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Ben Zabbia

About Me

Ben Zabbia - Vocals & Acoustic Guitar
I'm a singer/songwriter from Cottelsoe, Western Australia. I love singing and making music. My songs come from the heart have been created through a process of self reflection and refinement. I have played in a number of Perth cover and original bands including Magnum Rush, The Attraction and Crooked Chook. Currently I am pleased to be collaborating with some fine Perth musicians who have added a stability and depth to my music that was not possible as a solo artist. Thanks Guys!
Gavin Nicklette - Keyboards/Piano & Backing Vocals
Gavin was born to play the piano. He studied Jazz Performance at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and is currently a member of the Western Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra. He also plays in a band that he co-counded called Rush Club. His professional & passionate approach to music leaves listeners always wanting more.
Sandy Wilson - Drums/Percussion & Backing Vocals
Sandy likes funk, folk rock, and lots of harmonies; he also has a warped interest in the Forro music style of Brazil, due to his interest in Brazil in general. He has played guitar, bass and drums in various original and cover bands, mostly in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. Lately, he has released some of his own recordings on internet radio stations LastFm, and iTunes. His other interests include Kinesiology and foreign languages. 
Kiran Wilson - Bass & Backing Vocals
Kiran’s family history has been saturated with generations of warm love and appreciation for music. Whether playing for pub rock cover groups or live circus bands, Kiran has experimented with a myriad of instruments. For the most part formally untrained he prefers to just learn as he goes. Influenced from a wide platter of artists including; the cook island rhythms, Mozart and Switchfoot plus numerous others, Kiran tries to incorporate this extensive blend into his music.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 08/11/2006
Band Website: myspace.com/benzabbia
Band Members: Ben Zabbia - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Gavin Nicklette - Piano & Vocal harmonies
Kiran Wilson - Bass, Vocal Harmonies
Sandy Wilson - Drums/percussion, Vocal Harmonies

Influences: Elvis, The Beatles, Paul Kelly, Archie Roach, The Violent Femmes, Chris Izaak, Brett Keyser, Tom Petty, Lou Reed, Warren Zevon, Country music, John Williamson, Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam), Crowded House, Bill Douglas, Harmonic Toning and Chanting, John Denver, Loren, Jen De Ness, Elvis Costello, Josh Groban, Speech Level Singing, Kings of Convenience.
Sounds Like: Cat Stevens

Record Label: INDEPENDENT

My Blog

The Door's Wide Open - (Lyrics)

The Doors Wide Open Ben Zabbia The door's wide open What will it take for you to walk on in and find what I have found Ive been thinking about you brother Turning in my head and in my slee...
Posted by on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:44:00 GMT

Hello

Hello, This is my venture into the world of MySpace. So far I have uploaded two of my songs 'Fly Away Little Boy' from my first album - Into The Flame, and an acoustic home demo of 'The Doors Wide Ope...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Apr 2007 21:03:00 GMT

Where to buy my CD - "INTO THE FLAME"

Hi, You can get my CD - 'Into the flame' from Mills Records Fremanlte, or 78's Records in Perth. It is also available online through those record stores. Alternatively you can drop me an email and I'l...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Feb 2007 23:10:00 GMT