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WOODENBOX with A Fistful of Fivers

’maybe he’d try if he thought he wouldn’t fail’

About Me

On July 21st 2007 the first Woodenbox album was released at the liquid ship Glasgow. It was packed and we delighted in playing the album live. Later on down the year I got in touch with Nick Dudman and asked him to come and play some live shows. 2 rehearsals later we showcased the new sound at Box on sauchiehall street and so Woodenbox with a Fist Full of fivers was born. Since the first gig Ali and Nick have been working new songs. They have supported some great bands like Peggy sue and the pirates, Son of Dave and Broken Records, achieved airplay on Radio 2, Radio1 and BBC Scotland and have had only glowing reviews. Later down the line in steps old school Sam Evans whoplayed sax on the woodenbox album. Sam appears at the bigger live shows to give sax flavour to the thirsty crowd. The newest addition to the band is Fraser McKirdy who stepped up to play bass with us at bigger shows. Now the band is pushin forward to see where the wind will blow us next...................................................look out

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/23/2006
Band Website: woodenboxmusic.co.uk
Band Members: Class of 2008: Ali Downer Guitars/vocals/harmonicas , Nick Dudman Drums/vocals/ukele, Sam Evans sax, Fraser McKirdy Bass Buy the debut album by Woodenbox for £6 inclusive of postage.
Influences: fleetwood mac/george harrison/elliot smith/bruce springsteen/bob/super furry animals/dj shadow/THe clash/M ward/badly drawn boy/beach boys/captain beefheart/ jackie lomax/Ray Charles/the kinks/david bowie/wilson tan/radiohead/king creosote/found/seasick steve/stevie wonder/steely dan/ venus and mars/ann/woody guthrie/jimi/hank williams/dolly parton/queens of the stoneage/Dr Dog/portishead/sparklehorse/imagine/bonnie prince billy
Sounds Like:
Classic GrandWoodenbox with a Fist Full of Fivers live at King Tuts Woodenbox with a fist full of fivers live at the QMU
You can now buy the debut woodenbox album from avalanche stores.
Record Label: Woodenbox productions
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Wee Red Bar 11th June

Good show last night...   You will be happy to know that my prized reel to reel tape recorder seems to be fine after almost catching on fire last night.... apparently lots of smoke started coming...
Posted by WOODENBOX with A Fistful of Fivers on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:50:00 PST

PAUL McCARTNEY

MAN OH MAN, alright me Nick, Gems and Nicks mum went to the best gig we'll ever see. Down to Liverpool to see Macca. He blew the crowd away with the biggest sound i've ever heard. Mixing it up makes y...
Posted by WOODENBOX with A Fistful of Fivers on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:29:00 PST

Supporting DODOs

Howdy we have been invited to support the amazing Dodos on the 12th of June at The Beat Club. We have limited tix and we are gonna sell them cheap for £3. Should be a great gig in all regards we have ...
Posted by WOODENBOX with A Fistful of Fivers on Sun, 25 May 2008 09:06:00 PST

LIVE BROADCAST

So we played a really nice gig at ABC2 on tuesday. The BBC were nice enough to record the show and Vic Galloway was nice enough to play a couple of songs on his radio 1 show. So anyway if you want to ...
Posted by WOODENBOX with A Fistful of Fivers on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:43:00 PST

BBC SCOTLAND/RADIO 1

We got a wee play last night on vic galloways introducing show for Radio , thanks to Subcity. About 50 mins in you can hear me talk a little and then a tune. you can listen again for a whole...
Posted by WOODENBOX with A Fistful of Fivers on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:57:00 PST

LIVE REVIEW AT THE LIQUID SHIP

  No sleep in two days. Only one reasonable course of action is therefore available - several pints of Guinness and some live music. Now this will require a venue. Where shall I go? Aha! The Liq...
Posted by WOODENBOX with A Fistful of Fivers on Sun, 23 Mar 2008 05:25:00 PST

Live review - 6th March @ Mono

.. End_Module_385 --> .. Start_Module_743 --> Wilson Tan, Woodenbox and Adopted as Holograph live at Mono, Glasgow No Guinness. No Guinness? These are not the words that Bluesbunny ever wants...
Posted by WOODENBOX with A Fistful of Fivers on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:18:00 PST

Woodenbox on Radio 2 !!!

We are over the moon to learn that 'a fist full of fivers' was aired on Steve Lamacq's Wednesday night show (5th March)..... national radio play! All very exciting!!check out the page, and other unsig...
Posted by WOODENBOX with A Fistful of Fivers on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:15:00 PST

Live review from Skinny Mag (Feb issue)

Rubix @ Henry's Cellar Bar - Morrison Street, Edinburgh10th January 2008review by Neal ParsonsWooden Box and A Fist Full of Fivers kick start tonight's Rubix, and what an engaging and entertaining pai...
Posted by WOODENBOX with A Fistful of Fivers on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 02:15:00 PST

We are currently recording more new tracks...

we are recording a new flavour of country/folk/rock and we are really pleased with whats happenin so as soon as they are done we'll update and get them on the page. for the meantime i am gonna put an ...
Posted by WOODENBOX with A Fistful of Fivers on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:18:00 PST