Ghouls, Vamps, Creeps and Horror Fans... the Bloody Jug Band is coming to Spooky Empire's MAY-HEM Event (May 25-27th). Not only will this JUG-ly Crew be around pushing our Merchandise to random strangers in the lobby of the Convention at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, but we'll also be performing at the Friday Night Poolside After-Party from 10pm-1am, located at the Gatorville Poolside Bar. It's the place to be for anyone in need of a little Jamboree From Hell...

For More Info about the Event or to Purchase Tickets visit: www.SpookyEmpire.com

The Orlando Fringe Festival is the longest running Fringe Festival in the United States, and this year they've asked the Bloody Jug Band to come join in on the Uncensored Fun. The 13-day-festival is founded on the concept of offering 100% unjuried, 100% uncensored, 100% accessible theatre, music, dance and art to all types and ages. And who better to test that theory than the BJB!!!

This year we bring our JUG-ly Antics to the Opening Night festivites by performing on the Outdoor Stage at 8:00pm on May 17th to all who will listen...and even to those who won't. Access to the Outdoor area is FREE to attend, but if you want to see any of the actual Fringe performances, you can purchase tickets and get additional scheduling info at: www.orlandofringe.org

April 24, 2012 - Tuesday

'Coffin Up Blood LP' is now available for digital download

We're excited to announce that our 'Coffin Up Blood LP' is now available for purchase/download on Amazon.com and iTunes. You can buy the full digital album, or just your favorite BJB tune.

April 13, 2012 - Friday

Headed to Hillbilly Hellfest 2012

After a year on hiatus, HILLBILLY HELLFEST is back for 2012. This year it will take place at Ace's Live in Bradenton, FL along with 15 of the best Rockabilly, Country, Roots, Hillbilly & Rock-n-Roll Bands from TN, GA ,NC & FL...Not to mention a Car & Bike show, Pin Up Contest and Burlesque Troop performances.

The Bloody Jug Band is honored to be asked back, especially on the heels of our album release. We love the event because it's the one time of year we get to hang out with our Hell-Bent Brethren in one place. So many amazing bands lending to the festivities (Such as: Hymn for Her, The Gladezmen, Lone Wolf OMB, The Mud Flappers, Los Bastardos Magnificos...& many more). This is most certainly going to be a Jamboree From Hell!!!

For a full schedule and ticketing info visit: www.hillbillyhellfest.com

April 4, 2012 - Wednesday

3rd times a Charm at the Florida Music Festival

Well, we're back for our third year performing at the Florida Music Festival, and things are gonna get more JUG-ly than ever in 2012. This year we will be joining some of our friends (Revolution Revival, Seladore, I-Resolution) in the showcase on Friday, April 20th @ 57 West. The BJB's performance kicks off at 11:00pm, but all three days of the fest have amazing acts performing.

For a full schedule of performances and activities visit: www.floridamusicfestival.com

March 29, 2012 - Thursday

Orlando Sentinel - Coffin up Ink

The Orlando Sentinel's own music writer, Jim Abbot gives our New Album, 'Coffin Up Blood', a great write-up in his article this week. Abbot, who covers our latest release amidst a larger article entitled, Chili Peppers aging gracefully, admits it has taken him awhile to love this JUG-ly Crew, but starts off his article with a confession that 'I'm a Believer Now'.

This is high praise coming from such a well respected writer and critic. He goes on to praise Producer, Justin Beckler for his work and state the Album is 'a well-conceived marriage of concept with songs and performances that uplift the theme'. -and- 'an earthy landscape that's the sonic equivalent of a really awesome Halloween party at a cabin in the swamp'. For a band who loves to clip press snippets, this is a great one to note amongst many other favorable reviews we've received recently about the new album.

To Read the entire article CLICK HERE

As Reverend Peyton's BIG DAMN BAND travels back through Central Florida on Monday, April 9th...we're happy to announce that we've been asked to join in on the festivities. This will be our second time performing with the BIG DAMN Band, a band that in many ways inspired the BJB into existence, and we're always honored and humbled to do so. Catch them performing at Will's Pub with Joseph Martens opening the night and the Bloody Jug Band closing it out. Come join the Jamboree and see this BIG DAMN BAND in action!!!

