Cardboard Sessions is a trailblazing fusion of music, art, and innovation, created by Signal Snowboards and Ernest Packaging. This dynamic video series challenges traditional jam sessions, offering an unpredictable and raw exploration of sound. The twist? The musicians play on instruments crafted entirely from cardboard—guitars, drums, and more—transforming the way music is created and experienced.
Originally born from the collaboration known as Cardboard Chaos, this project was meant to showcase how cardboard could be used in both music and action sports. Cardboard Chaos brought to life groundbreaking instruments, like the Cardboard Fender Stratocaster and Cardboard Drums, which caught the attention of music icons such as Chester Bennington of Linkin Park and Eric Kretz of Stone Temple Pilots. These unique creations pushed boundaries and earned support from legendary musicians who helped bring them to life.
When the world paused during the pandemic, the Cardboard Chaos project entered a temporary hiatus. But creativity doesn’t stop—it simply evolves. And so, Cardboard Sessions was born. This fresh iteration places the focus squarely on the musicians, allowing them to improvise and experiment with these one-of-a-kind instruments in an unscripted, free-form format.
What sets Cardboard Sessions apart is its complete unpredictability. There’s no rehearsing, no script—just pure, spontaneous music-making. Seasoned musicians and up-and-coming talent alike dive into these experimental sessions, creating an exciting blend of sound that’s as unique as the instruments they play.
From ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons to Dinosaur Jr.’s J Mascis and Guns N’ Roses’ Matt Sorum, the show has attracted legendary artists, each adding their own flavor to the raw and creative power of cardboard instruments. The series also features performances from LP, Marcus King, Meg Myers, and other musicians like Robby Krieger of The Doors and Stephen Perkins of Stone Temple Pilots. Even pro-skateboarder and musician Ray Barbee showcased his improvisational skills, turning spontaneous jams into musical gold.
In a truly remarkable moment, the show even reunited legendary singer Terry Reid after a two-decade hiatus, reinforcing that Cardboard Sessions is about more than just the instruments. It’s about the connection between musicians, their shared love of music, and the joy of rediscovering the art of jamming.
Each episode of Cardboard Sessions invites viewers into a world where anything can happen. It’s a must-watch for music lovers, innovators, and anyone intrigued by what happens when musicians step outside the box—literally and figuratively.
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