We welcome Greg Hunt on Trombone to the Clutch Cargo family.

has been making a name for themselves since they formed in 1990.  The group has gone through many different looks over the years but currently have settled on an eleven piece rock band which features a three piece horn section.

plays a very diverse range of music.  Anything from Chicago, the Blues Brothers, to the Doors, Van Morrison, the Beatles, Santana, Rolling Stones, John Mellencamp, Billy Joel and much more.  For each show, Clutch Cargo has over a 100 songs to choose from for their play list. 

The members of are as diverse as their music.   The one constant among the members is their talent both for music and entertainment.  Crowds and critics alike have taken notice of them.  In 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005 and  2006 they won Rockford Area Music Industry awards.  They are also an eight time "Best of Rockford" winner at the On The Waterfront Festival which is held Labor Day weekend in downtown Rockford. 

Their live show has much more than just good music.    provides a truly interactive experience for their audience.  Their one rule is to play music people can dance to.  In addition to the cool dance grooves, they've been known to invite audience members to get onstage and help with tambourine or vocals.

 

 

Upcoming Gigs

 

 

 

 

 

 

5/31  Young at Heart Festival

Location:  100 Heart Blvd., Loves Park City Hall Festival Grounds, May 28 - 31

Loves Park, IL  815-633-3999

Time:  3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Click on the above to get details.  Buttons for the whole weekend are $6.00 if purchased before noon on Friday May 28 or $8.00 at the gate.

 

7/3  Big Al's @ Giovanni's

Location:  610 N. Bell School Rd., 

Rockford, IL  815-398-6411

Time:  8:30 pm - 12:30 am

8/6 - 8/8 Festa Italiana

Location:  Boylan High School Grounds 

Rockford, IL  815-964-2424

Time:  Sunday 8/8 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm

Cost:  $4.00 per person

 

8/28  The Grove

Location:  100 E. Grove St., 

Poplar Grove, IL  815-765-1002

Time:  9:00 pm - 1:00 pm