Presell Tickets Available at: www.willspub.org/event/101197

The BJB's new 13 track album, entitled 'Coffin Up Blood' will be officially released to the masses on Saturday, March 31st @ Will's Pub. We put a ton of blood, sweat and tears into the creation of the Album and collaborated with many amazing people along the way...mainly Justin Beckler, who Produced the Album, Tim Lee who created the amazing Album Art and George Harris of Panda Productions who did the final Mastering. But, in the end, we could not have done any of it without the amazing support from our Family, Friends and Fans...

Come show your support as we will be sharing the stage with some of our oldest and closest friends, DC Wilson and the Lonesome City Travelers. Entry to the event will be $10, which will also get you your very own copy of 'Coffin up Blood', Hot off the presses. You can also Pre-Purchase your tickets at www.willspub.org/event/103123/. See you There...

Some of you may remember the custom BJB-inspired Skull Jug created a few months back In collaboration with DeTiki of DeTiki Custom Carvings (*Available at our ONLINE STORE). Well, DeTiki obviously decided we weren't getting paid well enough at gigs, because he just created a hand-carved BJB themed Tip Coffin to inspire you poor bastards to throw your sweaty dollar bills at us.

We cannot thank him enough for his amazing talent and generous contribution to our JUG-ly cause. The Tip Coffin will travel with us as we prepare for our new album release and subsequent Coffin Up Blood Tour. In the end, if this beautiful piece of art doesn't inspire you to give us your money...I'm not sure what will.

To check out all kinds of other top notch hand-carved items, such as wooden Tiki's, purses, moonshine kits...etc, visit www.delandtiki.com

Produced by Abyssmal Entertainment and released simultaneously Online and at the MegaCon Indie Film Expo.

...here is our much anticipated Music Video for 'Chained to the Bottom'. This song will appear on our upcoming album, Coffin Up Blood, which will be released on March 31st, 2012. We Hope You Enjoy...

On February 17th, the Music Video for our new song, 'Chained to the Bottom' will be debuting at the MegaCon Indie Film Expo alongside a program of other great cult flicks. The screening will start at 6:30pm in Room 222 at the Orange County Convention Center. The Video was produced by Abyssmal Entertainment and was shot on one of the Green Screen stages @ Fullsail University.

If you cannot attend the screening at MegaCon, do not fret. The video will also be simultaneously released online and on FaceBook that same evening. All we can say is, Get Ready World...the Devil's Chain Gang is coming...

It may be hard to ride a motorcycle through a Swamp, so it's a good thing East Orlando Harley's Swamp Romp event will be on concrete. Join us on Saturday, February 11th from Noon to 3pm for an afternoon filled with Bikes, Food, Reptiles, Swamp Antics & Giveaways... as well as Live Music by the Bloody Jug Band. We are stoked to have been asked to be the performing band for this event, which will be our first official partnership with Corporate America...(*They Pay Better). Come out and ride/buy a Harley, or just enjoy the festivities for FREE.

Ever gotten a splinter playing with your JUGs? Well, you may run that risk with the newest addition to our plethora of Bloody Jug Band Merchandise. In collaboration with DeTiki of DeTiki Custom Carvings, we now offer a BJB inspired wooden Skull JUG, hand-carved out of a solid piece of reclaimed yellow pine.

This collaboration originally began last year during the JUG-ly Art & Antics Charity Art Exhibit we curated. One of the many amazing artists represented during this Americana Exhibit were the stunning wood-carvings from DeTiki. An initial Moonshine Skull Jug was created for the event, but we loved it sooooo very much, we asked if we could give it a permanent home at our ONLINE STORE. And that is where you can find yours... Each carving is made to order, so no two are exactly alike.

