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Clock Strikes Music-Local Musician Profile

June 19, 2007

Clock StrikesClock Strikes Music are based out of Ottawa, Ontario, and have been rocking the nation’s capital for the last four years. With the captivating sound of their soon-to-be released CD in combination with their countrywide tour this summer, 2007 is sure to be a breakout year for the band.

Born primarily a punk rock band, over the last couple of years the group has quickly diversified themselves by incorporating reggae, rock, two-tone ska and afrobeat. Their unified sound features technical rhythms, upbeat guitars riffs, and refreshingly intelligent lyrics that command the attention of all types of music lovers.

Not long after beginning to perform in Ottawa they began to garner the attention of audiences and promoters as diverse as their music. Their energetic, passionate, high-octane performances have enabled them to share the stage with varied acts such as Belvedere, Ari Up and the True Warriors, Greg MacPherson, Smoke or Fire, and The Queers. The band has also had the opportunity to play all types of venues and shows as well as being involved in fund raising and charity events.

Ben HarrisIn the summer of 2006, Clock Strikes Music had the opportunity to try out their touring legs, taking a jaunt across Ontario. This gave the band a first hand look at the
sacrifice and dedication required for life on the road as well as a chance to calibrate their live show. More importantly, it provided the fire inside to keep on writing and touring their music.

The band will be seeking label support for the release of their new full length album which is to be released in the spring of 2007 and will give listeners over an hour’s worth of music. The album promises to bring together fast and furious punk rock, infectious organic reggae, and wall-of-sound guitar jams that will surely cater to their eclectic group of fans.

With this as their most exciting recording to date, expect to hear more from this young group of ambitious artists.

Listen to Clock Strikes Music’s Tunes

Track 1: Litigation Mania

Track 2: Foundation

Band Members

  • Ben Harris: Guitar & Vocals
  • Angus Cruikshank: Drums & Vocals
  • Johnny Kulwartin: Bass & Vocals
  • Dave Snider-Man: Guitar & Vocals

    • Johnny Kulwartin

    Clock Strikes Music’s Influences

    PROPAGANDHI, FELA KUTI, THE CONGOS, THE GLADIATORS, REFUSED, BAD RELIGION, BOB MARLEY, KING TUBBY, ANTIBALAS, HENDRIX, THE HERBALISER, NEIL YOUNG, SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND, HELLA, JAMES BROWN, A TRIBE CALLED QUEST, TEN FOOT POLE

    Upcoming Shows

  • 21 Jun 2007, 8:00 p.m. @ Mavericks in Ottawa
  • 25 Jun 2007, 7:00 p.m. @ Gus’ Pub in Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • 26 Jun 2007, 7:00 p.m. @ Blockhouse Firehall in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
  • 7 Jul 2007, 8:00 p.m. @ Bellevue in Trois-Pistoles, Quebec
  • 14 Jul 2007, 8:00 p.m. @ TBA in Guelph
  • 15 Jul 2007, 8:00 p.m. @ TBA in Kithchener/Waterloo
  • 16 Jul 2007, 8:00 p.m. @ Rancho Relaxo in Toronto
  • 17 Jul 2007, 8:00 p.m. @ TBA in Oshawa
  • 18 Jul 2007, 8:00 p.m. @ TBA in Peterborough
  • 19 Jul 2007, 8:00 p.m. @ The Rainbow in Ottawa
  • 20 Jul 2007, 8:00 p.m. @ The Pound in Montreal, Quebec
  • 21 Jul 2007, 8:00 p.m. @ TBA in Laval, Quebec
  • 22 Jul 2007, 8:00 p.m. @ TBA in Belleville
  • 23 Jul 2007, 8:00 p.m. @ Time To Laugh Comedy Club in Kingston
  • 27 Jul 2007, 9:00 p.m. @ Hard Rock Cafe in Ottawa
  • 28 Jul 2007, 8:00 p.m. @ Concert on the Clyde! in Clydesville
  • 31 Jul 2007, 8:00 p.m. @ Meet & Greet Tent, Bayshore Community Centre in Owen Sound!!!!
  • 2 Aug 2007, 8:00 p.m. @ The Apollo in Thunder Bay
  • 25 Aug 2007, 10:00 p.m. @ the Gaslight in Regina, Saskatchewan

    • Clock Strikes Music’s Links

  • Clock Strikes Music’s Myspace

    • A big thanks out to the Clock Strikes squad for letting us post their rockin’ tuneage, and a reminder that it’s easy to find more local musicians or create profiles at theOwen.com!!

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    Written by adam · Filed Under Music, Local Musician Profile, Get Out, Events, Audio, theOwen 

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    3 Responses to “Clock Strikes Music-Local Musician Profile”

    2. theOwen.com/go : Blog Archive : Homecoming Meet & Greet Music Says:
      August 2nd, 2007 at 1:16 pm

      […] and it has been quite a party! The energetic height of the affair came on Tuesday night as Clock Strikes Music brought out the punky side of ska and whipped their all-ages crowd into an absolute frenzy. The […]

    3. Anissa Kulwartin Says:
      July 15th, 2008 at 10:49 pm

      John is my brother and I’m so proud of him. I always knew he had talent and now he’s in a band ding BIG THINGS….Big Up John!!!! Love you

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