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Ben Alper
Rock / Blues / Acoustic

New Voice EP now available on iTunes and CDBaby!



PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania
United States

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Member Since11/20/2007
Band Websitewww.benalpermusic.com
Band MembersBen Alper - vocals & guitar

Ben is currently jamming and scouting for potential members of a brand new full-band project. Expect this section to be updated real soon!

InfluencesBeatles records, DMB bootleg tapes, a cassette of The Chronic that's been in my car for 5 years, and 28 years of loving music.
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For booking inquiries, contact Ben Alper at secondfavoriteben@gmail.com


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Ben Alper: New Voice


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Feb 10 2010 10:00P
Red Brick Tavern Athens, Ohio
Feb 20 2010 9:00P
Folino’s Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Feb 27 2010 7:30P
A&R Bar w/ Yellow Light Maybe (EP Release Party) & The Lost Revival Columbus, Ohio
Mar 12 2010 8:00P
Rex Theater w/ ONE SWEET BURGH, Jimbo & The Soupbones, Old Avenue and Brewer’s Row Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Mar 14 2010 8:00P
SXSW Festival Austin, Texas
Mar 15 2010 8:00P
SXSW Festival Austin, Texas
Mar 16 2010 8:00P
SXSW Festival Austin, Texas
Mar 20 2010 8:00P
Private Party Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Mar 27 2010 7:30P
Singer Songwriter Cape May 2010 @ C-View Inn Cape May, New Jersey
Apr 24 2010 10:00P
OTB Bicycle Cafe Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
May 14 2010 8:00P
Altar Bar w/ ONE SWEET BURGH and Higher Ground Pittsburgh (Strip District), Pennsylvania

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   About Ben Alper

What do you get when you mix driving rhythms on acoustic guitar with witty songwriting and a lyrical delivery that flows like the Nile? You get Ben Alper! Ben is a singer/songwriter based out of Pittsburgh, PA, that has been entertaining crowds in the tri-state area with his own unique brand of songwriting since late 2007. Whether rocking the mic solo or bringing down the house with an arsenal of Pgh's finest backing him, Ben Alper has the grooves that are sure to cure what ails you. He has rocked Pittsburgh's hottest venues, including Hard Rock Cafe, Mr. Smalls Theater, Club Cafe and The Rex Theater, and he has opened for such nationally known artists as Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears, Keaton Simons, Parachute, Pete Francis of Dispatch, Down With Webster, and Inward Eye.

Ben released his debut EP, titled New Voice, in September of 2009. Since its release, multiple tracks have been received radio play on Pittsburgh's premier radio station for independent music, WYEP 91.3. The song Warming Up To You has been recognized on the music competition website OurStage.com, claiming the 5th highest rated song in the Acoustic competition (out of over 500 songs) for the month of November. To this date, Warming Up To You has received almost 3,800 plays and has received very appreciated praise from listeners such as, "This is such a great fun song, such wonderful vocals and harmonies!!!!" and "Perfect example of less is more, Excellent in all area, Respect!!!!"

Not one to forget his roots, Ben also thoroughly enjoys playing the music of those artists that inspired him to begin writing and performing original music. In November of 2009, Ben joined many of Pittsburgh's finest singer/songwriters for an evening of celebrating the music of the Beatles at Hard Rock Cafe, titled Acousticafe Presents: The Beatles. Local music blog, Burghsounds.com, was there to review the event and had this to say:

"Ben Alper called The Beatles his "all time favorite band" before playing a tight, straightforward version of "Ticket To Ride." When he followed with "Norwegian Wood," it included an extended, high-speed mandolin breakdown courtesy of Bob Banerjee. Alper seemed to split the song in half, with the verses sounding like himself and the middle eight uncannily reproducing the harmonies from the Rubber Soul recording. It was wildly popular with the audience."

Most recently, Ben joined forces with local artist/promoter/all-around badass Gene Stovall to present a showcase of the music of Earth Wind & Fire and the Dave Matthews Band at Hard Rock Cafe. The evening was a smashing success, with both bands putting on amazing performances and moving the packed house to sing along to all their favorite songs. Ben thoroughly enjoyed this experience so much so that a full-time Dave Matthews Tribute Band is on the horizon.

Ben Alper is poised to take it to new levels this year and hopes you will be a part of it. Let's make 2010 the year of Ben!!!!

