myspace music

Ben Weaver
Indie / Pop / Electro

The Drift



SAINT PAUL, Minnesota
United States

Profile Views:  106891




Last Login:  3/11/2010
View My: Pics | Playlists

   Contacting Ben Weaver

 MySpace URL: 

   Ben Weaver: General Info
Member Since1/5/2006
Band Websitehttp://benweaver.net
Band Membersonce there was a cowboy he gave his belt to his horse he gave his holster to his horse he gave his gun to his horse then he put his hat on his horse's head and called him cowboy horse.
Influencespeople who would buy a balloon from the grocery store, take it home, write a note to a stranger, tie the note to the string on the end of the balloon and let it go into the sky.
Sounds Like"All his experience informs the dusky, vaguely Beckish troubadour's latest CD, which finds him decorating his warm, colourfully detailed Americana narratives with lush strings, skittery beatboxes, noisy textures and experimental sonics. A seamless blend of old and new." Toronto Sun

"In a fair and just world, this sucker would be a career-making album...It all works and often in fascinating ways." Minneapolis Star Tribune

"Weaver delivers a candid and organic album deep-rooted in folk with a wisdom bordering that of Lou Reed. The Ax in the Oak is an uncompromising raw legacy of both turmoil and redemption." The Sentimentalist

"The main benefit of Weaver and Deck’s open-minded approach is the tension generated within many of the songs between Weaver’s traditional sound and the colors brought in by this new instrumentation. All of this might make The Ax in the Oak sound like a stylistic exercise that’s better in theory than in practice, but the album’s actually one of Weaver’s most accessible efforts so far." Popmatters.com

"The unpretentious intelligence and skillful wordplay of Weaver's lyrics go a long way towards making The Ax in the Oak a richly satisfying work for grownup listeners, and the imaginative surroundings Weaver, Deck and a handful of sympathetic musicians have crafted for these songs only make them stronger and more affecting." allmusic.com

"Country-rooted Americana full of weary determination and aphoristic clarity." Jon Pareles, NEW YORK TIMES

“Not the kind of thing to play on a sunny Sunday morning, but it may be the best thing for a spooky Saturday night. Weaver pulls it off... out on the edge.” Bill Flanagan, CBS Sunday Morning

"like a hillbilly Leonard Cohen." - Sylvie Simmons, MOJO

SHOP
The Talking Come Later
(Book of Poems)


The Ax In The Oak


Record LabelBloodshot Records

Glitterhouse Records

Type of LabelIndie


Get Flash now!

In order to listen or view this content you will have to upgrade your version of Flash.



   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Mar 19 2010 8:00P
SXSW Yard Dog Gallery 1:30 Pm Austin, Texas
Mar 20 2010 8:00P
SXSW Dogfish Party @ The Ginger Man 1PM Austin, Texas
Mar 20 2010 8:00P
SXSW Official Showcase Bloodshot Records @ The Red Eye Fly 8PM Austin, Texas

Ben Weaver's Latest Blog Entry  [Subscribe to this Blog]

The Hood Internet - Blackalicious vs. Ben Weaver  (view more)

Daytrotter Session  (view more)

Saint Paul Show Friday / New Shows Posted  (view more)

bitter post valentines day group art show  (view more)

blender  (view more)

[View All Blog Entries]

   About Ben Weaver
THE HOOD INTERNET - BLACKALICIOUS VS BEN WEAVER


BEN WEAVER - DAYTROTTER SESSION

WHITE SNOW




milk and graham crackers before bed.


   Ben Weaver's Friend Space (Top 16)
Ben Weaver has 3012 friends.
 DWITT 


 Julia Kent 


 Bloodshot Records 


 Nik Freitas 


 Erin McKeown 


 jesse sykes and the sweet hereafter 


 dawn Landes 


 scott matthew 


 arne 


 STV SLV 


 Allison 


 feIsty MANAGEment 


 Haley Bonar 


 Indie Travel Guide 


 Small Beast 


 Feisty Jr. 





Ben Weaver's Friends Comments
Displaying 25 of 335 comments  ( View All | Add Comment )
Croytaque

Croytaque



Jan 24 2010 8:45 PM

ax in the thankx
THE THUNDERBOLT CHORUS

THE THUNDERBOLT CHORUS



Jan 8 2010 8:32 PM

Thank you Ben...for the add and very fine music...

