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Whoopgnash

Whoopgnash biography
"As far as a bio, I hate bios and nothing bores me more than trying to come up with my own. Don't take that the wrong way.". So at John Erickson request WHOOPGNASH's biography here is kept to a minimum and in John's own words, (however, much more at WHOOPGNASH's own website.).

WHOOPGNASH was formed by John Erickson and Bill Paul over 10 years ago, give or take a decade. Jeff Jarrard became a member upon birth, but went through a rigorous 30 year audition before he was allowed in the band's beer fridge. We currently reside in Minneapolis, but seeing as you're more than likely reading this from somewhere else I guess that that doesn't really matter. We all grew up on a steady diet of meat and corn, with plenty of music for dessert. We play instrumental fusion with a blend of comedy. I've also been told we do "crowd control", as putting on our music is sure to clear any party of unwanted guests. We have 3 cd's and a live in-studio dvd currently out and available for purchase on our website, www.whoopgnash.com.

THIS IS NOT A TOY. DO NOT HOLD IN HAND. DO NOT PUT IN MOUTH. LIGHT FUSE AND IMMEDIATELY GET AWAY. 
 commented earlier:


Only one thing to add to the above: 
1. The band's name refers to an unwanted noise amps can make - but definitely not to their music.


The eponymous first album is a great place to start. John Erickson's guitarwork has undoubted Holdsworthian elements, but John has the level of aggression which makes WHOOPGNASH's music here fast, furious and rarely letting up. The rhythm section, reminds more of those great free playing rhythm sections of Wayne Krantz's groups of the last decade.

"Full Scape" is more reflective, and undergoes a bass-player change.

"A Lack Of Education" is return to the aggressive trio playing, with Erickson perhaps more modal than before.



Why this artist must be listed in www.progarchives.com : 
An excellent independent jazz rock band, that should known beyond the limits of Minnesota and the jazz rock fraternity.



Discography:
"Whoopgnash" (CD, 1999 independent label) studio recording
"Full Scrape" (CD, 2002 independent label) studio recording
"Unclear Channel Live 2004" (DVD, 2004 independent label) live recording
"Lack Of Education" (CD, 2007 independent label) studio recording


Unclear Channel Live 2004 (DVD, 2004) 

DVD5
DVD video
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NTSC 4:3 (720x480) VBR
LinearPCM, 2 ch


Tracklist

01. There's No Sound In Flutes
02. Eine Kleine Gnash Music
03. Sissy Boy Slap Party
04. In Memory Of
05. Tweezed
06. Flat Brimmed High Rider
07. I Sure Hate Ta' See A Widda' Go Down Like At'
08. Reunions
09. Rageohol

cd`s

1999 - 2007
Fusion, Jaz-Rock
02:35:57
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Lossless
CBR
Image+cue


* Lack of Education (2007) flac

Tracklist

[07:46] 01. Cuff Em' Up
[10:34] 02. Tiny Bone
[07:05] 03. Lack of Education
[05:12] 04. Tweezed
[05:18] 05. F'nheimers and Children
[06:53] 06. Rageahol
[08:38] 07. Dedication


BONUS

Whoopgnash (1999)

tracklist

[06:36] 01. Short Term Memory
[04:58] 02. Desmo
[09:06] 03. Too Hammered To Be Legit
[07:35] 04. Moderately Priced
[08:51] 05. Reunions
[06:00] 06. Tony
[08:24] 07. Sissy-Boy Slap Party


Full Scrape (2002)

Tracklist

[06:14] 01. There's No Sound In Flutes
[07:13] 02. The General
[05:56] 03. Sketchers In The Rye
[07:55] 04. In Memory Of
[06:54] 05. I Sure Hate Ta' See A Widda' Go Down Like That
[05:48] 06. Eine
[04:58] 07. Flat Brimmed High-Rider
[07:51] 08. Industrial Standards