The World/Inferno Friendship Society

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The World/Inferno Friendship Society
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The lead singer of the band, Jack Terricloth
Background information
Also known asWorld Inferno, Inferno
Origin Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres
Years active1994–2021
Labels Alternative Tentacles
Chunksaah Records
Go-kart Records Europe
Gern Blandsten Records
The Company With The Golden Arm
MembersBrendan Furey
Felipe Torres
Scott Hollingsworth
Aaron Hammes
Rafael Calderon
Jeffrey Young
Gina Marie Rodriguez
Matt Dallow
Past members Jack Terricloth
Website http://www.worldinferno.com/

The World/Inferno Friendship Society (also referred to as World Inferno, or Inferno) was an American band from Brooklyn, New York. Its style merged punk, soul, klezmer and jazz, while its collective membership featured horns, piano and guitar and had a membership of about 40 players, of whom only about seven to ten active members usually performed at a time. The group was led by singer Jack Terricloth, who was the only constant during the group's history. Terricloth was known for his pointed commentary during shows; his monologues touched on politics and his transformation from the "old school."

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Its lyrics often concerned historical or biographical subjects, such as Weimar-era Germany, Peter Lorre, Jeffrey Lee Pierce of The Gun Club, Paul Robeson, Leni Riefenstahl, Dante Alighieri, Philip K. Dick, and Jonathan Fire*Eater.

Terricloth died in May 2021. [1]

Hallowmas

The World/Inferno Friendship Society's annual Halloween show, Hallowmas, was its most-anticipated performance of the year.[ citation needed ] The event was known for its elaborate planning and surprises. Past Hallowmases have included a burning effigy of Mr. Terricloth constructed and set alight by a large, caustic cat; an ethereal string quartet performing throughout the evening in the rear of the hall; circus performances and fire breathing by the Odd Child Uprising troupe and a cadaverous marching band materializing on stage for the finale, "Pumpkin Time". The song (performed only at Hallowmas shows) includes street rallies, and references The Great Pumpkin from the Peanuts comic strip.

Members

NameInstrument(s)YearsOther groups
Jack TerriclothLead vocals, misc. instruments1996–2021Sticks and Stones, [2] P.E.D. [3]
Scott HollingsworthKeyboards, Bass, Programming, Producer, Engineer1996–1999, 2012–2020Sticks and Stones
Aaron Hammes Baritone saxophone, guitar, vocals2012–2021The Del Moroccos, Deal's Gone Bad, The Stranger, Res Novae
Rafael CalderonTrumpet2014–2021The Bandulos, Rising Sun Gang, DYT, Cause and the Effects
Jeffrey YoungViolin2014–2020thingNY, Valerie Kuehne and the Wasps Nests
Gina Marie RodriguezElectric bass, backing vocalsApril–May 2005, 2018–2021Moisturizer, Madam Robot and the Lust Brigade
Brendan FureyElectric guitar2018–2021Senator Horse, Future Ghosts, Off Target, Teorema
Felipe TorresDrums2018–2021Slambovian Circus of Dreams, Zire's War, Reagan Youth, The Monkees, The Davy Jones Band, Res Novae
Matt DallowAccordion, Keyboards, Theremin2018–2021Amour Obscur, Vic Thrill, Dead Man's Terminal, The Pendulum Swings, The Trummytones, Space Robot Scientists
Other Personnel
NameInstrument(s)Years ActiveOther groups
Ellie GoodmanViolin2020–2021Speakeasy Streets, Teorema
Jonny Zuckerman (Jonny Zeee)Guitar2019–2020Powdermaker, Kung Fury, The Shivering Brigade, Res Novae
Matthew LandisKeyboards2008–2015, 2017–2019Minor Arcana, Poison Street, Teorema
Benjamin ReichmanTrumpet, Guitar2017–2019Glowing-Eyed Friends, Future Ghosts
Francis MorinGuitar2010–2018Voltaire, Serpenteens, Res Novae, Black Rose Burning
Sandra MalakBass, Vocals2006–2019 Leftöver Crack, The Working Mothers, SHLSHKD, Twitcher, Elegant Everyone [4]
Mora Precarious/Jess TownsendDrums2010–2018Parlour Bells, Ketman, Trabants
Peter HessTenor saxophone, clarinet, percussion1998–2011, 2013–2014, 2019Guignol, Slavic Soul Party, Anti-Social Music, Balkan Beat Box, Capital M, The Peter Hess Quartet, [5] Asphalt Orchestra
Rebecca SchlappichViolin2011–2015, 2019 Kiss Kiss, Mariachi El Bronx, River City Extension, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
Leslie WackerAlto saxophone2010–2012Emperor Norton's Stationary Marching Band
Ken ThomsonBaritone saxophone, clarinet2005–2010 Gutbucket, Asphalt Orchestra, Anti-Social Music, Signal [6]
Raja AzarPiano, backing vocals2006–2010Jollyship the Whiz-Bang
Benjamin KotchDrums1997–2007, 2010, 2019 Eve's Plum [7]
Lucky StranoGuitar1996–2010, 2019 Morning Glory, Sewage, Devastation Wagon, Banner of Hope
Maura CorriganAlto saxophone1998–2010, 2019 Georgia Redcoat Marching Band, Mod Alpert
Brian Viglione Drums2008–2009, 2018, 2019 The Dresden Dolls, Nine Inch Nails, HUMANWINE, Voltaire, Violent Femmes, Morning Glory
Kevin RaczkaDrums2007–2008Jollyship The Whiz-Bang, Hungry March Band
Ara Babajian Drums2007 Leftöver Crack, The Slackers, Star Fucking Hipsters
Semra ErcinPercussion, bells, backing vocals1996–2008, 2019The Working Mothers, Chandeliers, kiss Slash Crooked Smile, Casa de Chihuahua, Kid Casanova [8]
Franz Nicolay Accordion, piano, backing vocals2001–2008, 2010–2011, 2019Guignol, The Hold Steady, Anti-Social Music, Against Me!, [9] Voltaire
Yula Beeri Electric bass, backing vocals1999–2006, 2019Nanuchka, Star Fucking Hipsters, Yula & the eXtended Family [10]
Karen Kanan CorreaBass, backing vocals, viola2005–2006Demander [11]
Erik ProftShouts2007Planned Collapse, Kama Rupa, Missing Foundation
Steve PaeletElectric bass2002
Dan BaileyBaritone saxophone1998–2005, 2019Milk Money, The Grown-Ups, The Panic, The Maspeth Holders [12]
Kevin CorzettTenor saxophone2007–2008Reverend Glasseye, Ketman, Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys, Emperor Norton's Stationary Marching Band
John MooreBaritone saxophone1997–1998
Brian PearlPiano2000–2001 Matt Pond PA
Ms. Xtal ChaosTuba1996–1998
Detroit RiosPercussion1997–1998
Stephe PolierTenor saxophone1997–1999
Geoff BlytheTenor saxophone1999 Dexys Midnight Runners, The Bureau, Black 47, The TKO Horns [13] [14]
Sam BurnsTenor saxophone1999–2000
Rio Glenn (ABC No Rio)Backing Vocals1999–2000
Kika Von KluckBacking vocals1997–1998
Sioux KovaxBacking vocals1996–1997 (graphics, 1994–2003)
Mike Wagner Trombone1999 Antibalas, King Changó, Moshiach Oi!
Klaus SchankTrombone1998Scrapy
Lauren BlackTrumpet1997–1999Kenn Firpo Rent Explosion, 1,000 Pounds of People [15]
David PatrikiosMarimba, banjo1997–1999Serpico, Milhouse, Greensleep, The Realistics, The Flying Aces
Chris LeoTrombone1997The Van Pelt, The Sin Eaters, The Lapse, Native Nod
Dan NeustadtPiano, backing vocalsThe Hold Steady
Jeffrey WengrofskyActor, Bag of Nothing1996-2021Syndicate of Human Image Traffickers, The Wolfboy of Rego Park
Jon GilchDrumsSticks and Stones [16]

Discography

Albums


Live/Compilation albums

Singles

EPs

Unreleased demos

Other appearances

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References

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  2. ↑ "Peter Ventantonio". BandToBand.com. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
  3. ↑ "P.E.D. Reunion 30 May 91". YouTube.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-13.
  4. ↑ @worldinfernofs (October 23, 2022). "Elegant Everyone, the new project from Sandra Malak will be joining Teorema on 10/31 at St. Anne's" – via Instagram.
  5. ↑ "Peter Hess". BandToBand.com. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
  6. ↑ "Ken Thomson". BandToBand.com. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
  7. ↑ "Benjamin Kotch". BandToBand.com. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
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  16. ↑ Jon Gilch Retrieved 2011-11-13.
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