Review of the Wooden Wand show at Duke Coffeehouse in Durham from Friday night by Grayson Currin of Durham's Independent Weekly. I had hoped to attend myself but it just wasn't in the cards. Also on the bill were Nathan Bowles and Wood Ear.

Live: Wooden Wand lets them ponder


Photo by Leah Hutchison Toth

from aquarium drunkard.

nice read up and interview with mr. wand.

Wrapping one’s head around the music of Wooden Wand, the ongoing project of idiosyncratic singer/songwriter James Jackson Toth takes some effort. With over 100 releases to his name, from spiraling freak-out ragas and avant-garde experimentation to classic Asylum Records-style folk pop – Toth skips through styles like a zealous host swapping out LPs on the turntable at a party.

http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2013/01/15/wooden-wand-the-aquarium-drunkard-interview/

So jimmyjack, does Pitchfork spit or swallow? Inquiring minds would like to know.

I still can't get enough of this one. Especially this time of year - great wintertime music.

I put "Winter in Kentucky" on an annual mix exchange an old college buddy and I have been doing since the late 90's and he is obsessed with it.

Thanks yall! And I was as surprised by the Pitchfork love as anyone. They've been sorta down on me in recent years (didn't even review Briarwood). That said, I thought Grayson's Pitchfork review was terrific, obviously - thoughtful and kind.

Thanks for the kind words, gang. Some 3DD love beats any review I could get.

Can't wait to hear it!

New song performance filmed at Lexington's own CD Central

Thanks for the post! Also, those of you do the digital thing, we've started uploading rare / unreleased / demo / live Wooden Wand stuff here:

http://woodenwand.bandcamp.com/

I'm conflicted about it, being a 'physical media' guy myself, but summer's tough, and so it's either this or fill out the Trader Joe's application that's been sitting on my desk since November.

Sorry for spamming.

spam away, bro. you've earned it. your shit is most righteous and easily spam worthy.

Good stuff here (even though I'm not sure exactly who this William Tyler is)


http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2013/10 ... oden-wand/

Damn Jimmy Jack. You're a prolific songwriter. 100 releases? Holy shit.

I just listened to Alpha Dawn for the first time this afternoon. Really like that song. You're getting some nice attention in Aquarium Drunkard. Congrats.

Thanks Rocky! If you'll pardon some pimping, "Alpha Dawn" will be out on the next official Wooden Wand album, which will be called Farmer's Corner (I, err, think I just gave 3DD an exclusive on this fact - ) and released on Fire Records sometime in early 2014. In the meantime, there's a limited edition vinyl-only thing on Three Lobed called Wooden Wand & The World War IV out now! Definitely more of a (post?) rock record. Thanks again for listening!

Sorry if this has been posted, but holy shite: http://vimeo.com/63926824

Met JJ at Hopscotch in Raleigh a few years back. Couldn't have possibly been a nicer guy, and his band absolutely fucking. killed. it.

Enjoy.

EDIT: I lived in Telluride one summer in college in the late 80's. This song grabbed me even before I made the connection.

Some nice love for Wooden Wand & The World War IV over on The Drunkard. After listening to "Directions to Debbie Harry's House" yesterday I immediately purchased the album. Got two listens in already and it sounds great, JJ!

" it’s one of the more powerful rock records of 2013." Wow, some really nice commentary there, JJ. Congrats. I'll definitely be contributing to your college fund (or food budget) shortly.

