Originally started out with Tim (vocals), Tsane (accordion), Pieter (violin), Raf (drums) and Warren (tin whistle), McClovers witnessed lots of members leaving, and welcomed lots of new ones. The drummers had a tendency to leave as quick as they joined: Raf, Reemi, Smekke, Scalais, Stef and Roman were once seated behind the drums. Miek joined us mid-2005 on violin, Frans took up the bass in march 2006 en Pepijn hooked up as our seventh drummer 'round april 2007.
Maybe the drummer-curse that once layed on McClovers wasn't all that bad. They locked themselves up in their rehearsal room and spiced up the band's repertoire with traditionals and new songs. Once Pepijn walked in, every single McClover knew that this was the drummer they've been waiting on since the very beginning.
The current line-up consists of Tim (vocals & guitar), Tsane (accordion & vocals), Frans (bass), Miek (violin), Pepijn (drums), Pieter (violin) and Warren (tin whistle & bagpipes). With this instrumentation, McClovers distinguish themselves from every other band they're aware of. By creating a truly unique sound, atmosphere and live-energy they soon started to build up a strong reputation in their region. Resulting in succesful gigs at Parkhappening 2007 and at the self-organised 'Oorbeek Rock 2007'.
2008 didn't even end yet, but is already a succes for the band. They released their first demo, eagerly awaited by lots of fans and gaining airplay on BCFM; Britsol Community Radio. 2008 brought gigs like 'Picknick met Jam - Der Machine' and 'Stella Music Buskers - Marktrock' both in Leuven. The highlight of the past year most certainly was the gig at 'De Blauwe Kater - Leuven', a benefit-party for Amnesty International. The venue was sold out completely, with hundreds of fans enjoying the show.
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