Kanawha is a band from Reno, Nevada, that plays loud desert songs. Bits of doom metal, grunge (yes, grunge), noise rock, and straight-up riffage all congeal at will. They’ve self-released two albums and a new one, “Broken Branches,” is due in 2023, their first for Reno label ToneMark Sounds. 

Members:

Anthony Ashworth, guitar

Mark Earnest, vocals

Julian Iosty, drums and vocals

Alex Alcantar, bass

“No winds could smash the sails

No waves could break the oars

No open water could break the bow
And with all your strength you pushed back

With a howling laugh and a fist”