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mr. vigs

~~LOCKBOXX~~~ **'Drop Shop'** in stores June 3RD!!

About Me

____________________________________________________________ _______________ mr. vigs is an independent producer, songwriter, keyboardist, DJ, remixer, and lead singer/keyboardist of Lockboxx . This summer he will be celebrating and promoting the new Lockboxx debut, "Drop Shop", as well as co-writing, producing, and recording a full-length dance album with his newest live project, "NARADA", featuring legendary songwriter, producer, and drummer Narada Michael Walden (Whitney, Mariah, Aretha, Mahavishnu Orchestra). ____________________________________________________________ _______________ Ben Viguerie was born and raised in Houma, Lousiana, studied music Denton, Texas, and now resides in San Francisco. His first commercially-released recording was the 'Dubs in the Key of Life' album with Texas dub band, Sub Oslo. His most recent release was last winter's electro sensation "You Inspire Me EP" by molecule and mr. vigs. He has shared the stage with many nationally and internationally acclaimed artists such as Fugazi, Badawi, the Make-up, Mad Professor, Yeti, Him, June of 44, the Roots, DJ Krush, Steel Pulse, Del tha FUnky Homosapien and Spoon (SXSX 2008). In the studio, he has been a co-producer and sideman to great artists like house legends Rick Preston, John Howard, and Hipp-E; hip-hop pioneers Myka Nyne and Aceyalone (Freestyle Fellowship, Haiku D'etat), and Casual(Hieroglyphics); Michael Stipe of R.E.M.; Latin sensation Grupo Fantasma, and most recently, super-producer and world-class drummer, Narada Michael Walden. ____________________________________________________________ _______________ ..
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Member Since: 10/13/2003
Band Website: characterrecords.com
Band Members: Ben Viguerie (vox,keys), Brandon Miles(gtr), Steven Kray(drums), Mike Hall (V-Kit), Evan Jacobs (keys), Alan Uribe (bass)
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Record Label: Character Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

BOOKINGS (bring mr. vigs to a city near YOU!)

Please contact my booking agency, Next Hour [email protected]
Posted by mr. vigs on Sat, 14 Apr 2007 12:57:00 PST

Sub Oslo links

Sub Oslo Podcast:http://www.puffcast.com/index.php?post_id=11206&comm ents=ona selection of live radio performances from '99-ish. enjoy!Sub Oslo Discographyhttp://www.suboslo.com/discography.html...
Posted by mr. vigs on Wed, 22 Nov 2006 08:36:00 PST

Upcoming Releases!!!

Oct 20th 2006-"You Inspire Me"-12" on Red Music- original mix + Votekk RmxThis Fall: Johnny Fiasco/Justin Martin OM Winter Sessions 3CD mix featuring "Angel" by Sona and Mr. Vigs
Posted by mr. vigs on Tue, 19 Sep 2006 09:51:00 PST

CHR001 Rick Preston/Ben Vigs and CHR002 Greg Eversoul/Ben Vigs now available at STOMPY.com

We are proud to announce the digitally re-mastered release of our first 2 records! :-)You can preview the songs and buy an mp3 ($1.49) or .wav file ($1.99). Hope u all enjoy, and thanks for the suppo...
Posted by mr. vigs on Fri, 03 Mar 2006 01:59:00 PST

New Track out on NRK Hipp-E 'Psycho-Delics Trip 3'

Side A "Musik" is a collaboration between Hipp-E and myself. Here's a link to the song online. enjoy! record info: http://www.nrkrecords.co.uk/recordstore/catalog/product_info .php?products_id=362...
Posted by mr. vigs on Sun, 29 Jan 2006 04:09:00 PST

heavy hitters

Currently on heavy rotation: Mizelle Bros.-Blacks and Blues, NR Time Luther Davis Group- u can be a star Roy Ayers- baby bubba Lonnie Liston Smith- Sunburst NIN-why do u get all the love in the ...
Posted by mr. vigs on Tue, 25 Oct 2005 02:42:00 PST

What I'm Diggin' II

Paul Anka - Rock Swings (this album is incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) Soft Machine - 1 and 2 McNeal and Niles- "Summertime" Afrodesia - "Sugarfree" (bet your life ain't nothin' if it's...) Meters...
Posted by mr. vigs on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

What I'm Diggin' ...

Chok Rock is some of the coolest music and freshest designs (Check Morris) I've heard lately. I picked up their 'Big City Loser' 12" (Warp Records) at BPM the other day which led to an internet inqui...
Posted by mr. vigs on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST