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Ben Hulan
Acoustic / Folk / Bluegrass

"A Virginian Songwriter in California"

SAN RAFAEL, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/4/2008
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  http://www.myspace.com/benhulanmusic  

   Ben Hulan: General Info
Member Since10/26/2006
Band WebsiteBenHulan.com
Band MembersWhen I was recording THE PRESENT PLAYS, I wanted to focus on my role as the songwriter. This was Amy Sullivan's first record, too. I play mostly rhythm guitar and mandolin on this recording. You can learn about the other great musicians on my album by visiting my website. Currently, I am performing with The Courtney Janes. We play a lot of stuff from THE PRESENT PLAYS, as well as Dennis' new record.
InfluencesDad
Jon A.
Lem H.
John Hartford
Lyle Lovett
Norman Blake
Robin & Linda Williams
Tim O'Brien
Jerry Garcia
David Grisman
Doc Watson
Gillian Welch
Alison Krauss
Nickel Creek
Norah Jones
Bob Marley
Bob Dylan
The Beatles
The Beach Boys
Paul Simon
The Indigo Girls
Suzanne Vega
Sting
Emmylou Harris
Willie Nelson
The Filo Glee and Mandolin Society
and the rest of my parents' record collection!
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 11 2008 6:00P
Marinwood Music in the Park San Rafael, California
Jul 12 2008 6:00P
private party Novato, California
Jul 13 2008 4:00P
Music on the Bay Sausalito, California
Jul 15 2008 4:00P
Novato Farmer’s Market Novato, California
Jul 19 2008 7:30P
Nomad Cafe Oakland, California
Jul 19 2008 7:30P
Nomad Cafe Oakland, California
Aug 14 2008 8:00A
Marin County Civic Center Farmer’s Market San Rafael, California
Aug 31 2008 8:00A
Marin County Civic Center Farmer’s Market San Rafael, California
Sep 3 2008 4:00P
Fairfax Farmer’s Market Fairfax, California

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   About Ben Hulan

It's weird: You start writing songs and you're like, "To Heck with all those songwriting rules and all that music theory! I'm going to write songs MY way!" So you write for awhile, but then you accidentally start to LEARN the rules and theory and you're all like, "Wow. If I use this stuff, I can write better songs faster than I ever did before! I'll do THIS for awhile!" But THEN! when you LEAST EXPECT IT! you start to go, "Waitaminute. What happened to the ME in all this? I've become a total SELL-OUT! (But that last one sure is catchy...)"

The next thing that happens is you start to really listen to music. You THOUGHT you listened before, but that was before you had a sense for what was going on. A lot of people pick Dylan or The Dead. Some go in for Johnny Cash or Willie Nelson. Me, I picked bluegrass. (What can I say? It was love.) So I sorta did that thing for awhile as best I could to try and get a little more GROUNDED. I haven't really given up on that, but at a certain point I discovered who I really am, musically, and I'm a little more suburban than Bill Monroe. So now, I'm kinda back where I started in the first place, trying to do things my way.


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Ben Hulan has 276 friends.
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Michael Lightbourne





May 12 2008 9:48 AM

Thanks for the friendship!

Michael
Ånkhvenaris





May 4 2008 1:16 AM

Hello
Thanks my Friend
Good weekend
Bests from France to you
Take care
x
Ånkhvenaris
kc turner





Apr 7 2008 4:54 PM

The Courtney Janes





Apr 1 2008 12:15 PM

The Courtney Janes

April, 1 2008 at Infusions
6988 Mckinley Ave,
Sebastopol, California 95472
Cost : FREE

7-9pm Really Good Tea!!!
The Courtney Janes





Mar 28 2008 3:30 PM

The Courtney Janes
myspace. com/thecourtneyjanes

Radio Astronomy
myspace. com/radioastronomy

Walty
myspace. com/waltymusic

March, 29 2008 - 9pm - FREE

Bricks Pizza
16 Kentucky St.,
Petaluma, California
Amy Lee





Mar 23 2008 12:11 PM

HAPPY EASTER!!
Amy Lee





Mar 16 2008 8:15 PM


glitter-graphics. comCongrats Ben!! *HUG*

Much love,
Amy
Mindy's Mix





Mar 17 2008 7:57 AM

Ben,

Congratulations on the arrival of Elijah. He's adorable! Wishing you and your family all the best.

Mindy
Claire





Mar 17 2008 8:34 AM

Congratulations on the new baby!!!
kc turner





Mar 19 2008 9:29 AM

This Sat. - March 22nd

Come hang with us!

Live Music by:

KC Turner
myspace. com/kcturnermusic

The Courtney Janes
myspace. com/thecourtneyjanes

Radio Astronomy
myspace. com/radioastronomy

7pm
Bazaar Cafe
5927 California Ave.
San Francisco
Amy Sullivan and the Whiskey Darlings





Mar 20 2008 8:15 AM

Congratulations, Daddy O! lots of love to the newest Hulan! Can't wait to see you all in June!

xoxo
Amy
Olde Woods Lutherie





Mar 7 2008 4:42 AM

Excellent work, great sounds !
Cheers from Newfoundland ~
Emily





Mar 3 2008 12:30 PM

Since I didn't post with links to the other vids, here is another:

Emily





Mar 2 2008 2:12 PM

Ben, I love this song!

Gentry Bronson





Mar 2 2008 11:17 AM

Hey Ben, great to meet you and share the stage last Thursday at the Sweetwater Station. You're songs and guitar playing still have a smile on my face. Would love to play together again...any time. Gentry
Amy Sullivan and the Whiskey Darlings





Feb 29 2008 1:42 PM

CD's officially on their way....
Mindy's Mix





Feb 29 2008 9:30 AM

http://strawberrymusic. com/home. asp

Check it out. Even if you don't land a performing spot this year, you should still consider making it up there to check it out. It's right up your alley, trust me.
kc turner





Feb 29 2008 8:21 AM

ben, can't wait for this eveing! just want to say again, i am so glad that i know you and your music.

kc
kc turner





Feb 28 2008 12:03 PM

nice! riptide!!
Amy Sullivan and the Whiskey Darlings





Feb 28 2008 11:41 AM

I need your addy.....cd's on my desk ready to go for you....hurry!
*Samantha Murphy*





Feb 27 2008 9:09 PM

Wish I could've made it tomorrow night, Ben, but I won't be there after all. have a great show and hope we get to share a stage soon.
kc turner





Feb 26 2008 12:52 PM

Songwriter Series Hosted by Heather Combs

8pm-Thurday, February 28th 2008

Sweetwater Station
500 Magnolia
Larkspur, CA. 94939


Live Music from: (Click photo to link to myspace)

Heather Combs
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Amber Rubarth
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The Courtney Janes
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Samantha Murphy
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kc turner





Feb 24 2008 2:37 PM

Monday Feb. 25th - Open Mic Night Hosted by KC Turner

Finnegan's Marin
877 Grant Ave.
Novato, CA. 94945

Sign up @ 7pm
-at Finnegan's or call 573-289-0373

Show Starts @ 8pm with The Courtney Janes