Montreal, QC
http://radio3.cbc.ca/artists/Ben-Hammond
Born in the tiny town of Hiram, Maine and graduated in 2006 with a degree in Music Technology from McGill University in Montreal, Ben Hammond has been touring and playing festivals (including the Montreal Jazz Festival) and venues (Montreal’s Sala Rossa and Metropolis, Antifolk in New York City, many more). Recent appearances and activities have ranged from tours of his home in rural New England to across the world in New Zealand, composing original songs, and most recently completing his full length, Canadian Content studio album “[Reasonably] Honest” with full band and Downbeat Magazine award winning mixer Reuben Ghose. Schooled in jazz, raised on rock, immersed in soul, and fascinated with music the world over, Ben can just as easily be found strumming and singing a ballad as he can live looping an a cappella improvisation of Tuvan throat singing, beatboxing, and harmonized scatting. When performing his composed material, either as a soloist or with his quartet, the music features Ben’s engaging, soulful vocals weaved within a framework of genre-shifting instrumentation which provides a platform for contemplative, understated lyrics.
| Name |
Role |
| Ben Hammond |
Singer, Songwriter, Guitars, Beatboxing, Theremin |
| Nico Dann |
Drums, