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Ben Abney
Folk Rock / Pop / Rock

Swell Suburbia



Chicago, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  12/28/2009
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Member Since11/16/2006
Band MembersI have a swell 3-peice band called Swell Suburbia: Ben Abney-guitars, vocals Justin Ferwerda-bass Paul Goodenough-temping on drums, vocals
InfluencesPaul McCarntey, John Lennon, George Harrison, and that other guy, Simon and Garfunkel, Jeff Tweedy, Wilco, Uncle Tupelo, Golden Smog, Loose Fur, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Nick Drake, Bob Dylan, Big Star, The Band, Ryan Adams, The Elms, The Byrds, Badfinger, The Wallflowers, Shins, Albert King, Ben Folds Five, The Gin Blossoms, The Kinks, The Redwalls, Copeland, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Smashing Pumpkins, Elliot Smith, Donovan, The Who, Willy Wonka.....
Sounds LikeWilco, The Beatles, Tom Petty, ya know
Record Labelnone
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 29 2009 6:00P
Village Squire- solo Crystal Lake, Illinois
Dec 31 2009 9:30P
Liquid Blues w/ Rolo Greb Woodstock, Illinois
Jan 6 2010 8:00P
Beat Kitchen w/ Liza Day Chicago, Illinois
Jan 7 2010 8:00P
Fitzgerald’s w/ Liza Day Chicago, Illinois
Jan 8 2010 8:00P
Olive Black Martini Lounge (solo) Richmond, Illinois
Jan 9 2010 9:00P
DC Cobbs w/ Liza Day and Rolo Greb Woodstock, Illinois
Jan 12 2010 6:00P
Village Squire CL (solo) Crystal Lake, Illinois
Jan 15 2010 9:00P
Gallery Caberet w/ Liza Day Chicago, Illinois
Jan 26 2010 6:00P
Village Squire CL (solo) Crystal Lake, Illinois
Jan 27 2010 8:00P
Uncommon Ground (on Clark) w/ Liza Day Chicago, Illinois
Jan 29 2010 8:00P
Barley House (solo) Algonquin, Illinois
Jan 30 2010 9:00P
Duke’s Hideaway w/ Swell Suburbia, Paul Goodenough, and Jim Drake Chicago, Illinois

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 Jadiid 


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Muhd Wazir G-Jey



Dec 27 2009 9:10 AM


Check out my page
http://www.yesdateme.com/photos/7587802.html?b=4&w=46




Let me know if you like me YES or NO
http://www.yesdateme.com/photos/7587802.html?b=4&w=46

Useless Brother

Useless Brother



Oct 19 2009 4:46 PM

Hey!! Thanx for listening and being in our circle of friends!! We REALLY do appreciate your interest!!
Mark Brink

Mark Brink



Aug 14 2009 1:47 PM

Congrats on a great CD release show last night!  You just amaze me.
m
henry

Henry Herman



Aug 11 2009 6:01 PM

hey ben, i need your advice and knowhow with some band equipment
Aaron Berg & The Heavy Love

Aaron Berg & The Heavy Love



Jul 25 2009 8:44 AM

Hello Ben - New music for summertime listening. Hope you enjoy...Peace & Best Wishes from South Carolina!

Victorian Halls

Victorian Halls



Jul 24 2009 7:17 PM

Awesome shows coming up very soon with Alesana, The Bled, Dr.Manhattan, Craig Owens (chiodos), Fear Before, and I See Stars!!

Plus all new videos, Sean and Mike skinny dipping? ummm  =X
click on the Myspace for details!




