Robb Benson singer/songwriter on guitar. Cassady Laton drummer. Ty Bailie Hammond Organ, keyboards
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Dept. of Energy Biography:
In this day and age of reality music shows dictating who the real talent is and who we should all listen to (come on…we’ve all seen at least one episode of America’s Next Top Whatever), it has become increasingly rare to find a band striving to create a complete album of substance rather than just one hit song. There was a time and place where record labels wanted bands to build and create lasting music…to grow from one recording to the next…to improve as musicians and performers. Dept. of Energy’s second full length release “Faster” is a clear example that this belief still exists.
"Faster" is a remarkable album created with urgency and passion that touches on subjects of love, loss, and the importance of truth. The songs can easily be classified individually as progressive pop masterpieces, however the real strength comes in the form of the album as a whole. “Faster” as a complete work combines unquestionable songwriting ability with indisputable musicianship and forces listeners to take notice to the fact that Dept. of Energy is more than just a band out of Seattle…they are a great band out of Seattle.
Turn it on, turn it up.
“Faster” will be released in January of 2009 on Roam Records.
Dept. of Energy:
Robb Benson- Guitar/ Vocals
Ty Bailie- Keyboards/ Organ
Cassady Laton- Drums
Let me know if you are interested in recording!! or having your project mixed/mastered!!
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Hope all is well! Just putting the word out that we will be playing the Mars Bar in Seattle this
Sat. Oct. 24th w/ Sister Wife and High Divide! Doors @ 8 music @ 9
Thank you for being our friend. Uncle DooDad invites you to stop by http://www.uncledoodad.com/ and check out the live recordings we’ve posted from recent shows in Seattle, Portland and Bellingham. Lots more streaming audio for free on the site too.
Thanks for being our friend. If you haven't stopped by our page for a listen then please do and send us a message to tell us what you think. We will be at Chop Suey in Seattle on October 3rd with Duff Mckagens new band called Loaded. Its going to be a great show. Thanks L*
robb, i believe you and i once participated in a three imaginary girls karaoke event a few years back at the crocodile...? i think we may have played a show together at the redmond firehouse at some point, as well...
I'm working with a new band. Here's a rough cut video. We're hoping to be gigging soon. How's your festival season looking? I'm doing sound for the Tulip Festival Street Fair in April, I'll put in a good word for you if they're not already all booked up. (If you're interested that is).
Robb, I love the new songs. All the slide guitar work reminds me of the days when we used to sit in the basement of the Wallingford house and listen to There's Nothing Wrong With Love and hope someday we could make a record that good. Sounds like you might have just done it. Kelly
The new stuff sounds great! The chorus in 7/8 on Empty Enemies is a barbed hook that doesn't let go. Its not easy to work odd time into pop songs (I know), but you nailed it.
Hey! We’re coming all the way from Australia to play Japan, U.K Spain and The U.S. We’d love to see you at a show or two! Power Pop for fans of Weezer, Fountains of Wayne, Elvis Costello & Cheap Trick.
