The World/Inferno Friendship Society

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

"WIFS" redirects here. For the Janesville, WI television station, see WIFS (TV).
The World/Inferno Friendship Society
The lead singer of the band, Jack Terricloth
Background information
OriginBrooklyn, New York, USA
GenresPunk rock
Punk cabaret
Circus punk
Years active1996–present
LabelsAlternative Tentacles
Chunksaah Records
Go-kart Records Europe
Gern Blandsten Records
The Company With The Golden Arm
Websitehttp://www.worldinferno.com/
MembersJack Terricloth
Brendan Furey
Felipe Torres
Scott Hollingsworth
Aaron Hammes
Rafael Calderon
Jeffrey Young
Gina Marie Rodriguez
Matt Dallow

Its lyrics often concern 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.

Hallowmas

The World/Inferno Friendship Society's annual Halloween show, Hallowmas, is its most-anticipated performance of the year. The event is 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.

While the band has had over 40 members come and go, Terricloth has maintained that they have always been more of a gang than an actual band. Many members continue to collaborate with the group, but do not join them on tour.

Members

Current Members
NameInstrument(s)YearsOther groups
Jack TerriclothLead vocals, misc. instruments1996-presentSticks and Stones,[1] P.E.D.[2]
Scott HollingsworthKeyboards, Bass, Programming, Producer, Engineer1996–1999, 2012-presentSticks and Stones
Aaron HammesBaritone Saxophone, guitar, vocals2012-presentThe Del Moroccos, Deal's Gone Bad, The Stranger
Rafael CalderonTrumpet2014-presentThe Bandulos, Rising Sun Gang, DYT, Cause and the Effects
Jeffrey YoungViolin2014-presentthingNY, Valerie Kuehne and the Wasps Nests
Gina Marie RodriguezElectric bass, backing vocalsApril–May 2005, 2018-Moisturizer, Madam Robot and the Lust Brigade
Brendan FureyElectric Guitar2018 - presentSenator Horse, Future Ghosts, Off Target
Felipe TorresDrums2018-presentSlambovian Circus of Dreams, Zire's War, Reagan Youth, The Monkees, The Davy Jones Band
Matt DallowAccordion, Keyboards, Theremin2018-presentAmour Obscur, Vic Thrill, Dead Man's Terminal, The Pendulum Swings, The Trummytones, Space Robot Scientists

Other Members
Personnel
NameInstrument(s)Years ActiveOther groups
Jonny Zee Guitar 2019-
Matthew Landis Keyboards 2008-2015, 2017-2019 Minor Arcana, Poison Street
Benjamin Reichman Trumpet, Guitar 2017- Glowing-Eyed Friends, Future Ghosts
Francis Morin Guitar 2010-2018 Voltaire
Sandra Malak Bass, Vocals 2006-2018 Working Mothers
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,[3] Asphalt Orchestra
Rebecca SchlappichViolin2011–2015, 2019Kiss Kiss, Mariachi El Bronx, River City Extension, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
Leslie WackerAlto saxophone2010-2012Emperor Norton's Stationary Marching Band
Ken ThomsonBaritone Saxophone, clarinet2005-2010Gutbucket, Asphalt Orchestra, Anti-Social Music, Signal[4]
Raja AzarPiano, backing vocals2006-2010Jollyship the Whiz-Bang
Benjamin KotchDrums1997–2007, 2010, 2019Eve's Plum[5]
Lucky StranoGuitar1996–2010, 2019Morning Glory, Sewage, Devastation Wagon, Banner of Hope
Maura CorriganAlto saxophone1998–2010, 2019Georgia Redcoat Marching Band, Mod Alpert
Brian ViglioneDrums2008–2009, 2018, 2019The Dresden Dolls, Nine Inch Nails, HUMANWINE, Voltaire, Violent Femmes, Morning Glory
Kevin RaczkaDrums2007-2008Jollyship The Whiz-Bang, Hungry March Band
Ara BabajianDrums2007Leftöver 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[6]
Franz NicolayAccordion, piano, backing vocals2001–2008, 2010–2011, 2019Guignol, The Hold Steady, Anti-Social Music, Against Me!,[7] Voltaire
Yula BeeriElectric bass, backing vocals1999–2006, 2019Nanuchka, Star Fucking Hipsters, Yula & the eXtended Family[8]
Karen Kanan CorreaBass, backing vocals, viola2005-2006Demander[9]
Erik ProftShouts2007Planned Collapse, Kama Rupa, Missing Foundation
Steve PaeletElectric bass2002
Dan BaileyBaritone saxophone1998–2005, 2019Milk Money, The Grown-Ups, The Panic, The Maspeth Holders[10]
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 PearlPiano2000-2001Matt Pond PA
Ms. Xtal ChaosTuba1996-1998
Detroit RiosPercussion1997-1998
Stephe PolierTenor saxophone1997-1999
Geoff BlytheTenor saxophone1999Dexys Midnight Runners, The Bureau, Black 47, The TKO Horns[11][12]
Sam BurnsTenor Saxophone1999-2000
Rio Glenn (Rio No ABC)Backing Vocals1999-2000
Kika Von KluckBacking vocals1997-1998
Sioux KovaxBacking vocals1996-1997 (graphics, 1994-2003)
Mike WagnerTrombone1999Antibalas, King Changó, Moshiach Oi!
Klaus SchankTrombone1998Scrapy
Lauren BlackTrumpet1997-1999Kenn Firpo Rent Explosion, 1,000 Pounds of People[13]
David PatrikiosMarimba, banjo1997-1999Serpico, Milhouse, Greensleep, The Realistics, The Flying Aces
Chris LeoTrombone1997The Van Pelt, The Sin Eaters, The Lapse, Native Nod
K HodgesSynthesizer, TheremincasualFriday, The Halting Problem
Dan NeustadtPiano, backing vocalsThe Hold Steady
Jon GilchDrumsSticks and Stones[14]