To check out all kinds of other top notch hand-carved items, such as wooden Tiki's, purses, moonshine kits...etc, visit www.delandtiki.com

This upcoming weekend the Bloody Jug Band will be shooting the first Music Video for our upcoming Album, Coffin Up Blood. The shoot will be in collaboration with Abyssmal Entertainment's own Steven Shea (Directing) and Tim Anderson (Producing). The video will showcase our new original track, 'Chained to the Bottom' and the visual atmosphere will be an homage to the Silent Film. It's going to be an amazing collaboration...Check out more of Abyssmal's work at www.abyssmal.com

Doing anything after Thanksgiving besides shopping with your spouse and watching football? Well come out to the Renegade Magazine's 2nd Annual Rusted Turkey Rat Rod Rumble @ the World Famous Iron Horse Saloon. It will be a full day of Choppers, Rat Rods, Pin Up Gals and Live Music. The BJB will be joined by Los Bastardos Magnificos, The Horrible Hound Dogs and Lone Wolf. A FREE day of Post-Thanksgiving fun...

Tune in on Thursday, November 3rd at 8:30pm to hear the Bloody Jug Band on SBK LIVE, the #1 Nighttime Radio Talk Show in Orlando, Florida on Real Radio 104.1. We'll be performing a few songs as well as promoting our upcoming JUG-ly Art & Antics event. Listen in and show your support...

Since the BJB has always been community minded and big lovers of art, Join us on November 4th at the Peacock Room for a Art/Music/Charity event unlike you've ever seen before. JUG-ly Art & Antics is an Americana art exhibit that will include JUG pottery, Woodcarvings, Cigar Box Guitars and more. Curated by skateboarding legend, Chuck Dinkins and the BJB's own, Cragmire Peace. ALL proceeds from the sale of art, raffles, donations, and music will go to benefit two local charities, A Gift for Music and Crealde School of Art in order to help children have better access to art and music.

Performing during the VIP Art Reception from 7-9pm will be GT (From SugarFreeMusic), and then the Bloody Jug Band, Lone Wolf, the Getbye and the Kitschy Kittens Burlesque Troop will kick into high gear once the doors open to the general public at 9:00pm. Not to mention musical interludes by DJ White Lightning from WPRK's Pickin', Grinnin', & Sinnin' show. Come support your community, and see some amazing art and music along the way.

With the seeds of revolution in the air, what better time to rally together to show our distaste for 'The Man' and Corporate Takeover. This weekend the BJB will be performing at F! the Man Fest II for a celebration of local and indie culture. The event is being coordinated by the politically-minded Central Florida band, SNAFU for the second year in a row, and will include local artists, musicians and vendors all coming together for a common cause. Held on the backlot of the locally owned Milk Bar. No agendas, just a celebration of freedom, while we still have it. Presale tickets are available for $5.00 and get you a FREE drink at the event.

F! The Man Fest 2011 Promo Video from Cloudy Logic on Vimeo.

Check out New Music Monkey, a great resource for all things Music, for an A.D.D. interview with the BJB's own Cragmire Peace. Entitled 'A Bloody Good Time!' and written by M.A. Rivera, the article delves into the inspiration and catalysts behind this JUG-ly Crew. Or to quote the article directly: "Founding member and Lead Vocalist Cragmire Peace takes a moment from conjuring evil in all it’s forms to discuss all things Bloody." Nuff Said...hope you enjoy.

We are unsure why the Tiki is taking revenge on so many people, but we never need an excuse to take a road trip. Join us October 8th at the Monterey Club in Ft Lauderdale for Revenge of the Tiki 3, an all day festival packed with badass music, a car & bike show, pin-up contest, burlesque show...and much more madness. Some of the amazing musical acts include: Wayne 'the Train' Hancock, Diablo Dimes, the Brian Chips, Brownbird & the Wholetones. See you there...

The Custom Culture Circus that is known as Renegade Magazine gives the BJB some love in their latest issue (#13.5). This is the first issue that will be released nationwide, so it seems we got in at a good time. Check out the magazine for all things Motorcycle, Hot Rod, Pin-up, Music & More...

