Released in 2001, Trashcan Americana is the first Official Studio Album released by the Woodbox Gang. At the time of this recording, the group was comprised of Hugh DeNeal (vocals, guitar, and kazoo), Brian DeNeal (bass), Alex Kirt (multi-instrumenta [+]Released in 2001, Trashcan Americana is the first Official Studio Album released by the Woodbox Gang. At the time of this recording, the group was comprised of Hugh DeNeal (vocals, guitar, and kazoo), Brian DeNeal (bass), Alex Kirt (multi-instrumentalist vocals).
Some have dubbed their music "insurgent Americana", as well as "jug-punk", and "y'allternative".
The Woodbox Gang prefers "caustic acoustic" or "trashcan Americana", the latter being the title of their debut release.
The Gang has been performing the local clubs, bars, and coffee shop of Southern Illinois and the surrounding area.
Their following as steady as their repertoire of original, off-the-wall, but always entertaining material written mostly by the chief songsmith, Hugh DeNeal.
The Woodbox Gang is an eclectic blend of musical styles.
Some would say they are a mixture of folk, rock, traditional blues, and punk with a shot of bluegrass.
Their songs are humorous, haunting, and villainous.
Their audiences rave about the group's lyrics, home-made instruments, and on-stage antics.
The shows are always instense with the crowds dancing and generally whooping and hollering.
A local WDBX DJ called them "the most electric acoustic band around."
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Trashcan Americana Review from Nightlife, Carbondale Illinois 12/14/00
By Chris Wissmann
Those who may have heard singer Hugh DeNeal's early performances or recordings--be they with his first bands, Sideshow and Painted Cellar, solo, or with his current group, the Woodbox Gang--probably came away with the impression that Hugh's voice was similar to Bob Dylan's or Jello Biafra's, but worse and without the character.
Time for a reassessment.
Hugh has truly arrived, as the latest release by the Woodbox Gang clearly demonstrates.
On Trashcan Americana--not just the title of the Woodbox Gang's latest CD, but the name of their combination of Woodie Guthrie folk and either weird subject matter or serious concerns refracted through absurdist mental processes, plus way offbeat touches--Hugh has found his voice.
Not only does he stay on key, but Hugh has learned to express himself quite effectively wihtin his limit
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