Ducks Can Groove is an hyper amplificated powertrio out of Östersund,
Sweden. The band was formed in 2000 and has since released
four Jimi Hendrix tribute albums, now its time for their first original
debut album. Written and produced by guitarist Stefan Edfeldt. Recorded
at their own studio deep in the northern parts of Sweden’s countryside,
proving their steadfast indie approach to all of their recorded output.
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PRESS RELEASE
Ducks Can Groove lets loose the perfect debut album of funk, psychedelic, rock and blues all mixed up in “Different frogs Different times” ; a 9-track instrumental journey in a fusion experience with crunchy riffs, big melodies, and over the top solos. The album is shameless in its devotion to all things guitar. Full of wonderful surprises, the movements are complex and yet simple, all tracks are a delight to the ears. The entire recording is something you will want to hear repeatedly.
For more information, promo requests, booking, buying our cd..s, or to set up an interview, please contact... Stina Johansson Management. email:
exp (@) duckscangroove.com
Jimi Hendrix tribute
Ducks Can Groove - perhaps Sweden 's most genuine band when it comes to playing Jimi Hendrix.
Guitarist Stefan Edfeldt use his lifelong dedication to all things Hendrix. Ducks Can Groove presents a unique Hendrix tribute performance which transports audiences to a 60’s dimension through both auditory and visual experiences.
With their true vintage equipment and effects, the band not only play the tunes - they capture the sound as well.
Years of researching the Jimi Hendrix Experience, has made Ducks Can Groove masters of their craft.
Stefan Edfeldt has had the opportunity to share the stage with many international artists, including Leon Hendrix, Hendrix drummer Buddy Miles (Band of Gypsys) Noel Redding, Jack Cassidy, Jim McCarthy (Cactus) Larry Coryell, Tony Beard to name a few. Ducks Can Groove has performed at festivals, theatres, clubs, colleges, and on radio and television.
Ducks Can Groove has also been featured in such publications as The Official Hendrix Experience Magazine, Premier Guitar, Jim press.
Electric Ladyland “It was forty Years ago today”
Electric Ladyland 40 years celebration concert.
Jimi Hendrix secured his throne in psychedelic rock’s Olympus with the completion of Electric Ladyland 1968. The double album was the final and brightest jewel in the acid-and-paisley-era trilogy he’d begun in 1967 with his debut full-length Are You Experienced and the next year’s Axis: Bold As Love. Right now Ducks Can Groove is working hard recreating this masterpiece in an extravaganza live tour, all 16 psychedelic blues, R&B, pop songs!! Complete with tape delay, flute, pull flute, organ, piano, vibra slap, acoustic guitar, saxophone, flexatone, kazoo, congas, tambourine,, yes they are all there if you listen close :-) There are some shows booked, but of course we are interested in getting many more gigs, got an idea or question? Email me at exp (@) duckscangroove.com
Precis (nov 2007) hemkommen från vår andra U.S.A. turné vill vi nu promota vårt nästa projekt, nämligen att sätta upp en Electric Ladyland show!! 2008 är det 40 år sedan The Jimi Hendrix Experience släppte det klassiska albumet ELECTRIC LADYLAND, och det vill vi uppmärksamma!! Våren och sommaren 2008 är planen att vi ska ut för att lira alla 16 låtarna live!! Vi börjar på rest Plaza i Östersund 5 april, sedan bokar vi på oss gig allt eftersom. Till hjälp har vi Micke Klemme.. ”sång akustisk gitarr” samt Markus Ernehed ”sax, orgel, flöjt” för att till fullo återskapa alla små nyanser och spännande konstellationer som fanns på Electric Lady plattan. Givetvis är vi intresserade av hjälp och tips för att kunna boka flera gig! Min mail exp (@) duckscangroove.com Kika in lite då och då och håll er uppdaterade!!
Stefan Edfeldt is of course a dedicated fan, playing the same models of guitar as Hendrix, through electrical equipment of the right vintage. This is a psychedelic throwback into Jimi's lush tonal world!
Live on stage, Jimi seldom played his tunes in a set way. His arrangements varied from night to night during the tours. The way they were recorded and heard on vinyl, was only used as framework for building live improvisations around. We try and emulate this approach when playing Jimi's tunes.
We jam and have a good time, around the framework Jimi provided. Our goal is to try and recreate a little bit of the feeling that would meet an audience when seeing and hearing Jimi Hendrix live on stage. This is of course an impossible task, but we're crazy enough to try and pull it off. We approach Jimi's music truly seriously. Seriously and joyfully!
Concert Review: Jimi Hendrix Tribute
(N.Y.C. BB-Kings Bluesclub 11/27/2006)
Then (Ducks Can Groove) I never heard of before took the stage and TORE UP songs like "3rd Stone from the Sun and Tax Free. The crowd went NUTS over these two songs because these were some stank azz nasty Hendrix covers!
