Jim, Leland, & Kelly (L-R)

IAMA award nominee

lammies award nominee

Electronic Press Kit (EPK)

Woodrush

Woodrush draws audiences into a refreshing live music experience through their infectious melodies and entertaining performance. In an industry where original sound is becoming harder to find, Woodrush delivers a generous blend of musical genres and variety to any entertainment line-up.

Audio Samples

Change - from Works in Progress

So Far From Home - from So Far From Home

Road Trippin' - from So Far From Home

The Brink - from So Far From Home

Stay a While - from Works in Progress

Flying - from Works in Progress

Stone & Steel - from So Far From Home

Footprints - from Works in Progress

Artist Information

Artist Information

Woodrush founders, Kelly Shirey (lead vocals, guitar) and Jim Castaneda (vocals, vocal percussion, bass), have been performing together for over a decade, recently adding multi-instrumentalist, Leland Hirschman.

Their Alternative-Americana sound incorporates aspects of rock, pop, folk, funk, and jazz with classic vocal harmonies, reminiscent of bands such as Barenaked Ladies, Counting Crows and Toad the Wet Sprocket. Compelling melodies, vocal percussion and well-crafted songs sets Woodrush apart from the average band.

In addition to their substantial selection of original songs, Woodrush also plays a diverse array of crowd-pleasing covers.

Their many years of experience includes performances at festivals, bars, coffee houses, restaurants, clubs, casinos, wineries, breweries, corporate events and weddings.

It is evident in every performance that these three musicians have a true passion for what they do.

Discography

Discography

So Far From Home (2006) Recorded at: Strate Sound Studios in San Diego. Producer: Ray Peterson, Raining Notes. Sound Engineer: Alan Sanderson. Mastering: Sterling-Sound Studios, NY. Photos: Henry Diltz.

Running on a Treadmill, contributed to the album Drink to Bones that Turn to Dust, A Toast to Oingo Boingo (2006) Produced and Recorded by: Dep't of Records.

It's About Time… (2004) Recorded as Three Shades of Gray (3SG).

Three Shades of Gray (3SG) (2001) Recorded as Three Shades of Gray (3SG).

Works in Progress (tracks not yet released) Woodrush is currently working on a new album. Rough mixes and early sneak peeks are among the samples on this page!

Awards

Awards

Best Acoustic Single of the Year
16th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards 2006; for: Road Trippin’ (appears on So Far From Home)

Best Group/Duo
(Grand Prize Runner Up)
International Acoustic Music Awards, 2006.

Testimonial

A Testimonial from a Sound-Tech...

After working with many bands this summer None... were as pro, and as pleasing to the crowd as Woodrush.

None were as easy to work with from a sound tech perspective. Most impressive was listening to Woodrush sing in harmony which seems to be a lost skill among so many (at least in live settings). Woodrush is one of the few bands that sounds just as good if not better live than recorded with even the most simple of sound systems.

Best Wishes and hope to catch a show soon.

Dave Wamsley
www.centereventnorthwest.com