The Band Who Knew Too Much

The Band Who Knew Too Much is a Melbourne group mixing folk, ska and jazz in a style it calls woodchop rhythm. Accordion and washboard help drive songs about ordinary Australian life, with group vocals adding to the sound. The ensemble also uses clarinet, trombone, guitar, double bass, drums and percussion. Its performances range from unamplified street appearances to festival stages, with original material about subjects including hard rubbish nights and spending the rent.