ben the shape
Singer with The Shapes punk band and International Polygrot.

Male
50 years old
Hastings, London and South East
United Kingdom



Last Login: 7/2/2009
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    ben the shape's Interests
GeneralForaging, film, art, beer, fish
MusicBat For Lashes, Arcade Fire, Wire, Mercan Dede, Naif Agby, The Mekons, Dorita y Pepe, Ambassadors Of Plush.
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MoviesThe Colour Of Pomegranates, Santa Sangre, Funeral Parade Of Roses, Jacques Tati, Pepe Le Moko, The Butcher Boy, Company Of Wolves, Seven Samurai, The Air Catchers.
TelevisionBill & Ben
BooksPatrick McCabe, Flann O'Brien, Samuel Beckett
HeroesBatman, Jackie Onassis, Howard Devoto, Chub the SLuBB, Joseph Beuys, Anselm Kiefer, Tony Cragg, Jean Encoule, Alice Temperley, my bank manager, Peter Treger, Alastair Fairley, all TG pioneers (April Ashley etc.), Buddha, Tristan Tzara & the Kitchen Sink.

     ben the shape's Details
Status:Married
Here for:Networking, Friends
Zodiac Sign:Scorpio
Education:Grad / professional school
Occupation:polygrot



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About me:
a.k.a. Seymour Bybuss of the original and best (just ignore those name-nicking N.Y. pimps) The Shapes, known and loved for such fantastic songs as (I Saw) Batman (In The Launderette) and Wot's For Lunch Mum? (Not Beans Again). Nowadays roving around Hastings and St. Leonards-Upon-Mer(de) contemplating wildly.


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Gravity Pirates





Jul 2 2009 5:10 AM

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Gravity Pirates - This Way To The Cargo Cult.
Produced by Lobby Loyde.
Introduced by Suzanne Dowling on Rock Arena.
Magazine





May 28 2009 11:04 PM



A special DVD set of the February shows is now available to pre-order at the wire-sound shop

This strictly limited edition 2 disc, region free, PAL format DVD set will be shipped in June.

The ‘Real Life + Thereafter’ DVD contains the entire concert filmed at Manchester Academy …

PLUS … Extra features include ‘Feed The Enemy’ filmed at the rehearsals, an alternate take of ‘A Song From Under The Floorboards’ and exclusive images from the period …

PLUS … On the second CD disc, you get an audio recording straight from the desk of 11 songs from the show at The Forum, London …

PLUS … In the package, you get a free tour T-Shirt in any size you like ranging from Super Small to Mighty XL and all stops in between.

To order please go to http://www.wire-sound.com/shop

NOMADIC Man





Apr 19 2009 10:49 AM

Ta - very much!
Vile Electrodes





Apr 10 2009 5:22 PM

Hurrah! See you later on!
Warrior Squares





Apr 1 2009 3:31 PM

Mudkiss





Mar 2 2009 9:27 AM


MUDKISS INTERVIEWS 2008 (50 INTERVIEWS +)

Support independent publishing: buy this book on Lulu.


FOREWORD BY JOHN ROBB:

“This is a fantastic book. A mascara smeared recollection of some of the most cutting edge individuals, hacking away at the merciless coal face of pop, written with enthusiasm and sassy sharpness, women who are still dressed to kill.
” - John Robb (singer of the punk band Goldblade and author of Punk Rock: An Oral History)
Reuben





Feb 12 2009 12:33 AM


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barbara





Feb 2 2009 11:19 PM

hi ben ! I hope all is well for you. I was just passing by to say hello ;o)
kiss from Lille !
barbara
Michelle-Ann Dix Superstar





Jan 4 2009 2:34 PM

SEE YOU NEXT TIME
;-)
Vic Anselmo





Dec 28 2008 6:21 PM

Merry X-mas and Happy New Year!;)

Vic
with the best wishes
Reuben





Dec 25 2008 3:47 AM

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Mudkiss





Dec 24 2008 5:47 PM

ALL THE BEST BEN - MEL XX
Reuben





Dec 22 2008 1:15 AM

Jimi Riddle's new band
Warrior Squares





Dec 21 2008 11:32 PM


Reuben





Dec 15 2008 1:07 AM

The AudioPhonic Cabaret presents two evenings of slightly bizarre, mostly unrehearsed live music and performance with a vaguely electronic bent [18th December and 4th January]. What it says on the flyer really.

The evening will showcase some new music including performances from acts that hardly even existed before next week!

If you are interested in doing a set on either evening please get in touch to discuss your ideas - performances ranging from 10 seconds to 20 minutes long are welcomed!

NB: No live drums I'm afraid*

*I'm not really afraid

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maxine





Dec 14 2008 12:24 PM

brilliant gig at the forum. look forward to the next one.
BTW get well soon
Melita Dennett





Dec 12 2008 12:32 PM

Great gig at the Crypt! Frightening how many of the songs I remember from 30 years ago....

Reuben





Dec 11 2008 1:14 PM

Awesome gig last night, the band sounded great.

Ps I think you might like my profile song
Ready Steady Glow





Dec 8 2008 11:02 PM

Two amazing events for you this month! Don't forget the Ready Steady Glow Christmas party fancy dress spectacular this Saturday!

Then Thursday 18th December See's a very special gig at The Crypt. Fresh from supporting The Enemy and Pendulum, the amazing Your Friends Are Architects play live with support from To The Moon Alice. DON'T MISS OUT!

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Ready Steady Glow





Nov 29 2008 3:24 PM

Become friends with The Crypt Live (www. myspace. com/thecryptlive) for the latest updates on the superb acts to play at The Crypt.

Don't forget NME favourites iLiKETRAiNS on Friday 5th December. Get tickets here: http://www. crowdsurge. com/index. php?menu=upshows&id=393

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Warrior Squares





Nov 20 2008 4:51 PM

W/S @ The Rooms 21st Nov 8ish onwards...

Warrior Squares’ last minute emergency improv unit take to the stage for yet another exciting audio abuse laden death match. Witness reality defying sonic stunts & mind boggling tag team electro-acoustic alchemy at this one of a kind, never to be repeated event. Possible added excitement from yet another local superstar mystery guest (TBC). Arrive early to avoid excitement. Leave early to avoid disappointment.
Mudkiss





Nov 8 2008 2:49 PM

Bonjour mon amour! Viral Marketing Campaign is GO!

peace/love/beans
dj encoule
xx
Melita Dennett





Nov 5 2008 7:13 PM

Happy birthday Ben! See you Saturday.
m
x
noodles69





Nov 5 2008 10:44 AM

Happy birthday old chap. Thanx 4 the add. C u when u come 2 Andover with The Shapes.
Shelley-G





Nov 5 2008 8:17 AM

Best wishes for a very happy birthday.
The rocket has just been purchased :)
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