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More info...http://www.thunderbeachproductions.com/
www.myspace.com/thebenrobinsonband
Peace, love and best wishes from Ben the band and myself.
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Monday, September 21, 2009
Ben at Thunder Beach Rally ALL 4 DAYS!!
More info...http://www.thunderbeachproductions.com/
www.myspace.com/thebenrobinsonband
Peace, love and best wishes from Ben the band and myself.
Ben Robinson is now on Amazon!!
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"We sell a great amount of CD's at the shows but many of Ben's fans from around the world have been asking for a hard copy of Best Served Loud, we admit to being to busy for mail orders, so Amazon makes perfect sense for all of us". Monte Willis Partner 633 Music Group
You can also find Ben on Itunes.
The link to Ben's page on Amazon.com can be found below.
http://www.amazon.com/Ben-Robinson/dp/B002MAPJ1G/ref=cm_cd_pdp?%5Fencoding=UTF8&cdPage=1&cdERR=noPurchase
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Angel Flight Network
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Ben will be performing for all the riders and providers. BE THERE!
www.angelflightse.org/
http://www.whiteeaglelounge.com/
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Ben heading to Ft. Pierce Florida
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101 Melody Lane .
Fort Pierce, Florida 34950
US
Cost:Free
Description:We play from 2pm to 4pm. Hope to see everyong there!
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Ben and Laguna Guitars
It is in the works Ben fans, Laguna's hottest salesman Mr. Ben Robinson is set to be in more than a few of the top music publications as ONE of the faces of Laguna
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Monday, August 10, 2009
The Ben Robinson Band to perform at Baytown Wharf in Sandestion.
Date: Wednesday, August 12
Time: 07:00pm - 09:00pm
Community: Sandestin
Location: Baytowne Wharf
Address: 9100 Baytowne Boulevard
Phone: (850) 267-8186
Website: www.baytownewharf.com/eve..
Event Description:
Ben Robinson has been booked on such shows as The Late Show with David Letterman and Donny and Marie. He is a one of a kind guitar player who is making his mark in the rock & blues world!
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Friday, August 7, 2009
Ben Robinson Appearing At Blues Train Cafe On Aug. 14
posted August 6, 2009
Ben Robinson
Ben Robinson, 22-year-old singer/songwriter and accomplished guitarist will appear Aug. 14 at the Blues Train Cafe at 312 South Hamilton Street in Dalton.
Ben Robinson has been booked on such shows as “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “Donny and Marie” and “Martin Short Live,” and he even pulled a stint with superdrummer Tony Royster, Jr. in the Nickelodeon band produced by Paul Shafer. Of Ben’s performance on the Letterman show Paul stated privately, “Of all the guests that have ever sat in with the band, no one has ever done it like Ben.”
Commenting on a recent performance, Legendary guitarist Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top fame had this to say about Ben: “I have seen a lot of smokin’ hot blues guitar players in my day, but I ain’t never heard anyone like Ben. I’ve had the honor to work with the worlds greatest guitar players and Ben Robinson is on that list.”
Drawing from such diverse influences as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Tony Suraci, Jeff Buckley, Chris Cornell, Gavin DeGraw, John Mayer, Maroon 5, and “the ’80s as a whole,” Robinson creates a whole-package spectacle that features expert showmanship, professional technique, and down-to-earth songwriting that has garnered accolades from every crowd he’s played for. Backed by Vincent Abelende on drums and backing vocals, Hunter Robinson on bass, and keyboardist/rhythm guitarist Robert Willis, Robinson delivers emotive originals with the feeling you’d expect from someone three times his age.
