Ben is in the studio recording demo's from his last writing session and although no one is being allowed to hear the songs, your humble scribe was fortunate enough to sneak in to "deliver" the much needed pizza! Let me tell you, if it were posible to get a gorilla and a bull elephant on tape and throw in a little Godzilla I believe it would sound much like this! Just very powerful!
Stay tuned the demo's will be on the myspace page soon.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Laguna Guitars
Ben is always looking for instruments with a great tone that feel at home in his hands and his lastest, greatest find is Laguna Guitars.
Here is a little of their company mission:
A new breed of luthiers have come together to introduce Laguna Guitars -- instruments based on the philosophy that the best guitar designs flow from a single source: the needs of the player. It is a belief that drove them to set tradition aside, ignore the "but-that's-how-it's-always-been-done" approach, and instead listen to guitarists' voices and watch their hands. Asking a thousand different questions, in a thousand different ways helped Laguna forge a new kind of guitar design philosophy--one that is "player-driven." The result is a comprehensive line of acoustic and electric guitars that guitarists help to create.
Head down to the Guitar Center near you and test drive one of these beauties!
For more information visit their website http://www.playlaguna.com/home.cfm, or do a Google for reviews and stories.
Here is a little of their company mission:
A new breed of luthiers have come together to introduce Laguna Guitars -- instruments based on the philosophy that the best guitar designs flow from a single source: the needs of the player. It is a belief that drove them to set tradition aside, ignore the "but-that's-how-it's-always-been-done" approach, and instead listen to guitarists' voices and watch their hands. Asking a thousand different questions, in a thousand different ways helped Laguna forge a new kind of guitar design philosophy--one that is "player-driven." The result is a comprehensive line of acoustic and electric guitars that guitarists help to create.
Head down to the Guitar Center near you and test drive one of these beauties!
For more information visit their website http://www.playlaguna.com/home.cfm, or do a Google for reviews and stories.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
New Songs
Ben, Bruce McCabe,and Robert Willis , wrote new 5 songs at their writing retreat on the beautiful beaches of Daytona.
I heard a couple of them in their raw form and I was very impressed, I believe you will be as well.
We will keep you informed as to studio dates and locations.
I heard a couple of them in their raw form and I was very impressed, I believe you will be as well.
We will keep you informed as to studio dates and locations.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
It was a GREAT show at the Bank and Blues!
With producer David Z and Bruce McCabe, (the hit writer of Jonny Lang and Kenny Wayne Sheppards hits) in the house you know Ben just absolutely rocked. Aerosmith meets Clapton with Albert King alive and in one Ben Robinson is how one person described the event.
It was the first time in 8 years that Ben and Tony Tyler had played together and I can tell you, it was like they had been on the road together all these years, just hot. Tony had a new super bass player in his band when Ben jumped up to join him on Whipping post, sweet! Who knew?
Then Tony T. did a set that had the crowd going nuts, they look forward to hitting the road very soon.
The Bank and Blues was loaded with talent, just over the top. you should join Jeff Feadora and the gang there when you are in town!
Ben and Bruce McCabe are writing as I speak. Robert Willis will also be doing writing sessions with Ben, it was Robert who discovered Ben at a small club in Brunswick Georgia. Robert has worked with Greg Allman and Ric Wake among others.
It was the first time in 8 years that Ben and Tony Tyler had played together and I can tell you, it was like they had been on the road together all these years, just hot. Tony had a new super bass player in his band when Ben jumped up to join him on Whipping post, sweet! Who knew?
Then Tony T. did a set that had the crowd going nuts, they look forward to hitting the road very soon.
The Bank and Blues was loaded with talent, just over the top. you should join Jeff Feadora and the gang there when you are in town!
Ben and Bruce McCabe are writing as I speak. Robert Willis will also be doing writing sessions with Ben, it was Robert who discovered Ben at a small club in Brunswick Georgia. Robert has worked with Greg Allman and Ric Wake among others.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Ben has a new Street Team Myspace page!
Kudo's to Bill our new National Myspace Street Team CEO!
Nice job Bill, an artist never makes it on his own, he is propelled by his on talent and desire and the love of those who both believe in them and put that belief into motion.
Ben thanks everyone for the push!
The link to the page is to your right on the blog.
Nice job Bill, an artist never makes it on his own, he is propelled by his on talent and desire and the love of those who both believe in them and put that belief into motion.
Ben thanks everyone for the push!