What type of socks does a Pirate wear? AAARRgiles!!! Are you a fan of pirates, peg-legs, scurvy, wenches, booty (*I mean treasure) and bad teeth? Join us on Saturday, September 17th for the 3rd Annual Pirates of St. Juans Festival in Sanford, FL. The streets will be shut down for a wild block party filled with Jack Sparrow look-alikes, TONS of great music, vendors and festivities for all ages.

This weekend the BJB joins many of our Americana brethren at the Strings of the South Block Party event in Cocoa, FL at the 9 Stone Complex. We'll be performing at the Dog n' Bone Pub (Downstairs), but all 3 stages will be full of 'Must-See' musical acts such as: Ben Prestage, Damion Suomi, Roadkill Ghost Choir, DC Wilson & More...

Very rarely can we say we shared print space with Hank3 and Reverend Peyton's BIG Damn Band, but in this month's issue of Thrust Magazine, (*the Nation's Best FREE Music Magazine), we ALL get a nod. Check out the August Issue for a great article on the New Americana Movement (Page #29). The BJB is mentioned as well as many other talented acts, including our dear friends, Goodrich and the Die Tryin's.

We're stoked to have been named the Band of the Week on Orlando Music News. The site is a great resource for all things local music and band-related news, as well upcoming gig listings...etc. Now, we always love to see our name in 'Lights'...or BOLD FONTS, but it wouldn't mean much without the great fan and community support we receive. So, Thanks for the support...

Today we introduce to you our new pet, we like to call Swamp Monster. With plush figures and designer toys all the rage, we recruited one of our most artistic friends, Rachel Stitched of Poke n' Stuffem to see if she was up for some JUG-ly fun. What she birthed was an exclusive BJB inspired Monster to fit in line with her growing Zoo full of whimsical Creatures. The figures are hand made from recycled clothing, with a bonus hidden pocket inside to hold your unnameables...

Swamp Monster is now available for purchase at our ONLINE STORE, so get a strong cage to hold it, and buy as many as you want...because no two are alike.

the Zero Dark Signal is back and the Bloody Jug Band is proud to be one of their first live guests on the new format. The Zero Dark Signal is a video radio show, hosted by Maverik and Phoenix, about the entertainment scene, the new trends shaping the planet, and how artists are changing things...

Listen LIVE at 7:30pm on Thursday, August 11th @ www.livestream.com/zerodark33. And check back in at anytime for 24/7 streaming content.

This week Cragmire is featured in Orlando Weekly's "Rotation: What local artists are listening to". Check out who's playing on his car stereo and how they inspired the Bloody Jug Band.

Orlando Weekly, published every Thursday, is Central Florida's alternative source for news, views, arts and entertainment.

Are you a Haunter, Freak, Spook or Halloween Fanatic???? Tune in this FRIDAY to hear the Bloody Jug Band featured & interviewed on www.HauntCast.net, the internet's premiere haunted radio show. Or if you miss the initial broadcast, you can listen online or download the show directly from the site (Episode #33).

We're excited to announce that our 'First Drops EP' is now available for purchase/download on Amazon.com and iTunes. You can buy the full digital album, or just your favorite BJB tune.

July 17th Southern Fried Sunday benefits The Mustard Seed with proceeds going back to the Orlando area community! This event will feature 17+ bands and musical acts from Florida at 3 venues on Mills Ave., a car show, a pin-up girl contest, a dunk tank, vendors, food trucks, car wash, games & prizes and of course bbq!

Admission to all 3 venues all day and night is just $10! Will's Pub is 18+, The Peacock Room and Wally's Mills Avenue Liquors will admit only 21+. Anyone and everyone are welcome to check out the classic cars and vendors in the parking lots near the venues!

The Bloody Jug Band will perform at the Peacock Room at 10:25pm. Check out the Facebook event page for more details on participating acts and activities lined up for the July 17th Southern Fried Sunday Annual B-Day Benefit show.

Upon winning the Best Acoustic Performance of 2010 @ Q's House we were awarded various swag, as well as our own PersonaliTea blend from Madam Pots of Mad Pots of Tea. Over the next few months we went on a wild adventure w/ Madam Potts where she would listen to our music and try to channel the JUG-ly antics of the BJB into a herbal Tea. She was up for the task, and this collaboration resulted in not just one custom tea blend, but an entire line of three different teas we decided to brand as JamborTEA.

