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Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, US, Woods is the psych-folk side project of Meneguar’s frontman Jeremy Earl, who have garnered their own fair share of critical acclaim.
Initially began as a solo project, Jeremy Earl started making music under the moniker of Woods in 2005. Woods aced as an opportunity to refresh Earl’s songwriting outside of Meneguar’s indie-rock fare, focusing on acoustic instrumentation and a lo-fi, psych-addled folk sound.
His debut release was the double-cassette “How to Survive In/In The Woods,” on Fuckittapes. Earl went on to record prolifically in the following years, releasing new music at regular intervals. In 2007, the 7” single, “Ram,” a second album in “At Rear House,” and the CD reissue of “How to Survive In/In The Woods,” were all released that same year, on Earl’s own label, Woodsist. “Family Creeps” followed the year after, signalling a change in sound and lineup after Earl expanded his solo project to include Jarvis Taveniere and G. Lucas Crane.
Woods’ fourth release appeared in 2009, titled “Songs of Shame,”an album that broke Woods into a larger audience after been selected by Pitchfork as ‘Best New Music.’ “At Echo Lake” was Woods’ next effort, that featured new member Kevin Morby on bass in 2010, with Earl and the boys not waiting long before unleashing their next collection of new material, “Sun and Shade” the next year.
With the added members, Woods moved from its gentle solo acoustic tone to a more electrified roots-rock reminiscent of Neil Young & Crazy Horse. Aaron Neveu joined on drums, providing extra rhythmic interest. In 2012, they joined with Amps for Christ on a split-LP, helping to build anticipation for their fifth full-length, “Bend Beyond,” which appeared later that same year. In 2014, Woods were back once again and “With Love and With Light” they were even more polished and refined than before.
Read moreOnce each earth orbit around the sun a gathering of people (all walks) come together for a free fest of music, arts, food, & shopping but mostly music. This has come to be known as Wicker Park Fest. Stretching from six corners to Ashland, it is currently Chicago’s front runner in free street fest with Do Division & West Fest not far behind. Each summer there is a handful of worthy bands, especially headliners. In 2011 it was Wavves, The Drums did the deed in 2012, and last year it was an overcrowded underwhelming performance by Cults. Regardless a lot to live up too. On a breezy slightly rainy Chicago Sunday night, a band beyond was handed closing honors. Two bigger acts (in terms of popularity) cramped them to the smaller Smart Bar Stage smack dab center fest. Turns out Woods’ stage on Wood street is the most fitting jungle. 5 Brooklyn boys plug in, tune up, and start meshing. Their chemistry that of cat n nip. ODESZA & Jeff The Brotherhood housed the majority of the remaining fest goers which made Woods performance much more intimate. Early into the set the crowd was heavy in chatter, reflecting a negative vibe on stage. It was hard to hear lead singer/guitarists Jeremy Earl, as his voice is naturally soft without a bunch of people talking over him. It didn’t take long for the music to speak up, and silence the yappers. Midway thru “Moving To The Left” which showcases the bands more melodic style, the crowd was on the same page. The marquee smell of marijuana, and body sweat filled the muggy air, but a strong breeze stabilized the elements. It was a dream like vibe and a solid set. Easily one of my favorite performance in WPF history. Woods did a rare festival encore, overly-satisfying everyone’s night.
Jeremy Earl’s Woods are quite the prolific band. Only in existence since 2005 they’ve already clocked up around eight studio albums of lo-fi, often shambolic indie rock that, slowly but surely over the years, has sounded more mature and cleaner, culminating in this year’s marvellous (and very well produced) 'With Light and Love.' Earl is a song writer with a wonderful ear for a melody and while his high and slightly off-kilter voice takes some time to get used to, it’s perfectly suited for the songs he’s writing. Influenced as much by the likes of Graham Nash, Bob Dylan and folk music as they are by acts like Flaming Lips, Woods’ music draws from a rich lineage of American music and so they’re capable of writing songs that’ll stay in your brain for days on end. You’re likely to catch them live at their very own Woodsist Festival as anywhere, but when you do you’ll be treated to the gentle folk strum of "Rain On," the meandering guitar jams of "Bend Beyond" and the eastern tinged "I Was Gone," plus the muscular new pop sounds of a song like "Moving to the Left," which shows off Earl’s new found confidence in his singing voice. Often lost in the music, Woods might forget there’s an audience watch them, but there’s nothing wrong with that – let them get on with playing, and you can get on enjoying watching it all.
Psychedelic folk is not a new notion, despite the fact it may seem like an unusual pairing. Brooklyn outfit Woods have been putting their own take on the timely combination since 2005 and have enjoyed some great outcomes with the fans and the critics.
You wonder where the group has had time to record an impressive eight albums in just a decade as they do not seem to have taken a break from the road over this time. It is pretty clear that the group thrives being onstage, there is nothing they enjoy more than playing their music as a collective and to the fanbase. There is a great energy and passion as they throw themselves into the performance despite playing night after night. It is though the psych tones transport them away into a private musical zone as sometimes they look so engrossed in their instrumentals you wonder if they know the audience are there. Fortunately the crowd makes itself heard at the finale with rapturous applause for this hard working and talented band.
Amazing show. I'm not a big fan of Lincoln Hall since it can get really crowded, but the venue felt just large enough. The performers were fantastic, the live renditions were fantastic and really made energy for dancing (even if everybody else was just standing around). Woods stayed after in the merch booth for autographs and were really nice.
The gig was really good. Woods put a very good performance in an intimate and loud concert. Haven't seen them live before and had an excellent impresion. Definetely recommend to see them live, vibrant, very talented musians.
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