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 Benjamin Dewey's Profile |
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Lately I Prefer a Darkened Room |
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| Location: | Portland, Oregon |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Aug 21, 2008 (8 days back) |
About Me |
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In the Summer of 2005 I relocated to the Northwest based on the advice of my favorite musician; Kelly Joe Phelps , who suggested Portland in a conversation we had. I am fueled by an unrelenting self criticism but emerging slowly from a self imposed cocoon of creative isolation, which became necessary after a near-nervous breakdown/identity crisis. I used to play pre-war blues music and now I play what I write. Occasionally the odd cover of Fred McDowell or Son House will slip through the cracks and into the Microphone but seldom is the watchword... I have opened for Robben Ford, John Hammond Jr., Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Robinella, Ryan Montbleau, The Believers and Kelly Joe Phelps Get this video and more at MySpace.com A Shadow of myself-on New Years 2005/2006 A life as a creative-musician is the ultimate goal and it is my hope that this rarified, Northwestern air will be the catalyst for such a future. If you like what I do please tell your friends about it I have a demo recording availible (with a full length album on the way.) If you are interested in a hard copy you can give me an address and I'll send you one. You can send a message to me via myspace with "Demo Recording" or "Address" in the subject heading. Written requests for a recording, other correspondence and donations are accepted (Address availible via email exchange.) Downloads will be made availible very soon Find more of my songs posted HERE If you are openly racist or a bigot I cannot/will not accept your friend request. This also hold true for people who have their profile set to 'private' unless you send me a message that confirms your intent. I do read the profiles of people who message me or make friendship requests and I try to write back when I can find a minute or two. I also draw comics and flyers-some can be seen in my pictures section but you should also check out MELEE COMICS if you are interested in my artwork En Francais Bienvenue à mon profil. J'apprécie votre bonne volonté d'écouter ma musique. Je vis pour jouer : Je la fais pour l'amour de l'art et de l'instrument. Dites vos amis de m'étudier si vous aimez ce que vous entendez. En Espanol Bienvenido a mi perfil. Aprecio tu interes por escuchar mi música.Vivo para tocar. Lo hago por mi amor hacia el arte y el instrumento. Si realmente te gusta lo que has escuchado, por favor, comunicaselo a tus amigos. Auf Deutsch Willkommen auf meinem Profil. Ich schaetze es sehr, dass sie sich meine Musik anhoeren und vielleicht zu schaetzen wissen. Ich mache sie aus Liebe zur Kunst und zum Instrument. Wenn sie meine Musik moegen, empfehlen sie mich doch bitte weiter an ihre Freunde. In Italiano Benvenuto al mio profilo. Apprezzo la vostra compiacenza ascoltare la mia musica. Vivo per giocare. La faccio per l'amore dell'arte e dello strumento. Dica ai vostri amici di studiarlo se gradite che cosa vi sentite. |
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My Interests |
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Music:Member Since: 2/8/2005Band Website: Coming Soon Band Members: BEN DEWEY-Guitar, Lapsteel, Banjo, Mandolin & Vocals Influences: Alana Lynn Ben Harper The Black Keys Blind Willie Johnson Brandi Carlile Brandon Chandler Bukka White Chris Smither Chris Whitley Doc Watson Doyle Bramhall II Elliot Smith Eric Clapton Fiona Apple Fred McDowell Gillian Welch (& David Rawlings) Greg Liesz Inara George Jeff Buckley Jeremy Bleich Jerry Douglas Joe Satriani John Mayer Jolie Holland Jonny Lang Joshua Smith Kelly Joe Phelps Kevin McCarthy Lamb Of God Lyle Lovett Mance Lipscomb Mark Knopfler Mark Kozeleck Martin Sexton Mastodon Meshuggah Mississippi John Hurt Motorhead Neko Case Nick Drake Pantera (Dimebag Darrell) Paul Pena Ray Lamontagne Reverend Gary Davis Ricky Skaggs Rob Ickes Robert Pete Williams Roscoe Holcomb The Ruffin Brothers (David & Jimmy) Rufus Wainwright Ryan Montbleau Samuel Beam (Iron &Wine) Sam Cooke Scott Barkan Sean Hayes Skip James Slash Slipknot Son House Sonny Landreth Tommy Johnson Tony Rice Townes Van Zandt The Vaughan Brothers (Jimmie & Stevie Ray) Warren Haynes Sounds Like: At my best: Kelly Joe Phelps/Sam Cooke/Tom Waits, if that isn't too immodest At my worst disorganized and unprofessional Record Label: Recorded/Produced by Jerry Becker Type of Label: None |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Folk / Blues / Bluegrass) |
My Pictures |
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My Blog |
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Jeff Healey |