To hear samples of his tunes, go to: www.benrobinson.com
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Monday, August 3, 2009
Cocoa Beach show press
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22-year-old singer/songwriter and accomplished guitarist Ben Robinson has been booked on such shows as “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “Donny and Marie” and “Martin Short Live,” and he even pulled a stint with superdrummer Tony Royster, Jr. in the Nickelodeon band produced by Paul Shafer. Of Ben’s performance on the Letterman show Paul stated privately, “Of all the guests that have ever sat in with the band, no one has ever done it like Ben.” Commenting on a recent performance, Legendary guitarist Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top fame had this to say about Ben: “I have seen a lot of smokin’ hot blues guitar players in my day, but I ain’t never heard anyone like Ben. I’ve had the honor to work with the worlds greatest guitar players and Ben Robinson is on that list.”
Drawing from such diverse influences as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Tony Suraci, Jeff Buckley, Chris Cornell, Gavin DeGraw, John Mayer, Maroon 5, and “the ’80s as a whole,” Robinson creates a whole-package spectacle that features expert showmanship, professional technique, and down-to-earth songwriting that has garnered accolades from every crowd he’s played for. Backed by Vincent Abelende on drums and backing vocals, Hunter Robinson on bass, and keyboardist/rhythm guitarist Robert Willis, Robinson delivers emotive originals with the feeling you’d expect from someone three times his age.
Ben Robinson appears Saturday, August 8 at The Beach Shack (1 Minutemen Cswy.; Cocoa Beach). For more information, call 783-2850 or visit www.beachshackbar.com. To hear samples of Ben’s tunes, go to: www.benrobinson.com
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Monday, July 27, 2009
Clematis by Night: Ben Robinson
Clematis by Night: Ben Robinson
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Centennial Square
Clematis Street
West Palm Beach, FL
Join in for great music, a taste of mouth watering foods, sidewalk shopping and fun in the fountain. Ben Robinson is a 22 year-old guitar player taking on the Blues world by storm. 6-9:30 p.m. Centennial Square, 100 block of Clematis Street between Narcissus Avenue and Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. 561-822-1515 or www.clematisbynight.net.
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Hinesville hosts lunchtime concert
HINESVILLE, GA (WTOC) - Downtown Hinesville was one of the hottest places to be Friday afternoon and it had nothing to do with the temperature.
The Hinesville Arts Council, the Downtown Development Authority and others hosted their monthly lunchtime concert in the park. The Ben Robinson Band entertained folks who found a bench or table to get out of their offices and enjoy their day.
"We're trying to bring families downtown, businesses downtown, we just want to keep it all in downtown," said Jessica Sanchez of the Downtown Development Authority.
Robinson is originally from coastal Georgia and has played with ZZ Top and on Late Night with David Letterman.
This marked the third event in the lunchtime concert series, which takes place from 11:30am to 1:30pm on the third Friday of each month.
The Hinesville Arts Council, the Downtown Development Authority and others hosted their monthly lunchtime concert in the park. The Ben Robinson Band entertained folks who found a bench or table to get out of their offices and enjoy their day.
"We're trying to bring families downtown, businesses downtown, we just want to keep it all in downtown," said Jessica Sanchez of the Downtown Development Authority.
Robinson is originally from coastal Georgia and has played with ZZ Top and on Late Night with David Letterman.
