Axemunkee

Bio:

NOTE: 'SideWalk Mary' is available for purchase directly at shows, CDBaby (http://cdbaby.com/cd/axemunkee) or via email axemunkee@gmail.com. Download on ITunes and your favorite music sites now!

If you purchased or received a download code directly from us, you can download here (at MerchMusic.com)

Axemunkee is the new musical world of guitarist Catherine Capozzi. Dedicated to all noise, sounds and static that’s rock, instrumental, dynamic, psychedelic, groove and vibe oriented.

Read a review of 'SideWalk Mary' from The Noise:

AXEMUNKEE Tigrette Records SideWalk Mary 10-song CD

"The last time I got my head completely smacked like this was by a record from Abunai! many years ago. It’s that rare kinda mind-melt that can be many things to many people. It’s psychedelic, dark, jaunty, spiritual, playful, sinister, even world-beatish, and sometimes all in the same friggin’ song. Usually, stuff that’s this all-over-the-place is doomed to fail, but there isn’t a single misstep or contrived-sounding second here. One minute you’re on the beach, the next you’re on Jupiter, and the next you’re getting reamed up the woo-hoo by James Bond in the jungle or something. Oh, and they do it all without vocals, save for an odd sample here and there. While every note played by everyone here is crucial to the staggering success of this thing, it’d be impossible (and stupid) not to single out guitarist and songwriter Catherine Capozzi, who might be my new favorite musician in about the last million years. I’d call it a minor miracle, but there’s nothing minor about it. World-class head-fuckery from start to finish. If this doesn’t leave you scratchin’ your noggin in wonder, you must not have any arms. (Joe Coughlin)"

A quote from JustBill.net:

"Axemunkee is Catherine Capozzi's long awaited project that has come into fruition. Her line up Geoff Chase from ' The Bentmen', Tamora Gooding from 'Ziaf' and 'All the Queens Men' on electronic drums- The Bass Man sounds of Chris Farrell from 'All the Queens Men' and 'The Charms' and Joel Simches from Count Zero an..… Catherine creates a psychedelic, groove and oriented sound with a touch of Zeppelin. It's nice to fall deep into the world of music she creates in front of you. If you enjoy watching veteran rockers at work, check out Axemunkee."

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Catastrophic Twister Live from Club Bohemia! June 4th 2010 (video by Matt Lambert)

It started unofficially with a couple of shows in 2004.The concept behind Axemunkee is to present songs - not just wild jams (although there might be some of those elements live). Stories told through sounds and music with the guitar as the voice- floating over a massive amount of rhythm and beats ...designed to..take you on a twisted --sensational trip.....somewhere...else. Read the blog for the inspiration behind the tunes.

PAST: All the Queen's Men was a hybrid of rock and electronica/psychedelia. Visit the web site http://www.atqm.com to read more about that story.

ON OCCASION: Ziaf--performing the music of famed french chanteuse, Edith Piaf. Ziaf took off in a way that no one anticipated (NPR & BBC interviews, film documentary, several european tours, etc.) http://www.ziaf.com

PRESENT & FUTURE: Is Axemunkee, wherever that may lead.

Member Since:

April 08, 2006

Members:

Catherine Capozzi, guitar -surrounded by a group of EXTRA-ordinary musicians - including Geoff Chase (big acoustic drums), Tamora Gooding (big electronic drums), Chris Farrell (bass-man), and when space and time open to the far limits of the universe- Joel Simches (keyboard tweaks)! When the Milky Way is aligned with Andromeda Galaxy...guest musicians..Etienne Chenet, Bill T Miller join from all walks of the chaotic musical spectrum..

BREAKING NEWS:

READ THE BLOG: Dave Marsh plays "Dali's Dark Dream" on his Kick out the Jams radio show on the Sirius Radio Network.

Axemunkee's album, Sidewalk Mary, and the album's first track, "Acid Django," are first-ballot nominees for the 2009 Grammy awards in the Rock category. Sidewalk Mary in on the first ballot for Best Rock Album, while "Acid Django" is on the first ballot for Best Rock Instrumental Performance. This means the album and the song are now vying to become one of five, final-ballot nominees in their respective fields. We are honored, of course, by the Recording Academy's recognition, and want to ask any Grammy voters among you to please remember us when you cast your votes.

DOWNLOAD BILL T. MILLER'S REMIX OF BLASFAMOUS NOW! Just added to the playlist, master remixer, noise artist extraordinaire Bill T. Miller's remix of BlasFamous. Visit Bill's site for more fun: http://www.billtmiller.com/

SEE BILL T MILLER GUEST WITH AXEMUNKEE @ THE MIDDLE EAST HERE!

View Axemunkee's EPK

Influences:

Opera--all kinds, David Bowie, Bjork, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Edith Piaf, RadioHead, Propeller Heads, Buckethead/Praxis, Daryl Sanders, David Gilmore, Memphis Minnie, PJ Harvey, Jeff Beck, Gang of Four, Reeves Gabrels, Bruce Bartlett, Patti Smith, The Doors, Pink Floyd, Diamonda Galas, Roni Size, David Lynch, Dali, Greco, Da Vinci, Olivia (the pig)PRESS QUOTES: "...But don't overlook the killer guitar work by Catherine Capozzi, on that track and throughout. Part Adrian Belew, part studio whiz, and part screaming banshee, Capozzi keeps you on your toes, listening for that next funky riff or ripping solo."-NY Rock, "Catherine Capozzi, a versatile guitarist, uses a variety of techniques to create unusual sounds that complement the band's layered techno groove. ..."-The Noise, "Catherine Capozzi - Guitare, bruits divers, elle a gagn la guitare de Brian May (guitariste de feu Queen) lors d'un guitare contest et n'en spare plus! ..." -Poinch (Switzerland), "The new disc sports a sleek, metallic sound, with brittle sheets of guitar by Catherine Capozzi, .."The Boston Phoenix

Sounds Like:

guitar, rock, instrumental, noise, groove, psychedelic,alternative, female guitarist, women rocker, punk, electronica, melodic, pop, opera, jam band, jazz, fusion, drum and bass, jam bands, surf guitar, classical music, Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Diamanda Galas, Adrian Belew, Jimmy Page, David Gilmore, Salvadore Dali, David Lynch, Georges Bizet

Record Label:

Tigrette, Brighton, MA