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Pittsburgh Music Sucks

Pittsburgh Music Sucks



Feb 3 2010 11:25 PM

I am the walrus
Pittsburgh Music Sucks

Pittsburgh Music Sucks



Feb 3 2010 9:55 PM

my perspective is that the scene lacks refinement and class.  whether it's indie, metal, or acoustic.  most of it (if not all of it) is terribly uninspiring.  I've heard just about everyone around town and not one artist or band sounds all that worth seeing to me.
Pittsburgh Music Sucks

Pittsburgh Music Sucks



Feb 3 2010 9:34 PM

oh.  well, I approved of your friends request because I though you were a like minded thinker in that regard.  I guess not.  Well, let's just say if you don't get it, you just don't get it.
Steel Hollow

Steel Hollow



Jan 22 2010 3:21 AM

Hey Hows it going, Check out our new Music video for our single Fugitives Mind






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Angie Marie & The Outskirts

Angie Marie & The Outskirts



Jan 14 2010 11:42 PM

WIN the chance to perform at the AustinRox showcase and a prize package worth over $20,000!  D’Addario’s ROCK THE ROXY youtube video contest is taking entries until Feb 9!  Visit  www.rocktheroxy.com for full details!
Vince Falzone

Vince Falzone



Jan 7 2010 8:12 PM

Rock On.. Ben Alper,

My latest Album "Strip of Leather" has been released ... Rock On.. VF

Strip of Leather



Vinces music CDs are available for purchase directly to his fans through MusicByVince.com website and digitally on:.. iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Amazon, emusic and many more digital download sites.
Recycled America

Recycled America



Dec 14 2009 6:41 AM

Hey Ben,

What's good? Nice rendition of "Little Drummer Boy".  Recording sounds great! Take care man, talk to you soon.
THE R. C. DANIELS BAND

THE R. C. DANIELS BAND



Nov 24 2009 9:30 PM

WELCOME TO THE R.C.DANIELS BAND SITE !! LET ME KNOW IF YOU
LIKE MY MUSIC ! IF YOU DO NOT !
PLEASE LIE TO ME!! AND TELL ME YOU
LOVE IT !! So it will not hurt my feelings. ):  LoL 

http://www.myspace.com/rogercgreiner

Mark Dignam

Mark Dignam



Nov 13 2009 10:14 PM

Mark Dignam has been bumping into Paul Luc and Ben Shannon a lot, at Treelady Studios, where they are all working, on their upcoming albums. They admire each others work so much, they decided to put together what promises to be, a mini singer/songwriter festival.. Watch for special guests and a very memorable night at The Rex Theater, 1602 East Carson Street. Pittsburgh, PA 15203. 8pm. $10.
burghsounds - dot - com

burghsounds - dot - com



Oct 22 2009 9:16 PM

Thanks for the add and the compliment, Ben.  We definitely got your upcoming Pittsburgh shows covered, and check back with us anytime for a full list of what local musicians are doing around here in Pittsburgh.

I think you got a cool style by the way and look forward to seeing you play sometime.

- Art
Organic Planet Entertainment

Organic Planet



Oct 22 2009 2:16 AM





Geeman/Grand Ear Experience 4lux SUB SOUL 2

Geeman/Grand Ear Experience 4lux SUB SOUL 2



Oct 14 2009 3:57 PM

Thanks 4 Checkin in!!!!




Geeman
Valerie (Mulligan Family)

Valerie Mulligan



Oct 11 2009 12:07 AM

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iPhonic (on tour this March)

iPhonic (on tour this March)



Oct 2 2009 2:26 PM

thanks man!  yea, id love to do some shows in cleveland and/or pittsburg with you.  keep in touch!

matt of iPhonic
WHITE PEOPLE

WHITE  PEOPLE



Oct 1 2009 4:30 PM

Check out White People this Saturday @ the Rex Theater opening for classic New Orleans funk band Bonerama (http://www.myspace.com/bonerama)! Show @ 8!
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Sep 30 2009 5:42 PM




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Sep 15 2009 7:57 PM

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Sep 3 2009 11:42 PM


 

Thanks for accepting my friend request.  Nice to meet you.  I hope you have a great evening.
Jay Broyer

Jay Broyer



Aug 27 2009 12:47 AM

Thanks Ben glad you like, i was getting really into the tunes earlier at work great sound man! ya know, i have never beento the steel city we should talk abnout that sometime would love to ahve you up here as well. I got a new record coming out the end of the year and i am trying to put some stuff together.

anyway, hope all is well.


-Jay
The Incline

The Incline



Aug 23 2009 12:45 AM

Hey Ben,

Really digging the new tunes you got up.

I am looking forward to your CD release party on Sept. 11th.

cya then!

Schmarx
The Incline
ben valasek

ben valasek



Jul 30 2009 2:37 PM

forgot to tell you, the "leader of the pack" comment was classic.  one of the best impromptu comments at club cafe.  be well.

The Nooge

The Nooge



Jul 24 2009 2:46 PM

Hey no problem Ben!

I dug the track!

Don't be a stranger

Handshake and high fives,

The Noooge
Daniel Evans

Daniel Evans



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Jun 19 2009 2:04 AM

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Angelica Maria: Creative Services



Jun 16 2009 8:14 PM

hey ben, this is angelica (graphic designer) thanks for the add!

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