Stay tuned, Ben is going to be the cover for the November issue of the Carolina's top entertainment magazine!!
Thanks to the staff and to our friends at Golden Music Group, Noel and Andy for making this happen for Ben.
A special thanks goes out to Curtis and Rob at the magazine, thanks again guys!!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Guitar Hero!
Recently John Mayer complained about Guitar Hero, stating in part that everyone should learn to play a real guitar and not pretend because in his words, "Nothing can come close to the feeling of playing a real guitar for a crowd".
When asked how he feels about the super hot game, Ben had this to say, "Are you kidding, the game rocks and the people who are great at it blow my mind, I have tried it, and it is tough. And being real about it, I wish EVERYONE could feel what I feel, but chances are most will not get to play at my level or the level that John has reached, so if they can even get close through playing Hero, I say more power to them, rock on". Ben adds, "It is my guess that quite a few people are going to be inspired to learn how to play a real instrument, and play well, I have no doubt about that"!
Hey, I think Armageddon Express would be perfect for Guitar Hero, don't you? If you know someone there give a call or an email and let them know how you feel.
Peace and Rock!!
When asked how he feels about the super hot game, Ben had this to say, "Are you kidding, the game rocks and the people who are great at it blow my mind, I have tried it, and it is tough. And being real about it, I wish EVERYONE could feel what I feel, but chances are most will not get to play at my level or the level that John has reached, so if they can even get close through playing Hero, I say more power to them, rock on". Ben adds, "It is my guess that quite a few people are going to be inspired to learn how to play a real instrument, and play well, I have no doubt about that"!
Hey, I think Armageddon Express would be perfect for Guitar Hero, don't you? If you know someone there give a call or an email and let them know how you feel.
Peace and Rock!!
Friday, September 5, 2008
Times Union!
By ROGER BULL,
Ben Robinson had his brush with stardom when he was only 12. He was on national TV just about every week as part of the Nickelodeon network's house band. He was playing in concerts as hotshot young guitar player, another blues prodigy.
Look on YouTube, and you can see him playing the Apollo Theatre when he was 16.Eventually, that came to an end, and he took a break from it all.
Now he's getting close again, and he's still only 22.He's one of 10 finalists for Guitar Player magazine's Guitar Superstar contest. Next week, he will fly to San Francisco to perform in front of the crowd and judges Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Elliot Easton, pretty decent players in their own rights.
Andy Summers of The Police is the host.
Robinson spent much of childhood in Jacksonville before moving to California and doing the whole Nickelodeon thing. He's back living here now but has only played out a few times.Instead, he's been recording a CD, his third but the first for Jacksonville's 633 Records
Ben Robinson had his brush with stardom when he was only 12. He was on national TV just about every week as part of the Nickelodeon network's house band. He was playing in concerts as hotshot young guitar player, another blues prodigy.
Look on YouTube, and you can see him playing the Apollo Theatre when he was 16.Eventually, that came to an end, and he took a break from it all.
Now he's getting close again, and he's still only 22.He's one of 10 finalists for Guitar Player magazine's Guitar Superstar contest. Next week, he will fly to San Francisco to perform in front of the crowd and judges Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Elliot Easton, pretty decent players in their own rights.
Andy Summers of The Police is the host.
Robinson spent much of childhood in Jacksonville before moving to California and doing the whole Nickelodeon thing. He's back living here now but has only played out a few times.Instead, he's been recording a CD, his third but the first for Jacksonville's 633 Records
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
The Late Show with David Letterman
Some have been asking when Ben will be back on the show. Well, we do have an open door, so after the CD is released, and we have a few promo events like Guitar Superstar, Fox in Orlando, and who knows what else is done, the call will be made.
They are VERY aware of what is going on.
We are also bugging the Leno folks, we would love to do the show with Jay, no offence to Conan, but Jay is the MAN!
If you feel Ben needs to be featured on a station in your city, just let us know.
Best from Ben and the rest of the team.
They are VERY aware of what is going on.
We are also bugging the Leno folks, we would love to do the show with Jay, no offence to Conan, but Jay is the MAN!
If you feel Ben needs to be featured on a station in your city, just let us know.
Best from Ben and the rest of the team.
Guitar Center
A very special thanks goes out to our friends at Guitar Center! As some of you may know, Ben is at the beginning of a long productive relationship with GC starting with his endorsement of Laguna guitars.
"I chose Laguna because of the versatility, sound, affordability and quality workmanship of the model, lets be clear, I chose them, not the other way around. Turns out that is the kind of endorser GC was looking for, someone who was already using the guitars".
Ben uses both their electric and acoustic guitars.
Guitar Center has joined in the sponsorship of Guitar Player Magazine's Guitar Superstar event with the focus being on their Laguna brand.
More on GC soon.
"I chose Laguna because of the versatility, sound, affordability and quality workmanship of the model, lets be clear, I chose them, not the other way around. Turns out that is the kind of endorser GC was looking for, someone who was already using the guitars".
Ben uses both their electric and acoustic guitars.
Guitar Center has joined in the sponsorship of Guitar Player Magazine's Guitar Superstar event with the focus being on their Laguna brand.
More on GC soon.
Paul Shaffer
Paul recently commented on Ben, he said this: "Ben Robinson is a soulful guitar player – one of the best – at any age.” Paul Shaffer
The comment was a part of the media for the Guitar Superstar event.
Thanks Mr. Shaffer!
The comment was a part of the media for the Guitar Superstar event.
Thanks Mr. Shaffer!
Temecula Valley News
Our great friends at TVN and Peter Surowski will be covering Ben's CD release party.
More on that soon.
Best
More on that soon.
Best
The Florida Times Union
Ben was interviewed yesterday September 2nd, by Mr. Roger Bull of the the FTU, we will post the article as it becomes available.
Best to all!
Best to all!
Fox 24 Orlando
Ben will be appearing on the morning show at Fox 24 Orlando Florida, get ready to ROCK!
Ben will perform Heart of Stone and perhaps Armageddon Express.
More as we here it.
Peace and Love!
Ben will perform Heart of Stone and perhaps Armageddon Express.
More as we here it.
Peace and Love!
Ourstage Listening party!
Monday October 6th at 8 PM EST will be your first chance to hear all the tracks from Ben's new album. We will update you as we hear more.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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