The link to the page is to your right on the blog.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Tony Royster Jr and Ben Robinson
Well, we got hold of music from way back when Ben and Tony were just we think 14. They had a weekend of fun, this was during the Nickelodeon time period.
You can hear the early brilliance.
It is an amazing to see how far they have come! Royster the drummer for Jay Z, P Diddy, Acon, Nas, Envogue, and so much more.
We know where Ben is now, one of the best young players in the universe!
It is a very strong possibility that Tony will be the drummer for Ben's upcoming tour! If you don't think that will be super outrageous, you just do not know. Watch the video of Tony with Jay Z, hey, listen to these tracks, he was superbad at 14!
Would you like to know where the young singer ended up or where he is? Stay tuned for news.
I have place a link to the myspace where the tracks are. Check the link section.
You can hear the early brilliance.
It is an amazing to see how far they have come! Royster the drummer for Jay Z, P Diddy, Acon, Nas, Envogue, and so much more.
We know where Ben is now, one of the best young players in the universe!
It is a very strong possibility that Tony will be the drummer for Ben's upcoming tour! If you don't think that will be super outrageous, you just do not know. Watch the video of Tony with Jay Z, hey, listen to these tracks, he was superbad at 14!
Would you like to know where the young singer ended up or where he is? Stay tuned for news.
I have place a link to the myspace where the tracks are. Check the link section.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
We have a new National Myspace Street Team Leader!
Everyone welcome Mr. Bill Twomey
Here is a little bio of our new team member:
Bill is from Northern New Jersey and is a 19 year old college student majoring in information systems.
Bill had this to say, "When I'm not online, which I am most of the time, I'm usually out at concerts or listening to music. I'm a big fan of the Blues, mostly newer Blues/Rock like Joe Bonamassa. I was very lucky to come across Ben Robinson. I found him through Joe Bonamassa's MySpace".
Bill also happens to be the New Jersey Street Team leader for Mr.Bonamassa, blues royalty in the house!
Ben is a fan of Joe's and welcomes any of that pixie dust on his career.
Here is a little bio of our new team member:
Bill is from Northern New Jersey and is a 19 year old college student majoring in information systems.
Bill had this to say, "When I'm not online, which I am most of the time, I'm usually out at concerts or listening to music. I'm a big fan of the Blues, mostly newer Blues/Rock like Joe Bonamassa. I was very lucky to come across Ben Robinson. I found him through Joe Bonamassa's MySpace".
Bill also happens to be the New Jersey Street Team leader for Mr.Bonamassa, blues royalty in the house!
Ben is a fan of Joe's and welcomes any of that pixie dust on his career.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Ben Robinson back at the Bank and Blues in Daytona Beach!
This just in: Ben will be rocking the Bank and Blues next Wedensday January 16!
The legendary producer David Z(now Ben's!), will be in the house, along with Bruce McCabe the pen behind many hits including Lie to Me(Jonny Lang), and several other hits for Kenny Wayne Sheppard.
We will be shooting as much video as possible, it should be fantastic, Jeff Fedora will be leading the band with the area's best muscians.
We hope to see you there.
The legendary producer David Z(now Ben's!), will be in the house, along with Bruce McCabe the pen behind many hits including Lie to Me(Jonny Lang), and several other hits for Kenny Wayne Sheppard.
We will be shooting as much video as possible, it should be fantastic, Jeff Fedora will be leading the band with the area's best muscians.
We hope to see you there.
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Amazing News!
The University of Geogia Music Business Program will be promoting Ben.
Bruce Burch, the program's Administrative Director had this to say:
As a class project project we are going to promote Ben Robinson both on the web and in ground floor grass roots promotion. Our class will be working Face Book, Myspace, and blogging about Ben, on the ground they will placing posters, giving out flyers, calling radio, and any other aspect of promoting an artist. The promotion will culminate in a concert by Ben and the band. Ben Robinson is a great artist for the students to cut their teeth on, he is young, immensely talented, and he has a great team working with him, all essentials to a long productive career in the music business".
A venue has not been chosen as of yet, but will be announced very soon.
http://www.terry.uga.edu/musicbusiness/
Bruce Burch, the program's Administrative Director had this to say:
As a class project project we are going to promote Ben Robinson both on the web and in ground floor grass roots promotion. Our class will be working Face Book, Myspace, and blogging about Ben, on the ground they will placing posters, giving out flyers, calling radio, and any other aspect of promoting an artist. The promotion will culminate in a concert by Ben and the band. Ben Robinson is a great artist for the students to cut their teeth on, he is young, immensely talented, and he has a great team working with him, all essentials to a long productive career in the music business".
