The Woodshed e il loro Funky

NOTIZIE PRINCIPALI

From a rapidly decentralizing jamband scene that is producing more watered down music all the time comes a band that isn’t afraid to take chances and really contribute something new. Grounded in smart composed jam rock and catchy rump rattlin’ funk, The Woodshed puts on a very intense and danceable show. Hammond heavy funk gnarls give way to elegant guitar lines and syncopated drum breaks all grounded by the solid and upbeat bass tone. The Woodshed presents a very wide variety of styles and moods throughout a set, and is able to take any jam soaring to the stratosphere, then snap back blissfully to the song form.

"We really try to play with the idea that absolutely anything can happen" says Keyboardist Andrew Grosvenor, "It means that sometimes we might fall flat on our faces, but it really brings energy to a set, and usually results in some absolutely amazing moments."

One of the band's signature songs, Andorra, was written by guitarist Jeff Rhoades. It starts with a majestic opening that gives way to bubbly chase lines and a sparse, wistful guitar solo before falling straight into 2 chord power funk! "It's a song that's got a little bit of everything really, I'm very proud of it" says Rhoades.

Playing to larger and larger NYC crowds, and sharing the stage with acts like P-Groove, U-Melt, Razorface, and Dizzy Reed of Guns n’ Roses, The Woodshed is a band that continues to impress, and is quickly becoming established as the hottest emerging band on the jam scene.

Andrew Grosvenor 01 dicembre 2005 07:35