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Animals are People Too (available August 9th)



ALTAMONT, New York
United States

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Member Since3/9/2007
Band Websitewww.b3nson.net
Band MembersEric Krans: vocals, guitar, banjo, drums, mandolin, piano, bass, harmonica, trombone, trumpet, PSR 300, megaphone, inside of a phonograph horn.

Jen O'Connor: vocals, piano, violin, percussion, drums, mandolin, Little Tikes, accordion, washboard, bass, PSR 300, electric slide guitar, treadle sewing machine.

Performing with all, some, or none of the following multi-talented musicians:

Tim Koch: trumpet, drums, banjo, bass, percussion, accordion, vocals.

Donna Baird: trumpet, french horn.

Dan Pardee: saw, accordion, trombone, percussion, meat grinder.

Alex Muro: tuba, bass.

Adam Muro: clarinet, banjo.

Louis Apicello: trumpet, cornet.

Nick Matulis: drums, bass.

InfluencesWe live in a haunted house. Sometimes the ghosts wake us up in the middle of the night. Sometimes they play music, but only on the piano or the violin.

We met in an elevator. This is a true story.

We would like to write an entire album on the tin whistle. First we need to learn the tin whistle.

Sounds LikeAnimals are People Too (August 2009):

"This new song is AMAZING!!!! I'm gonna play it today! I have to. It's so awesome. Whoa!!!"

Chris Wienk, 97.7 WEXT; now playing We are Jeneric's new single "Nocturnal Animals"

"A captivating collection of lo-fi, fauna-focused acoustic gems buttressed by clarinet, trumpet and French horn."

Greg Haymes, (formerly) Times Union

In the Parlor With the Moon (2008):

"I dare you to find a more poignant, befitting and encapsulating song [O Albany We Hope] that so eloquently captures the spirit of the secrets that all of us from this region share."

Matthew Loiacono, Singing the Year 2008

Honorable Mention; Best Local CDs of 2008

Greg Haymes, (formerly) Times Union

"Perfectly crafted bedroom pop."

Band of the Week, Pop Tarts Suck Toasted

"It is beautiful and great."

Heather Williams, CDFI (RIP)

"Perfect, intimate, folky bedroom music for musing on your future and singing along to under your breath."

The Tape It's Not Sticky

Hansel and Gretel; Stories from the Stove (2007):

"Hansel and Gretel; Stories from the Stove sounds like one month in an old funeral parlor. Surrounded by melting candles shoved inside old wine bottles, clocks that don't tell time and great big giant mirrors taken from abandoned old train stations."

NPR's All Songs Considered, quoting We are Jeneric

"Melodically mind-blowing..."
"Hansel & Gretel; Stories from the Stove is one of the top five albums of 2007"

Harith Abdullah, The Rev Records


We are Jeneric's Hansel and Gretel; Stories from the Stove, top local recordings: Year in Review 2007

Metroland's John Brodeur

Record LabelB3nson Records
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Jul 17 2009 6:00P
Albany Public Library Garage Albany, New York
Aug 9 2009 1:00P
Animals are People Too (will be) FINISHED Capital Region

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Stacey Gets Drunk!





Jun 10 2009 5:45 PM

You two are the bee's knees(es?)
l. angel





Jun 5 2009 7:32 PM

Hey Jen! Hmmm, I wonder what happened with the package. Anyway, thanks for the nice thought. Hopefully we will meet up sometime soon between New Orleans and where ever you will be roaming.
Bear and Otter





Jun 4 2009 9:07 PM

hey, nice article on All Over Albany about the veggie mobile!

http://alloveralbany.com/archive/2009/06/04/the-veggie-mobile---questions-and-answers#more
hillary





May 31 2009 6:18 PM

your set was mad legit last night! thnx 4 da stache
Eskalators





May 29 2009 3:56 PM

After I "requested" you I wanted to comment that I love that song "O Albany, we hope" and it was making me smile. But you hadn't said yes, so I had to wait til now.
Nick





May 27 2009 3:21 AM

Thank you for becoming the soundtrack to my Tuesday evening.
BIRTHDAYS





May 25 2009 4:10 PM

new recording of "i was born drunk" is up!!!! check it.

Elizabeth





Apr 13 2009 9:50 PM

Have I told you lately how much I LOVE YOU!!? Please let me know asap when/if you are going to be coming to MA to play! I would love to take Josh out for a weekend to hang out with you guys if you have any spare time!!? LET ME KNOW!!! I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE YOU!!!!
Sgt Dunbar and the Hobo Banned





Apr 8 2009 11:28 PM

PleAse don't stop posting pics!

<3
Bear and Otter





Apr 7 2009 1:58 AM

Hey guys, we just uploaded our first completed track for the album we're working on. Hope you'll check it out.
Sgt Dunbar and the Hobo Banned





Apr 4 2009 3:44 PM

fricken geniuses.
DRAGONZORD





Mar 30 2009 11:48 PM

awesome meeting you two, i'm looking forward to future times of madness.
meg lanahan





Mar 30 2009 1:07 AM

hi. i miss you most of all. we just got an apartment in troy. i cant wait to hug you both and spend some time together soon. send me your address.
i want to be pen pals! love love love meg
Jared Funari





Mar 14 2009 1:41 PM

I only caught the last few songs of you set but you guys were great last night.
Indian Ledge Records





Mar 7 2009 5:35 AM

are we?
Kamran





Mar 4 2009 8:08 PM

I like the way you wash may very well be my favorite song ever
BEWARE! the Other Head of Science





Mar 4 2009 8:00 AM

wow, Jack the Cat. You'd better be playing that one next Friday.
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Mar 3 2009 5:08 AM

come out for a night of upstate NY's most interesting experimental music acts.


FRIDAY, MARCH 13
UPSTATE ARTISTS GUILD. 247 LARK ST.
ALBANY, NY
FREE. ALL AGES. 8:oo PM.


with:

SEVERE SEVERE (albany, ny)
-the bastard sons of Ian Curtis.


HUMAN HOST (baltimore, md)
-Jim Morrison crunk freakout!!

GHOUL POON (saratoga springs, ny)
-death dance duo. suicide meets del the funkee homosapian.


COMA (albany, ny)
-formally known as Zahnarzt. Sounds like a nihilistic ghost trapped in the body of a friendly robot.


GRAB ASS COWBOYS (albany, ny)
-noise boys who like to P.A.R.T.Y.


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Feb 28 2009 1:22 PM

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Feb 27 2009 1:21 AM

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Feb 18 2009 9:49 PM

Yes! I'm glad we finally got to play a show together. We should do more someday.


If I say the magic words "Tim Koch to the stage," will he appear? I don't know, he just seems like musical genie is all I'm saying.
Ian





Feb 17 2009 6:01 PM

Several Albums! You guys are crazy. In a good way.
BEWARE! the Other Head of Science





Feb 16 2009 7:09 AM

<3 Don't Be Cruel.
Elizabeth





Feb 7 2009 1:39 AM

Totally want to come out on Valentines to Valentines! How awesome is that!!? Possibly stay over in the haunted house?! LOVE YOU! I'll give you a call when I know!
Blood





Feb 3 2009 2:19 AM

<3
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