World On Fire - A Tribute to Stick Figure is a Boston-based tribute band created to bring the immersive studio sound of Stick Figure to the live stage with precision, respect, and professional execution.

Rather than focusing on costume imitation or surface-level mimicry, World On Fire is built around sonic accuracy. The mission is to reproduce the textures, grooves, layered vocals, keyboards, guitars, percussion, and atmospheric production that define Scott Woodruff's Stick Figure recordings, while delivering the energy and connection of a live performance. For fans, the result is a high-quality concert experience that feels familiar, authentic, and emotionally engaging.

The project was founded by Jim Merrikin, who attended Berklee College of Music from 1980 to 1983, majoring in electronic music and audio engineering with piano as his primary instrument. During his time at Berklee, Jim led a local rock band performing covers and original music at venues throughout New England, serving as the sole songwriter for the band’s original material. He went on to spend six years performing live, playing hundreds of gigs, with highlights including opening for Orleans and The Stompers. That combination of musicianship, arrangement, production awareness, songwriting, and live performance experience informs World On Fire’s approach to the Stick Figure catalog.

Jim is joined by Doug Roerden, whose own Berklee connection and musical background add further depth to the project. [Doug bio placeholder: include years attended or affiliation, primary instrument, areas of study, performance background, recording/touring experience, and role in World On Fire.]

World On Fire - A Tribute To Stick Figure was designed for buyers who want to attract large audiences and deliver a polished, dependable modern reggae tribute act with broad appeal. The band is well suited for festivals, theaters, casinos, summer concert series, private events, and destination entertainment settings where Stick Figure’s music can reach both dedicated fans and casual listeners.

By combining expert musicianship, careful production detail, and a respectful and humble tribute focus, World On Fire offers an accessible and affordable way for audiences to experience the sound and spirit of Stick Figure performed live yet carries the same level of studio production qualities engineered by Scott Woodruff.