Victorian Halls

Victorian Halls
Lorcan Miller ft. AquaBoogie

Lorcan Miller ft. AquaBoogie



May 28 2009 4:58 AM


Victorian Halls

Victorian Halls



May 23 2009 4:32 AM

Victorian Halls Super Merch PACKAGE!
2 EPs + 1 Shirt = $10

Purchase at Bigcartel today





Mark Brink

Mark Brink



May 21 2009 5:41 AM

Yup, I kinda thought we were already linked. You played an awesome set tonight at Silvies! Sorry to miss your upcoming gig at UG, but please post me on anything else coming up soon. Would be a pleasure to hear you rip it up again anytime.

m
skies fall studios

skies fall studios



May 15 2009 4:26 AM

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May 7 2009 7:05 PM

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ericA iozzo

ericA iozzo



Apr 14 2009 3:29 AM

Thanks for the add!!
Great Music!
Maybe we'll be on the same bill sometime :)
Chicago Farmer

Chicago Farmer



Mar 24 2009 4:20 AM

Chicago Farmer will be performing this Friday (March 27th) at The Horseshoe in Chicago! It will be the 1st Chicago performance since December and to celebrate the return Chicago Farmer will be playing a 90 MINUTE SET from 9:30-11pm!
Hope to seeya at the Show!
Cody (Chicago Farmer)

Friday, March 27th 9:30pm
The Horseshoe 4115 N Lincoln
Chicago, IL Tickets Only $5
Chicago Farmer 9:30-11pm!
W/ Clifton Roy & Folkstringer

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The Innocent

The Innocent



Mar 6 2009 7:40 PM

oh awesome.. we just got added to a show on the 2nd.. too bad. Swell Suburbia.. stll love that name! haha well done, see ya soon.
The Innocent

The Innocent



Mar 6 2009 7:16 AM

hey ben, if youre lookin for tunage next week..
-3/12--DOUBLE DOOR - w/ Mike Mangione... 21+, 9pm, $10
sign up to win free tickets from XRT here: http://www. 93xrt. com/wxrt-chicago-contests-giveaways/1561318

-3/13--Mad Maggie's (Elgin)..21+, 9pm, $6
-3/15--Uncommon Ground (Clark and Grace location).. FREE ALL AGES acoustic.


Make sure to join the new Facebook artist page for all the up-to-date info and other sweet stuff!

-Mike / The Innocent
Merch Store

Facebook..
Dr. Ew

Dr. Ew



Mar 5 2009 7:16 AM

you spelled "piece" wrong. "peice"?.....what the shit man? seriously...mom and dad spent a lot of money on "hooked on phonics"....and you fucked it up. get it together. love, drew.
Andrew McCoy

Andrew McCoy



Feb 24 2009 5:22 AM

Hey thanks for the add...I really enjoyed listening to It's Over...have a good one...peace
Chicago Farmer

Chicago Farmer



Feb 11 2009 1:37 AM

Love The Songs Ben,
Keep it up Bro...Nice meeting You!
Cody (Chicago Farmer)
The Innocent

The Innocent



Feb 9 2009 10:08 PM

hey ben, great seeing you again the other night! hey, i fuckin LOVE the tunes... they keep gettin better! see ya soon
-mike
Lindsey Czechowicz (Liza Day)

Lindsey Czechowicz (Liza Day)



Feb 5 2009 5:23 PM

cute pic babs!
All That Noise For Feeling

All That Noise For Feeling



Jan 21 2009 6:21 AM

babs, i know we didn't do that much, but i had a really, really good time with you.
All That Noise For Feeling

All That Noise For Feeling



Jan 17 2009 1:53 AM

babs! call me!!
LVNMUZIQ

LVNMUZIQ



Jan 11 2009 1:04 PM

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From Grand Rapids, Michigan
urban folk of LVNMUZIQ

Uncommon Ground
1401 W Devon Ave
Chicago IL 60660
JANUARY 22ND / 9:00 PM
$5 Suggested Donation / All Ages Welcome
773-465-9801 (Reservations highly recommended)
Kriste Peoples (jazz from New York) performs at 9:00 pm
LVNMUZIQ performs at 10:00 pm

LVNMUZIQ is urban folk music with Liz Snavely on harmonica, acoustic guitar, and vocals
Liz will be accompanied by Gabrial James on lead guitar and background vocals
www. LVNMUZIQ. com
www. uncommonground. com
Jadiid

Jadiid



Jan 7 2009 5:48 PM

yeah dawg!
bands!
music!
cool
henry

Henry Herman



Jan 7 2009 12:40 AM

keen, dont wory though everybody knows jobless is in these days. Its just a fad.
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