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Ben Byrne
Jazz / Nu-Jazz

" AHHH ITS ALIVE "

Brisbane, QLD
Australia

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Last Login:  7/3/2008
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Member Since7/16/2005
Band Members

The Ugly Man In The Picture

Nick N Ben - Nick Watson - Guitar Ben Byrne - Saxophones
Check out our Myspace www.myspace.com/nicknben

InfluencesFriends - Family - Experiences - Greame Norris - Kenny Garrett - Chris Potter - John Coltrane - Branford Marsalis - Joshua Redman... and any other cliched jazz musician that is on everyone elses profiles.
Sounds LikeBambi meets Godzilla
Type of LabelNone




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   About Ben Byrne

Hi! I'm Ben - Currently 21 and finishing up my studies at the Con here in Brisbane. I play music. More specifically Saxophone - but I'd still like to pretend that I can play other instruments from time to time. I'm currently in the resident act at Jeremy's Cafe on Thursdays 5-8 pm, so check me out!

For those who care I play a Selmer Serii3 Alto with a Selmer Short Shank Soloist, Refaced by Mark Spencer, a FL Brass lig with 3 Javas

I also play a Conn 10M tenor which I found in a cash converters for 700 bucks and I play a T75 V16 Metal piece with the matching Optimum Lig.

What else? not much - I'm simple - I like the company of people but I prefer to be away from crowds- I like beer - but I'm allergic to XXXX - I like sleeping - but I sleep less than I should - I'm a nice guy - well I hope so :)

Song Credits

Dear Old Stockholm

Deep Ascension:

Bass: Mitch Mclennan

Guitar: Matt Buckley

Alto Sax: Ben Byrne

flute: Anthony Ma

Tenor Sax: Dan Scott

Drums: Gene Stevens

Fajar Di Pantai Terlupa (wish you could have seen it) and The Last Star Before the Sky Goes Black

Written by Ben Byrne

Performed by Mother Freud

Alto Sax: ben Byrne

Hammond organ thing: Anthony Ma

Drums: Chris Vale

keys : Nick Hunter

Guitar: Jack Richardson

All other songs. (recorded at my last exam)

Guitar: Nick "Watto" Watson

Bass: Tom Abbott

Drums: Maui

Alto Sax: Ben Byrne

Tenor Sax: Daniel Scott

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Jun 27 2008 11:29 PM

hey there stranger.
haven't spoken to you in ages.
how have things been?
well i hope.
nothings changed with me-
still jobless unfortunately.
big plans this weekend?

lovejessx
♥ Mandalicious ♥





Jun 24 2008 5:57 AM

Heyyyy Gorgeous.....
How are you this fine eve? This afternoon was great with lunch. :) Loved it for sure! Ahhh i definately think that Indro is not safe for me anymore! Especially with the whole gaggle of stalkers/lovers/admirers/fans that you have. I'm definately a dead woman the next time I'm in there, you know i certainly have a hit out one me now after this afternoon...but i have to say the amount of looks were hilarious! AND i couldn't help but laugh when they girl came to me and asked "are you dating the jayjays guy?" haha. Aww i know you hate being called that......but you what.....your the cute jayjays guy... :P .... that i was with all afternoon while those poor suckers had to walk by and and glance over... mwahahahaha. Least im that lucky! :) :)
Secretly you really do love it!
Well im out. i shall talk to you later though.
♥ mandy
xx
Shannon





Jun 15 2008 5:49 PM

Hey :)

well at least it was interesting! hehe

my week was surprisingly productive for a change! I got through all my work and cleared my desk for the first time in like 3 months! It was a good feeling.

Massive weekend for Lauren's 21st and now I am oh so tired and trying my hardest to keep my eyes open at work!

Well I hope you had a good weekend!

xoxox
Shannon





Jun 12 2008 9:16 PM

Hey Hey Mr :)

Mmmmmm so I have been like craving that amazing hot chocolate!!!! hehe So I thought I would drop you a line and see how your doing...

Hows your week been? Any exciting plans lined up for the weekend??

