LITTLE AXE: Latest News http://www.little-axe.com/ News about Little Axe en LITTLE AXE: Latest News http://www.little-axe.com/EXT:tt_news/ext_icon.gif http://www.little-axe.com/ News about Little Axe TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:32:00 +0200 Out now: Keith LeBlanc's 'Chess Moves' http://www.little-axe.com/http://www.keithleblanc.com/news/article/250/ Keith LeBlanc has a new LP on Universal - CHESS MOVES Keith has picked out and retrofitted a few... Raiding the prodigious vaults at the legendary Chess Records, maverick producer and session drummer Keith LeBlanc has picked out a few raw nuggets of primal, hollerin' and howlin' blues and retrofitted them with some rather tasty post-funk grooves for this enthralling compilation. A brilliantly simple idea, LeBlanc resurrects forgotten classics such as Howlin' Wolf's Moanin' At Midnight and Sugar Boy Crawford's Jock A Mo, dusting off their cobwebs and shaking their thang in a thoroughly postmodern kind of dance - this is the sound of future blues.

]]> Keith Leblanc ben@tackhead.com Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:32:00 +0200 Out now: Doug Wimbish's 'CinemaSonics' http://www.little-axe.com/http://www.keithleblanc.com/news/article/249/ It's out now, available as digital download or on cd: 'Cinemasonics', the follow-up to Doug... For CinemaSonics, Doug recruited many of his life-long musical mates, and tapped his deep reservoir of talent, influences, and cinematic memories to make his most personal record to date.

CinemaSonics is, as expected, filled with Doug's virtuosity, electronics, and signature ambient sound, but it also showcases his often over-looked melodic, lyrical, and compositional skills. From horn-rich James Bond orchestration, to 1970s Superfly funk, urban Beatstreet vibes, and darker Miami Vice moods, CinemaSonics is a comprehensive, and stylish musical document, effectively serving as a soundtrack for Doug's artistic life. 

Personel:

Doug Wimbish (bass, vocals, ambience, Skip McDonald (guitars, keybs, vocals), Bernard Fowler (vocals ), Keith LeBlanc (drums ), Will Calhoun (drums), Milan Cimfe (drums, percussion), Pavel Dirda (piano), Pete Lockett (percussion), Flash (horns), Kevin Gibbs and Sas Bell (vocals ), Bernie Worrell (keyboards), Adrian Sherwood (creative ambience and psycho mix), Sister Carol (vocals), Shara Nelson (vocals)

]]> Doug Wimbish Bernard Fowler Skip McDonald Adrian Sherwood Keith Leblanc Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:16:00 +0200 Headfake dvd out NOW! http://www.little-axe.com/http://www.keithleblanc.com/news/article/247/ Echo Beach subdivision Dude Records had just released the Headfake film 'Live in the area of... Best known as the rhythm section in the Grammy Award-winning band Living Colour, Doug Wimbish and Will Calhoun showcase their individual talents, performing as the bass/drum duo Headfake. As Headfake, Doug and Will have the opportunity to display a virtuosity, often over shadowed when playing in a more traditional support role.

So when Headfake was scheduled to play the Lucerna Music Bar (a popular nightclub in downtown Prague, Czech Republic), Doug and Will welcomed a proposal from local filmmaker Petr Tomaides? to document the event.

Effectively capturing the night's high-energy performance, and later editing and cutting the film in an appropriately frenetic style, Tomaides has allowed us the opportunity to ride along as Doug and Will explore the outer limits of sound, opening our eyes (and ears) to what is musically possible by 'just two guys'.

In the area of Prague is a fast-paced, day-in-the-life of Headfake, from Doug and Will's arrival in Prague  to an interesting afternoon sound check, backstage, as Czech reporters ask Doug about his improvisational style and vivid musical past, and of course on stage for the evening's inspired performance.

With a level of intensity rarely seen in such a small club, Doug and Will command the stage, and conquer the room with their electrically charged set, combining their own collaborative compositions with rarities out of Doug's industrial/funk (Tackhead!) and hip-hop past.

After experiencing Headfake live in the area of Prague it's apparent why Doug and Will are considered one of the finest rhythm sections in rock 'n' roll, and the heart and soul of Living Colour.

The dvd is available at Amazon.

]]> Doug Wimbish Headfake Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:13:00 +0200 Mark Stewart on tour in June http://www.little-axe.com/http://www.keithleblanc.com/news/article/248/ Mark Stewart has announced new dates for his European tour, that was orginally planned for April.... Please check On Tour for the new dates.

