Since 2005 Darin Gray (bass) and Chris Corsano (drums) have performed side by side as Chikamorachi. They are found most often together with the incendiary saxophonist Akira Sakata, either as a trio or in expanded line-ups with the likes of Jim O'Rourke, Min Tanaka, Masami Akita (aka Merzbow), Keiji Haino, Michiyo Yagi, and Yosuke Yamashita. The high-speed empathy that Gray and Corsano have as a rhythm section is at the fore of their many records together, the latest of which, Proton Pump with Akira Sakata and Masahiko Satoh. They also began a new project with Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy, performing at the Big Ears and Solid Sound Festivals.
There are no upcoming tour-dates for Chikamorachi.
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Thank you to the fine folks at Feeding Tube Records for 2xLP reissue of The Hated Music. It is out now and sounds snarling 'n' fresh n free as ever! Plus sick new cover artwork by Gary Panter. The tour following original 2001 CD release was how we connected with Sirs Paul Flaherty and Chris Corsano. That lead to us releasing a slew of albums by these two — together, solo and in other combos. #TheHatedMusic, indeed!
Akira Sakata and Chikamorachi are on a tour of Japan right now... when they are not telling everyone about the Flying Basket 2xLP, expect the trio to be performing with some heavies, such as dancer Min Tanaka (at Super Deluxe). Photo from Glenn Kotche.
After much delay, we wildly announce Sept. 18 as the worldwide release date for Flying Basket -- the double album by Akira Sakata & Jim O'Rourke with Chikamorachi & Merzbow. Check out the trailer video to get a sense of what is waiting... Available as 2xLP/CD and digital.
You thought it was out of print but Live at Hungry Brain -- the outrageous document of Akira Sakata and Chikamorachi at Chicago's Umbrella Festival -- is back. Well, actually, we just found a box of LPs hidden behind some of the life-size plush dolls of Sakata, Corsano and Gray that we keep in the basement. If you need a refresher of what these three do, see below:
Yes, the duo of Chris Corsano (drums) and Darin Gray (upright bass) are finally playing their first U.S. shows since forming in 2005—but it is only Midwest dates. Check it:
