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Little Man

Rockin' Your Socks Off!

About Me


Through his music, Chris Perricelli (lead vocals and guitar) strives to inspire his listeners to look within and seek a better self. Originally from Chicago, Chris toured the nation with Ike Reilly to discover a new home in the Twin Cities. *
His latest offering "Soulful Automatic" was produced and recorded by Ed Tinley (Liz Phair), Jacques Wait (Semisonic), Mike Wisti (Faux Jean) and Chris Dorn (The Beatifics). It's original pop rock with a retro edge and accessible melodies. A great electric and captivating live act, Chris Perricelli the singer/songwriter/guitarist is in fact an amazing performer. The songwriter who stands at 5 feet 2 inches, demonstrates fantastically large guitar playing similar to todays J. Mascis or Jack White. His image is completely marketable. Chriss songwriting style is soulful while featuring mostly Zen and guidance inspired lyrics. *
The band's live show, an engaging pomp and swaggering experience, is not to be missed! *
"The songs are so aurally pleasing that they feel familiar, even while the band's sound is unique and not easily compared to other acts. Perricellis talent on guitar is incredible, and his voice has a sensitivity lacking in contemporary rock music. At times I was reminded of George Harrison's vocals in "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," the way his vocals float and dance with the contrasting power chords and heavy drum beats, creating symphonic delight." - How Was The Show.com
"...he's got some serious guitar chops, and man, guitar heroism is a lost art. Perricelli and his band pull it off admirably." - S. McPherson, The Pulse*
"The best singer-guitarist to call St. Paul home since Bob Mould"
- P. Scholtes, City Pages.*
Nominated for Rock Group and Guitarist of the Year 2006 by the Minnesota Music Academy.*
Named best Best Rock Band of 2007 by the Twin Cities City Pages.
Little Man was an official performing artist at SXSW 2007!*
See the Mpls/St.Paul Magazine VIDEO interview:
http://www.mspmag.com/multimedia/video/67352.asp
Little Man Official Photo Gallery:
VIDEO's Here:
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BLOG Here:
http://littlemanwhatisay.blogspot.com/
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Soulful Automatic is a
Pioneer Press 2007 Top Ten Album of the Year.
Star Tribune 2007 Top Ten Album of the Year.
" Like Jeff Tweedy, Perricelli perches on that place where Paul Westerberg meets classic rock 'n' glam, while his vocals seek a vein between T. Rex and Dave Davies..."
-Jack Rabid, The Big Takeover. Issue 61.
Get the new album here!!
Also Available at CDbaby.com and iTunes.
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Member Since: 12/30/2005
Band Website: littlemanmusic.net
Band Members: Chris Perricelli - vocals, guitar.
Ryan Otte - Drums.
Ben Foote - Bass.

Additional live musicians sometimes include:
Carol Cunnington - Keys, percussion and backing vocals.
Eric Kassel - Guitar
Sean Hoffman - Drums
Michael Leggs - Bass

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Influences: Led Zeppelin, White Stripes, The Faces, Hendrix, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Black Crowes, early Liz Phair, Kinks, T.Rex, Bowie, BRMC, Dandy Warhols, Black Keys, Grant Lee Phillips, Ten Years After, Jeff Buckley, Supergrass, Neil Young, Lenny Kravitz, Louis XIV, Jon Spencer.
Sounds Like: T. Rex, Ziggy era Bowie, Big Star, Lenny Kravitz
Record Label: Eclectone Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

In the Studio

In the studio I packed up all my gear and headed down to Chicago with new bass player Andy Ferkinhoff to record with producer/engineer Ed Tinley. Past Little Man member, Dave Cottini, joined in on ...
Posted by Little Man on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:27:00 PST

Chris Rocks For Pussy at Bowie Tribute

The 5th annual Rock for Pussy show took place at the legendary First Avenue in Minneapolis. It's a show that benefit's the Minnesota Humane Society's "no-kill" cat shelters in town. Local guest singer...
Posted by Little Man on Fri, 23 May 2008 01:33:00 PST

Little Man RINGTONES !

Get your Little Man ringtones from the Soulful Automatic album!! Hear ALL ringtones from Little Man                &nb...
Posted by Little Man on Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:56:00 PST

Official Blog Site

Little Man’s Chris Perricelli launches new blog. Subscribe at: http://littlemanwhatisay.blogspot.com/...
Posted by Little Man on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:53:00 PST

Pics from the Eclectone Showcase

A very special thanks to Alexa Jones for taking some great photographs at the Eclectone Showcase event at The Varsity Theatre! http://www.flickr.com/photos/loud_alexa/sets/721576040345633 23/ Little Ma...
Posted by Little Man on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:09:00 PST

Little Man Song of February broadcasted

29 local artists in 29 days singing songs of February - Visit Tony Thomas' famous blog site Minneapoliscast.com to hear Little Man's 30 second "February Snow."  http://minneapoliscast.com/20...
Posted by Little Man on Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:34:00 PST

Winner of Songwriting Contest

Little Man's Out For Miles, from their album Soulful Automatic, on Eclectone Records, became a winner in the first quarter mnartist.org's mnSpin songwriting compitition! Winning tracks from each conte...
Posted by Little Man on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:07:00 PST

Little Man makes Twin Town High Vol. 9 Compilation

Twin Town High Music Yearbook Vol. 9 is ready to go! Here is the final track listing: 01 Haley Bonar  "The Queen of Everything"02 MC/VL  "Get Up!"03 Cloud Cult  "May Your Lives Be Long (Demo)"04 Re...
Posted by Little Man on Tue, 09 Oct 2007 08:30:00 PST

Little Man Music Featured in Theatrical Play

Songs from Little Man's Soulful Automatic will be featured in "Jesus Hates Me" a theatrcal play at The Ritz Theatre in NE Minneapolis. Saturday, Sept 29, 8pm openingSunday, Sept 30, 2pm & 8pmMonda...
Posted by Little Man on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 08:18:00 PST

Little Man East Tour Day 13 and final day 14

DAY 13 Up and out of Chicago to the Bar Chord Music Club in Knapp, WI. We were originaly scheduled to play the Points East Pub in Milwaukee. We got dropped from that bill too weeks after it had been c...
Posted by Little Man on Sun, 23 Sep 2007 05:37:00 PST