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Woodenhead

Woodenhead formed in 1975 By Jimmy Robinson and Danny Cassin. The two were students at the Loyola University music department is New Orleans. and were pursuing degrees, Robinson in classical guitar and Cassin in cello. Both had grown up playing rock music, and had played in bands since their early days. influenced by The Beatles,The Rolling Stones, The Byrds, Jimi Hendrix and Cream. In the 70's The Mahavishnu Orchestra had appeared on the scene, and now a music that combined it all, Rock, classical, jazz, seemed like a viable road to follow. The band performed original songs in a an instrumental format, with odd meters, complicated arrangements and improvised solos

Woodenhead Performs in New Orleans

July 8, 2009

Long running New Orleans instrumental fusion band Woodenhead makes a rare appearance in New Orleans this Saturday, July 11th. The band will perform a free midnight set at the city's flagship jazz venue, The Snug Harbor. Woodenhead was formed by guitarist Jimmy Robinson in 1975. The group has appeared in concert with John McLaughlin and Mahavishnu, ...