Anthemic hooks and pop-sensible vocals are the driving force behind "You Could be Free," Bensonwells' newest release. With hopeful lyrics and thick guitars, the members create an appealing cross-genre sound to discriminating ears. Catch a live show to see this group's true colors!
Sing-able melodies and hook-filled riffs have been the cornerstone for Bensonwells from the beginning. Their goal is to help the listener catch a zeal for life that the members of the group have shared.
Ryan Paul, the songwriter and frontman, started Bensonwells as a solo project in high school but quickly realized the value of the creative minds that surrounded him. Within a couple years the group had gained an identity that extended beyond a singer/songwriter with backing band. The full-length self-titled album was released independently and made a mark on the Minneapolis music scene beyond what the initial expectations were. With another round of copies printed the group also put out a six-song EP entitled "You Could be Free," which showcases more mature songwriting and production.
The common thread for the members of the band is their belief that God is there waiting for us to connect with Him. Although everybody in the band is a Christian, they do not label themselves as a "Christian band." With songs titled "There's No Letting Go" and "Never Alone," Bensonwells encourages the listener to look for God in a real way. Their live performances showcase the reality of their faith through the relationships they have built with their fans.
The group has been known to play venues of all types from youth groups and churches to the clubs and bars in the Minneapolis area-- the music knows no bounds. Listeners of all ages and walks of life can find a gem in Bensonwells' repertoire spanning the sing-a-long melody of "You Were Right" to the thought-provoking lyrics from the title track of "You Could Be Free."
All of this is only the beginning for them as they set their sights on bigger goals. With plans to release another disc within the next year Bensonwells is aiming to make an impact with their craft, and have a blast doing it.
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hey! I just wanted to say that you guys were seriously amazing at Camp Rivercrest last week! You guys were really good, I am most definately going to get all of my friends to start listening to your music! Come back to Camp Rivercrest or Nebraska again soon!
Thanks for the kind words, we are working hard to have that kind of effect on artists that play the room. We have a huge show coming up this Friday night. You should come out. It will be worth every minute of your time. Look forward to having you guys in the room.
hey guys loved you at camp rivercrest!!!! the concert was awesome!!! i gotta play paintball with you guys!!! bought your EP and V neck shirt love em both!!! keep goin guys, i know you guys will hit it big!!
Hey Bensonwells, how have you been? how's your summer going? Minneapolis has FINALLY warmed up!
If you haven't already, please check out my new album, Whispering Endearments, on iTunes and help support us independent musicians... so I can eat! :) Let me know your thoughts! peace,
Yeah, someday when I actually have an income I'll be sure to go get that. iTunes misses me... lol. I'm gonna try to make it to the Club 3 show with Remedy Drive, but I'll have to see how that goes over; I *think* that's my sister's dance recital... since you guys were in the finals, does that mean you're playing at SonShine? Because I'm definitely going to be there. ^_^ -Rachel
Heyy, I saw you guys for the first time at the Club 3 Tourney finals last Saturday (Idk if you saw me or not, but I was the one jumping around in the very front even though I didn't know any of the words ^_^). I gotta say, I like the tunes. If I wasn't broke I'd totally go buy them. :) Anyway, just wanted to say great show! I look forward to being able to see you guys again sometime hopefully in the near future. :)
Hey, how's the weekend going? Just letting you know I'm taking on a few more projects this summer and it would be awesome to work with you guys. So if you need any Recording, Live Sound or Producing, be sure to let me know.
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