Well hope all is well :)

xoxox
† Tooti Fu*king Fruity †





Jun 9 2008 9:08 PM

no worries

yeh im pritty good thank you

hows u ??
fiona





Jun 9 2008 6:04 PM

hey benny!! brother!!
did you get the message i sent you?
sister
Sammy





Jun 7 2008 2:20 AM



Hey ben man come party!! this is for you and all your people
Check out my blog for more details on the party kk
much love


Photobucket
Sammy





Jun 3 2008 5:06 AM

yeahhhhhhh benjamin!!! oh im glad to hear ur kickn butt with ur music, didnt u just play at qpac or something recently.
yeah ive been a bit slack with my break training as of late, too much uni aghh
eL[e]Ni





May 26 2008 3:54 AM

hey hey babe!!!!!!!!!
u still havent told me which restraunt u play at
i have to visit remember =p....
xoxoxoxox
♥ NANC ♥ (Australia)





May 16 2008 4:53 PM

Hi, thanks Ben, yes I have been lucky enough to meet some great people and Melinda is very sweet.
What other music do you like?
Timotheous Allouicious





May 15 2008 3:17 AM

hey man


loving the sounds

keep it real man


tim
Shannon





May 13 2008 5:40 PM

Morning :)

How you going?? Soooo driving to work this morning and the beach is amazing at the moment so I think on one of the rare occasions when you have a free Saturday or Sunday you should come and play down here for a day!

Anyway, hope all is well with you!

Shan
xox
Anthony Ma





May 11 2008 8:02 PM

ANTHONY MA HAMMOND COMBOS
JAM JAM JAM SESSIONS!
Every Tuesday in May
at
THE CLARENCE CORNER HOTEL
601 Stanley St (Cnr Stanley & Annerley Rd)
WOOLLOONGABBA
WEEK 2: TUES 13TH MAY
7:00pm - ish
Mission: Speak No Evil
The music of Wayne Shorter
ANTHONY MA - Hammond Organ
CHRIS VALE - Drums
DAVE LLEWELLYN - saxophone
ANDREA VOCATURO - guitar
Bring your horn/axe/tubs!
And tell your friends!

Anthony.
Shannon





May 10 2008 4:14 AM

I hope your doing your assignment Mr! hehe
Shannon





May 6 2008 10:16 PM

Ohhhhhhhh he must have been talking about the 15 yr old.... haha sorry my bad

The Brisbane River would still be pretty especially at night with all the city lights n stuff!

YAY looking forward to Monday hehe :) Although I might be a little brain dead after a 8am - 5pm seminar....

See you then :)
Shannon





May 6 2008 5:19 PM

Yes still kicking! Johnnie said you made him a myspace haha he is most excited about it!

Aww no classes and lots of sleep sounds soooo good right now oh I’m jealous lol And it's like PERFECT weather at the moment too! Driving to work along the beach front everyday its soooo hard not to stop off and ditch work hehe

Yeah yeah Monday might be easier for you then, only if you feel like it of course!! :) Ill be finished at 5ish but ill have my phone on me all day so just give me a call...

Good luck at your gig on Saturday!:)

Shan
xox
Shannon





May 5 2008 6:40 PM

Hey Hey :)

Good to hear from you Mr! Yeah I'm good thanks, flat out with work at the moment so it's all pretty same old and boring with me....

How about you??

Im definitely in Brissy most of this Saturday (shopping hehe) and all of Monday. Monday im in a Migration Seminar for work but that finishes at 5.... Soooo if your free one of those days and want to do something let me know! hehe

Hope all is well with you

Shan
xox
eL[e]Ni





May 4 2008 11:01 PM

ahaha...well the number u probably had was wen i was like 13 matey!
wow full time musician!!
i think i might have to pop through that restraunt ur at hey!
well hope all is good..
0411720388 is my new number..
give us a text..
speak soon...xoxox
eL[e]Ni





May 3 2008 3:44 PM

hey ben!
how r ya mate!
havent seen u in yrs nowww!!!
whats been doing with urself..
hope all is ok...
get bak to me
xoxoxox
Mrs. Rippy





May 2 2008 9:42 AM

well we just set the date yesterday actually... July 19th... so you HAVE to come!!! Your degree can wait. lol jk jk.. who knows since my Ben is in the AF maybe I'll get to visit aussie some time and maybe FINALLY get to meet you in person.
*shrugs* Ok, since you can't make it personally think you could send me one of your cds?
Sammy





May 1 2008 10:38 PM

ur playing at qpac!! oh yayyyyyyy for you!! i wanna come! but i gotta perform at cesars tonite!?

ohhhh congrats man ur the bestest
Mrs. Rippy





May 1 2008 11:30 AM

Hey Ben, long time no see (so to speak).. how you doing sexy? I have a HUGE favor to ask of you... will you come to my wedding? I would LOVE to have you be there and play a song at the reception... think you could make it over for a once in a life time experience? :oP
Shannon





Apr 28 2008 10:11 PM

Hey you :)

Hows your week been? I was in Brissy today for a meeting, but was on a tight time schedule and had to be back by 3 for my next at 4! But.... at the moment it looks like next Sat is my next Brissy appearance but i will keep you posted! ;)
genRIOT!