We invite you to join the Jamboree and try one of our JamborTEA Blends ($5.00 Each). Either BLOODY (Red Tea), SWAMP (Green Tea), or BBQ (Black Tea). Every blend has its own distinct taste and complexity, as well as a healthy injection of the Bloody Jug Band...enjoy.

Check out this very kind CD Review of our 'First Drops EP' by Bertman. He makes us sound good...and 7/10 ain't bad. This EP is literally the first recordings the BJB has dropped on the masses, so it is great to see our fans respond so favorably to it. New Music Coming Soon...

This amazing piece of art was created by Orlando artist Keenan Ernde, and painted live during our Peacock Room gig with Revolution Revival and The Horrible Hound Dogs on June 11, 2011 in Orlando, FL... Support Local Art!!!

The BJB is spotlighted in the ' Local Amp' section of the June issue of The Beachside Resident. Great write up... Anyone who can use Gollum references in an article about us, is ok in our book. Thanks to Alberto Rivera for the kind words and JUG-ly plugs...

The BJB will be heading to Ft. Lauderdale this weekend to perform at the Monterey Club. It will be our first time playing that far south, and eventhough we're not stoked about the long drive...we can't wait to perform with the other amazing bands on the bill. We're finally getting the chance to partner up with Diablo Dimes, as well as Boise Bob & His Backyard Band and Los Bastardos Magnificos. All great acts with solid followings. We just hope Ft. Lauderdale is ready for our JUG-ly Antics. Help spread the word to your friends and family who live in South Florida, so they can come out and get aboard the Blood Train as well...

We humbly invite our JUG-ly crew to fill out the infamous Orlando Weekly - Best of Orlando survey. Gotta mark it off our Bucket List. Let's shoot for BEST FOLK ACT...spread the word.

Examiner.com's Local Music writer Kat Coffin shines the spotlight on members of the The Bloody Jug Band. Don't worry if all of us haven't made it to center stage yet, it's a work in progress so check out the featured members below and check back soon to see who's featured next. Randall Scandal | Brian Shredder | Big Daddy Jerm | Bloody Rick Lane | Cragmire Peace

Our marathon week of amazing gigs comes to an end this Sunday @ Will's Pub. We are super stoked to finally be participating in the long-running and extremely successful Southern Fried Sunday's event. Recently relocated to Will's, it is one of the few events were you can eat southern fried food and listen to southern fried music all for a measly $5.00. AND...even if you drink too much, the night is early enough that you might still be able to make it to work Monday morning.

We kick the night off and will be followed by the Six Time Losers and the Hindu Cowboys...both bands we are excited to share a stage with. So, come on out and fill your Sunday night with good food and even better tunes. We hope to see you there...

After 2 years of "Almost" playing with Ben Prestage on several occasions, we finally get our chance this Wednesday Night @ The 321 Local Rock Bar & Grill in Cocoa, FL. Last month was our first time at the Rock Bar, and we received a lot of great responses... So we are happy to come back this week for more good tunes and good times; where else can you go to see a 9-Piece-Band open up for a 1-Man-Band... ;)

Listen-in Tomorrow @ Noon to The Whitney Costner Radio Show on Wprk 91.5. The BJB Crew will be stopping by to chat it up with Whitney and plug our Florida Music Festival Showcase (The BLOODY JUG Band @ FMF2011!!!). You can tune in online at wprkdj.org.

We are stoked to announce that the Bloody Jug Band will be showcasing at FMF2011. We're back for our second year performing at the festival, with a prime slot at BackBooth (FedEx Outdoor Stage) on Saturday, April 9th @ 8pm. But, don't wait till Saturday to come support great music! All three days of the fest have amazing acts performing, many of which are old friends of the BJB. For a full schedule of performances and activities visit:
www.floridamusicfestival.com

This amazing piece of art was created by Daniel P Schmidt, and painted live during our gig with The Horrible Hound Dogs the other night @ The 321 Local in Cocoa, FL (*And now hangs on my wall at home). Very cool experience...Support Local Art!!!