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| I was informed today, sadly, of a tradgedy: Jeff Healey died. It makes me really sad in part because the first time I sang in public, I was performing a Jeff Healey song. I like his playing and the un... Posted by Benjamin Dewey on Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:50:00 PST |
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Sinus Explosion/Lessons |
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| I am at the end (hopefully) of what has been an education in what availible palette of colors the human body can render in muccucs. I know that sounds gross but I actually know what it is like to snee... Posted by Benjamin Dewey on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:50:00 PST |
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Broken Computer |
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| I am at my girlfriend's cousin/ My buddy Bobby's house practicing for his grandfathers funeral. If that is a confusing sentence, know that it is emblematic of the last few weeks. In short my computer ... Posted by Benjamin Dewey on Sat, 26 Jan 2008 11:11:00 PST |
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Waiting For A Train |
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| The release of my record is delayed somewhat by the success of my friend/producer Jerry Becker. He is out on the road with the singer from 'Train' doing a promo tour for that fella's solo record. In t... Posted by Benjamin Dewey on Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:27:00 PST |
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Demos Mailed Out! |
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| To all who requested demos; I mailed them last week. If you got your CD please drop me a line and let me know what you think. If you put in a request for a demo and didn't recieve one please remind me... Posted by Benjamin Dewey on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:35:00 PST |
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Success in San Fran |
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| Hello All, I just returned from my recording trip to SF and it was well worth the time and money. I recorded 23 songs in about 3 days time and played 3 shows with my good buddies Friendship First and ... Posted by Benjamin Dewey on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:04:00 PST |
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Album Tracks |
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| These are the songs I'm currently considering for inclusion on the recording I'll be starting in less than a week. The first list is all my originals. The second is a collection of covers that I'd lik... Posted by Benjamin Dewey on Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:53:00 PST |
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Some Changes, Some New Songs |
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| Hello All, I am finalizing the recording dates that I thought were set in stone but some scheduling things have pushed it forward a few weeks to include the talents of my dear friend Josh. In the mean... Posted by Benjamin Dewey on Wed, 04 Apr 2007 05:48:00 PST |
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Recording Dates Finalized! |
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| To all who are waiting: Thank you for your patience.I just talked to my friend Jerry-he has agreed to produce, record, mix and master my record. The first week of June is the date for the recording se... Posted by Benjamin Dewey on Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:26:00 PST |
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Apathy-town USA |
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| Just returning from the "gig" at Macadam's Bar and Grill and I'm wondering once again why one would got to the trouble of leaving the house. I get the impression that Matt Vrba is a very nice guy from... Posted by Benjamin Dewey on Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:54:00 PST |
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My Friends |
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LindserAnnie, Barky, kevin mccarthy, Friendship First, Emily Herring, jeremy, Heights Guitars, Zak & his Unhappy Guitar, Lost Classics, Will West, nathaniel talbot, Rory Gannon, Shaun Cromwell, Ryan Montbleau Band, Alela Diane., Eleni Mandell, SuperNathan, michelle, Joe Bluhm, Darrell, Lefty., Tom, Inara George, Erin McKeown, Spirits of the South, Jay Bennett, Don Whitcher / Slant 6 Cowboys, James Hutton, dalton art, Steel a gogo, Rhio, Grasslife.com, Dr.Gabe, Sweet Hollywaiians, Randi, Die Männerversteher, CHUCK C, eftah, Papas Soul Food Kitchen & Blues Joint, Brandy Kayzakian-Rowe/Wandering Gypsy Soul, ravenous jim, Becky's bluesin' again, Ex-Employees, Greg Rhodes, Thor, El Padre de La Frijole, Kirk, J. Elliott, Quickening(New Music up), Aaron, maurizio bestetti, john_pawl, Ed Kelly, Howell Osborne, Oumar Thiam, Mississippi Blue, Justin Blankenship, Backline Photography
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