Apr 27 2008 2:09 AM

aww thats good =]
next time you do a bar show or something let me know and i'll come along!! i'm determined to make it to one of ur things!

xoxo
genRIOT!





Apr 26 2008 11:39 PM

omgosh thats soooooo good!!
how many ppl were there?
that must have been amazing
good on you!

how was the 21st???


xoxoxo
genRIOT!





Apr 24 2008 6:17 PM

aww yeah i know that feeling!!

yeah im not too bad, just doing the same old thing you sound like ur doing. im sick of having no social life :(

doing anything fun this weekend?

xoxoxox
genRIOT!





Apr 24 2008 6:33 AM

benben
didnt wanna talk to you coz u were on away on msn
just wanted to drop in and say hi :) and see how youre going
hope youre going well

<3
Frank Fontaine





Apr 22 2008 11:22 AM

Keep blowin' dude!!!
Corinna Herbertson





Apr 22 2008 2:33 AM

Because you disappeared the other night without answering my question... :-p I'll pester you here...how is stuff? and please dont be afraid to go into great detail, then I wont have to annoy you on myspace lol I am grading you out of 10 on your response...
Cassie Godbold Music





Apr 18 2008 3:24 AM

it surely is. it was a fun fun fun night.
Cassie Godbold Music





Apr 18 2008 3:23 AM

Hello,
Thanks for popping by. Yeah its been a little while. So im having lessons with Graeme now - its going great, hes so knowledgable. Ive been great, holidays rock but they are over in a few days :(
Thank you, but they are only recorded over backing tracks and only recorded through my laptop at home. oh well maybe ill do the real deal soon.
hows uni and all that jazz?
cassie
Leash





Apr 17 2008 6:53 AM

dude - bolivia!! fuck yeah!!
sounding great.
imj 1987-2017





Apr 16 2008 3:12 PM

yoyo beenjo skeet skeet :D
sarp meng...
havent really been netting much ay dude, well just to play games basically :p
i might be heading to melbourne soon with my instructor to do a few performances, not sure yet... cause he might be just doing a workshop :p
my other instructor's helping me get a music traineeship started, one half is music business the others some music technician shit (sound tech) there's no theory >.<, i just have to fill out some forms that ive done a certain amount of hrs in each area so it seems pretty easy enough. i want to get some of my own shit going with the alt rock/acoustic stuff but im still a little unsure... i got a set going now that im pretty happy with, a few more originals and it should be okay
so how's starfff meng? hows the music?

pundaaa @_@
Anthony Ma





Apr 15 2008 2:44 PM

Jack Richardson trio w/ Anthony Ma on Hammond organ!
Thursday 17th April
8-10pm
The Glass Bar
420 Brunswick St (cnr of Berwick St)
The Valley!
Daniel Grindrod





Apr 14 2008 6:31 AM

Hey Ben.

Totally forgot about the Molten Soul thing you wanted, will send that to you in the next couple of days when I get the chance.

Take care mate!
Dan.
The Kenneth Tynans





Apr 14 2008 6:11 AM

The Kenneth Tynans go blues
Check out the Kenneth Tynans new blues songs on the myspace profile


http://www. myspace.
com/thekennethtynans
Jess





Apr 14 2008 3:48 AM

yeah ive been ok, pretty busy with prac, uni and work.
how was sydney? x
Jess





Apr 13 2008 12:26 AM

hey havent spoken to you in a while, how you doing? xx
Anthony Ma





Apr 11 2008 6:11 AM

Nice pic man, we get some gigs and get pimped out and play jazz and drink scotch on the rocks even if we cant really afford it, but actually can. We jumped so high...
Mustang Promotions





Apr 11 2008 4:16 AM

Hey Ben, thought I'd drop in and see if you're having any success getting those gigs? There's some cool venues taking a punt right now so get back on the phone and see what you can do! Good luck and keep in touch.
Cheers, Sally
♣edM;;





Apr 5 2008 11:05 PM

hey hun,
hows your weekend been?
jazz cafe on friday night sounded great..
even tho i had to leave just after you guys started playing to catch a bus to qyo.
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