Bob Davis / Music Bluenote
Concert Review: Jimi Hendrix Tribute
(N.Y.C. BB-Kings Bluesclub 11/27/2006)
The closest I saw anyone play to Jimi this night was Ducks Can Groove, the Swedish band. Top notch stuff, especially impressive was their version of “3:rd stone from the sun” They closed the event with “Taxfree”
“Electric” Dave Lawrence / Univibes (International Jimi Hendrix magazine)
DUCKS CAN GROOVE Electric voodoo vibe
A heavy live recording from burning Swedish band paying their tribute to Jimi Hendrix, with excellent sound, This is a concert Jimi would have been proud off, especially in the guitar work. Guitarist Stefan Edfeldt really keeps those strings alive and screaming. Tracks include; "Are you experienced", "Manic depression", "Machine gun", "3rd stone from the sun", "I don't live today", "Dolly Dagger", "Villanova junction", "Ezy rider", "Hear my train a comin" and "Hey baby"
.~GROOVEYA~06~US-06~ / Record Heaven.
DUCKS CAN GROOVE Electric voodoo vibe. Drummer Dan West looks and sounds like a white Buddy Miles and bassist Fredrik Eriksson does a good job fitting Noel Redding’s shoes. But, it's Edfeldt that’s the focal point of the show. He doesn’t attempt any of the Hendrix theatrics, taking command of his vintage Stratocaster and effect pedals to capture Hendrix's tonal qualities while still being able to put his own inspiration into his heartfelt tribute. Edfeldt..s vocals lack the rich sensuality of Jimi’s, but his replication of Hendrix's guitar work more than makes up for that slight shortcoming. – Ken Voss, Voodoo Child Magazine
”Good luck with the amazing music, God Bless” / Leon Hendrix
”As a longtime Jimi-oholic I lost my breath more than once when listening to Stefans authentic licks and insanely accurate sound. Genuine and classic – world-class!”
Emil Fredholm / Plankton. (Grooveyard Records recording artist)
"The most autentic Hendrix-act I..ve heard!, and Stefan..s
guitarplaying is like listening to The Great Man himself."
MBN & Ruf Recording Artist - Peer Gynt
He certainly is a lot more tasteful and passionate In his playing than a lot of other guys I have heard Other play Jimi’s music. There were actually times When it sounded just like him!
- Bob Elliot, Canada (Hendrix expert researcher)
- Individually they are highly skilled musicians and, collectively, they are a force to be reckoned with.
- All of the performances are full of fire and imaginative collaboration.
- Edfeldt..s guitar playing reflects the strongest Hendrix influence of all those reviewed here.
- These guys are great. – Experience Hendrix
- This one is certainly worth a listen.
- It..s straight down the middle, driving rock, more than competenly performed and well recorded at, where else but Third Stone Studios. Very Good. - Jimpress
Hej bandet! Nu rullar allt på som det ska! :) Jimi-postern rök ett tag men myspace ska "tänka över" ...vi får nog tillbaka den!? sen 10 dgr har vi fått 997 vws här och Facebook funkarBRA.MVH birgitta
Hej bandet! vad sägs om att ni får tycka till om postern? den blir ju ute på webben /facebook bl.a.... jag kan be creatorn skicka bild? hoppas allt OKI :) mvhbm
Haha! Ursäkta att jag skrattar åt din hjärtskärande historia, men den var för komisk. Jag brukar tänka likadant jämt, så jag håller mig oftast inomhus, för säkerhets skull, hehe. Ack jo, jag har ju tänkt att lägga ut våra nya låtar och det är en SKAM att jag inte gjort det, men det beror enbart på min sämpiga okunnighet inom ämnet. Har tänkt på det varje natt när jag skall sova och snart skall jag göra slag i saken och hiva ut en låt. Känns som snudd på för stor ynnest att få lägga ut en låt på min gemena sida, men nu har jag ju uppenbarligen fått ditt godkännande, så nu e de bar å åk! Ha det feitast, ma syines på onsdag!
Jisses va BRAA skivan är !!!! och det värmer så gott att ha fått den!!
Detta är just det som är så häftigt med musik : ibland så kommer NYA grejer som dänger ner en i soffan och man bara groooovar ;) mercimerci kiitos /birgitta i umeåååå
Tackar tackar... Men jävlar va bra du sjunger stefan! Fick man ju aldrig höra på den tiden.. Vi jobbar på, så får vi hoppas att vi delar scen nån gång i framtiden... Hare gött! /Petter
I höst grabbar ! Då kan vi planera för Hendrix tribute igen ;)
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