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The Ben Smith Band is a collaboration between singer/songwriter Ben Smith, and musicians Tim O’Connor and Pat Kearney.Signing to indie label Dust Devil Music in 2006, the Band have released their EP 'Whiskey Sunset' followed by the new album 'Sometimes Always Never' in May 2007.The band came together with songwriter Ben Smith, to create a new level for Ben’s writing. The Maton/ABC 2004 Songwriter of the Year with the collaboration of the band, is able to build, heighten, and energise the emotion of his songs.Born in Scotland, Ben spent his childhood in Australia and at 19, Ben headed off to London. During his time in London, he recorded with top producers, performed on ‘Top of the Pops’ and wrote the song ‘What About You?’ which was recorded by Kevin Kennedy and went Gold in New Zealand. Returning to Australia, he went back to the heart of what he loves about music – playing live gigs. He performed in Queensland before re-locating to Melbourne in 2002.He achieved the “first ever clean sweep” at the 2004 Australian Music Week (AMW), winning both the acoustic category and best song overall in the AMW Maton Song Contest plus taking out the ABC/DIG Radio Showcase Prize.Seasoned drummer Tim O’Connor has performed for original acts for 17 years, his sense of groove coming as a family trait. He joined Ben in 2004 to begin work on band material for an Album. Versatile musician Pat Kearney joined on bass 6 months later. Pat came from a background of rhythm and blues, and has been writing songs himself since his teens. As feel players they work to support the content of Ben’s songs, laying down a rhythmic pulse as a bed for Ben’s words and stories.

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Member Since: 25/07/2006
Band Website: www.bensmith-music.com
Band Members: Ben Smith :: Vox, Guitar Pat Kearney :: Bass, Vox Tim O'Connor :: Drums
Record Label: Dust Devil Music
Type of Label: Indie

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Now on Itunes Worldwide

Download the Ben Smith Band from any Itunes store worldwide! Dust Devil Goes Global Like everything else in the world, the good side of globalisation has arrived at Dust Devil HQ.  You ...
Posted by on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:41:00 GMT

Getting in touch with us....

If you would like to join our email list, send a request to: [email protected] If you are interested in booking us email: [email protected] Media Contact: Laura Donovan - Australian Musi...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Apr 2007 05:24:00 GMT

Where to buy our Stuff

You can buy our music from a range of places. Within Australia you can purchase CD's from JB-Hifi and HMV Stores, Or you can buy MP3 versions online at: http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Ben-Smith-Band.a...
Posted by on Wed, 28 Feb 2007 21:22:00 GMT

Whiskey Sunset Review, thedwarf.com.au

Follow this link for a review of the Whiskey Sunset EP: http://www.thedwarf.com.au/nd/albumreviews/whiskey_sunset_be n_smith_band
Posted by on Sun, 10 Dec 2006 09:25:00 GMT

Whiskey Sunset EP Announcement

BEN SMITH BAND    "Whiskey Sunset" Dust Devil Music / Stomp For some, a Whiskey Sunset is a sign to wind down the day. For Ben Smith and his band, it's a cue for a beginning; it's time...
Posted by on Thu, 28 Sep 2006 10:53:00 GMT