In this UG-TV exclusive, Micki Free shows us how to play “Wounded Knee.” The song comes off the guitarist’s new album, ‘American Horse.’ Some of you might know Free from his work inCrown of Thorns and famous session work.
‘American Horse’ is in stores now!
First American Music & Entertainment Presents; “A Showcase of Music on The Plaza” in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Thursday August 19th from 6 to 9pm.
Featuring Native Music Rocks Records recording artists; Grammy Winner and Five Time Native American Music Award Winner – Micki Free American Horse, Casper Loma da-wa, Keith Secola and Shea.
Brought to you in partnership with SWAIA, the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Native Voice One
MICKI FREE
American Horse
[Native Music Rocks/Mighty Loud]
Past stints have found guitarist Micki Free tearing it up with such diverse entities as ZZ Top, Shalamar, Janet Jackson and punk icon Wendy O. Williams. Nevertheless, Free’s own efforts leave no doubt as to his direction. He carries the frenzied, heavy-handed blues that initially inspired him into hard rock realms previously trod by Jimi Hendrix, Cream and Robin Trower. His visceral take on a generous sampling of Hendrix tunes— “Hey Baby/New Rising Sun,” an extended “Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)” and a powerful “Voodoo Chile Blues”—provide obvious reference points for a blistering style that gives American Horse its power. Elsewhere, the riveting “New York, New York” and emotive “Heather’s Arms” showcase his melodic prowess. For all the passion Free and his trio (including veteran players Cindy Blackman on drums and David Santos on bass) exude, it’s two versions of “Wounded Knee,” an homage to his Native American heritage, that most convincingly asserts his blend of brilliance and abandon. –LZ
Originally posted here: http://mmusicmag.com/m/2010/08/micki-free-american-horse/
Interview with Micki Free performed by Harmony on Tap Music Pro Aaya Lawhorn.
Hear about Micki’s great achievements in music, what it’s like to win Grammy awards, and how Micki first fell in love with playing guitar. He even recalls what row he sat in, the color of the guitarist’s pants who inspired him, and who took him to the show.
Micki Free’s new album is called “American Horse,” and is for sale now.
Originally published on HarmonyOnTap – http://harmonyontap.com/content/interview-micki-free
The former Rolling Stone and all-round legend is joined by Grammy-winning guitarist and singer Micki Free for a chat with Absolute Radio at Hard Rock Calling 2010. In the backstage campervan, they talk to Ben Jones about playing together, English football, and Pimms…
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Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, musician and mixed blood (Cherokee & Comanche) Native American MICKI FREE and his band were joined by legendary Rolling Stones’ bassist Bill Wyman for their mainstage performance this past Saturday (June 26) at Hard Rock Calling festival in London’s Hyde Park.
The two meet at last year’s Hard Rock Calling show–where FREE and his band have performed at the past four consecutive shows–and kept in touch over the past year and FREE invited Wyman to join him this year. The performance, described by Absoluteradio.com as “the best double act of the weekend.” included the Rolling Stones’ “Jumpin Jack Flash” and Jimi Hendrix’s “Red House.” As the two told absoluteradio.com they are planning future collaborations including some possible recording down the road.
Original Article: http://www.goldminemag.com/news/rolling-stones-bassist-bill-wyman-j
Wyman performed with the Micki Free American Horse band at Hard Rock Calling in Hyde Park in London in front of thousands of fans. See the behind-the-scenes photo gallery with these shots, some taken by Bill and Suzanne Wyman.
Bill Wyman made a special guest appearance at this year’s Hard Rock Calling event in Hyde Park in London on June 26, in support of his friend Micki Free’s band American Horse.
See the Hard Rock Calling photo gallery
Bill performed on bass for two songs on stage with Micki Free American Horse following a request from Micki. As well as Micki Free American Horse, the line-up over the three-day Hard Rock Calling event included Pearl Jam, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello and Crosby, Stills and Nash.
Find out more about Hard Rock Calling
Find out more about Micki Free’s American Horse
From: BillWyman.com
Thursday, June 24, and Bill welcomed Micki Free, along with his singer Shea, and Henry Smith and two friends to dinner in the evening, which Bill says was great. The evening was a riot, with loads of laughter and stories – and it was also a chance for Bill to discuss the set for Saturday’s show in Hyde Park. Micki asked Bill to play Red House and Jumpin’ Jack Flash, which Bill agreed, before everyone left at midnight.
Bill spent Friday working and taking a few breaks to watch the World Cup 2010 matches – and also battling a lack of sleep thanks to the new puppy howling through the night in the kitchen.
Saturday, and Bill is set to play at the Hard Rock Calling concert in Hyde Park in London with the Micki Free American Horse band, with Bill and Suzanne arriving at after lunch. Bill and Suzanne walked through the park to Micki’s caravan, where Micki presented Suzanne with a beautiful oval turquoise bracelet. Micki also gave Bill a similar bracelet, as well as a ring and Zippo lighter that was inscribed to Bill on the back and declared Bill as part of the family.
The band then headed on stage, with Micki Free (vocals/guitar), Cindy Blackman (drums), David Santos (bass) and Shea (vocals/percussion) performing a 45 minute set. They started with Hear My Train A Comin’, and the Wounded Knee, before calling Bill onstage. With an audience of several thousand people, Bill and the band performed Red House and Jumpin’ Jack Flash, both of which the crowd loved. Bill then left the stage, while the band continued with Voodoo Chile and Wild Thing, being joined on stage by Indian dancers.
With the set complete, Bill grabbed from food from the all areas section, as well as did a few interviews for TV, radio and Press journalists. Micki and Bill also did an interview for Absolute Radio.
See the Bill Wyman and Micki Free interview for Absolute Radio
Bill the spent a great afternoon with Micki, joking and having a laugh, as well as posing for photos and signing autographs. Bill also met up with the American band More Than Me, with Bill posing for photos with them. Later in the evening, Suzanne joined Bill stageside to watch the show as Stevie Wonder performed, before they all headed home after a successful gig.
Sunday, and Bill got up to the papers, with a sizable interview in Contact Music headed Bill Wyman – Bill Wyman’s Mad Memories.
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Bill spent the morning working on his photos from the gig, as well as watching YouTube videos from the show. Micki Free and others then arrived in the afternoon for a barbeque lunch with Bill, before Bill was increasingly depressed by the awful England performance in the World Cup that saw the squad knocked out. With the afternoon mood dampened by the loss, Bill, Suzanne and Jessie headed back to the Hard Rock Calling concert in Hyde Park, with Bill going backstage and meeting Elvis Costello for a chat. Bill also hooked up with Steve Still, Dave Crosby and Graham Nash, stopping for photos. Bill then bumped into Led Zeppelin bass player John Paul Jones and spent some time catching up.
With the gig winding down, Bill and family headed home – only to be faced with a lack of taxies. Initially heading back on foot, they called over a passing rickshaw, jumped in and returned home under pedal power, arriving just before 11pm.
From BillWyman.com