This marked the third event in the lunchtime concert series, which takes place from 11:30am to 1:30pm on the third Friday of each month.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Hnesville Ga. Show
JessicaSanchez's Blog Lunchtime Concert in the Park by JessicaSanchez Administrative Assistant Arts/Entertainment Take Me To Post Comment Form The Ben Robinson Band will bring an upbeat mix of Blues and Rock that should have the crowd tapping their feet, at the upcoming Lunchtime Concert in the Park. The concert is the third in the series for 2009 and is scheduled for Friday, July, 24 2009 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Bradwell Park in Downtown Hinesville is the perfect place to come spend your lunch hour while listening to the sounds of a truly talented young artist. “For an artist just 22 years-old, Ben Robinson has an impressive resume, not to mention an incredible sound! The Ben Robinson Band is upbeat, family friendly, and ideal for the Lunchtime Concert in the Park”, says Vicki Davis, Director of the Hinesville Downtown Development Authority. His father gave him his first guitar when he was only nine years-old. Since then, he has played with Warrant, and worked with Paul Shaffer, Nickelodeon, and David Letterman. During a recent appearance on the David Letterman show, Paul Shaffer, legendary band leader of the CBS Orchestra stated, “Of all the guests that have ever sat in with the band, no one has ever done it like Ben”. David Letterman says “Ben is a Genius”. Ben Robinson has impressed his share of stars. ZZ Top Fame’s legendary guitarist, Billy Gibbons says “I have seen a lot of smoking hot blues guitar players in my day, but I ain’t never heard anyone like Ben”. With reviews like this coming directly from the pros, the upcoming Lunchtime Concert in the Park is the one you won’t want to miss! Ben is already making his mark on the Blues / Rock world, and you may not get another chance to see him play for FREE! Mark your calendar and make plans to spend your lunch hour at Bradwell Park in beautiful Downtown Hinesville listening to The Ben Robinson Band. Bring a picnic lunch or purchase from the on-site BBQ vendor or Downtown eateries. For more information on The Ben Robinson Band visit the official website: www.benrobinson.com. For more information on the Lunchtime Concert in the Park Series please contact the HDDA staff at 877-4332 or email: discoverdowntown@coastalnow.net .
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Friday, July 10, 2009
Tunecore and Universal Music group team up!
LOS ANGELES, July 9 CA-Universal-Music
LOS ANGELES, July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group Distribution (UMGD), the award winning sales and marketing division of Universal Music Group, the world's leading music company, has entered into a strategic alliance with TuneCore, a leading digital music distribution company. The announcement was made today by Jim Urie, President & CEO of UMGD and Jeff Price, Founder & CEO of TuneCore.
As part of this agreement, TuneCore will provide and host distribution portals for UMG's labels as well as partner labels and artists. Further, as an artist's career grows, they may benefit from having a number of artist-discovery, marketing and upstreaming opportunities within the UMGD system.
This partnership further expands UMG's growing portfolio of strategic media alliances, while enhancing the services and opportunities that UMGD provides partner labels and artists. UMGD will also provide TuneCore's customers with a comprehensive menu of artist services, including licensing opportunities and professional audio mastering. Additionally, Guitar Center, also a TuneCore investor and strategic partner, will provide to UMGD access to its entire chain of over 200 stores nationwide as a non-traditional retail channel for the sale of physical product which includes select TuneCore artist titles.
"Our agreement with TuneCore highlights UMGD's commitment to a strong sales philosophy and long-term artist development," stated Mr. Urie. "UMGD is uniquely positioned to provide the most flexible and comprehensive digital and physical distribution, sales and marketing services in the industry, all of which results in more profitable opportunities for both our labels and our artists."
"Honestly, Universal is one of the most forward thinking record labels on the planet," commented Mr. Price. "With this deal UMGD has truly changed the rules and the major label model by providing true choice for a musician. If an artist is doing well, there is a direct line through which UMGD can extend its hand or, via the existing TuneCore model, the artist can choose to continue to succeed on their own. It is the continuation of the shift to serve the musician."
About Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is the world's leading music company with wholly owned record operations or licensees in 77 countries. Its businesses also include Universal Music Publishing Group, the industry's leading global music publishing operation.
Universal Music Group's record labels include Decca, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, Fonovisa, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Island Def Jam Music Group, Lost Highway Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Philips, Polydor Records, Universal Motown Republic Group, Universal Music Latino, Universal Records South, and Verve Music Group as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. The Universal Music Group owns the most extensive catalog of music in the industry, which includes the last 100 years of the world's most popular artists and their recordings. UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). Universal Music Group also includes eLabs, its new media and technologies division; Bravado, its merchandising company; Twenty-First Artists, its full service management division; and Helter Skelter, its live music agency.
Universal Music Group is a unit of Vivendi, a global media and communications company.
