Thomas Shaner's "We're in the Band" comic from a 2003 issue of Daily Egyptian
...the Woodbox Gang remains lurking in the hollows of Southern Illinois, a rare find among the ruins of rural America.
--Jeff Biggers, No Depression
From the wilds of Southern Illinois stomps the grinning mess of wails, clangs, pokes and downhome harmonies known as the Woodbox Gang.
--Joe Collier, Lumpen
Their lyrics are dark, and the music toe tapping and happy, almost like a Dios de los Muertos, or, Day of the Dead celebration.
--beerbytch.com
Throw folk and rock in a blender along with bluegrass and punk, then spit in it. This is the Woodbox Gang's sound -- beautiful and vile.
--Jim Chesters, Nightlife
This is one of the most original CDs I've heard in years.
--James Richard Oliver, Illbilly Records, review of Trashcan Americana
They may be controversial, but they have an impact and energy that's impossible to ignore and that should be experienced both live and on disc.
--Jerry Bradley, Flipside The Zone
It is music that is at once raw and elemental, and then plaintive and poignant. It merges elements of traditional folk sound with, aw heck, you just have to hear these guys. They truly defy description.
--Mary White, Gazette Democrat's Monday's Pub
The most electric acoustic band around.
--Joe Swank, WDBX
Brilliant and bizarre.
--Jason MacNeil, popmatters.com
They remain one of the most raw, entertaining, shocking, prolific, and strange bands in the area.
--Chris Wissman, Nightlife
In essence, they are a roots party band and must be seen to be truly understood.
--Barry Engelhart, Flush
They are, without a doubt, the most original band to grace Southern Illinois in quite a while.
--Roger Trexler, Nightlife
It is the jug flat tire band whose power is good as though it is the mischievous raging horse!
When the side-splitting humor wears off and you're stuck with the acute awareness that this band is tottering on the verge of genius, then you won't think it's so funny.
