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The Bennett/Berner Project

The BennettBerner Project

About Me

These two veteran, New York based, musician/writers first hooked up in 1998 performing together in a local band where a strong friendship and mutual respect quickly formed. .Both spent years on the New York City, and Long Island, original and cover band circuit sharing bills with numerous touring and recording acts. Tired of playing covers or backing up other song writers, both felt it was time to create an outlet for their own music. Both feel through years of band experiences and politics they have learned how to communicate with working partners and to be more open to others ideas in the creative process. The outcome is two talented musicians with different tastes morphing their ideas to create strong songs, covering many styles.While Irv Berner comes from the roots-rock arena, John has always leaned more towards commercial rock/pop, and even dance music.Filling out the roster for their band and recording/writing team is New York native Drew Hill. Drew plays Keyboards, Guitar and Sings Lead and harmonies on most of these recordings. Drew leads the renowned Beatle Tribute band, Liverpool who recently performed at the east Coast Beatlefest in New Jersey. Out Love Hate!------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4Out Love Hate!

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Member Since: 2/9/2007
Band Website: bennettberner.com
Band Members: Irv Berner- Guitars, Bass, Mandolin and VocalsJohn Bennett- Drums, Groovebox, VocalsDrew Hill- Vocals and Keyboards(Guest vocalist on "Wasted"-Susie Hart www.susiehart.com)
Influences: The Beatles, Stones, Mike Bloomfield, Jimi Hendrix, Paul Westerberg, Howlin' Wolf, Wilco, Grant Lee Buffalo, Willie Dixon, BB King, Albert King, Freddie King, Ryan Adams, Fiona Apple, Blodwyn Pig, Otis Rush, Peter Green, Fleetwood Mac(early), Eric Clapton, Jack Murray, Bob Dylan, Gavin DeGraw, Nick Lowe, The Byrds, The Jayhawks, Paul Butterfield, Elvin Bishop, The Kinks, The Beach Boys, Led Zep, Jeff Beck, Springsteen, The Band, The Who, The Meters, Steve Stills, Aretha Franklin, Gerry Wexler, Johnny Winter, Neil Young, Buffalo Springfield, Miles Davis, Sly & The Family Stone, The Temptations, Motown, Stax, Steve Cropper, Jerry Wexler, George Martin, Les Paul, Poco, Jesse Ed Davis, Taj Mahal, The Replacements, Dave Edmunds, Graham Parker, Elvis Costello, Brinsley Schwartz, Elliot Schwartz, Artie Ware, The Illusion, J Geils, Wes Motgomery, Steve Miller, Traffic, Dave Mason, Laura Nyro, Cream, Rick Derringer, Journey, Al Hirt, James Burton, Ten Years After, Irma Thomas, Santana, Savoy Brown, Etc....
Sounds Like: A little of all of the above......
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Premiere Public Screening/Fundraiser

Premiere Public Screening of the Indie Film "Wasted" featuring the music of The Bennett/Berner Project Monday May 21st at 8PM Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery Just North of Houston www.bowerypoetry.com $...
Posted by The Bennett/Berner Project on Thu, 10 May 2007 05:34:00 PST

Film Info

Visit Night Light Productions website at: www.nightlightstories.com for info on the Premiere of "Wasted on May 21st and watch the trailer. Also listen to our song of the same name, featuring Susie Har...
Posted by The Bennett/Berner Project on Thu, 03 May 2007 07:42:00 PST

Indie Film

The Bennett/Berner Project is finishing up new music recorded for the indie film "Wasted" to be released May 2007. Worked with famed recording engineer Don Casale today, remixing "Wasted". Don Casale ...
Posted by The Bennett/Berner Project on Sat, 10 Feb 2007 05:41:00 PST