Cheers from Ireland.

TTC.
Jezebel Jones

Jezebel Jones



Nov 25 2009 6:30 AM

Thanks for the add-- looking forward to the show on Friday!

-JeZeBeL JoNeS





Metaphysical

Metaphysical



Nov 23 2009 5:20 AM

Good job,  on White Snow and others.
A new story teller....

Thanks for friendship.
Honey

Honey Lee



Nov 16 2009 3:55 AM

LUV your style!

Paper Bird

Paper       Bird



Nov 13 2009 2:42 PM

hi ben.











pre-order Thaumatrope special package & merch now on www.paperbirdmusic.com

release show november 19th, konzerthaus wien
Friends of Broken Door

Broken Door Friends



Nov 9 2009 4:03 AM

Thanks a bunch Ben! :)
Joachim Ringelnatz

Joachim Ringelnatz



Oct 7 2009 5:07 PM

Thanks for accepting! Great music!
Honey

Honey Lee



Oct 7 2009 5:07 PM

you rock! keep rockin! <3<3
Paper Bird

Paper       Bird



Oct 2 2009 5:20 PM

i found that surrealism&blues promo cd again with the spoken poetry on them. someone should make you read an audiobook. you probably wouldn't want that, but it would sound very calming.
Eight Arms To Hold You

Eight Arms To Hold You



Sep 12 2009 6:07 AM

Really amazing tunes...many thanks for your friendship...the spirit of Durga is with you and there will always be Eight Arms To Hold You....
M A M Y K Ô

M A M Y K Ô



Aug 12 2009 2:32 AM

THANKS FOR ADD...THANKS TO BE FRIEND...!
                     YOU'RE SO GOOD !!!

                       M A M Y K Ô

             MONTRÉAL QUÉBEC CANADA
M A M Y K Ô

M A M Y K Ô



Aug 12 2009 2:32 AM

THANKS FOR ADD...THANKS TO BE FRIEND...!
                     YOU'RE SO GOOD !!!

                       M A M Y K Ô

             MONTRÉAL QUÉBEC CANADA
Barty

Barty



Jul 27 2009 1:10 PM

Thanks for the add!

Cheers,

Barty
Neal

Neal Barbieri



Jul 16 2009 6:57 PM

Ciao,Ben   
Thank you for the add and the friendship.    
you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot,and stupendous voice.
compliments  ..really.  you are one of my prefeitis,
I feel great admiration for you, .
talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music.
all the best.. from italy..and good week
neal
Wolfy

Jason Wolfbauer



Jun 23 2009 6:27 PM

Thats cool your in St. Paul. I was born in Minneapolis
Nane [Coming soon a video for Amy Duncan]

Nane [Coming soon a video for Amy Duncan]



Jun 18 2009 11:51 AM

Thanks a lot for the add. Really enjoy your songs... and your voice is so amazing !!!!
Happy to be your Myspace friend.
Good luck in your projects.
Monaka J

Monaka J



Jun 11 2009 2:13 PM

hi Ben !

thank you for adding..  ))
greetings from Japan.
Webb

Webb



May 28 2009 1:27 AM

Thank you for the add. Check out our new song released today! Keep in touch.

-Webb
Neal

Neal Barbieri



May 28 2009 1:27 AM

Ciao Ben , Thank you for the add and the friendship.
you are very good, I like your music a lot, and the splendid voice.
talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music.
all the best.. from italy
neal
Xengevity

Jameson Danials



May 27 2009 1:18 PM

Hey thanks for befriending me.

 

YOU ROCK!!!!

 

Check out this sweet new iPhone app.  It will answer any question you ask it.

Who is sitting right next to me right now?

What is the meaning of life?

 


FREAKY NEW iPhone App
Richard Nelson

Richard Nelson



May 7 2009 1:56 PM

Greetings from Maine!
The Hangover Society

The Hangover Society



May 2 2009 4:57 PM

Hello,
thanks a huge lot for letting us in!

Love & respect
THS
JUN ATSUSHI

JUN ATSUSHI



Apr 25 2009 5:29 PM

step of a soul
Creech Holler

Creech Holler



Apr 14 2009 10:12 PM

tremendous songwriting, brother.
Add Comment


©2003-2010 MySpace.com. All Rights Reserved.