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Andrew Benon
Pop / Alternative / Rock

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
United States

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Last Login:  11/9/2009
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Member Since9/13/2005
Band Websitewww.andrewbenon.com
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The Debut Record!
 Andrew Benon - Rock And Roll Moves

Rock And Roll Moves (7 Song CD)
$12.00

InfluencesHall, Oates, Hall & Oates, David Bowie, Duran Duran, Talking Heads, Cars, Michael Jackson, Tears for Fears, Madonna, Prince, New Order, Thomas Dolby and Phil Collins.
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"Andrew Benon has crafted a pitch perfect recreation of great 80's pop with this track (Rock and Roll Moves). From the Bowie-esque vocals to the screaming saxophone to the sparkling synths, Rock And Roll Moves deserves to be the summer anthem of convertible drivers everywhere. It almost sounds like it was written by Prince back in his eighties hey day, especially the flawless chorus. Best of all, Andrew Benon's debut effort is full of this kind of stuff. Many artists (especially on this blog) draw from the eighties for their sound, but few have been as believable as Benon is. Lyrically, Moves is very clever as well, which is always a pleasant surprise in pop music. Finally, on a related note: I need those sunglasses."

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"Andrew Benon attributes his career choice to one particular evening as a youth, sitting in the backseat of his parent's car in a Pizza Hut parking lot. Suffering from stomach problems, little Andrew Benon was in pain until Hall & Oates "Kiss On My List" started playing on the car radio. That's when he realized that he wanted to be a rock star.

Many years later, Benon, a Minnesota native, has released his debut, a compact 7-song CD titled Rock and Roll Moves. Before pontificating on the actual music, let me just say that for a debut by an artist not known out of his own zip code, 7 songs is the PERFECT length. Bravo on that alone, Mr. Benon. Bravo.

The music on the CD is an homage to mid-80s FM pop radio. Benon's vocals sound like Bowie's from the "Let's Dance"/"Blue Jean" period of Ziggy Stardust's career while the music falls somewhere between the new wave Brit-pop synth keyboard sounds of Duran Duran and the booty-shaking funk of the almighty Purple One, Prince. In other words, this is the ideal soundtrack to an afternoon at the roller rink. Oh yeah, did I forget to mention that members of Tapes N' Tapes, Mike Doughty's band, N.E.R.D. and Prince's band lay down the smooth funk sound on the CD? Dig it my brothers and sisters, dig it in all of it's 1985 glory."

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   About Andrew Benon
Hello, I'm Andrew Benon.

I am a pop musician based in Minneapolis, MN. I have a CD called Rock and Roll Moves. Leave a comment - send a message - enjoy the music. Thank you for visiting.

Andrew

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Niki Khan

Niki Khan



Oct 15 2009 11:34 AM

Hi Andrew,

I just passed by to listen to your music. I still love it!!

My best to you.

Niki
Lisa

Lisa Ling



Sep 30 2009 1:24 PM

whats sup, droping by to show some luv! <3<3

Lisa

Lisa Ling



Sep 16 2009 4:27 AM

Loving the music! I really like the style. <3
Mercedes

Mercedes



Aug 31 2009 2:40 AM

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Ducdame

Ducdame



Aug 10 2008 2:20 AM

Great show, drew.
Were those 2 new songs? Does this mean there will be a new album? Yeah, Yeah. I know... "soon".
Bruce

Bruce



May 17 2008 7:53 AM

Sending u lots of Summer Love.Hows everything?
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Patricia

Patricia



Mar 19 2008 12:38 PM

Hi Andrew & Fans.. Please continue to vote for Andrew.

Please Repost As A Bulletin.

Here are the top 16 Musicians with the highest votes this week...out of over 1200 Musicians & Singers in the contest..



Here is a update on my music contest for March 15th. 2008

Thank you so much for being our friends and helping us to Raise Awareness for Mastocytosis & Ehlers Danlos Syndrome..

Music Contest.. Prize Ten Thousand Dollars. If you are famous and you win I will donate the money to a charity of your choice... If you are not famous I will give you the Ten Thousand Dollars for your music career.

Here are the 16 singers that are leading .. This is out of over 1200 hundred Musicians & Singers that are in the contest. .If you are on my music page you are automatically entered in the contest if you are a Musician or Singer.

Remember you can vote for yourself once each day, your friends can vote for you and you can post a bulletin... Just send me a message with the name of the person you are voting for...at my address, myspace. com/patriciamastoandeds

You can learn a lot about these conditions by visiting my music page and going to the links I have there.

