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Firewater is a dynamic, world-punk project founded in 1995 by Tod A (Tod Ashley) in New York City. Known for its ever-evolving lineup and fearless fusion of global influences with rock, Firewater defies easy genre labels. The core of the project is Tod A’s distinctive voice and songwriting, around which a rotating cast of musicians crafts a sound that blends alternative rock, gypsy punk, klezmer, cabaret, ska, and jazz. Whether performing intimate club sets or larger festival stages, Firewater delivers stories of travel, exile, and resilience with raw honesty and theatrical flair.