Little Barrie

Little Barrie
Origin	Nottinghamshire, England
Genres	Indie rock Alternative rock British R&B revival Funk rock Blue-eyed soul Jam rock
Years active	2000–present
Labels	Play It Again Sam Records, Tummy Touch Records
Website	Official website
Members
Lewis Wharton Barrie Cadogan Virgil Howe
Past members
Wayne Fulwood Billy Skinner

Little Barrie is a power trio that originated in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, since relocated to London. Their sound could be described as stripped down R&B/Soul/Funk/Blues/Garage rock jamband. The band consists of Barrie Cadogan (guitar and vocals), Lewis Wharton (bass) and Virgil Howe (drums). Before Howe, Billy Skinner was playing drums. Before Skinner, Wayne Fulwood was playing drums and singing. The first Little Barrie single "Shrug Off Love" b/w "Reply Me (It Don't Deny Me)" was recorded by Barrie before the project became a full band with session drummer Chris Lee. Keys player Miles Newbold appeared on the B side Reply Me and also engineered the session.

Little Barrie released their debut album, We Are Little Barrie, in February 2005. It was recorded over a series of 23 Wednesdays in Edwyn Collins' studio.

Wayne left the band before the recording of their second album. According to Lewis "Yeah, it was a surprise... I didn't think it would ever happen. The constant touring was driving Wayne insane. He was away from home a lot... It got to the point where we were about to go the US to record the new album and it dawned on him that he'd be away again, and that we would be touring it the year after that. So he said he couldn't do it anymore."

Stand your Ground was recorded between New York with Dan The Automator on the producing skills and the help of Russell Simins (of Blues Explosion) on drums and London with Mike "Prince Fatty" Pelanconi as producer and new drummer Billy Skinner.Whilst in New York with Simins they landed a support slot with legendary blues guitarist Hubert Sumlin. The band toured the album in Europe, Japan and Australia throughout 2007. They also backed Paul Weller on the title track of his 2008 album 22 Dreams

In 2008 Virgil Howe, son of former Yes guitarist Steve Howe, joined the band on drums and the trio backed Mareva Galanter on her album entitled Happy Fiu in March 2008.

Between 2009 and October 2010 the band wrote and recorded their third album "King Of The Waves" working again in Edwyn Collins studio with Edwyn, Seb Lewsley at the controls and Shawn Lee mixing. Chris Potter mastered the album. The first single of "King Of The Waves" was "Surf Hell". This track has recently featured as the theme tune to the 2011 Channel 4 series - Sirens and is also playable on the multi-platform video game, Rocksmith. The album was released in the UK on June 27th, 2011 and will be released in the US on February 28th, 2012.

After touring with Charles Bradley in Spain, Little Barrie was invited onto his North American Tour in early 2012.

Other Projects

Barrie has performed on tour with Primal Scream, Edwyn Collins, Morrissey, Paul Weller and Saint Etienne as guest guitarist. As well as studio work with Primal Scream, Edwyn Collins, Paul Weller, Spiritualized, The Chemical Brothers, Bent and The Proclaimers.

Wayne Fullwood is currently writing and recording new material for a forthcoming solo album and is also part of The Natural Yogurt Band along with Miles Newbold.

Billy Skinner plays drums with the Americana-oriented band Elwood Grace.

Discography

Albums

Album information
We are Little Barrie Released: 7 February 2005 (UK) June 28, 2005 (US) Produced by Edwyn Collins and Little Barrie Singles: "Burned Out", "Free Salute", "Long Hair", "Greener Pastures"
Stand Your Ground Released: 4 October 2006 (Japan) 29 January 2007 (UK/US) UK #192 Produced by Dan the Automator and Mike Pelanconi Singles: "Pretty pictures", "Pin that badge", "Pay to Join", "Love you"
King Of The Waves Released: 8 December 2010 (Japan) June 2011 (UK/US) Produced by Edwyn Collins and Little Barrie Singles: "Surf Hell", "How Come"

