Chuck Clough
Boston-area singer and guitarist Chuck Clough performs solo throughout New England and with his band, The Butler Frogs.
Chuck’s acoustic performances draw from an eclectic mix of classic rock, singer-songwriter favorites, Yacht Rock, and overlooked gems from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and beyond. His repertoire includes music by Tom Petty, Dave Matthews, The Kinks, The Eagles, David Gray, Ryan Adams, Billy Joel, The Beatles, Bread, Seals & Crofts, Coldplay, Bad Company, REO Speedwagon, Cat Stevens, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, Neil Young, and many more.
Over the years, Chuck has had the opportunity to open for nationally touring artists including America, The Wallflowers, and Gin Blossoms. He has performed at venues throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, and across New England, including The Cantab Lounge, Tree House Brewing Company, Aeronaut Brewing Company, The Plough and Stars, Berkshire Brewing Company, The Wayside Inn 1716 Beer Garden, Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Company, Castle Island Brewing Co., Dirigible Brewing Company, LaBelle Winery, The Outlook at Nashoba Valley, The Sunset Tiki Bar, Wachusett Mountain, Nashoba Valley Winery, and many others.
In 2020, The Butler Frogs released their EP, Last Call for Opinions. Chuck was also a founding member of Northern Point (2005–2010), an acoustic trio based in the New York/New Jersey area that released three albums: November, Northern Point: Live at St. James' Gate, and After the Frost.
Beyond performing, Chuck has spent some time supporting and documenting the Boston music community. In 2016, he founded and co-hosted Above The Basement – Boston Music and Conversation with musician Ronnie Hirschberg. With more than 200 episodes, the podcast featured candid conversations with musicians, artists, producers, and other creative voices from Boston and beyond. In 2020, Above The Basement was named Podcast/Radio Show of the Year at the Boston Music Awards.
After bringing Above The Basement to a close, Chuck returned his focus to performing while continuing to explore his interest in music, history, and the stories that connect the two. In 2024, he earned his MA in History from Northeastern University.
Today, Chuck continues to perform throughout New England, revisiting the songs that shaped him, rediscovering the ones that somehow got lost along the way, and bringing them to new audiences—one acoustic set at a time.
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Chuck can play solo and also offer a duo/trio or any full-band variation.
Whether it’s an intimate gathering, a lively private party, or a larger venue, I tailor the music to fit the room and the occasion. I can keep things mellow and laid-back when the setting calls for it, or ramp up the energy and get the crowd singing along. With a wide-ranging mix of familiar favorites, I’m a great fit for restaurants, breweries, wineries, corporate events, celebrations, and private parties of all sizes.