The contest rules are on my music page.


1.Colbie Calliet
2.Miley Cyrus
3.John Anthony
4.Giovanni Lamanna
5.Michala Todd
6.Emma Mae
7.CheckmateJax
8.Melissa Tarter
9.Maristella
10.Julian Sage
11.The Rolling Stones
12.Trace Adkins
13. Erica-Marie
14.Reba McEntire
15.Victoria Hamilton
16.Connie Talbot



This contest is very exciting.. and we still have until August to see who wins, The Singer or Musician with the most votes wins....The scores change daily so,,, remember to vote... I will post the Top16 Musicians & Singers with the highest scores every month.

Thank you for being our friends and helping us to Raise Awareness for Mastocytosis & Ehlers Danlos Syndrome...


Patricia & Dustin
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Feb 21 2008 4:42 AM

You know what's really cool? Working out on the treadmill while listenting to your i-Pod and hearing "Rock and Roll Moves" come up right between "Comfortably Numb" and "Spirits in the Material World." It's hard to beat that.
Mercedes

Mercedes



Feb 8 2008 6:03 AM


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Stop by To say, Hello,
and wishing you all the wonderful things that life could bring to you,

God bless always
Chicago ill
Mercedes:)
Kit

Kit



Jan 30 2008 7:50 PM

Greetings Cuz! I hope all is well with you and the family. Any possible gig's I should put down on the calendar? cheers.
Red Soul

Red Soul



Jan 30 2008 5:41 PM

thank you andrew...have a nice day!here is 7 pm.
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Jan 9 2008 9:13 PM

I AM A DJ...I AM WHAT I PLAY - and tonight it's all Bowie! 10 - 2am @ Clubhouse Jager.

David Bowie
Miss Michelle

Miss Michelle



Dec 24 2007 3:54 PM

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Miss Michelle

Miss Michelle



Dec 4 2007 11:20 PM

Yeah I love interpol, it was amazing. Thats awesome, besides the people I went with your the first person I've "met" that went to 'em.
ps thank you for the add
THE HOLLYWOOD ROCKSTARZ

THE HOLLYWOOD ROCKSTARZ



Nov 15 2007 12:12 AM

Rar!
markyart,,

markyart,,



Oct 19 2007 3:18 PM

thankyou andrew
art is what i do! =]
Carrie

Carrie



Jun 29 2007 4:37 PM

ART ART ART

Opening SATURDAY NIGHT - FOOD - MUSIC - ART - See YOU there!



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Kevin Dragseth, Earl of Fremont

Kevin Dragseth, Earl of Fremont



Jun 24 2007 3:59 AM

Glorious night for a show tonight at St. Anthony Main. You guys sounded great. Couldn't have asked for a better evening for it. Cheers.
The Love Kills Theory

The Love Kills Theory



Jun 14 2007 7:11 PM

Hey Andrew Benon,
I wanted to thank you for being my friend and all your support. I want to invite you to download “Suicide Girls,” the first song of our digital tour. Take a listen to some of our songs and tell me what you think - one of the best things about be a musician is getting feedback from music lovers like you.

Thanks and always feel free to message us,
The Love Kills Theory
CHYZ 94,3 FM

CHYZ 94,3 FM



Jun 11 2007 10:14 PM

CHYZ sur la route des festivals en 2007
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May 18 2007 6:07 PM

Congrats on your article in the City Pages. I would like to get one of your CD's for play down at the club. This coming Wed. 5/23 should be right up your alley as it's nothing but 80's pop all night.

Cheers,

Jake
bri

brian yang



May 17 2007 9:58 PM

Hall. Oates. Rule. You hafta put a cover or three on your site!
Dokkendorf

Dokkendorf



May 16 2007 5:29 AM

HEY Andrew that was a REALLY kick ass show! you guys were spot on. Paula said she was focusing so hard that she wouldn't even look at Bill and I out in the audience singing along. she was totally on point. you guys did a great job rocking the house and you totally looked the part. Well done! Hope to see you again! take care
Carrie

Carrie



May 16 2007 3:48 AM

UGGHHH!! I totally spaced and missed your show! Hope it was awesome - I'll try to catch a summer event!
Kevin Dragseth, Earl of Fremont

Kevin Dragseth, Earl of Fremont



May 12 2007 7:24 PM

Killer show last night, Andrew. It's great to see you on stage again after so long. We all had a blast. I hope I wasn't too stalker-like up at the front, but I had to be front and center. See you in June. Cheers.
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