Jason Bennett - lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Jimmy Burke - Guitar and back up vocals,
Mike McCabe- Drums,
Ryan Packer- Bass and back up vocals,
Varies- other instruments
Retaining the strong socio-political consciousness that characterized his former Boston street-punk band Suspect Device, Bennett created Jason Bennett and The Resistance in order to develop a sound that is more musically diverse – yet still punk in spirit - in order to realize his long-held vision of rock ‘n roll-as-folk music. Whether the band is playing a full-on rock set, or a stripped-down acoustic version, they play with searing conviction at every single show. In Bennett's deft, diverse, and daring songwriting, one hears the influences of Woody Guthrie, The Clash, Billy Bragg, and Bad Brains – to name a few. More and more, Bennett’s songwriting is complemented by the contributions of bassist Ryan Packer and lead guitarist Jim Burke (The Pug Uglies). Drummer Mike McCabe holds it down to synthesize a relentless rhythm section and melodic guitar playing.
The band have been busy on the road for the past year- traveling up and down the east coast and out to the Midwest- they've logged more shows on the road than their home town. Their debut recording, Hope Dies Last was recorded and produced by Paul Q. Kolderie (Radiohead, The Pixies, Billy Bragg) at Camp Street Studios in the winter of 2007 and is available through Teenage Heart Records, iTunes, Rhapsody, eMusic, Napster, Newbury Comics and Interpunck.com
The band plan to be back touring again this spring and to record again this summer. Continuing the inexorable march forward.
They have also been featured on the television show “Sonic Lobotomy;” recorded in Dedham, MA.(Episode2@http://youtube.com/group/soniclobotomy) and in the October issue of Loud, Fast Rules magazine.
Keep an eye out for upcoming shows and if you’d like to be on the mailing list, please email jasonbennett@madcat-productions.com.
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It's so funny that Kristin should bring that quote to your attention, because I just saw THIS quote and thought of you: "It puts the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again." XO Nurse Bennett
See you Friday slick...what's up for Ye Olde 4th?! I have a Diaper Party upstate, but if there's a cop to kick me in the head in front of your house like "Spirit of '02" then let me know haha
Just came across a great sentence that reminded me of you guys:
“Heresies sometimes become orthodoxies; orthodoxies tend to fall asleep, and occasionally need to be awakened by the pinprick of a new heresy" (G.T. 1989).
Ok ok not going to lie your manager already kinda sorta misses you guys. Tour starts in 2 days and i'm doing my best to take in all the sights that way when you guys roll on into the west coast I can play tour guide. This place is beyond rad!
just watched your sonic lobotomy episode on ye 'ole youtube. I wanted to go last night so much, the universe seems to be against me doing fun things the last couple of months. i'm sure you were great!
god..you boys suck me in every time..i should be shooting you..but after 2 songs..i have to put my camera away..and sing along and watch your every move..you destroy every time i see you
WHATS UP BROTHER? CHECK OUT MY NEW TRACK "BROKE" LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK, THE QUALITY IS A LITTLE BETTER THAN THE OTHER TRACKS. IM COMING UP TO FLANNS SOON...
What's up fellas? We can't wait to play with you guys on the 14th. You're still comin' down, right? It's not listed under your upcoming shows. Cheers, Drew, Ten Pints In
i was gonna leave a "more shows please" comment, but then i see you added more shows. i don't think i can go to them though, so more shows that are convenient for me to go to please :)
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