About TuneCore
TuneCore is a low, flat fee service that distributes music to iTunes, eMusic, Rhapsody and many other major download and streaming sites while taking no rights and no revenue from the sale of the music. Artists are building careers, selling significant volumes of music and generating revenue through TuneCore. Since its launch in 2006, TuneCore has distributed tens of thousands of albums and millions of songs to iTunes and other digital stores by Grammy winners and unsigned artists alike. TuneCore artists include Drake, Beck, Jay-Z, Aretha Franklin, Keith Richards, Public Enemy, Nine Inch Nails, Ricky Skaggs, Paul Westerberg, MGM Studios, Warren G, Bjork, Moby, High School Musical cast members, Ali Lohan, Cirque Du Soleil, Starbucks and tens of thousands more. TuneCore currently distributes between 150 - 250 release a day (more music is released in one day via TuneCore than any major record label over a year) and recently expanded its offering to distribute full-length films, TV shows, live concerts, documentaries etc to iTunes and more.
SOURCE Universal Music Group
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LOS ANGELES, July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group Distribution (UMGD), the award winning sales and marketing division of Universal Music Group, the world's leading music company, has entered into a strategic alliance with TuneCore, a leading digital music distribution company. The announcement was made today by Jim Urie, President & CEO of UMGD and Jeff Price, Founder & CEO of TuneCore.
As part of this agreement, TuneCore will provide and host distribution portals for UMG's labels as well as partner labels and artists. Further, as an artist's career grows, they may benefit from having a number of artist-discovery, marketing and upstreaming opportunities within the UMGD system.
This partnership further expands UMG's growing portfolio of strategic media alliances, while enhancing the services and opportunities that UMGD provides partner labels and artists. UMGD will also provide TuneCore's customers with a comprehensive menu of artist services, including licensing opportunities and professional audio mastering. Additionally, Guitar Center, also a TuneCore investor and strategic partner, will provide to UMGD access to its entire chain of over 200 stores nationwide as a non-traditional retail channel for the sale of physical product which includes select TuneCore artist titles.
"Our agreement with TuneCore highlights UMGD's commitment to a strong sales philosophy and long-term artist development," stated Mr. Urie. "UMGD is uniquely positioned to provide the most flexible and comprehensive digital and physical distribution, sales and marketing services in the industry, all of which results in more profitable opportunities for both our labels and our artists."
"Honestly, Universal is one of the most forward thinking record labels on the planet," commented Mr. Price. "With this deal UMGD has truly changed the rules and the major label model by providing true choice for a musician. If an artist is doing well, there is a direct line through which UMGD can extend its hand or, via the existing TuneCore model, the artist can choose to continue to succeed on their own. It is the continuation of the shift to serve the musician."
About Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is the world's leading music company with wholly owned record operations or licensees in 77 countries. Its businesses also include Universal Music Publishing Group, the industry's leading global music publishing operation.
Universal Music Group's record labels include Decca, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, Fonovisa, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Island Def Jam Music Group, Lost Highway Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Philips, Polydor Records, Universal Motown Republic Group, Universal Music Latino, Universal Records South, and Verve Music Group as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. The Universal Music Group owns the most extensive catalog of music in the industry, which includes the last 100 years of the world's most popular artists and their recordings. UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). Universal Music Group also includes eLabs, its new media and technologies division; Bravado, its merchandising company; Twenty-First Artists, its full service management division; and Helter Skelter, its live music agency.
Universal Music Group is a unit of Vivendi, a global media and communications company.
About TuneCore
TuneCore is a low, flat fee service that distributes music to iTunes, eMusic, Rhapsody and many other major download and streaming sites while taking no rights and no revenue from the sale of the music. Artists are building careers, selling significant volumes of music and generating revenue through TuneCore. Since its launch in 2006, TuneCore has distributed tens of thousands of albums and millions of songs to iTunes and other digital stores by Grammy winners and unsigned artists alike. TuneCore artists include Drake, Beck, Jay-Z, Aretha Franklin, Keith Richards, Public Enemy, Nine Inch Nails, Ricky Skaggs, Paul Westerberg, MGM Studios, Warren G, Bjork, Moby, High School Musical cast members, Ali Lohan, Cirque Du Soleil, Starbucks and tens of thousands more. TuneCore currently distributes between 150 - 250 release a day (more music is released in one day via TuneCore than any major record label over a year) and recently expanded its offering to distribute full-length films, TV shows, live concerts, documentaries etc to iTunes and more.
