The White Iron Band is good timin, foot stompin, honky tonkin, good ole Americian music. Their music has a unique flavor, but a familiar groove. The band's roots extend from the Iron Range and the North woods of Minnesota to the neon downtowns of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and their varied experiences are reflected in their music. The White Iron Bands distinctive style comes from a mix of commanding lead vocals, beautiful harmonies, bad ass guitar licks, keyboards,melodic fiddle, and a driving rhythm section. These guys never fail to get people out of their seats and dancing all night.
The White Iron Band started their musical adventure in the cold northern town of Ely, MN. After two years of playing to the wild and crazy crowd on the range, the band knew it was time to bring their show to Minneapolis. After months of playing various clubs in the city, the White Iron Band found its home at the Five Corners Saloon on the historic and musically renowned West Bank of Minneapolis. The band had played every Thursday night for 3 years to large and enthusiastic crowds and has developed a fiercely loyal fan base. In the spring of 2003, the White Iron Band said goodbye to its Thursday night gig and has started to tour the Midwest, growing their fan base and spreading their music.
The White Iron Band is now promoting their most recent LP "Devils Sweet Revenge" which has been regarded by critics as their finest album to date. The LP is a hard hitting mixture of blues and rock that grabs you and never lets go.
The White Iron Band has been traveling the north for a good while and has the opportunity to share shows with such acts as Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Particle, The Big Wu, Arrested Development, Willie Waldman, String Cheese Incident, Leftover Salmon, Buckethead, Les Claypool, the Black Crows, Shooter Jennings, and Widespread Panic. They have also opened for Country legends like Sherwin Linton, Stonewall Jackson, Tommy Cash, and Marvin Rainwater. The White Iron Band has been bringing good music to good people all over the North and has become a staple in the Minnesota music scene "'Take it off the Top' , arguably the best studio album ever issued by a Minnesota jam band"
"one of the Top Ten Minnesota album's of '05"
- Chris Riemenschneider, Star Tribune, Minneapolis,MN
Sittin Here Thinkin... Sittin Here Thinkin... What is it going to take to get you out to Santa Fe, NM or actually Albuquerque since everything shuts down around 1am in Santa Fe?
Sure hope their not bs'n when they say you guys are going to be in Duluth for halloween....Drunk in Duluth...Drunk in Duluth... All ready got tickets!! Later the Cherry Boys
when tha hells the next White Iron northland show~???? duluth misses you guys~! christ i aint smashed a whiskey bottle in months..... am itchin 4 sum action, tell ya what, i'll throw in an unbroken bottle of knob creek and a chubby bearded scratchboard player if'n ya make it up here b4 xmas
hey guys, nice set at the fair last saturday! also i just I heard you are going to jam at the stevestock reunion up in E-town later this month too; should be a fun weekend! See you thursday at harmony!
A glimpse of the documentary 'Moments and Truths' included with the new Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank CD Traveling Show. Pre-order now at www.hobonephews.com sidenote - KUMD in Duluth has been wearing out Devil's Sweet Revenge
I'll second my sister's comment! It wouldn't feel like a complete visit home without seeing you guys... we've been watching your schedule for awhile and still nothing! Do we have any hope??
That's right friends, neighbors, and music lovers, the CD Release for "Old Crow" will take place TOMORROW at the Red Mug in Superior. As part of this event, Chelsey Miller (who did the stellar artwork for the CD) will be having an art show that begins at 7:00pm. She has got some GREAT art, so come on down, have a drink, see some art, hear some music and support local, independent artists!!
What: Matt Ray's CD Release Party and Art Show When: Friday - May 22 Art Reception Starts: 7:00pm Music Starts: 8:00pm Where: The Red Mug - Superior, WI Cost: FREE, FREE, FREE!!!
Can't make it to the CD Release? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Click on the image below to purchase your copy of "Old Crow" today. Or, if in Duluth, stop by the Electric Fetus and pick up a copy.
