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Benjamin Costello
Acoustic / Indie / Folk

"One day I am going to grow wings"

ITHACA, NEW YORK
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   Benjamin Costello: General Info
Member Since11/10/2004
Band Websitebenjamincostello.com
InfluencesDon McLean's American Pie LP (until my brother smashed it); Singing harmonies to Chicago 17 in the car with the family; Early ‘80s MTV; Billy Joel’s Cold Spring Harbor; Exploiting the Suzuki piano method; the last chord of "A Day in the Life"; Listening to Samuel Barber’s “Adagio for Strings” on repeat in the dark; The Platoon soundtrack; The life and music of John Lennon; The dying of autumn; My dad’s closed-eyes appreciation of “She’s Always a Woman”; Jessica & Carrie; James Taylor live; “Don’t Let me Down”; Pink Floyd songs that David Gilmore sings; Every girl I ever loved; the musicals of Stephen Sondheim; Christopher Zemliauskas; Thom Yorke’s voice; Radiohead’s transcendent genius; Damien’s Rice’s raw grit; The desire to ring out before my time is up. . . .
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Jul 6 2008 3:00P
Sunday Live Show on Stickam Ithaca
Jul 9 2008 10:00P
Wednesday Live Show on Stickam Ithaca
Jul 13 2008 3:00P
Sunday Live Show on Stickam Ithaca

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   About Benjamin Costello

A musician from an early age, singer and songwriter Benjamin Costello has always found he best expresses himself through music. His introspective lyrics and complex, emotional melodies reflect his passion as well as his education and musical influences. After receiving a formal music education in piano, voice, and conducting, Benjamin is exploring his own compositional voice as he moves away from genres with a clear divide between performer and composer.

Benjamin rediscovered his love for performing after putting together an acoustic show of songs by his strongest influence, Radiohead. Other influences include Damien Rice, the Beatles, and James Taylor. Benjamin’s captivating performances offer a combination of originals and select covers that speak to him. Each of his selections feature his smooth vocals, described as “hypnotic” and “tender and beautiful,” with piano or guitar accompaniment ranging from delicate and intricate to passionate and powerful. Located in Ithaca, NY, Benjamin plays a variety of venues both locally and in the surrounding area.

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Jul 6 2008 2:40 PM

Heyy!
Tried out the Countess Cathleen but it may take me some time as i have bad wrists :(

You okayy?
xx
Magnolia~*





Jul 5 2008 4:28 PM

"waiting..."
for your masterpiece...~*
- [ Schick Q. ] -


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Jul 5 2008 11:21 AM

Aww.
-hughugs-

I need to get Stickham, so I can watch youuuu! D:
Stupid outdated laptop...

<333
Jackie





Jul 5 2008 8:47 AM

*hugg*
Yourrr cd neeeds to come out sooon! lol
"YARD BALL"





Jul 4 2008 8:39 AM

Hey Ben, thanks for your music! Childhood places always cheers me up :) When you playing in town again? Have a happy 4th !!
Jackie





Jun 30 2008 4:41 PM

Oh yeah, I'll be on tonight!
Jackie





Jun 30 2008 3:04 PM

Im really excited too!
and im really good today, had the day off work so I layed out in the pool and got burned haha
How was your day?
Jackie





Jun 30 2008 12:19 PM

*hug*
Hows the cd coming?
Olivia





Jun 30 2008 12:14 PM

*hugs back* :]
Becky 8-)





Jun 30 2008 12:02 PM

haha thanks :D
*hugs*
how you doin?
x
Maggie





Jun 30 2008 9:32 AM

benjjjjiiii!! i miss youu----you need to come to ct and we could jam sometimeee. (:
Denillie♪We Feed On The Irony, We Drink Hypocrisy♫





Jun 30 2008 8:01 AM

Random hugs?
Yay!
*hug*
I hope you're feeling better, man.
Taking the time to rest?
Billie <3
baby rach


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Jun 30 2008 8:01 AM

*hug*
:)i'm loveing let down right now!
x
yago





Jun 30 2008 6:45 AM

no problem :)
really nice music!
:kiss:
Priscilla





Jun 28 2008 7:26 PM

Hi Ben!
Kisses and hugs!:)
Lisa





Jun 28 2008 10:30 AM

Listening to your music RIGHT NOW!

