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Bentmen

"Kings of the Boston Underground" - Performer Mag.

About Me

Wild stage show, elaborate costumes and sets, cutting-edge multimedia, heavy audience participation, tribal white heat rock and roll.

BENTMEN - Boston Music Awards 2007

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Member Since: 8/29/2005
Band Website: bentmen.com
Band Members: Des - lead vocals, words, hammer dulcimer, keyboards, programming, found objects
Katherine Desmond - keyboards, guitar, guitar/synth, vocals
Crazy Eddie Nowik - lead guitar
George Hall - lead guitar
Andrew Padua - bass
Geoff Chase - drums
Frank Coleman - drums, samples, interactive video, vocals
Ross Kennedy - human prop, crowd agitation officer

Alumni and co-conspirators:

Reeves Gabrels
Adrian Belew
TXP
Dark Mark White
Scott Collins
Larry Dersch
Matt Gruenberg
Greg McMullen
Keith Martinelli
Paul Robicheau
Patty Barkas
Scott Getchell
Ken Winokur
Woody Trenholm
Bill T. Miller
Tiny Tim

Influences: The Residents
Killing Joke
The Tubes
Captain Beefheart
Crazy World of Arthur Brown
King Crimson
Frank Zappa
Alice Cooper
David Byrne
David Cronenberg
Sonic Youth
Brian Eno
Tool
Ministry
Fred Frith
David Sylvian
Ubu Roi
Luciano Berio
George Romero
Wall of Voodoo
Human Sexual Response
Tom Waits
Mars Volta
Ted V. Mikels
Sun Ra
Butthole Surfers
The Shaggs
Rondo Hatton
Brother Theodore

Sounds Like: Nothing else on Earth.
Record Label: Sound Museum Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

NEW: BENTMEN Boston Music Awards Video 2007

Crank this mother up:The Boston Music Awards requested a BENTMEN video collage to be featured at their ceremony this year. We are deeply honored!Last night, we sat down with a bottle of grog and over...
Posted by Bentmen on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 06:00:00 PST

Des doing better

Des had his operation on Monday and it was a complete success. His doctor characterized him as "one lucky bastard." He'll be recovering for a month or so, but all looks well at this point. Thanks t...
Posted by Bentmen on Tue, 15 May 2007 09:52:00 PST

Des ailing - send good vibes

For those of you that don't already know, Des has been diagnosed with a brain stem aneurysm which will require surgery on Monday to clamp it off. He's fine at the moment, but this is something he has ...
Posted by Bentmen on Wed, 09 May 2007 07:56:00 PST

New 20th Anniversary Pix Posted

Some new additions to the gallery, kiddies. Check 'em out!(8-|)
Posted by Bentmen on Fri, 01 Dec 2006 07:52:00 PST

BENTMEN * Live on WBCN and WZBC TONIGHT!

Our march towards global domination continues.The BENTMEN will take over the Boston airwaves TWICE today, first at Boston College Radio WZBC at 4pm, then at The Rock of Boston, WBCN at 8pm!Both statio...
Posted by Bentmen on Fri, 20 Oct 2006 10:14:00 PST

The 20th Anniversary Show : FILM IT FOR FREE!

FILM IT FOR FREE!Be one of the first 20 people to sign up to bring a MiniDV camcorder and film the show for the band and your admisison is free!Here's how it works:- Send an e-mail here or to bentmen@...
Posted by Bentmen on Wed, 11 Oct 2006 05:33:00 PST

BENTMEN 20th ANNIVERSARY SHOW - SAT. OCT. 21, 2006!

BENTMEN are twitching with anticipation to announce...SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2006MIDDLE EAST CLUB, DOWNSTAIRSCAMBRIDGE, MA.20TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW!Featuring Original MembersTickets on Sale Soon!...
Posted by Bentmen on Wed, 19 Jul 2006 06:35:00 PST

BENTMEN Videos on Google!

Bentmen videos on Google can be found here!
Posted by Bentmen on Tue, 03 Jan 2006 07:57:00 PST

BENTMEN CDs for sale at CD Baby

Here's the links for the Bentmen's Immaculate Contraption and Live at the Lobster Bib CDs. Get 'em while they're moist!...
Posted by Bentmen on Tue, 03 Jan 2006 07:54:00 PST

BENTMEN Merch at Cafe Press

BENTMEN Merchandise for every conceivable need can be found HEREPosted by Bentmen on Tue, 03 Jan 2006 07:50:00 PST