Grooves and Roots
In 2008 the Austrian label, FRW
released Charlie's first-ever solo album. The album features Charlie's
writing and playing over the years, as well as performances by numerous
musicians, listed below.
Grooves and Roots starts with some recently recorded
'zydo-funk' tracks (a type of drum 'n bass) and progresses
on to songs and instrumentals written in the seventies and eighties, notably
OK Roland (written with Ian Dury)
and the instrumental Software Breakdown (recorded
by Juice on the Loose).
The album finishes off with some
infectious African grooves and Walter Wagenleithner's
remix of 'Don't fix it', which also features
Ulrike Kuehlwein (Mama Oliver) on vocals.
FRW are a strong independent Austrian label, who also organize the Undisputed
Peace Festivals across Europe. These festivals provide a platform
for a wide spread of musical genres and bring together local and Austrian
bands.
The album was launched at the Reigen Club Vienna on March
1st 2008, during tenth Undisputed Peace Festival. As special guest Charlie
enjoyed performing live on stage with Original Suntouchers
and also performed Don't Fix it! live with the
Loop Doctors and Mama Oliver (vocals).
Grooves & Roots is described by Roland Schmitt as 'a
really exciting cross-section of Charlie's work as musician and composer'.
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