Supercharged Soul. �These two words perfectly describe the Boston/Providence rock band The Supercharged Soul....

These two words perfectly describe the Boston/Providence rock band The Blizzard of 78.  Formerly called Delta Clutch, the band took on a new name and direction with their first release as TBO78 with 2006's Where All Life Hangs.

Bob Gulla of the Providence Phoenix described the album as "a dozen emotionally resonant tunes, delicately and tastefully assembled a la Coldplay or Damien Rice, with flourishes of Badfinger."

The band was awarded Album of the Year from Motif Magazine and singer Pip also won Vocalist of the Year from Motif and The Providence Phoenix.

The bands second album, Book of Lies (2008), has been receiving great reviews like this one from Skyscraper Magazine, "Book of Lies makes for a rather affecting listen...the results are often jaw-dropping and goose bump inducing." 

Live, the band is well known for their emotionally driven sets.  Lead singer Pip, summons the likeness of James Brown or Van Morrison. The rest of the bands impressive musicianship demands your attention with presence and chemistry not unlike The Who or The Stones. This dynamic combination has landed them opening slots for Coldplay, Snow Patrol, Guster, The Long Winters and Throwing Muses to name a few.

 

  Distinctions

• Nominated in the 2010 Providence Phoenix Best Music Poll for Best Male Vocalist

• Nominated in the 2009 Providence Phoenix Best Music Poll for Best Act and Male Vocalist

• Winner of Best Male Vocalist in 2008 from The Providence Phoenix

• Winners of Album of the Year, Band of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year from Motif Magazine

• Finalists at the 2007 WBRU Rock Hunt

• Book of Lies remained in the top 10 of The Noise Top 30 Radio Chart from December 08-April 09

• Collaborated with reggae legend and Clash producer Mikey Dread on a cover of The Clash's "Silicone on Sapphire" for a Joe Strummer tribute album

• TBO78/Delta Clutch have been a part of NEMO, WBCN Rumble, Nashville NEA Extravaganza, mp3.com/Heineken Tour (featured song in radio spot.)

• Tanya Donelly (Belly, Throwing Muses) appears on the track “I’m Not the One" from 2006's Where All Life Hangs

• TBO78/Delta Clutch have played with greats like Alex Chilton, Ronnie Spector, Coldplay, Snow Patrol, Jim Carroll, Tanya Donelly, Guster, Remy Zero, Throwing Muses and The Long Winters

• Sold hot dogs out of an RV while on tour to buy gas
  
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• "Yes, this band’s latest album IS both epic and awesome. I’ll warn you, when you hear them live or listen to the new CD, you may be inspired to have a temper tantrum, annoyed you did not know about this band sooner." - Exploit Boston

• "Frontman Pip (Yes, just “Pip.” The rules are, if you’re going to one-name it, you better back it up.) Fortunately, this guy sells his band’s songs harder than a shivering Greenpeace volunteer on Tremont Street." - Boston Band Crush

• "snarling guitars, hooks hooked from the Mats playbook, a dab of punk" - The Boston Phoenix

• "Book of Lies makes for a rather affecting listen...the results are often jaw-dropping and goose bump inducing" - Skyscraper Magazine

• "Album opener "The Song" hits all the right notes" - The Providence Phoenix

• "On their second release, The Blizzard of 78 capture their signature rock 'n' soul sound perfectly, which is what makes them one of the most original bands in Boston" - 75 or Less