Tom Waits, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Ramones, Hank Williams, Bill Monroe, The Pogues, Jug Bands, Old Timey String Bands, Willie Nelson, Dead Kennedys, The Clash, Nick Cave, RL Burnside, Muddy Waters, John Hartford, Black Sabbath....just to name a few. A much shorter list would be "People who have NOT influenced us."
From the village of Makanda in extreme southern Illinois, in a little hollow called Vulture Valley, comes a "caustic acoustic cacophony" known as the Woodbox Gang. They have skillfully combined the American roots music styles of bluegrass, delta blues, folk, and traditional country with the aggressive delivery of punk rock to create their own style of music to which they have given the name "Trashcan Americana". The band is very interested in experimenting with the combined sounds of various conventional and non-conventional instrumentation to create sonic landscapes specifically tailored to the mood and theme of each composition. Hugh DeNeal, their chief lyricist, uses his poetic talents to craft twisted tales of a dark, yet often humorous nature. The Woodbox Gang specializes in "story telling" songs. Alternative country icon Jason Ringenberg (Jason and the Scorchers) has been quoted in several interviews citing the Woodbox Gang as one of his favorite new bands.
The Woodbox Gang's influences are as diverse as the music which they perform. The group admires artists such as Tom Waits, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, and the Ramones for their enduring inventiveness and their courage to "do their own thing, regardless of what anyone else may or may not be doing." The band's multi-instrumentalist Alex Kirt says "We are influenced by everything we've heard, whether it's a symphony orchestra or a push rod knockin' in an old 350 engine. Just about anything that makes a sound can be used to enhance the mood of a tune." This idea can be heard on any one of the group's 5 albums on which they've used traditional guitar, mandolin, lap steel, banjo, fiddle, and bass combined with didjeridoos, kazoos, sawblades, gutbuckets, crowbars, ashtrays, and rusty gasoline cans to add brilliant audio hues their musical palette.
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Love the new CD....listen to it all the time, it makes me miss you guys:( Drunk & Insane is one of my favorite songs even though it is very dark, that's why I like it.
EX SCHWAG GUITARIST Shawn Guyot Benefit Concert ...10-17-09@ AB'S PLACE!!!!$$ We could use some help getting the word out. Saturday Oct 17 Doors 8pm AB's Place 5627 Manchester Ave St Louis Mo Donation $8.00 Shawn has been diagnosed terminal and we're just trying to give him a hand Thanks Tony V
I can't believe what I just read. I am away from the net for just a couple months and low and behold one of the greatest bands ever has decided to call it quits. Oooo ahhhh ouch...my tender broken heart. What do you guys need? Just a break? How about some potato salad? You want potato salad, I'll make you some call me I am a doctor.Love you guys.Thanks for make the beauty and wonder of Southern Illinois into a tangible musical form. I shall want no more forever...Dr.Jeff Higgason
Thanks for putting on such a great show Saturday. I am going to miss you guys for the next 3 years. You have been and will always be one of my favorite bands. I love the Woodbox Gang.
After 5 years of listening to you guys and many many shows, including one in Lawrence Kansas, you guys continuely impressed me with your talent. I except another show in the future. So until then thanks for all the great music and memories.
I'm a manic asshole of a lady right now, in part because I'll never understand why folks are so afraid ta go south with me.Even when I lived there,alot like pulling teeth.So I missed the show I desirve a plate full of lashings.I miss the toilet toteam pole but I will miss you guys more.Sorry I couldn't do it as a lone bird.I have my reasons & I wish you well xjoey
That was the most creepiest atmosphere for a show ever.I fucking loved every second.And hope you all find that magic again be safe fellas and keep your head up Hugh!I Fucking Love the WoodBox Gang
You guys rocked the other night and made it well worth the drive although it was rather bittersweet. You guys are all so talented and I'm sure there will be many doors that will open for each one of you. I love you guys and your music and look forward to the reunion show.
I gotta say I loved the smokecial, that was classic, still incredibly bimmed this is over for awhile.....kick ass show and good luck to you all! I hope one day I get to see the infamous Woodbox Gang again!
Great show last night, fellas! Good to see everyone out & about - hey, if'n you're done with him, can we have our bass player back now? D'OH!!! Shit, we done broke up already.... SOCIAL!!!!!!
You guys were AMAZING last night! Thanks for the great show! I hate that its all coming to an end! What will we do w/o the Woodbox Gang???? Much love..... & good luck in the future!
This makes me think of that American Pie Song. This is truly the day the music died, and it makes me sadder than I ever thought a band ending could. You guys truly made music that is different than anything that ever came before it or ever will come again. There are really no words to describe how much the music world will never be the same again. Thank you guys for all the great songs, all the kind words outside of shows, thank you for being the best.
looks like Jesus is a Woodbox Gang fan as the skies have cleared up for your last show.....figures.... can't wait too see your show tonight. Woodbox Gang is easily the best band to ever come out of Carbondale.
I am going to miss you guys, and I will be there to support you when you come back!
