The World/Inferno Friendship Society | |
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 The lead singer of the band, Jack Terricloth | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | World Inferno, Inferno |
| Origin | Brooklyn,New York, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1994–2021 |
| Labels |
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| Members | Brendan 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 asWorld Inferno, orInferno) was an American band fromBrooklyn,New York. Its style mergedpunk,soul,klezmer andjazz, while itscollective membership featuredhorns, 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 singerJack 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."
Its lyrics often concerned historical or biographical subjects, such asWeimar-era Germany,Peter Lorre,Jeffrey Lee Pierce ofthe Gun Club,Paul Robeson,Leni Riefenstahl,Dante Alighieri,Philip K. Dick, andJonathan Fire*Eater.
Terricloth died in May 2021.[1]
The World/Inferno Friendship Society's annualHalloween show, Hallowmas, was its most-anticipated performance of the year.[2] 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; anethereal string quartet performing throughout the evening in the rear of the hall; circus performances andfire 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 referencesThe Great Pumpkin from thePeanuts comic strip.
| Name | Instrument(s) | Years | Other groups |
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| Jack Terricloth | Lead vocals, misc. instruments | 1996–2021 | Sticks and Stones,[3] P.E.D.[4] |
| Scott Hollingsworth | Keyboards, bass, programming, producer, engineer | 1996–1999, 2012–2020 | Sticks and Stones |
| Aaron Hammes | Baritone saxophone, guitar, vocals | 2012–2021 | The Del Moroccos,Deal's Gone Bad, The Stranger, Res Novae |
| Rafael Calderon | Trumpet | 2014–2021 | The Bandulos, Rising Sun Gang, DYT, Cause and the Effects |
| Jeffrey Young | Violin | 2014–2020 | thingNY, Valerie Kuehne and the Wasps Nests |
| Gina Marie Rodriguez | Electric bass, backing vocals | April–May 2005, 2018–2021 | Moisturizer, Madam Robot and the Lust Brigade |
| Brendan Furey | Electric guitar | 2018–2021 | Senator Horse, Future Ghosts, Off Target, Teorema |
| Felipe Torres | Drums | 2018–2021 | Slambovian Circus of Dreams, Zire's War,Reagan Youth,The Monkees, TheDavy Jones Band, Res Novae |
| Matt Dallow | Accordion, keyboards, theremin | 2018–2021 | Amour Obscur, Vic Thrill, Dead Man's Terminal, The Pendulum Swings, The Trummytones, Space Robot Scientists |
| Name | Instrument(s) | Years Active | Other groups |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellie Goodman | Violin | 2020–2021 | Speakeasy Streets, Teorema |
| Jonny Zuckerman (Jonny Zeee) | Guitar | 2019–2020 | Powdermaker, Kung Fury, The Shivering Brigade, Res Novae |
| Matthew Landis | Keyboards | 2008–2015, 2017–2019 | Minor Arcana, Poison Street, Teorema |
| Benjamin Reichman | Trumpet, guitar | 2017–2019 | Glowing-Eyed Friends, Future Ghosts |
| Francis Morin | Guitar | 2010–2018 | Voltaire, Serpenteens, Res Novae, Black Rose Burning |
| Sandra Malak | Bass, vocals | 2006–2019 | Leftöver Crack, The Working Mothers, SHLSHKD, Twitcher, Elegant Everyone[5] |
| Mora Precarious/Jess Townsend | Drums | 2010–2018 | Parlour Bells, Ketman, Trabants |
| Peter Hess | Tenor saxophone, clarinet, percussion | 1998–2011, 2013–2014, 2019 | Guignol,Slavic Soul Party,Anti-Social Music,Balkan Beat Box, Capital M, The Peter Hess Quartet,[6]Asphalt Orchestra |
| Rebecca Schlappich | Violin | 2011–2015, 2019 | Kiss Kiss,Mariachi El Bronx, River City Extension,Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals |
| Leslie Wacker | Alto saxophone | 2010–2012 | Emperor Norton's Stationary Marching Band |
| Ken Thomson | Baritone saxophone, clarinet | 2005–2010 | Gutbucket, Asphalt Orchestra,Anti-Social Music,Signal[7] |
| Raja Azar | Piano, backing vocals | 2006–2010 | Jollyship the Whiz-Bang |
| Benjamin Kotch | Drums | 1997–2007, 2010, 2019 | Eve's Plum[8] |
| Lucky Strano | Guitar | 1996–2010, 2019 | Morning Glory, Sewage, Devastation Wagon, Banner of Hope |
| Maura Corrigan | Alto saxophone | 1998–2010, 2019 | Georgia Redcoat Marching Band, Mod Alpert |
| Brian Viglione | Drums | 2008–2009, 2018, 2019 | The Dresden Dolls,Nine Inch Nails,HUMANWINE,Voltaire,Violent Femmes,Morning Glory |
| Kevin Raczka | Drums | 2007–2008 | Jollyship The Whiz-Bang,Hungry March Band |
| Ara Babajian | Drums | 2007 | Leftöver Crack,The Slackers,Star Fucking Hipsters |
| Semra Ercin | Percussion, bells, backing vocals | 1996–2008, 2019 | The Working Mothers, Chandeliers, kiss Slash Crooked Smile, Casa de Chihuahua, Kid Casanova[9] |
| Franz Nicolay | Accordion, piano, backing vocals | 2001–2008, 2010–2011, 2019 | Guignol,The Hold Steady,Anti-Social Music,Against Me!,[10]Voltaire |
| Yula Beeri | Electric bass, backing vocals | 1999–2006, 2019 | Nanuchka,Star Fucking Hipsters, Yula & the eXtended Family[11] |
| Karen Kanan Correa | Bass, backing vocals, viola | 2005–2006 | Demander[12] |
| Erik Proft | Shouts | 2007 | Planned Collapse, Kama Rupa,Missing Foundation |
| Steve Paelet | Electric bass | 2002 | |
| Dan Bailey | Baritone saxophone | 1998–2005, 2019 | Milk Money, The Grown-Ups, The Panic, The Maspeth Holders[13] |
| Kevin Corzett | Tenor saxophone | 2007–2009 | Reverend Glasseye,Ketman, Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys, Emperor Norton's Stationary Marching Band |
| John Moore | Baritone saxophone | 1997–1998 | |
| Brian Pearl | Piano | 2000–2001 | Matt Pond PA |
| Ms. Xtal Chaos | Tuba | 1996–1998 | |
| Detroit Rios | Percussion | 1997–1998 | |
| Stephe Polier | Tenor saxophone | 1997–1999 | |
| Geoff Blythe | Tenor saxophone | 1999 | Dexys Midnight Runners,The Bureau,Black 47,The TKO Horns[14][15] |
| Sam Burns | Tenor saxophone | 1999–2000 | |
| Rio Glenn (ABC No Rio) | Backing vocals | 1999–2000 | |
| Kika Von Kluck | Backing vocals | 1997–1998 | |
| Sioux Kovax | Backing vocals | 1996–1997 (graphics, 1994–2003) | |
| Mike Wagner | Trombone | 1999 | Antibalas,King Changó,Moshiach Oi! |
| Klaus Schank | Trombone | 1998 | Scrapy |
| Lauren Black | Trumpet | 1997–1999 | Kenn Firpo Rent Explosion, 1,000 Pounds of People[16] |
| David Patrikios | Marimba, banjo | 1997–1999 | Serpico, Milhouse, Greensleep, The Realistics, The Flying Aces |
| Chris Leo | Trombone | 1997 | The Van Pelt, The Sin Eaters, The Lapse,Native Nod |
| Dan Neustadt | Piano, backing vocals | The Hold Steady | |
| Jeffrey Wengrofsky[17] | Actor, Cabaret Host, Bag of Nothing | 1996–2021 | Syndicate of Human Image Traffickers |
| Jon Gilch | Drums | Sticks and Stones[18] |
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