Black Carl

Black Carl is an indie, funk rock band from Tempe, Arizona. The band is made up of lead singer Emma Pew, guitarist John Krause, drummer Chad Leonard, guitarist and instrumentalist Matt Noakes and bassist Ian Woodward. The members cite Otis Redding, James Brown, TV on the Radio and The Meters as influences. [ [http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2008-04-03/music/noise-boy-funky-fun-with-black-carl/ Phoenix New Times "Noise Boy: funky fun with Black Carl"] ]

History

Black Carl's name originated from drummer John Krause’s roommate. “I was recording stuff and let my roommate hear the first song. He laughed and said, 'This is the Pink Floyd of hip-hop. You should call it Black Carl.'” [ [http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2008-04-03/music/noise-boy-funky-fun-with-black-carl/ Phoenix New Times "Noise Boy: funky fun with Black Carl"] ]

The band self-released an EP, "Black Carl", in January 2008. [ [http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2008-01-10/music/black-carl/ Phoenix New Times] ] The EP reached #1 on KASU – The Blaze 1260 AM, ASU's college radio station for the week of 3/31/08. [ [http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee97/Iwoodwar/1260charts.jpgKASC Chart] ] Black Carl appeared later as guest DJs on the station, appearing after Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World. [ [http://www.theblaze1260.com/archive/events/000742.html The Blaze 1260] ] The EP features a cover of the Shel Talmy-penned "Bald Headed Woman," staple in their set. The band has also been known to cover "Psycho Killer" by the Talking Heads. [ [http://www.noiseandclutter.com/2008/04/april-19th-review-part-1-black-carl.html NoiseAndClutter.com] ]

Discography

EPs

*"Black Carl" (2008)

References

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/iamblackcarl Official MySpace Page]

* [http://blackcarlmusic.com/contact.htm Black Carl Website]