“Big Jam” is how Morning Glass Entertainment describes the genre of Derek Woodz Band. “Big” probably comes from the 6-piece lineup that makes up DWB, including 11 different instruments and the lead vocals of Derek Woodz as well as up to four of the members providing backup harmonies. “Jam” most likely comes from DWB’s tendency to transition in the midst of their lyric-driven rock n’roll style original songs into a seemingly free-for-all jam pulled together by solos and danceable beats that allow you to lose yourself to the music of the moment.

Woodz is the Pittsburgh-born son of Tim Woods, a 2012 inductee into the Blues Hall of Fame. DWB formed in 2011 in Los Angeles, California. The band includes an instrumental lineup of acoustic guitar, harmonica, lead electric guitar, mandolin (acoustic and electric), keys, drums,percussion/congas, kaossilator, and bass.