AX AND THE HATCHETMEN

Presented by AEG Presents France (L2-013910 / 3-013909).A new modern rock sensation, the band Ax and the Hatchetmen will perform their first French concert on May 9, 2027 in Paris on stage at La Bellevilloise.Since their formation in 2018, Chicago natives Ax and the Hatchetmen have evolved from a tight-knit group of music school friends into one of modern rock's most electrifying young acts. Fronted by guitarist and vocalist Axel Ellis, alongside Sal Defilippis on guitar, Hunter Olshefke on bass, Chaandmon Crofton on drums, Phil Pistone on trumpet, and Quinn Dolan on saxophone, the band came together while its members were studying jazz in college. But while their musical training is classical, the band's sound is anything but conventional: a free and unbridled fusion of rock, soul, funk, and pop that channels the timeless energy of their eclectic influences into something distinctly their own.This chemistry—and shows designed to leave a lasting impression—has propelled Ax and the Hatchetmen from packed rooms in their hometown to sold-out headlining tours, and onto the stages of Lollapalooza, the Chicago institution they once gazed upon with starry eyes. Along the way, they released a live album, signed with Arista Records, and built an impressive catalogue of tracks, crowned by their debut album, So Much To Tell You. Released in 2025 and produced by Jake Sinclair (Panic! At The Disco, Weezer), the project includes the flagship hit "Hotel Room" and "Blurry Lights", featuring Albert Hammond Jr. of The Strokes. In parallel, Ellis expanded his creative horizon by landing a leading role in the Amazon Prime series "The Runarounds".