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Ben Weaver

Drawing alligators and owls on the wet window

About Me



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milk and graham crackers before bed.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/5/2006
Band Website: benweaver.net
Band Members: once there was a cowboy he gave his belt to his horse he gave his holster to his horse he gave his gun to his horse then he put his hat on his horse's head and called him cowboy horse.
Influences: Things that are broken but still make sounds. Knob twisters.
Sounds Like:
"Country-rooted Americana full of weary determination and aphoristic clarity." Jon Pareles, NEW YORK TIMES
“Not the kind of thing to play on a sunny Sunday morning, but it may be the best thing for a spooky Saturday night. Weaver pulls it off... out on the edge.” Bill Flanagan, CBS Sunday Morning
"like a hillbilly Leonard Cohen." - Sylvie Simmons, MOJO
musical postcards that recall a rural Tom Waits, or Greg Brown in his dark, bluesy moments. Hes like that spooky old guy who lives in a trailer but tells amazing stories. - Kieth Goetzman, UTNE
"...his raw, art-damaged vocal screeds are riveting, invigorating, illuminating." - Jim Musser, NO DEPRESSION
"Weaver's voice - which makes Lee Marvin sound like Aled Jones - lends biblical portent to the most mundane detail. A one-man Brothers Grimm with no happy endings. Enjoy." - UNCUT
Record Label: Fugawee Bird Records
Glitterhouse Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Bloodshot records

The New record, "the ax in the oak" will be released in America on the well respected chicago based label Bloodshot records. The street date for the US release is august 12th. please stay posted for ...
Posted by Ben Weaver on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:57:00 PST

New Record New tracks

We are finished mixing the new record. It will be called the Ax in the Oak. We hope it will be released late summer 2008. Here are 2 unmastered mixes for you to listen to.There will also be a new b...
Posted by Ben Weaver on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:17:00 PST

Paris venue change

the paris show on nov 22nd has been moved to La Maroquinerie.http://www.lamaroquinerie.fr23 rue boyer 75020 paris 0140333505
Posted by Ben Weaver on Wed, 21 Nov 2007 03:32:00 PST

other news, book, drawings

Ben's Book of poems and drawings, "Hand Me Downs Can Be Haunted" is now in it's 3rd printing. This new edition will available November 1st 2007. It will be perfect bound with a screen printed dust j...
Posted by Ben Weaver on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:54:00 PST

Surrealism and Blues CD single German tour giveaway.

Upon entry to any show on the German/Austrian leg of the up coming November 2007 tour with a purchased ticket of admission each audience member will be given a free "Surrealism and Blues" tour single....
Posted by Ben Weaver on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:52:00 PST

Muzzle of Bees

Go here to read a great review of Paper Skyhttp://www.muzzleofbees.com/2007/06/27/we-like-ben-weaver -paper-sky/We greatly appreciate their support as they continue to support those that need it most....
Posted by Ben Weaver on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 07:29:00 PST

Hand Me Downs 2nd Edition

The first edition of Ben's book, Hand MeDowns Can be Haunted is now sold out. A seocnd edition has been made with a new cover. visit http://www.benweaver.net to buy the second edition.thanks for you...
Posted by Ben Weaver on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 06:38:00 PST

Ben's Book of poems and drawings now available

Ben's book of poems and drawings entitled Hand Me Down Can Be Haunted is now available through Fugawee Bird Records. You can only purchase this limited edition book at a live show or from the website...
Posted by Ben Weaver on Mon, 14 May 2007 04:10:00 PST

Paper Sky now available

Today is the official street date for the new record Paper Sky. YOu can likely find a copy in your local record store or you can buy directly from www.benweaver.net. last but not least there is alwa...
Posted by Ben Weaver on Tue, 01 May 2007 06:45:00 PST

aquarium drunkard preview

Once again they are being nice to me over at the aquarium. go here for a mastered track from the up coming record "paper sky."http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com
Posted by Ben Weaver on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 09:35:00 PST