Bio
the story of Box of Rox
Box of Rox — Band Biography
Box of Rox is a Middle Tennessee cover band doing what we do best: playing the songs everyone knows, pretending we’re rock royalty, and touring the only world that truly matters — ours. We’ve built a reputation for high‑energy shows, tight grooves, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting.
In 2026, we kicked off the Rox Around the Clox World Tour, which proudly covers every corner of our tiny little universe: a few towns, our favorite venues, and anywhere we can haul gear without needing a passport or a nap.
Box of Rox. We play the songs you sing in the car. You’re welcome.
Name Sake
This is a box of Rocks
Back in August 2012, we rolled into an open mic night at the Mt. Pleasant Grille with nothing but our instruments and zero clue what to call ourselves. When someone asked for the band name, we did what any highly professional group would do—we grabbed the menu and pointed at the first thing that made us laugh: “Box of Rocks.”
Boom. Instant band name. It stuck, and honestly, we’ve been rocking with it ever since. And yes… the picture really is a box of rocks. Because why not.
Chad Alexander
Guitars and Vocals
Chad rolled into Box of Rox in July 2017, right after co‑founder Enoch Thweatt headed off to Costa Rica. Before he ever plugged in onstage, he was the guy we trusted to make us sound good from behind the board. Now he does it from the front of the stage too.
He’s got killer guitar chops, a smooth, soulful voice, and somehow—despite being the youngest in the crew—he knows more ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s tunes than the rest of us combined. The wild part? He plays songs that came out decades before he did. And he nails them every time.
Gary Anderson
Bass Guitar and vocals
As an original member of Box of Rox, Gary brings versatility, groove, and a whole lot of personality to every BOR show. He holds down the bass like a champ, adds smooth vocals that make the rest of us sound far more polished than we actually are, and somehow manages to be both the sweatiest guy on stage and the one most likely to lose his cool in the funniest possible way.
With his big laugh, unpredictable energy, and “let’s‑just‑see‑what‑happens” stage presence, Gary is the kind of performer who keeps the crowd smiling and the band on its toes. You never quite know what he’s going to do next — and honestly, that’s half the fun.
Enoch Thweatt
Moved back to Costa Rica
As a co‑founder of Box of Rox, Enoch Thweatt has been in more bands than most people have owned guitars. He brings powerhouse vocals, sharp guitar work, and the kind of stage presence that makes you wonder if he’s been secretly touring since birth.
In 2017, Enoch moved to Costa Rica, where he played solo shows, teamed up with local artist Charly Lopez, and somehow convinced the entire band to fly down for five shows in 2019. After a brief return to Tennessee in 2021, he headed right back to Costa Rica in 2023, proving he’s basically on a permanent tropical residency.
We never know exactly when he’ll pop back into town, but when he does, things get louder, funnier, and a whole lot more interesting.
Robert Wakefield
All things percussion, Vocals
As a co‑founder of Box of Rox, Robert Wakefield somehow manages to play a cajón (that wooden box you sit on — pronounced Ca‑HONE), bongos, wind chimes, shakers, a triangle, and still jump in on vocals. He’s basically a percussion octopus, minus the ocean and the calm demeanor.
Robert’s passion for rhythm shows up in every BOR performance, but so does his humor. Whether he’s cracking up the band, the crowd, or himself, he has a way of making everyone feel like they’re part of the chaos. He keeps the beat steady, the energy high, and the audience smiling — usually all at once.
Walt Robinson
Popcorn machine supervisor, 1st chair cow bellist
In March 2021, Walt officially joined Box of Rox, though honestly, we’d been treating him like a band member long before that. His friendship with the group and his habit of jumping in to help with literally anything made it impossible not to “adopt” him.
You’ll see Walt at every BOR show because he’s basically our Swiss Army knife — he does a little bit of everything, fixes whatever’s broken, carries whatever needs carrying, and proudly serves as our first‑chair cowbellist. If that’s even a real word. If it’s not, it is now.
Walt keeps the band running, the crowd smiling, and the cowbell ringing. Every group needs a Walt. We just got lucky enough to have the real one.
The Box of Rox Koosie
World traveler
The Box of Rox World Tour Koosie is the hottest item at any BOR show. We hand them out while supplies last, and people grab them like we’re giving away free superpowers.
By totally legitimate federal law, if you own a BOR koosie, you must carry it everywhere you go — just like a driver’s license, only way cooler. And if you travel, you’re required to take a picture of your koosie on location and post it on our Facebook page. We don’t question the law. We just obey it.
These koosies have already shown up all over the world — Cuba, England, Japan, Australia, Iceland, Costa Rica, Germany, Greece, India, and plenty more. They get around.
Grab your Box of Rox Koosie at any show and check out the Koosies page on our website.