Tomorrow at Noon (EST) some of BJB Crew will be on Out & About Orlando with Jeremy Seghers on Wprk 91.5. Tune in and show your support. We'll be promoting our upcoming gig at BackBooth and trying to explain our JUG-ly antics to anyone who will listen...You can tune in online at www.wprkdj.org.

Or if you miss the live interview, you can always listen to the PODCAST

Living out your Biker fantasies this weekend? Well instead of wasting a bunch of time and $$ in Daytona, come out to bash they are having in DeLeon Springs. I promise you'll see some of the most youthful bikers around (*Fountain of Youth Reference - for those not paying attention).

Renegade Magazine is sponsoring a great event at the Junkyard Saloon with a Hot Rod/Rat Rod/Chopper Show, Pin-Up Contest... and LIVE Music from the Bloody Jug Band, Oak Hill Drifters and the Hillbilly Hellcats. We are stoked to be a part of the event and to open for the Hellcats while on their tour. So, come out and bring your hog (Bike-or-Wife) and have a JUG-ly good time with us...

We are proud to debut our first 'official' Live Video for the song, 'Boy Named Lucy'; Captured during our performance @ BackBooth (Downtown Orlando) on December 11th, 2010. The video was Produced by: Adam Arnali of Zero Dark Cinema (www.zerodarkcinema.com) and Shot by Tim Anderson and Arnali himself. We could not be more thankful for their hard work...They make us look good.

Designed by Zchel (www.ZChel.com) and screen printed by Enemy Ink (www.EnemyInk.com) these high quality American Apparel Tees are now available at our 'Web Store'. They come in both Men's and Women's sizes and are a great way to support the BJB without becoming a walking billboard. Check them out...

We are excited to be named 'Best Acoustic Performance' on Q's House for 2010. We'll be on his show tomorrow night (1/25/2011) at 8PM to accept our award and banter it up with a house full of madmen... and women. Click HERE for details about the show. Thanks to all his listeners for voting for the BJB. Much Appreciated...

We at BJB Web Designs are happy to announce the launch of our very own 'Official Website' (www.BloodyJugBand.com). It's got plenty of content...and plenty more to come. Lots of cool BJB Merch available @ the STORE. And make sure and sign up for our Mailing List (*Widget on the right side of this page) to stay tuned about our upcoming gigs...etc. A Special Thanks to our very own Story Jean for spending many sleepless nights working on this site. Here's to a JUG-filled 2011!!!

We have one of our biggest shows EVER coming up on December 11th at BackBooth, and we need your help moving some tickets. We are playing with Reverend Peyton's BIG DAMN BAND, a band that in many ways inspired the BJB into existance. I know I personally would not be playing the washboard today if it wasn't for WashBoard Breezy and their overall influence has been huge on me over the last few years...

So, show your JUG-ly Support by hitting us up before now and then and buying a ticket. They are $8.00 through us, and $10.00 at the door. But, the bottom line is that in order to keep getting top quality gigs like this, we need to do our part with the pre-sell tickets. It is a necessary evil all bands have to deal with...and to be honest, I wouldn't even ask if I didn't feel this night will be WELL worth the $$. Along w/ the Rev, we will be playing with RJ Harman and recently added - The Die Tryin's.

TONIGHT!!! - Tuesday, October 19th from 8-10pm, the BLOODY JUG Band will be featured on Q's House, a weekly online talk radio program that showcases bands, music and art to the masses. The band will be performing a few acoustic songs and participating in the program's witty banter.

For those unfamiliar with Q's House - It's 'Inside the Actor's' Studio for unsigned musicians with a dash of 'The Daily Show'. It's a great outlet for local music and we are stoked to be back on the program. Last time we were a little rusty and out our of sorts, but we've been saving up juicy stories for the last 6 months to ensure we have something to yap about...as well as play some new tunes for the audience.

Listen LIVE @ (www.qshouse.com) TONIGHT!!! (From 8-10pm), or check back into the site after the fact for replays and podcasts of the interview.

