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    A Visit to Songbirds with Pinch Hitter

    Spencer Blake of the band Pinch Hitter takes us behind the scenes at Songbirds to see guitars owned by The Beach Boys, the Who, and Cheap Trick.

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    Spencer Clayton Blake's Pinch Hitter Swings Into Songbirds This Saturday Evening

    Pinch Hitter is the indie rock vehicle for songwriter Spencer Clayton Blake, a middle Tennessee native who has spent the past five years immersing himself in the Chattanooga music scene.

  • Pinch Hitter's Spencer Blake on "The Age of the Roach"

    Chattanooga's Pinch Hitter released their debut album, The Age of the Roach, on December 13th, celebrating with a live show at JJ's Bohemia.

    Frontman and songwriter Spencer Blake joined WUTC's Brent Stott in the studio ahead of the album's release to discuss his background and new music.

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    Hear New Single From Pinch Hitter: “The Age of the Roach”

    Keep an eye out for Pinch Hitter

    The recently formed Chattanooga band Pinch Hitter dropped their second single, “The Age of the Roach,” on Friday, June 7th. It’s available now on all streaming platforms.

  • Pinch Hitter release video for “The Age of the Roach”

    You need to see Pinch Hitter’s music video for “The Age of the Roach”

    Chattanooga garage punk band Pinch Hitter just dropped a self-produced music video for “The Age of the Roach,” the title track of their debut album due out December 13th.

  • Pinch Hitter on Live in the Library

    Pinch Hitter, Chattanooga's "favorite apocalypse rock band," joins Clark Gibson for this episode of WUTC's "Live in the Library," recorded live downtown at The Chattanooga Public Library.

  • Hear 14 of Our Favorite New Songs from Chattanooga Musicians This Summer

    Pinch Hitter may be a relatively new band in town, but they’re off to a strong start with their first three singles. (One of those singles is a very cool cover) “The Age of the Roach” caught us immediately. This garage punk jam hits hard from the first shout—”Well it takes and it takes / Until all the world is crumbling”—and keeps the energy high. Keep an eye on these guys.