Joe Benedett

Music:

Member Since: 9/21/2006
Band Website: myspace.com/joebenedett
Band Members: I am currently recording my new album with the help of Richard Rose- Hammond & drum programs, Salvador Godinez-keyboards. Lenny Castellano-bass, Estaire Godnez-percussion and others. I feel that it is going to be my best ever! I will keep you all posted. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Just Like Downtown was recorded with Scott Shiflett on guitar and bass on ADAT. Other great musicians performed on the CD, including Jeff Stridde on drums and Marcella Quirin on back up vocals. * * * * * Now That The Money's Gone was produced by Jim Crichton of Saga. It features Denny Seiwell from Paul McCartney & Wings on Drums, Davey Faragher of Elvis Costello & The Imposters on Bass. Now that's a solid rhythm section! Sal Godinez plays keyboards. George Quirin is on Electric and Acoustic Guitar. Michael Sadler of Saga sings back up on Follow. * * * * * * * * * Bare Bones is an all acoustic live CD recorded with an old 60's tube mic. Joe plays guitar and harmonica and sings 12 original songs.
Influences: Elvis, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Boss, Brian Wilson, John Prine, Ray Charles, Elvis Costello, Peter Gabriel, Neil Young, Tom Petty, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Pete Townsend, David Bowie, Buddy Holly, The Band, Santana, Nigel Tufnel, and Deke Rivers
Sounds Like: I am working to get my songs into soundtracks, TV, or recorded by other artists. I work with Logic and a Yamaha AW 1600 digital workstation and have started on the new CD. ETA June 08.
Record Label: Premiere Music Group is my label.
Type of Label: None