SOURCE Universal Music Group
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Michael Jackson
This SUCKS! Never should have happend. The people around Michael must have been untalented cowards, not wanting to rock the boat and lose thier meal ticket.
A harrowing picture of Pop King Michael Jackson—bald, bruised, broken ribs, stomach without food and having undigested tablets-has come out from his autopsy report.
According to sources, Michael Jackson’s body had become a skeleton as he ate only one time in twenty- four hours. At the time of death he weighed only 50 kg, which was too low for a man of five feet ten inches height. His hips, thighs and shoulders were riddled with needle marks, showing the signs of injections that he took to lessen pain. He was bald and wearing a wig to hide it. Even his ribs were broken, perhaps the result of frantic pumping to revive him. Finally, there were four needle wounds near Michael’s heart; perhaps they were from failed attempts to restart his heart by injecting adrenaline into it directly.
Michael Jackson’s face was in even more bad condition and looked like a mass of scars from his thirteen cosmetic operations, which he had undergone to enhance his looks. Even the bridge of Jackson’s nose had disappeared, with the right side of it a little bit caving in.
The skin above Michael Jackson’s left ear was completely bald and looked scarred. However, it is said to be the result of an accident that he had in year 1984, while shooting for an advertisement for the soft drink giant Pepsi.
In the meantime, LA Superior Court has allowed Michael Jackson’s mother to take the custody of his children—Prince Michele, 12, Paris, 11 and Prince Michael II, 7. However, the court did not agree to her request to become the temporary guardian of children’s estate.
The family of the Pop Icon is preparing for his last rites, which might be even bigger than that of Princess Diana, which had been attended by 250,000 people in London and watched by around 2.5 billion people all over the world. Sources say that the Jackson family is planning to bury the Pop King at his fantasy themed abode, Neverland.
In another revelation, Michael Jackson’s ex- wife has said that Pop King was not the real father of her son Prince. In fact, she had gone for artificial insemination from an anonymous donor and the children were handed over to Jackson in a deal worth millions of dollars.
-- k k rai
A harrowing picture of Pop King Michael Jackson—bald, bruised, broken ribs, stomach without food and having undigested tablets-has come out from his autopsy report.
According to sources, Michael Jackson’s body had become a skeleton as he ate only one time in twenty- four hours. At the time of death he weighed only 50 kg, which was too low for a man of five feet ten inches height. His hips, thighs and shoulders were riddled with needle marks, showing the signs of injections that he took to lessen pain. He was bald and wearing a wig to hide it. Even his ribs were broken, perhaps the result of frantic pumping to revive him. Finally, there were four needle wounds near Michael’s heart; perhaps they were from failed attempts to restart his heart by injecting adrenaline into it directly.
Michael Jackson’s face was in even more bad condition and looked like a mass of scars from his thirteen cosmetic operations, which he had undergone to enhance his looks. Even the bridge of Jackson’s nose had disappeared, with the right side of it a little bit caving in.
The skin above Michael Jackson’s left ear was completely bald and looked scarred. However, it is said to be the result of an accident that he had in year 1984, while shooting for an advertisement for the soft drink giant Pepsi.
In the meantime, LA Superior Court has allowed Michael Jackson’s mother to take the custody of his children—Prince Michele, 12, Paris, 11 and Prince Michael II, 7. However, the court did not agree to her request to become the temporary guardian of children’s estate.
The family of the Pop Icon is preparing for his last rites, which might be even bigger than that of Princess Diana, which had been attended by 250,000 people in London and watched by around 2.5 billion people all over the world. Sources say that the Jackson family is planning to bury the Pop King at his fantasy themed abode, Neverland.