;-)
™j.flo[♥]





Jun 27 2008 10:00 PM

lol
thnx 4 da pic comment
im not kiddin i so almost fall bck
i wuz scared :/
lol =]
Jackie





Jun 25 2008 6:21 PM

Noooo! I missed you again!
Work sucks! lol
Stephie





Jun 20 2008 5:22 PM

*hug*

=)
Maggie





Jun 20 2008 10:54 AM

hii benjaminnnn(:
Natalie.





Jun 14 2008 11:41 PM

Hope to catch ya online sometime. Miss talkin' to ya! Peace and Love.
Clair





Jun 10 2008 10:39 AM

:-) you're pretty spiffy
Wild Child





Jun 9 2008 8:36 PM

Hello! it was wonderfully joyous to meet you 2!!!! thanks for accepting!!!!!
Ψ ♥ Janie ♥ Ψ RIP AUNT JO





Jun 9 2008 8:03 PM

Heya, Thanks for the "hello" I am indeed having a lovely night and I hope yours is goin good as well.. :D
Merry Dive™





Jun 8 2008 9:01 AM

Thank you Ben.
*hug*
Greetings Merry.
miss april d.





Jun 5 2008 12:30 PM

You noticed that I deleted you?
Merry Dive™





Jun 1 2008 9:29 AM

Hello.
[flauschig.]





May 21 2008 12:53 AM

back to you, benjamin!
hope you're alright...

hug from germany,
xxx
chris
Completely Adorkable





May 19 2008 8:56 PM

Benj -
All of my best and brightest for the warming seasons! I'll keep an eye out for you on my next ToTEx run after Treman hiking.
- [ Schick Q. ] -


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May 12 2008 5:47 PM

I've got that horrid feeling...
That feeling that comes hand-in-hand with that giant, sharp lump in the back of your throat.
That feeling... like sticky bubbles filled with murky goop are floating about me,
bouncing off my skin,
twitching and popping
as they collide with one another...

Dread.
Anxiety.
And your sweet, lulling voice
keeping the flesh-eating bacteria at bay.

...
So sorry I flood your comment box with my pointlessness.
But you mean a whole lot to some of us.
<3
- [ Schick Q. ] -


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May 11 2008 8:29 PM

Hey, you.
Thanks again for doing what you do,
and for being who you are.
Your music keeps me going.
...
Just thought you should know, if you didn't already.

Much love.
<3 - Kalana
Susi Sorglos





Apr 30 2008 4:43 AM

I'm really really looking forward to your album!!
greetings from germany!
Ben Willmott





Apr 29 2008 7:48 PM

great job at the nines on saturday!

it's always a pleasure to share the stage with you, benjamin.

i can't wait to hear your new album :)

bw
Amehmon





Apr 23 2008 5:12 AM

I LOVE YOUR MUSIC!!

and you videos on youtube,
you have a beautiful voice, and your an incredibly talented guitarist!! =]

i look up to you

=D

xoxox
Stephie





Apr 11 2008 3:31 AM

Greeting from Germany :-*

*hug*
Crista





Mar 28 2008 6:15 PM

cool sneak preview - I dig it, particularly the style of "radio" tuning... creative, per usual. =) *hugs*
Good Vibes





Mar 24 2008 2:18 PM

Sounds great man!! Dana and I still talk about that night after the wedding. Such a fan. Woot!
Becky 8-)





Mar 22 2008 6:01 AM

hiya :D
yeahh i remember you.
how did you find my myspace?
x
Buster





Mar 19 2008 10:59 PM

Hey man :)
Magnolia~*





Mar 18 2008 8:44 PM

hi benj...
you always make me smile:)
i can't wait to hear your album when it's done... your voice is one of the purest and sweetest i've ever experienced...
a million hugs to you, my dear friend...
magnolia~*
LIVING MY LAST DAY (New Song Posted!)





Mar 15 2008 12:12 AM

its hard to keep up and always send personal comments about new music and stuff but please pay attention to my bulletins or just periodically check the page! im always updating it or doing something to it!
FIGHT OFF YOUR DEMONS.





Mar 12 2008 12:47 PM

hey! ::hug::
how've you been?
kataRina





Mar 14 2008 10:36 AM

awww thank youuu<3
still love your songs! how's life?