Anyone original who has the balls to create....im thinking miss a. difranco, im thinking mr d. rice, but life in general has to be credited as the biggest influence, its so hard to escape....
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'Blu Tack' Video
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'Therapy' video
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New album "AN INNOCENT EVENING OF DRINKING" out NOW!!!Click on the iTunes link to get your copy
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I live my life and i write songs about it. I seem to write better when im ricocheting off the sides of life, when its a little more turbulent than usual. I love poetry and i like eating my words. I also like singing them. Im trying to express how my heart feels when you hold it in the palm of your hands and kiss it or when you throw it as hard as you can on the floor and then jump up and down on it. And vice versa. My PR would put it all another way.... if you want the pro verison..please read on.
Declan Bennett (aka sumladfromcov) is a hard-hitting, dynamic acoustic singer-songwriter from England whose unashamed and honest tales of love and sexuality and emotionally charged lyrics have won him a diverse and devoted fan base around the UK and beyond...
No stranger to fame (with mainstream chart success by the age of 20 as part of a pop/rock outfit, a lead role in an award-winning West End show at 21, not to mention a seven month tour of America starring as Roger in rock opera RENT), Declan released his second full-length album “An Innocent Evening Of Drinking” in April 08. Declan recently starred on Broadway for 7 months as Roger in the original award-winning production of Rent and is now performing his own gigs across the US and UK promoting his new record.
From the moment Declan began introducing his solo repertoire at unplugged nights around London a few years ago under the pseudonym sumladfromcov, he began to get repeated requests for recorded material from a rapidly expanding fan base.
Having already experienced the frustration that writing for a major label could entail, he decided to go it alone, and, in 2005, brought out his debut album, The Painters Ball, on his own label Covboy Records, distributed by Proper, available from record shops throughout the UK and worldwide from online stores like www.amazon.co.uk and iTunes.
Over the past few years has been playing numerous respected acoustic venues and festivals around the UK (as well as turning up in a few unexpected places too, including a live set for the cool festival club favourite Silent Disco) and all over America.
He has supported at sell-out gigs for artists as diverse as Boy George, Seth Lakeman and Nizlopi, and has headlined his own packed gigs in places like London's Soho Revue Bar which have drawn fans from as far away as Switzerland, Germany and Norway.
Having released a limited-edition EP The Kitchen (now sold out) in early 2006 (recorded unplugged in his London kitchen), and in 2007, a further EP ’10 Nelson Road’ (available under his own name from iTunes) he continues to gig on both sides of the Atlantic, spreading his infectious style of Jagged Pop Poetry
There is also a free live download album on his official site (www.declanbennett.co.uk)
What they've said about Declan and his music...
'Uncut ' **** (four-star review of An Innocent Evening of Drinking)
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Far more than a showbiz wannabe.. Bennett has crafted some unusual variations on the acoustic singer-songwriter template... frequently gripping lyrics' Adam Sweeting
'GT' **** (four-star review of An Innocent Evening of Drinking)
'Declan's soulful vocals glide through the chatty, reflective lyrics. His strong songwriting deserves a wider audience.'
'Rock'n'Reel' **** (four-star review of 'An Innocent Evening of Drinking')
'A writer who can move effortlessly from the conversational, the confessional, statements of intent, to the poetic, moving and tender, Bennett’s songs deliver a powerful emotional punch without ever resorting to the usual singer-songwriter trap of over-introspection.'
Colin Hall
'He has a voice full of emotion and yearning, his lyrics and melodies have a pop edge without being lazy or radio-desperate' Boy George writing about Declan Bennett in 'Time Out London'
‘His are unusually honest, intelligent, and subtle pieces of work. Openness and vulnerability are a running thread with him.
There’s a diversity of subjects but the recurrent theme is this desire for truth, integrity.’
Mercury Moon magazine 2007
‘Unlike many other peers swimming in the acoustic pool, Declan Bennett effortlessly stands apart. He’s a confident and charismatic performer, with deliciously simple, welcoming melodies and captivating lyrical themes, his Midlands accent shining through to add colour and honesty to his performance. Delight in his music now before the media giants jump on board.’
