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Ben

B'jammin

About Me

I play drums in a few bands, promote shows, travel as a sound tech, instrument tech & Tour Manager. When I'm not playing shows I practice drums and record & write songs. I live and breathe music. If you would like my help, book me for your show contact me @ [email protected]

My Interests

Spending time with my girl, TOURING!! playing in my bands, breaking drum sticks, being on the road, rock concerts, gaffa tape (It fixes everything!) booking tours, mixing, surfing, drumming, guitar, summer missions, writing music, food, sleep, rock, air drums, air guitar, and of course being a crazy muppet!

I'd like to meet:

Tom Larkin, Stewart Copeland, Musicans, Technicans, Rock Music lovers, People that just enjoy life, are happy, and sees things through their eyes, not someone else's. And are not afraid to take risks.

Music:

Shihad, Kora, Faith No More, Cog, QOTSA, Smashing Pumpkins, Gyroscope, Killing Koke, Grinspoon, Foo Fighters, Anything that's creative and live, It's all good!

Movies:

A Clockwork Orange, Almost Famous, Chocolat, Fight Club, The Wedding Singer, Gardenstate, V for Vendetta, School of ROCK.

Television:

I like to throw television's out of motels windows!

Books:

The Allcomist (A journey on life) NZ musican, Drummers mags, Rolling Stone, & LOW HUMS KNOWLEDGE TOUR GUIDE - THANKS BLINK!

Heroes:

Jon Toogood, The KORA Bro's, Stewart Copeland, Tom Larkin, Dave Grohl, Dave Abbruzzese, Phil Rudd (ACDC), Joey Casstello, Buddie Rich, Travis Barker, My Crezza! All the sound and lighting techs as they all work there arse off for musicans! My bands for putting up with my stressing!, Ted, David Troop, and my Mum for her support and putting up with the loud noise.

My Blog

Kora - 'Flow' @ Vodafone Homegrown

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdSLqhq4XTM ...
Posted by Ben on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:41:00 PST

Ben's Ozz & UK tours

May 15 2008 8:00P Palace Melbourne Auziie, Victoria - w/ Cog & JacobMay 16 2008 8:00P Enmore Sydney Auzzie - w/ Cog & JacobMay 17 2008 8:00P The Tivoli, Brisbane Auzzie - w/ Cog & JacobMay...
Posted by Ben on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:55:00 PST

My Girl

This is just a letter to my girl to say that she is the best girlfreind I could ever ask for.  Every time I see her & Every time im with Her, I feel like im floating in the clo...
Posted by Ben on Thu, 03 Jan 2008 06:48:00 PST

MY SHOW DAIRYS,

  Friday 2nd Feb 07 - INFRARED , Subnine 8.30 w NORT & COP CAR Sat 3rd Feb 07 - Cherrys Gems , Sanfransisco Bath House, Wellington Mon 5th Feb 07 - Cherrys Gems , Happy, Wellington Thurs...
Posted by Ben on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:23:00 PST

What 2007 brings for Ben

This year should be a big one as im embarking on a few north island tours mid year and a few recording sessions with a few of my bands INFRARED and STINGFISH this will be the last time stingfish will ...
Posted by Ben on Tue, 02 Jan 2007 09:28:00 PST

Im working for Elton John!

Thats right im helping out on elton john's NZ Tour!
Posted by Ben on Sat, 11 Nov 2006 05:03:00 PST

Get Ben to do sound for your band!

Hey guys if you need a sound guy for any off your gigs hit me up because ive got the good gear! Ben Book me at .. [email protected]
Posted by Ben on Thu, 21 Sep 2006 05:09:00 PST

Stingfish hits the road

Thats right kids we are playing this Friday @ the MILL in NEW PLYMOUTH!  But if you miss this one dont fret cause we will be playing the following night @ BODEGA sat night that is 3rd of June thi...
Posted by Ben on Sun, 28 May 2006 06:14:00 PST

Live again! wahoooo!

Stingfish May, 18 2006 at Valve Bar w/ Alpha Noise & Elston Gun Vivian St, Wellington, Rock gig with Stingfish, Alpha Noise & Elston Gun performing at Valve on Thursday 18 May....
Posted by Ben on Tue, 16 May 2006 03:57:00 PST

Need your support!! June 3rd Bodaga

Stingfish June, 3 2006 at Bar Bodega w/ Tourist, The Septembers Ghuznee St, Wellington, Cost:   June, 2 2006 at The Mill w/ Tourist, The Septembers Not Available, New Plymouth, Please come...
Posted by Ben on Sat, 29 Apr 2006 09:37:00 PST