In another revelation, Michael Jackson’s ex- wife has said that Pop King was not the real father of her son Prince. In fact, she had gone for artificial insemination from an anonymous donor and the children were handed over to Jackson in a deal worth millions of dollars.
-- k k rai
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Guitar Center review!
We at Laguna congratulate Ben and 633 records on his new release!!!
Great tunes, great tone, and great playing - what more could you ask for??
Ben's playing has a certain fire and brilliance to it, combined with the soulful touch of his blues roots - a perfect combination.
His masterful playing combined with his emotive vocals add up to a guitar hero for the modern times - way to go Ben!
Rick Gagliano
Product Manager -Guitar Center Corporate Guitars/Amps
Great tunes, great tone, and great playing - what more could you ask for??
Ben's playing has a certain fire and brilliance to it, combined with the soulful touch of his blues roots - a perfect combination.
His masterful playing combined with his emotive vocals add up to a guitar hero for the modern times - way to go Ben!
Rick Gagliano
Product Manager -Guitar Center Corporate Guitars/Amps
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
T.J. Royal interview
by T.J.
Royal
Jacksonville, Fla.'s Ben Robinson has been stoking fires as a blues guitarist since his tweens, dropping jaws at open mike nights and basking in many a spotlight from an early age.
Now 22, Robinson's playing has earned raves from pros and the industry's for a decade, from the likes of ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons to David Letterman's orchestra leader Paul Shaffer. David Letterman you say? Oh yes, Robinson was showing the world his virtuosity on The Late Show when he was only 12.
As you check out tracks with face-melting solos, like "Armageddon Express," or smooth blues solemnity, like "Heart of Stone," on www. myspace. com/thebenrobinsonband, it's clear the man's early success has turned into a potent, wholly enjoyable sound years later, on his self-titled album.
Ben took a break from making his Laguna guitars cry uncle to fill in The Village Idiot about his latest songs, how he got to this point and also about something he might just add to his live act.
VI: How long have you been performing, not just professionally?
Robinson: My first actual live performance was when I was 10. The first legitimate one was at a place called Rafters, in Saint Simon's Island, Ga., for an open mike night. (It was the) first time I'd ever played in front of anybody besides my parents. Everybody kind of looked around like, 'why's this kid here.' I played, and they asked me to come back every time they had a jam night, which was a lot of fun.
VI: How does it feel recording your first "adult" album after playing professionally for so long?
Robinson: I really didn't know what to expect. When we started writing, nobody knew what to expect, so it was a really cool experience recording this album, because of how free flowing everything was. Everything you hear on the (record) is what we did. It's really cool recording this record, just because of the free flowing, 'let's see what happens' kind of mentality that went along with it.
VI: What was the inspiration behind the song "Heart of Stone?"
Robinson: It was actually a collaborative effort, each person had a part in writing that song. They took an experience (they had) from their life, within that certain context of "Heart of Stone." ... My personal experience on it, I felt a need for a great song that was honest, the lyric of "heart of stone" is a very straight, honest written lyric, about a guy who screws up and realizes it. ... It was a girl, there was a girl, and that's all I think needs to be said about it.
VI: You've been able to do things musically that others didn't when you were younger.
How do you think back on those experiences now that you're pushing forward and trying to make a buck as a blues performer?
Robinson: All that cool stuff, it's a great learning experience. It's a great personality builder, it really helped me to (prepare) at such a young age. Paul Shaffer, he's a killer player. To have you on at 12 years old, for lack of a better term, it's like being thrown into the fire, because it can change at any point. That cool stuff I was able to do when I was younger, it wasn't all quite highlights, it really helped mold me as the performer that I am today. It was definitely a big booster. If I tried to get into it at this point, it would be a totally different deal.
VI: What's been something crazy that's happened out in the road in the past year, or more recently?
Robinson: This was really cool. We were in Daytona Beach, towards the beginning of last year. Me and my band, the band playing with for that night, we go and we check out the club, gearing up to play that night. We go to get something to eat right around the corner where we're playing. There was all these people at the club (when we got back), when we walked in the door, they went crazy. I hadn't been to Daytona Beach, I didn't know any of these people. This was about the hour before the show started, spent that time going around talking to everyone. That set the precedent for a good show. It was a really fun experience. To have people just appreciate what you're getting ready to do, that was great.
VI: Apparently, you're not the only Ben Robinson to appear on David Letterman. You're a hell of a guitar player, but this other Ben Robinson apparently caught a bullet between his teeth like, five times, and even wrote a book about how to do it.
Can you top that?
Robinson: I've never actually met him before, but I've seen him on You Tube and stuff. Aaah, let me think about this. As far as playing live, I think the only thing I could do that would top that, I can play my guitar and my rhythm guitar player's guitar at the same time. I could play a whole song like that. The other guitar player will come and stand right next to me, still have his guitar strapped on. I'll play the rhythm, just fret it on his guitar. And then with my left hand, I'll tap the leads with the melody part. ... But that's not quite catching a bullet in my teeth. Maybe I should buy his book and learn how to do that. That would be great to add to the show.
If you're dying to catch Robinson's show in The Carolinas, keep your eyes peeled each month to The Village Idiot, your source for the region's hottest acts and where you can catch 'em playing live!
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Royal
Jacksonville, Fla.'s Ben Robinson has been stoking fires as a blues guitarist since his tweens, dropping jaws at open mike nights and basking in many a spotlight from an early age.
Now 22, Robinson's playing has earned raves from pros and the industry's for a decade, from the likes of ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons to David Letterman's orchestra leader Paul Shaffer. David Letterman you say? Oh yes, Robinson was showing the world his virtuosity on The Late Show when he was only 12.
As you check out tracks with face-melting solos, like "Armageddon Express," or smooth blues solemnity, like "Heart of Stone," on www. myspace. com/thebenrobinsonband, it's clear the man's early success has turned into a potent, wholly enjoyable sound years later, on his self-titled album.
Ben took a break from making his Laguna guitars cry uncle to fill in The Village Idiot about his latest songs, how he got to this point and also about something he might just add to his live act.
VI: How long have you been performing, not just professionally?
Robinson: My first actual live performance was when I was 10. The first legitimate one was at a place called Rafters, in Saint Simon's Island, Ga., for an open mike night. (It was the) first time I'd ever played in front of anybody besides my parents. Everybody kind of looked around like, 'why's this kid here.' I played, and they asked me to come back every time they had a jam night, which was a lot of fun.
VI: How does it feel recording your first "adult" album after playing professionally for so long?
Robinson: I really didn't know what to expect. When we started writing, nobody knew what to expect, so it was a really cool experience recording this album, because of how free flowing everything was. Everything you hear on the (record) is what we did. It's really cool recording this record, just because of the free flowing, 'let's see what happens' kind of mentality that went along with it.
VI: What was the inspiration behind the song "Heart of Stone?"
Robinson: It was actually a collaborative effort, each person had a part in writing that song. They took an experience (they had) from their life, within that certain context of "Heart of Stone." ... My personal experience on it, I felt a need for a great song that was honest, the lyric of "heart of stone" is a very straight, honest written lyric, about a guy who screws up and realizes it. ... It was a girl, there was a girl, and that's all I think needs to be said about it.
VI: You've been able to do things musically that others didn't when you were younger.
How do you think back on those experiences now that you're pushing forward and trying to make a buck as a blues performer?
Robinson: All that cool stuff, it's a great learning experience. It's a great personality builder, it really helped me to (prepare) at such a young age. Paul Shaffer, he's a killer player. To have you on at 12 years old, for lack of a better term, it's like being thrown into the fire, because it can change at any point. That cool stuff I was able to do when I was younger, it wasn't all quite highlights, it really helped mold me as the performer that I am today. It was definitely a big booster. If I tried to get into it at this point, it would be a totally different deal.