Powpowpow magazine
'I'm absolutely convinced that Declan Bennett is going to be massive.
I have his album on constant repeat' 'Little Britain's' Matt Lucas
'Declan is the real thing. He sings from the heart, and I defy anyone not to be touched by his songs' Award-winning songwriter Linda Thompson
' '3 Words' is a hit single just waiting to happen, 'Thin Air' is an earnest, moody delight. He has the potential to be very big indeed' 'What's On In London'
'Acoustic soul and lyrical attack is embedded in the heart of his music' bbc.co.uk
'A definite thumbs-up. A masterful but tasteful exposition on erotic longing and emotional turmoil' 'The Orpheus' Virgin Megastore instore magazine
'As far from the world of boyband pop as the earth is from Pluto... a startlingly fresh debut' 'Gay Times'
DEBUT ALBUM "THE PAINTERS BALL" under the name Sumladfromcov is available worldwide on ITUNES, from online stores including AMAZON.CO.UK and from record shops throughout the UK
EP
"10 NELSON ROAD" available ON ITUNES ONLY
Five acoustic tracks (full band versions of four of the songs on the new album!)
PLUS OUT NOW NEW ALBUM "AN INNOCENT EVENING OF DRINKING"
New album "AN INNOCENT EVENING OF DRINKING" OUT NOW ON iTUNES AND FROM ONLINE STORES WORLDWIDE, AND FROM RECORD SHOPS IN THE UK !!!!!!!!!!!
FREE LIVE DOWNLOAD... LIVE AT ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL NYC Get it now from Declan's official website declanbennett.co.uk Tracks played at the gig... Zs & Qs, Yesterday, Thin Air, Vessel, Blu Tack, Limelight, Things Unseen and Smoke
OUT NOW IN THE UK ON iTUNES ONLY (in USA from 27 April) - Therapy EP includes the 'Therapy' the single, plus two mixes - 'Olivia's Mix' featuring Olivia Broadfield and 'NYC Live Studio Mix'
your very welcome!!! I would come to your show in NYC but you have to be 21 and im only 18 :( Anyways good luck with the show and hope to catch one where you don't have to be 21 to attend :)
declan you never seize to amaze me.. you show to night was AWESOME! im soo proud of you and everything your acommplishing in life! Im your #1 fan always.. You forgot your goodies that i gave you but ill get them to you before i leave for sure! cuddles.... :)
p.s thanks for the great talk on the bart is was really great gettng to know you have an good, real honest conversation..and letting me into your life and your likes and dislikes...
Guess who is coming all the way from texas to see you??? ME.... ill be at the show tonight with my mom!!! i better see you tonight.. you have to sing me happy birthday.. send me a comment on here pleeeeeeeeease just so im assured you know that im coming! love you!
Uh oh guess who is coming to San Fransico Oct 8-11???!?!? ME!... oh and my mom.. haha.. We are gonna come see you and hit up rent while we are there.. So One night we have to do dinner and catch up?? ok.. please my bday is the next week so you would make my bday.. get back to me.. cuddles :)
If you are in my city of San Francisco, you must check out the following: Nizario's Pizza on Geary and 3rd Ave Burma Superstar on Clement Street Q also on Clement Street and walk around the Mission District for Mexican food and piraguas.
You will not regret it. Break a leg in American Idiot!
Hey love, How is Cali treating you? rehearsals and such going well I hope. Sorry we missed you in Indy...I will get out to Berkley to see your show though, I am having a Declan withdrawl! Take care of yourself, and drop a line when you can! MWAUH!
Are you in CA yet? if you are, i hope you're having fun on the American Idiot cast! you told me at the coffee shop crawl how much you were looking forward to it. by the way, the coffee shop crawl was a ton of fun this year too! i know it's kinda late to tell you that . . . also i owe you a big thank you for having brent and stephanie on the crawl with you. they're amazing musicians and now i have more new awesome music to listen to!
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