THE DAILY LOAF
by: Leilani Polk
Saturday, September 11th

Bloody Jug Band - Orlando's lo-fi Gothic blues and Americana septet writes morbid songs with titles like 'Graverobber Blues' and 'Her Blood,' the later about getting herpes from sucking blood and delivered by gruff-drawling singer/washboard scratcher Cragmire with throaty vocal harmonics provided by Stormy Jean. Other instruments include dobro and lapsteel guitars, washtub bass, mouth harp, and a "bloody" jug.

9 p.m., Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe, Tampa, $5.

LOCAL MUSIC | KNOW YOUR ARTISTS (Page 36)

The Bloody Jug Band has set out to do things a little differently.

"We said we want to do kind of a horror jug band, and most people that you talk to don't even know what the hell a jug band is," vocalist and washboard scratcher Cragmire says.

"Have you ever seen the Country Bear Jamboree? You ever see Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas?" Once people hear that, Cragmire says, "they start getting their minds around it." But it's not quite that simple. Rather than starting a traditional jug band, this Orlando seven-piece throws several other genres into the mix. Bluegrass, rock n' roll, blues and outlaw country are all equally represented, topped off with a wicked sense of humor and a little camp for show. One might call them Florida swamp-noir.

Along with Cragmire, the band, whose members all go by nicknames, consists of Stormy Jean on vocals and cowbell, Brian Shredder on the bloodyaxe (guitar), Seth Funky on washtub bass, Big Daddy Jerm on the jug, Motorcycle Sean on mouth harp and Adam Blackwater on resonator and lap steel. The subject matter of their footstomping songs is typically dark, creepy and tongue-in-cheek. While some types of music that celebrate the dark side takes itself too seriously (I'm looking at you, death metal), the Bloody Jug Band didn't want to get caught up in that.

"We're certainly not a gimmick," Cragmire says. "We totally believe in what we're doing, but at the same time, giving (crowds) that something else and being in on the joke." For example, in one song, Boy Named Lucy (which is a bit of a spin on the Johnny Cash classic A Boy Named Sue), the bullies at a school pick on a young boy by calling him "little Lucy goosey." But the joke is on them, as Lucy's name is really Lucifer, and he sets out to get their souls. Another track, Her Blood, is about a vampire who gets herpes by sucking the blood of a working girl.

So yeah, it's a little campy, but it's all in good fun.

Cragmire emphasized that he wants this band to be a family, first and foremost. In doing something so musically different, he wanted to make sure everyone operated as a cohesive unit.

"None of us are 18 anymore, getting our GEDs and trying to become a rock band," he says. "The members range in age from 25 to 43. We're all serious about what we're doing."

"We all have day jobs and things, but are really trying to make a splash, trying to give the world something different."

The Bloody Jug Band

The group performs with Sarah Purser at 10 p.m. Saturday at
Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe, 5119 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa.
$5. (813) 234-1000.

Now I know some of you may think that the BLOODY JUG Band is nothing but a bunch of super sexy individuals who love rockin' out and singing songs about Blood and Zombies...BUT NO!!! LOL. There is more than meets the eye...

We also care deeply about our community and advocating for good causes, which is why when we were approached to participate in the >Inaugural Bowling Tournament put on by Ronald McDonald Charities of Central Florida, we jumped at the chance. Now, we may not eat at McDonalds and we may all be scared of clowns, BUT we will do anything for sick kids.

So come on out and toss some balls around with the BJB on August 18th at the Colonial Bowling Lanes. We will be there with our own team of misfits, and will be joined by some of our great community-minded friends at Enemy Ink, Abyssmal Entertainment and many more...

The crew from Central Florida Live caught up with us at FMF2010 to film our set and knock out an interview. You can view all the drunken madness below. We are featured 2nd on the episode after the gals from Heroine.

Central Florida Live - Episode 15 from Central Florida Live on Vimeo.

Check out NextMusicBlog.com for an interview they did with us last month. Just got posted today and came out great. The site is a great resource for new unique music, and we are happy those chose to spotlight us. Any exposure is good exposure...

