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Benjamin Shaw
Blues / Grime / 2-step

Too tempting - even for Jesus



London
United Kingdom

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Member Since6/12/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.benjaminshaw.net
InfluencesNeil Young and that Tom Waits fellar. The Lemonheads and that Sparklehorse type. Pavement and those Sebadoh buggers. Mr Gram Parsons and the John Prine and the Bob Dylan and the Grandpa Jones and the Roy Hogsed and the Neutral Milk Hotel and the Hefner and the Smog and the Jules Hatfield and the Silver Jews and the shit:

Sounds Like"strange noises and weird spun out moments of quiet noise... "

"(slightly unpleasant)"

"cracked vocals resonate over a fragile guitar"
Type of LabelMajor


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   About Benjamin Shaw
Now, as you may know, Blackpool is a town built on disappointment and despair.

Growing up on these windy shores, Benjamin Shaw had an awful lot of time on his hands. Years and years and years.

After a period of particular awfulness, and a short descent into madness, Ben fell for a whimsical fair lady on the other side of the planet, and promptly set about a plan to move his life over to Melbourne, Australia. It was around this time that making up songs finally became important to Ben, and although not fantastic, they were still good enough to make a few friends in the blossoming Preston music scene, and help woo his internet beau from across the water. Before setting sail, and with help from other local gloomers, Ben made a short 7 song CD to take on his way.

After a year in Melbourne, playing gaggles of shows and being involved in some frightfully hot bondings with the hip and dandies of Melbourne, Ben returned to Engerland with a wife and a woollen sock full of new songs and recordings.

Now living in the woods of North London, Ben has recently been seen playing all the main dives you've never heard of, and continues to be making mountains of his molehill recordings.

Neil Young and Tom Waits, mixed with the Neutral Milk Hotels, Jeffrey Lewises and Sparklehorses of today have become the diet, and with all the agility you would expect from a gangly, pale, washing line of a man, Benjamin Shaw is coming at you like a wet duffle-coat.



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Liam Butler





Jul 9 2009 11:14 PM

luckily (or rather unluckily for me) i managed to fall over on my way home from work (possibly through excitement at playing so close to the sparrows of tottenham) and twisted my wrist and thus have to cancel the gig. i am now typing with one hand :/

i shall have to apologise to the promoter some more, i left her an answer message but i shall try all avenues to get another gig there. accidents sadly seem to happen to me alot, i should really stop walking under ladders, breaking mirrors and setting fire to tortoise shell coloured cats

i will try and get another gig down the road from you (possibly with some assistance as to where is good to play near you?)
Fleur-de-Lys Club





Jul 9 2009 6:44 PM

Next Fleur-de-Lys Club is Wednesday 15th July at The Lexington.

Free Whisky courtesy of Buffalo Trace!!!

click the flyer for £4 tickets...
Liam Butler





Jul 5 2009 10:24 AM

quite liking old pig, young pig, pig
straysundays





Jun 22 2009 2:47 PM

take a look at the video for "politicians and fraud". It is our comment on the current dismal state of affairs. Thanks for listening. straysundays
Pulsar Music





Jun 19 2009 10:59 PM

Hi ! Our new release is out :





Elder Threat Block - "Home Birth"

Geoff Mendelson's experimental side-project
Origami sleeves, 52 copies

http://www.exenova.com/pulsar/
http://www.myspace.com/elderthreatblock

Cheers !

Qris





Jun 18 2009 11:23 AM



Mother Sheep (from series of'Motherhood')
Trevor Moss and Hannah-Lou





Jun 12 2009 9:55 AM

Subscribe for FREE at iTunes


Hello there Benjamin Shaw

Tune in to episode 12 of the Lantern Society Radio Hour, featuring the creme de la creme of the capital's most comely crooners. Stunning live performances beautifully captured for your listening pleasure, at London's Finest Folk Club, The Lantern Society.

And, why not join us for the next Lantern Society - Thursday 18th June.

The Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon Rd, London. EC1R 3BL

LISTEN TO STREAMING FEED
....


Visit Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou

Best wishes and thanks
Trevor Moss
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Fleur-de-Lys Club





Jun 11 2009 4:15 PM

Next Fleur-de-Lys Club is this Wednesday 17th June at The Lexington.

Free Whisky drinks courtesy of Buffalo Trace!!!

click the flyer for £4 tickets...
Kennington Recordings





Jun 9 2009 9:09 PM


a Singer of Songs





Jun 3 2009 8:02 PM

oh benjamin,

it is always so nice to hear from you. you pour your words like a glass of excellent wine.

i hope you are well. and excited about many things.
Ödland





May 30 2009 12:41 PM

Dear friends, our first EP is out.
Chers amis, notre premier EP est sorti.
Ödland


Twoism Records





May 25 2009 8:40 AM




Various Artists
One on Twoism Vol. 3
OUT NOW!

(Download for free)





Wyrdstone


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May 22 2009 11:47 AM

---Wyrdstone - Cuffern (RW 075)---

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I am happy to announce that my debut album 'Cuffern' is now released through 'Reverb Worship'!

10 tracks of psychedelic/traditional/pastoral folk guitar and other sounds.

The CD comes in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies in white card sleeves with paste on artwork with a "Wickerman" theme.

For full track listing and other details, please check out my latest blog.

The album is available to order now at 'Reverb Worship' on:

www.reverbworship.com

Love

Clive
TriXerbell





May 22 2009 10:12 AM

totally thuoght the image you got as your avatar was a white sock!
The Official Jamie Halliday Myspace Page





May 19 2009 1:15 PM

You very, very good at the New Cross Inn. Especially your loud voice.
Sam





May 17 2009 1:10 PM

it doesnt look very 'mobile'
i think you just forgot about the wire, its alright everyone makes mistakes ben.. just not me.. aha
Fleur-de-Lys Club





May 14 2009 7:17 AM

Next Fleur-de-Lys Club is this Wednesday 20th May at The Lexington.

Free Whisky drinks courtesy of Buffalo Trace!!!

click the flyer for tickets...
Wartgore Hellsnicker





May 12 2009 5:46 PM

cheers pal! x
moodsk





May 12 2009 2:45 PM

I'm working til four on sunday, then eating with Nat's folks. What time you playing in New Cross? And whither?
Snow Creation & Trumpetman





May 11 2009 9:28 AM

Great.
Trevor Moss and Hannah-Lou





May 4 2009 3:44 PM

Hello Benjamin Shaw.
This is our first headline London show for a very long time, to celebrate finishing our new album which will be out later this year. So come on down and have a good time with us.
visit www.trevormossandhannahlou.com

...and of course don't forget London's Finest Folk Club,
The next Lantern Society - Thursday 7th May
at the Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon Rd, EC1R 3BL. Neartest tube Farringdon.

Best wishes
Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou
www.trevormossandhannahlou.com
subscribe to the Lantern Society Radio Hour FOR FREE at iTunes
catapulte





Apr 27 2009 4:04 PM

Dress up like a Hooker, I’ll be Charlie Sheen





Apr 20 2009 4:34 PM

partly inspired by your comment, i'm putting together a little EP of some of the recordings i've done so far. warts and all. i think i'll have something together somtime this week for a free download.


later,
dress up like a hooker, i'll be charlie sheen
Something In My Ear





Apr 20 2009 4:25 PM

sime
Ödland





Apr 19 2009 6:24 PM

Thanks for the add.

Merci Pour l'ajout.




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