A venue has not been chosen as of yet, but will be announced very soon.
http://www.terry.uga.edu/musicbusiness/
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Ben wins over the toughest crowd in the world!
When Ben was just 16 years old he was invited to play the Apollo, most know this can be a very tough crowd to say the least.
A little kid playing the Apollo? Well it would be understandable if he were very afraid or perhaps even a little nervous. Yet not only was he not afraid, he blew them away, and he even had the crowd on their feet, for all of us who watch the show, you know that rarely ever happens. To get a standing O, you have to earn it at the Apollo!
Oh and Ben won!
Funny, he was not invited back, hmmm.....
Hello people, injustice here!
No worries, he will come a back as a headliner. Who knows, could be very soon.(Not so subtle hint to the Apollo).
They say if you can make it at the Apollo.....
Please excuse poor video quality.
It is placed as a suggested link to the right.
A little kid playing the Apollo? Well it would be understandable if he were very afraid or perhaps even a little nervous. Yet not only was he not afraid, he blew them away, and he even had the crowd on their feet, for all of us who watch the show, you know that rarely ever happens. To get a standing O, you have to earn it at the Apollo!
Oh and Ben won!
Funny, he was not invited back, hmmm.....
Hello people, injustice here!
No worries, he will come a back as a headliner. Who knows, could be very soon.(Not so subtle hint to the Apollo).
They say if you can make it at the Apollo.....
Please excuse poor video quality.
It is placed as a suggested link to the right.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
The WRN ( Women Riders Now)
Women bikers in Southern California have known about Ben for some time, and they have been some of his biggest supporters. Ben also is very grateful for the support from Ms. Karen Davidson and the Harley Davidson Motorcycle group. He now has the opportunity to show his thanks in part with his support of the WRN.
The WRN was founded by Ms. Genevieve Schmitt to support, empower and educate both the women buyers of motor cycles and the industries that are benefiting from this relatively new but very powerful buying segment.
Did you know that one in 10 buyers of new motorcycles is a woman? More than 4.3 million women can operate a motorcycle. Talk about buying power and talk about the right time for WRN!
For the complete story please click on the WRN link, and watch for Ben on the site and perhaps at some of the WRN events across the nation.
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The WRN was founded by Ms. Genevieve Schmitt to support, empower and educate both the women buyers of motor cycles and the industries that are benefiting from this relatively new but very powerful buying segment.
Did you know that one in 10 buyers of new motorcycles is a woman? More than 4.3 million women can operate a motorcycle. Talk about buying power and talk about the right time for WRN!
For the complete story please click on the WRN link, and watch for Ben on the site and perhaps at some of the WRN events across the nation.
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Who is James Helman?
When speaking about James it would be a much less labor intensive task just to mention who he has NOT worked with! Mozart, and I believe Al Jolson, that's it just those two; now you may well ask, those guys are dead right? The short answer, James has worked with many dead people, nothing stands in his way. You don't have to have a pulse, just talent and a venue to play, and he is in!!
Check out his link, you will find Ben on his list of clients. No one does it better, and his track record proves it.
Check out his link, you will find Ben on his list of clients. No one does it better, and his track record proves it.
633 Music Group announces Joint Venture With Sound Kitchen
"Clint Simpson and Sound Kitchen Productions is the perfect fit for 633, states 633 partner Monte Willis, Clint is only interested in real artists and entertainers and that is evidenced in his present roster, which includes Mountain Heart and Cadillac Sky. He shares our feeling that it is the job of independents to sign artists that are doing something very special, not just another singer singing another song. Now more than ever, what this industry needs is fresh talent in the booking agency area, we have a few great companies like Buddy Lee and William Morris but it is a very short list. What makes it even tougher is the big agencies have to focus on those acts with hit records or a bankable sellable history, newer artists are left out in the cold. They end having to work at the Waffle House instead of being out on the road honing there craft. it is time for a new infusion of people like Clint". "Ben Robinson is a monster entertainer, and few artists have the power to move an audience like Ennis can, the calls are already coming in, it is going to be a fun ride"! Clint Simpson, Sound Kitchen Productions.
www.soundkitchenproductions.com/
www.soundkitchenproductions.com/
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