Singles / EPs

Single information
Shrug off love Released: 3 August 2000 Label: Stark Reality 005 Songs included: "Shrug off Love", "Reply Me " Format: 7" vinyl More info: 1000 copy limited edition. Features Chris Lee on drums and Miles ? on Hammond organ/percussion
Don't call it the truth Released: 4 June 2001 Label: Stark Reality 010 Songs included: "Don't call it the truth", "Give me a microphone " Produced by Little Barrie Engineered by Mike Burnham Recorded in the Tardis Studios Format: 7" vinyl
Memories well Released: 26 November 2001 Label: Stark Reality 015 Songs included: "Memories Well", "Didn't Mean a Thing" Produced by Little Barrie Engineered by Mike Burnham Recorded in the Tardis Studios Format: 7" vinyl
Burned out Released: 13 February 2002 Label: Showdown Songs included: "Burned Out", "Buy My Style" Produced and engineered by Edwyn Collins and Sebastian Lewsky Keys played by Edwyn Collins Format: 7" vinyl
EP Released: 27 September 2004 Label: Genuine Records 027 Songs included: Burned Out, Be The One, Thinking On The Mind, Mud Sticks (CD Only), Thinking On The Mind (Aspects Remix), Memories Well, Didn't Mean a Thing Produced by Edwyn Collins, Aspects & Little Barrie Format: double 7" vinyl & CD
Free salute Released: 22 January 2005 Chart: UK #73 Label: Genuine Records 032 Songs included: Free Salute, Didn't Mean A Thing (Vinyl Only), Buy My Style (CD Only), Stones Throw Instrumental (CD Only) Produced and engineered by Edwyn Collins and Sebastian Lewsky except Didn't Mean A Thing engineered by Rupert Findt, assisted by Steve Bridges. Mastered by Chris Potter at Alchemy More info: Didn't Mean A Thing was recorded live at BBC Maida Vale Studios for Gilles Peterson Worldwide Format: double 7" vinyl & CD
Long hair Released: 23 May 2005 Chart: UK #97 Label: Genuine Records 037 Songs included: Long Hair (Radio Version), Long Hair (Stereo MC's 7" Edit) (CD Only), Long Hair (Extended Version) (Vinyl Only), Once Upon A Lie (Demo) Produced and engineered by Edwyn Collins and Sebastian Lewsky Format: 7" vinyl & CD
Greener pastures Released: 29 September 2005 Chart: UK #196 Label: Genuine Records 039 Songs included: Greener Pastures (Radio Edit), Burned Out (DJ Nu-Mark Remix), Greener Pastures (Live At The Ab Club, Belgium) (CD Only) Produced and engineered by Edwyn Collins and Sebastian Lewsky Remix and additional production on Burned out by Dj Nu-Mark Format: 7" vinyl & CD
Girls and shoes Released: 12 July 2006 Label: Genuine Records 044, Hostess Japan Songs included: I Wonder Whether (CD Only), Girls And Shoes, Pretty Pictures, Why Don't You Do It (demo) (CD Only) Produced by Mike Pelanconi Formats: 7" vinyl & CDS
Pin that badge Released: 16 October 2006 Label: Genuine Records Songs included: Pin That Badge, Green Eyed Fool, Cash In, Why Don't You Do It Produced by Dan the Automator Format: 10" vinyl
Love you Released: 15 January 2007 Label: Genuine Records 048 Songs included: Love you, If I Don't Have To Answer (CD Only), I Wonder Whether (Demo Version) (CD Only), Yeah We Know You (7" Only) Produced by Dan the Automator Formats: 7" vinyl & CDS More info: Billy Skinner, drums (Love You). Russell Simins, drums (If I Don't Have To Answer). Additional vocals on "If I Don't Have To Answer" 'Spiky' Phil Meynell and Golden Boy.
Pay to Join Released: 7 May 2007 Label: Genuine Records 052 Songs included: Pay to Join, Can Of Worms Produced by Dan the Automator Mixed by Mike Pelanconi Formats: 7" vinyl & CDS More info: Drums by Russell Simins
Surf Hell Released: 5 April 2011 Label:Non Deluxe Songs included: Surf Hell, King Of The Waves Produced by: Edwyn Collins Formats: 7" Vinyl and CD

Miscellaneous

• Aspects - Impact single

Impact (Little Barrie remix)

• Aspects 2004 LP 'Mystery Theatre?

Soul sister

• Aspects Off The Lip

Soul Sister feat Little Barrie [DJ Format Remix]

• Hotel Pelirocco Music From The Legendary Hotel

Buy My Style

• Spex Magazine #48

Burned Out

• DJ Format Presents - A Right Earful Mixtape Vol.1

Give me a microphone

• Groove Armada Presents...

Free Salute

• DJ Format - Remixes EP

Another One Of Those Songs' (Little Barrie Remix)

• Stoned soundtrack

Love in Vain - Paul Butler with Little Barrie

• Rockin'on CD vol.4

Bailing Out

DVDs

We Are Little Barrie (Japan Only Album & Live DVD)

Tracks: CD: Free Salute / Burned Out / Greener Pastures / Be The One / Please Tell Me / Well And Truly Done / Stone Reprise / Stones Throw / Long Hair / Thinking On The Mind / Move On So Easy / Living In And Out Of Place / Freeprise / Buy My Style (Japan Only) / Mud Sticks (Japan Only). DVD: Free Salute (video), Long hair (video), live gig filmed at Belgium's AB Club.

External links

Official:

• Official website
• Hostess
• Podcast

Videos:

• Free Salute
• Long Hair
• Pay To Join

Live recordings available on internet:

• Live on XFM
• Live op Motel Mozaique 15-04-2005

Interviews:

• 27 March 2007 with SYN 907 Melbourne
• The Age 10 June 2005
• The Star 29 July 2005
• Left Lion 1 August 2005
• Guitar Player 5 September 2005
• PIMP Magazine 6 August 2006
• Lost At E Minor 29 October 2006
• The Daily Yomiuri 9 December 2006
• Face Culture 24 January 2007
• Revu 2 February 2007
• ABC 4 February 2007
• Xpress Mag 11 April 2007
• French Interview - June 2007

Live Reviews:

• Japan 2010 by Daniel Eck, Metropolis Magazine

Discographies:

• Orizo
• Discogs