Listening to Directions to Debby Harry's house right now. Wow. The guitars are fantastic and I'm really diggin' the vocals. Y'all should listen to this ASAP. http://aquariumdrunkard.info/upload/02% ... 0House.mp3

Too kind! Thanks yall.

not sure why i slept on this one so long, but goddamn is this a great record.

hey West Coasters...living room shows w/ Simon Joyner are coming your way:


WOODEN WAND TOUR DATES – Spring 2014

4/23 – Little Rock, AR @ Whitewater Tavern w/ Doc Feldman, Adam Faucett
4/26 – Irving, Texas @ Snellypalozzoa (private event)
4/27 – Austin, TX @The Mohawk w/ Doc Feldman
5/18 – Cincinnati, OH @ MOTR w/ Stone Jack Jones, Lylas, Coupler
5/19 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern w/ Stone Jack Jones, Lylas, Coupler
5/20 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Club Café w/ Stone Jack Jones, Lylas, Coupler
5/21 – Philadelphia, PA @ World Café w/ Stone Jack Jones, Lylas, Coupler
5/22 – NYC @ Mercury Lounge w/ Stone Jack Jones, Lylas, Coupler
5/23 – Louisville, KY @ Dreamland, w/ Marisa Anderson
5/25 – Lexington, KY @ Willie’s Locally Known w/ Marisa Anderson
5/26 – Cincinnati, OH @ MOTR w/ Marisa Anderson


Wooden Wand will also be playing a series of “Living Room Shows” with Simon Joyner. These are in real people’s homes with limited capacity – a rare and intimate experience!

Living Room Shows
http://www.undertowmusic.com/hosts-need ... room-tour/
http://www.undertowtickets.com/artist/s ... ooden-wand

4/30 – Boulder, CO LIVING ROOM SHOW w/ Simon Joyner
5/2 – Tucson, AZ LIVING ROOM SHOW w/ Simon Joyner
5/3 – Phoenix, AZ LIVING ROOM SHOW w/ Simon Joyner
5/4 –Yucca Valley, CA (Palm Springs) LIVING ROOM SHOW w/ Simon Joyner
5/6 –Long Beach, CA LIVING ROOM SHOW w/ Simon Joyner
5/7 –Berkeley, CA LIVING ROOM SHOW w/ Simon Joyner
5/8 – Oakland, CA LIVING ROOM SHOW w/ Simon Joyner
5/9 –El Dorado Hills, CA LIVING ROOM SHOW w/ Simon Joyner
5/10 –Eugene, OR LIVING ROOM SHOW w/ Simon Joyner
5/11 –Portland, OR LIVING ROOM SHOW w/ Simon Joyner
5/12 –Seattle, WA LIVING ROOM SHOW w/ Simon Joyner
5/14 –Missoula, MT LIVING ROOM SHOW w/ Simon Joyner
5/15 –Fort Collins, CO LIVING ROOM SHOW w/ Simon Joyner
5/16 – Colorado Springs, CO LIVING ROOM SHOW w/ Simon Joyner

Apologies in advance JJ. I'll be extending my DBT European vacation to Italy and will miss the NYC show. Damn, first John Moreland and now this

It's cool, I'll be back!

Thanks for posting the dates, tinnitus!

jimmyjack wrote:It's cool, I'll be back!

Thanks for posting the dates, tinnitus!

Jackson, MS JJ. All I'm sayin'. You got a place to stay if you ever wade into the Mississippi waters.

Jonicont wrote:Apologies in advance JJ. I'll be extending my DBT European vacation to Italy and will miss the NYC show. Damn, first John Moreland and now this

Retirement is such hard work.

Nice interview with jimmyjack here: http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2017/05 ... more-52439

What a band you put together for this record !

When is the official release date ?

Thanks man!

Release date is tomorrow. Anybody interested can get a copy here:

http://woodenwand.bigcartel.com

The pre-order bonus for a signed copy + exclusive demo is over tomorrow, but if you mention "3DD" in the Paypal note I'll make good on that any time

Hey Jimmy Jack - just listened to School's Out and Mexican Coke on YouTube.

Wow these songs are fantastic my friend!

Thanks, Rocky! Glad you dug it. Really was a group effort.

Picked up my copy at the local record store. Guess I'm out on the demo

Jonicont wrote:Picked up my copy at the local record store. Guess I'm out on the demo

no way man. PM me.