Interview with the BLOODY JUG Band (on NextMusicBlog.com)

As long-time supporters of the Florida Music Festival, we are happy to announce that the BJB will be showcasing on the opening night of FMF2010!!! This will be the BJB's first appearance at the FMF and we are stoked to play amongst so many of our fellow musicians and friends.

You can catch us promptly at 9:30pm on Wednesday, April 21st @ Club 57 West (*57 West Pine St. - Downtown Orlando). A 1-Night wristband is only $10.00 and will allow you entry into any of the FMF venues throughout the evening to enjoy dozens of great bands.

FMF2010 runs from 4/21/10-4/24/10....don't miss out.

On Tuesday, March 23rd from 8-10pm, the BLOODY JUG Band will be featured on Q's House, a weekly online talk radio program that showcases bands, music and art to the masses. The band will be performing a few acoustic songs and participating in the program's witty banter.

For those unfamiliar with Q's House - It's 'Inside the Actor's Studio' for unsigned musicians with a dash of 'The Daily Show'. It's a great outlet for local music and we are stoked to be a part of the program.

Listen LIVE @ (www.qshouse.com) on March 23rd (From 8-10pm), or check back into the site after the fact for replays and podcasts of the interview.

The BJB will be playing Smokin Devany’s - Inaugural Chili Cook-Off this Friday night (March 12th). If that wasn't enough, in between our sets we will also be holding a 'Worst Tattoo Contest' Sponsored by Atomic Tattoos. So... in one night, lots of tasty Chili, live music from the Bloody Jug Band...and shitty Tattoo's.... Now, you may be asking yourself how could all these random things come together to form such an amazing night? You got me...only GOD knows the answer to that I guess.

Smokin' D's is located at 7620 N. Goldenrod Rd in Winter Park, FL (32792). There is no cover to get in, and lots of great Beers to choose from. The Chili Cookoff will begin around 8:00pm and we will start jamming a little after 10pm once everyone is good and full of beans.

This will be a fun and low key evening, so if you haven't had the opportunity to come out and see the BJB in action yet, what better time then now.

Some newsworthy events have been happening lately, so here is a little Bloody update for you....

- Last weekend the BJB had our first foray in recording and ended up laying down 4 tracks that will eventually appear on our 'First Drops...' EP. Although alot of Blood was spilled during the session and our engineer had to go to the hospital for multiple stab wounds, we made it out alive.

People have been hounding us about when they can hear some of our Bloodsongs... My answer is always - Make it out to a gig!!! But, it's hard to be a band nowadays without music to represent you in the wacky world of the internet, so we should be posting them soon. Stay tuned....

- Lastly, we have a gig on December 18th at Holly & Dolly's... so we hope to see you there. We will be jamming with OneNightStan, and will bring a little 'Nightmare' before the X-mas festivities get underway....

Stay tuned to the same Bloody Channel for more updates....

Are you ready for a Jamboree from HELL!!!

After a long wait and alot of near death experiences - The Bloody Jug Band is finally ready to debut our madness to the world...and what better night for this introduction than Devil's Night (October 30th, 2009). We are very pleased to be playing alongside many of our old friends and like-minded ghouls, and we promise a night of trauma.

So come on out and get BLOODY with us....

Many of you have been inquiring when we will start playing out live, posting music...etc. Well, hold your damn horses, it takes alot of blood to get this train running properly.

To give you all a status report thus far: We have rehearsals fully underway, but will not play out till we get the right amount of jugly-bastards in place. We are trying to build a dysfunctional family here, and as you all know that kind of crazy takes time. Some bands grow into a dysfunctional family over years together, while we are trying to create a strong loathing for each other right from the get-go.

We already have a few casualties and a few broken limbs....so we are off to a perfect start. Also, If anyone has an outlet for some cheap body bags please let us know. I have a feeling we are going to need them...

Anything good in life is worth getting bloody for, and we hope our fans feel the same way. We thank you all for your patience and continued support....Now go keep yourself busy by playing with sharp objects and let us get back to work...