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Gumwrapper Curb

Virginwool was a rock band based out of Orlando, Florida originally known as Gumwrapper Curb. The band started in the early 90's when Rollins College students Gar Willard and Jordan Pouzzner put together an acoustic act known as Gumwrapper Curb. In 1995, bassist Adam Loewy and drummer Matthew McCauley joined the band to flesh out the sound. The self titled Gumwrapper Curb demo EP was released in 1996 and the band beginning playing shows.

Women and success

The band beginning earning a name for themselves in Florida and other southern states. Their 1997 release Women featured the song "You're the Girl" which WJRR and other radio stations began playing. The band beginning getting booked on shows with the likes of Matchbox 20, Creed, Seven Mary Three, The Nixons, and Sister Hazel. The band was also featured on several volumes of the Axis music compilations. The success of the Women CD combined with the band's live show got them signed to a major label.

Virginwool

The band, now with drummer Brett Crook signed to Universal Records. However, Universal and the band didn't see eye to eye on what their sound should be. They ended up leaving Universal and signing with Atlantic Records, through its smaller branch Breaking, which was started by members of Hootie & The Blowfish. The band changed their name to Virginwool, after a song off their Women CD. The band began recording with Brad Wood and eventually released their debut full length Open Heart Surgery on August 8, 2000.

Prior to the release of the album, the band recruited second guitarist Jerry Paulson and began performing vigorously throughout the United States. After the recording of their debut, the band went on to hire touring guitarist Michael Rizzo. This was later highlighted by an extended tour with Hootie & the Blowfish. "I Think Her Mother Loves Me" and "Better for You" were released as singles from Open Heart Surgery.

End of the band

After touring behind Open Heart Surgery, the band members decided to go their own ways. Adam Loewy played with several different musicians including Peter Searcy. Brett Crook went on to tour and record with Florida-based soul band The Legendary JC's and is a featured musician in musical theater and a studio drummer. Jordan Pouzzner begin recording a solo album, tentatively titled Happy Bleeding, before his passing in a car accident in 2005.

  • Virginwool.net - official site featuring downloads of all of the band's albums, and featuring unreleased and live material.
  • Official MySpace - the official MySpace
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