]]> Mark Stewart And The Mafia Keith Leblanc Doug Wimbish Skip McDonald Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:21:00 +0200 Tackhead live in Europe - pictures http://www.little-axe.com/http://www.keithleblanc.com/news/article/246/ Tackhead, Little Axe and Bernard Fowler's Bad Dog have almost finished the European tour. Here are... TACK>>HEAD Keith Leblanc Doug Wimbish Skip McDonald Bernard Fowler Little Axe Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:58:00 +0100 'Trippy Notes...' reissued http://www.little-axe.com/http://www.keithleblanc.com/news/article/245/ Doug Wimbish's solo album 'Trippy Notes for Bass' will be re-issued by Dude Records, the same label... For this re-issue, entitled Trippy Notes for Bass & Remixes, four extra tracks were added to the original album, including new art work. On-U Sound mix magician Adrian Sherwood did a remix of Logdrum. The other three bonus tracks are remixes of Anthem, Leave it Alone and Arabic Cat.

Release dates: February 22 for Germany and March 3 for the rest of Europe and the USA. You can pre-order Trippy Notes for Bass & Remixes at Amazon now.

]]> Doug Wimbish Adrian Sherwood Sun, 03 Feb 2008 13:11:00 +0100 New Mark Stewart album out in April http://www.little-axe.com/http://www.keithleblanc.com/news/article/244/ The legend returns! 'Edit', the new album by Mark Stewart will be released in Europe in April, and... The line-up for The Maffia will be: Doug Wimbish (bass), Keith LeBlanc (drums), Skip McDonald (guitar) and Adrian Sherwood (mixing desk). After the short European tour Mark Stewart + Maffia will perform at the Meltdown Festival in London, June 16.

Please check On Tour for dates and venues.

]]> Mark Stewart And The Mafia Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:06:00 +0100 On tour: Bad Dog, Little Axe AND Tackhead! http://www.little-axe.com/http://www.keithleblanc.com/news/article/243/ Venue Bix in the German city Stuttgart will see the start of a remarkable tour on Thursday January... Most of the gigs will be in Germany and Austria but the tour will also visit Italy, France and The Netherlands, with an exclusive show for France in New Morning, Paris and for The Netherlands in Effenaar, Eindhoven.

The line-up will be: Bernard Fowler, Doug Wimbish, Keith LeBlanc, Skip McDonald. 

Here are the exact dates:

]]> TACK>>HEAD Keith Leblanc Doug Wimbish Skip McDonald Bernard Fowler Little Axe Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:20:00 +0100 Sharehead: payment has started http://www.little-axe.com/http://www.keithleblanc.com/news/article/242/ Payment for the Sharehead project has started. Tackhead will be touring Europe in a package with... Unfortunately the amount had to be raised from 150 to 200 euro to make it possible for Tackhead to record a new album with cover versions of great tracks, YOU can select. For that extra money, you will receive an extra, exclusive live album with the 5 Sharehead albums.

In the meanwhile: stay on the look-out for more shareholders, as the critical number of 100 participants has not yet been reached. So spread the word!

And if you have any suggestions about songs Tackhead should cover, please let us know! For your inspiration, here are some lists from Tackhead members:

Bernard Fowler Top 6
Jimi Hendrix - Spanish Castle Magic
David Bowie - I'm affraid of Americans
Tackhead - Stealing
INXS - I need you Tonight
Rolling Stones - Slave
Chic - My Forbidden Love

Doug Wimbish Top 11
Sly & The Family Stone - Sex Machine
War - Slipping into Darkness
Rolling Stones - Can't hear me Knocking
The Kinks - You really got me
Damien Marley - Welcome To Jamrock
Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire
The Meters - Fire on the Bayou
Sly & The Family Stone - Thank you for talking to me Africa
Donny Hathaway - Ghetto
Isley Brothers - Work To Do
Seal - Crazy

Keith LeBlanc Top 4
The Kinks - You really got Me
James Brown - Cold Sweat
Sly & The Family Stone - Stand
War - Low Rider

]]> TACK>>HEAD Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:12:00 +0100 First Sharehead track recorded http://www.little-axe.com/http://www.keithleblanc.com/news/article/241/ Tackhead have finished the first track for the Sharehead project. It's a whole new version of the... And since there's no green light yet to record all the tracks for the album, why not send in your suggestions. Which song(s) do you have in mind yourself for the Sharehead cover album? To get you started, here are Skip McDonald's favourite five!

  1. Johnny Cash ? Ring Of Fire
  2. Elvis - Suspicious Minds
  3. War - Slipping Into Darkness
  4. Curtis Mayfiled - Dirty Laundry
  5. Bobby Blue Blend ? Use My Imagination

If you are seriously interested, please fill in the form on our sharehead page.

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