as pirates which suited Adrian just fine. Lindsay Ryder, who made Eric’s costume, ended up winning the costume contest for her cowgirl outfit and went home with a Fender Stratocaster. Other notable costumes were Paulie Z from ZO2 dressed as Jimi Hendrix. We also made some new fans who were in from Ohio and played with Stitch Rivet, a band from Kentucky.

This was a show set up by INK, a metal band from New Haven, CT. We met them when we played a Rock Asylum show in July. As soon as they heard our set, they asked us if we’d like to come up, and after hearing theirs, we couldn’t refuse. The show was great and the INK Tribe definitely rocked out with us.

Well, we had a pretty busy summer starting in July, but all good things must come to an end. And what a way to end it. We played to a packed house at Crash Mansion at around 10. Then, all of the Clutch fans and press showed up and we did another set at 2:30 in the morning. A great time was had by all. Thanks to Jeremy from New York Underbelly for booking us.

This was our first trip to this NYC staple. We finally had a chance to get in front of our fans who aren’t quite 21 yet.