Biography
Tree of Woe has been described as intense, dramatic and bittersweet. As Ryan Hoffer, A&R agent for Shut Eye Records in Orlando, Fla., wrote in a review, "Tree of Woe resonate with powerful ambition and yearning restlessness. These songs are saturated with a strong sense of nostalgia and enchantment, yet are able to avoid today’s emo cliché."
The band’s songs range from catchy pop/rock flicks to epic instrumentals with an acoustic flair, but their sudden bursts of lashing guitar and stampeding drums set them apart from the crowd. As written in a music review for the Wausau City Pages, "Tree of Woe plays the kind of original music that feels like a breath of fresh air compared to the mostly hard metal being pumped out by other local groups."
Tree of Woe formed in 1999 with Tristan and Austin L., two brothers who primarily wrote songs on acoustic guitars. A few years later, Adam R. and Luke K. joined, and the band took a turn towards their new style.
In the past few years, Tree of Woe has recorded two independent albums, Withered Oak and Mushroom Cloud. Yellow Dog Studios (who has recorded artists Garth Brooks, 3 Days Grace, Bowling for Soup, and Caroline Spine) and 7thKid Production worked with the band to produce the second album, Mushroom Cloud.
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Thanks for the friendship! Diggin' on your groove! Talk to Sandy about possibly setting up a show, she will be setting up more shows next month for August. Email her sandy@iqsbar.com! See you at IQs! ~ Be Well
Hey bro, thanks for the comment.. never heard anyone compare us to 311 and smashing pumpkins.. but they are both influences of ours.. so you're right on!! rock on maybe we could get a show trade going??
hey guys, what's up? wausau? for sure! if you have anything in mind let us know, we're always looking for somewhere to play. we're playin at Beer Eze with Vinnie Bex Dae on the 20th. That's all we have for now. later.
Just love the new tune Tristan...heard it when you did the benefit for the fire dept. and it almost brought me to tears. Austin's new tune is great also. Glad that you two are still writing terrific music! We need more!! Love...the mums
Hey guys...Hi Tristan!!! I will give you a call soon! The band I play in out here is playing the Mission on July 12th, with a couple other bands TBA...care to join us???
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haha sorry about this spam on your comments... just trying to get more money on my own your friend app.... have a nice day...btw im not hacked talk to me if you like.. <3Nate
Just wanted to let you know I'm working on my solo for Friday night. If that doesn't work out maybe Tristan and I can do a duet of Rainbow Connection. OH JUST KIDDING!! Can't wait to hear the new stuff. Roll me over and give me a pill...love, mumsy
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