Little Big Thing >>> The Music

An original rock and roll jam band based out of the Philadelphia area. Formed in December of 1997, this five piece band (Jason White, Carl Strahl, Mick Swan, Kris Williams and Alan Biehn) has steadily grown into a solid unit as musicians, songwriters and performers. Little Big Thing is a difficult band to pigeonhole. Their original songs offer a unique blend of classic rock, freeform jams, psychedelic excursions, driving hard rock, and an obvious affinity for pop hooks. Their distinctive double guitar style and two part harmony vocals over a driving rhythm section gives LBT a sound that is truly unique.

In true Rock and Roll style, Little Big Thing's live show has grown over the years into an always changing and entertaining spectacle. From a full fledged light show ran by LBT's own light designer Erik Zinger to the band's ability
to play without a set list. Mixing great catchy originals and covers Little Big Thing always puts on a live show that leaves people coming back time and time again.

Jason White - Guitars

Biggest Influences:   Jimi Hendrix, Ty Tabor, Jerry Cantrell
Favorite LBT songs:   Calander & The Hashish Song
Favorite Cover Song:
In his CD player right now:   Cake - Fashion Nugget
His Gear: Smart Wood Les Paul Guitars, Fender Guitars, Solodano Amps, Line 6, Boss & Dunlop Pedals

Kris Williams - Drums, Percussion & Guitar

Biggest Influences: Danny Carey, Jon Fishman,
Steve Gorman, Ani Difranco, Buddy Guy
and My Daughter Autumn
Favorite LBT songs: Heavy Shoulders & Circles
Favorite Cover Song: Breathe
In his CD player right now: Some Devil - Dave Mathews
His Gear: Pearl, Pearl Snares, Paste Cymbals

Carl Strahl - Bass, Acoustic Gtr & Vocals

Biggest Influences:   Steve Harris, Cliff Burton,
Gene Simmons, Mike Gordon, & Allen Woody
Favorite LBT songs:   Heavy Shoulders & Umbrella
Favorite Cover Song: Rockaway Beach and Thursday
In his CD player right now: Lenny Kravitz -
It's Time for a Love Revolution
His Gear:   Ibanez Guitars, Mesa Boogie & SWR cabinets,
                    Ampeg Amps, & Boss Pedals

Alan Biehn - Drums, Percussion & Vocals

Biggest Influences: Yes, XTC, The Who, Steely Dan,
The Police
Favorite LBT songs: Grin and Cookie Jar
Favorite Cover Song: All your Way
In his CD player right now: Crowded House -
Together Alone (1993)
His Gear: Everybody else's except for my sticks,
seat, and headphone mic

Mick Swan - Guitars & Vocals

Instruments: Guitar & Bass, Keyboards, & Vocals
Biggest Influences: Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan,
Trey Anastasio, David Lee Roth & Warren Haynes
Favorite LBT songs: Umbrella & Heavy Shoulders
Favorite Cover Song: Sgt. Pepper & Cold Gin
In his CD player right now: Living Colour - Vivid
His Gear: Fender Amps & Custom Guitars, ESP,
Line 6 & Boss Pedals

IN THE NEWS

Summertimes Rolls

Summer is here! Ok, so it has done nothing but rain for the last month but it does beat those 95 degree days with 100% humidity. The band was really bummed out when our last gig got rained out. We have been itching to play and this Friday we get to unload it into a full night of LBT madness at John and Peter's. No surprises, no frills, no tricks up our sleeves this time. Just 100% pure Little Big Thing. This will be our kick off to summer. We have four shows in the next two months and we can
not wait to get it started. Here is the complete low down on this summer's gigs.

June 26th, 2009 - John and Peter's
  John and Peter's - New Hope, PA   |   Time: 9pm - til close   |   Admission: $5 at the Door

July 3rd, 2009 - Summer Wine Concerts
  Shady Brook Farm - Yardley, PA   |   Time: 6pm - 9pm   |   Admisson: Free

* July 26th, 2009 - Summer Wine Concerts
  Shady Brook Farm - Yardley, PA   |   Time: 1pm - 4pm   |   Admisson: Free   |   * Note this is a Sunday Afternoon Gig...

August 14th, 2009 - Summer Wine Concerts
Shady Brook Farm - Yardley, PA | Time: 6pm - 9pm | Admisson: Free

For directions to these shows, click here.

Also, be sure to check the website. It is always evolving and we have added some cool features from picture slideshows to
FREE LBT music downloads. We look forward to seeing all of you this summer.

LBT

MARCH 08

They call it Rock and Roll for a reason! Because when you want to rock sometimes you have to roll with it... First the second annual Carl and Friends Birthday Bash was pushed back one month due to scheduling conflicts and now with more scheduling conflicts the line-up for the show has been changed. Due to scheduling conflicts it appears Kris will not be able to play drums for us next weekend.

Not to fear, we are a rock band and we can roll with it. Filling in on drums for the evening will be Alan Biehn. Alan has played with us before and brings a third harmony to the mix. If you have not seen us play with Alan before NOW is the time to catch it. He always brings the vocals to another level and did I mention he plays drums pretty good as well. Keeping with the spirit of the Carl and FRIENDS we have a few surprises up our sleeves as well. Our good friend Ed Packlin will also be joining us behind the drum kit as well. With two guest drummers and other guest vocalist joining in the mix it's gonna be a hell of a fun evening. The show gets under way around 9ish and goes all night.. The cover is $5 at the door at John and Peter's in New Hope, PA.

For directions go to http://www.fishbowlmediagroup.com/LBT08/thedirections.html

In other news, back in 2002 LBT started working on new material for an album which was never recorded. But out of those sessions came THE DELI TAPES. Thirteen new LBT songs recorded in the Deli where we rehearsed for years. The songs were circulated around among friends and fans for years. Fast-forward seven years, THE DELI TAPES are back. Remastered and sounding better than ever you can go to our music page on our website and download them all for free in their NEW Remastered form.... Some of us in the band do not even have copies of these yet.
Be the first to get them.... http://www.fishbowlmediagroup.com/LBT08/music.html