Discography

Albums

Live/Compilation albums

Singles
  • "Tattoos Fade" b/w "Nothing You Begin" –1994, Blue Ghost Records ("Tattoos Fade" was re-released on the East Coast Super Sound Punk of Today! compilation)
  • "The Models and the Mannequins" b/w "Glamour Ghouls" – 1996, Gern Blandsten Records (both re-released on the East Coast Super Sound Punk of Today! compilation)
  • "Our Candidate" b/w "All Of California And Everyone Who Lives There Stinks" – 1996, Gern Blandsten (both re-released on the East Coast Super Sound Punk of Today! compilation)
  • "Pumpkin Time" b/w "Ich Errinere Mich An Weimar" – 1999, Gern Blandsten (both re-released on the East Coast Super Sound Punk of Today! compilation)
  • "I Wouldn't Want to Live in a World without Grudges" b/w "All the World is a Stage (Dive)" – 2000, X-Mist Records (both re-recorded for Just the Best Party)
  • "Hallowmas 2010" – 2010, Chunksaah Records (7" disc distributed at Hallowmas 2010, featuring "Canonize Philip K. Dick, OK")
  • "This Packed Funeral" - 2013
  • "Freedom is a Wilderness Made for You and Me" - 2019
  • "All I Can Do To Help You With Your Nightmares is Keep You Up Late" - 2019

EPs
  • International Smashism! - 2001
  • Speak of Brave Men - 2004
  • Me v. Angry Mob - 2005
  • Vox Inferne - 2010
  • Maps, Saints, & Just This Side of Way Too Much (live, 2 songs from "The Anarchy and The Ectasy") - 2012
  • Turnstile Comix #2 (three song EP released with a comic book) - 2013

Unreleased demos
  • A Demonstrational Introduction To The Astral Plane - 1996-1997
  • Powder Waves Goodbye Sessions - 2000
  • A Lexicon of Friends & Enemies - 2004
  • The New Americana Demos - 2008
  • 3 Ring Brain and a Circus Heart - 2010[15]

Other appearances
  • CMJ New Music April 1997: Compilation with CMJ magazine, featuring "Our Candidate"
  • Achtung Autobahn (2000): Benefit compilation featuring "Peter Lorre"
  • Against Police Injustice (2003): Compilation featuring "Secret Service Freedom Fighting USA"
  • Rock Against Bush, Vol. 1 (2004): Compilation featuring "The Expatriate Act"
  • Fuck World Trade (2004): Album by Leftöver Crack with "Soon We'll Be Dead"
  • Go-Kart vs. The Corporate Giant 4 (2006): Compilation featuring a live version of "Tattoos Fade"
  • Hugs for Chelsea (2017): Compilation featuring "Freedom is a Wilderness"

References
  1. "Peter Ventantonio". BandToBand.com. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
  2. "P.E.D. Reunion 30 May 91". YouTube.com.
  3. "Peter Hess". BandToBand.com. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
  4. "Ken Thomson". BandToBand.com. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
  5. "Benjamin Kotch". BandToBand.com. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
  6. "Semra Ercin". BandToBand.com. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
  7. "Franz Nicolay". BandToBand.com. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
  8. Yula & The Extended Family Archived 2012-12-25 at Archive.today Accessed 2011-11-13.
  9. Demander Archived 2011-10-04 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2011-11-13.
  10. "Dan Bailey". BandToBand.com. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
  11. "Ch. 12c: searching for the young red eyed soul rebels « Wackyhijinx's Blog". Wackyhijinx.wordpress.com. 2010-07-19. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
  12. "Geoffrey Blythe". BandToBand.com. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
  13. Ken Firpo Rent Explosion Retrieved 2011-11-13.
  14. Jon Gilch Retrieved 2011-11-13.
  15. "Albumgegevens". Facebook. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
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