VI: What's been something crazy that's happened out in the road in the past year, or more recently?
Robinson: This was really cool. We were in Daytona Beach, towards the beginning of last year. Me and my band, the band playing with for that night, we go and we check out the club, gearing up to play that night. We go to get something to eat right around the corner where we're playing. There was all these people at the club (when we got back), when we walked in the door, they went crazy. I hadn't been to Daytona Beach, I didn't know any of these people. This was about the hour before the show started, spent that time going around talking to everyone. That set the precedent for a good show. It was a really fun experience. To have people just appreciate what you're getting ready to do, that was great.
VI: Apparently, you're not the only Ben Robinson to appear on David Letterman. You're a hell of a guitar player, but this other Ben Robinson apparently caught a bullet between his teeth like, five times, and even wrote a book about how to do it.
Can you top that?
Robinson: I've never actually met him before, but I've seen him on You Tube and stuff. Aaah, let me think about this. As far as playing live, I think the only thing I could do that would top that, I can play my guitar and my rhythm guitar player's guitar at the same time. I could play a whole song like that. The other guitar player will come and stand right next to me, still have his guitar strapped on. I'll play the rhythm, just fret it on his guitar. And then with my left hand, I'll tap the leads with the melody part. ... But that's not quite catching a bullet in my teeth. Maybe I should buy his book and learn how to do that. That would be great to add to the show.
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Blues Boys Booking!
It is official! Ben Robinson is now being booked exclusively by The Blues Boys talent agency.
"We are so excited to have the chance to work with Harty and his team!' Ben Robinson
Folks, EVERY date you see is from this new relationship. More exciting news to come.
Thanks!
"We are so excited to have the chance to work with Harty and his team!' Ben Robinson
Folks, EVERY date you see is from this new relationship. More exciting news to come.
Thanks!
The Beach Shack!!!
The Beach Shack, the Beach Shack, The Beach Shack, baby the Beach Shack!!
1 Minutemen Cswy
Cocoa Beach yea baby!!, Florida 32931
US
Cost:Free
Description:We are going to have a party at the Beach Shack! I have been wanting to come here for a while now, so come watch me and the rest of the gang have fun..and of course we insist you join in. I absolutely LOVE Cocoa Beach!!! www.beachshackbar.com
1 Minutemen Cswy
Cocoa Beach yea baby!!, Florida 32931
US
Cost:Free
Description:We are going to have a party at the Beach Shack! I have been wanting to come here for a while now, so come watch me and the rest of the gang have fun..and of course we insist you join in. I absolutely LOVE Cocoa Beach!!! www.beachshackbar.com
Village of Baytowne Wharf Concert Series
08/12/2009 07:00 PM - Village of Baytowne Wharf Concert Series
Miramar Beach, Florida
US
Description:http://www.baytownewharf.com/
What a beautiful destination!! We are looking forward to this show in a big way.
See you there!
Miramar Beach, Florida
US
Description:http://www.baytownewharf.com/
What a beautiful destination!! We are looking forward to this show in a big way.
See you there!
Clematis in West Palm Beach Florida
Yes! Ben Robinson and the band are BACK for another big show. 4000 expected to attend.
This is a MUST see for locals and visitors alike.
BE THERE! For show times please see Ben's myspace. www.myspace.com/thebenrobinsonband
SEE YA!
This is a MUST see for locals and visitors alike.
BE THERE! For show times please see Ben's myspace. www.myspace.com/thebenrobinsonband
SEE YA!
Sunfest West Palm Beach Florida
Ok folks, I know it has been awhile...but I have done my time!!!
On to BRB news.
Ben and the band will be playing Sunfest! Please check the myspace for details.
Again, yet another MUST see for local's and visitors alike!
www.myspace.com/thebenrobinsonband
On to BRB news.
Ben and the band will be playing Sunfest! Please check the myspace for details.
Again, yet another MUST see for local's and visitors alike!
www.myspace.com/thebenrobinsonband
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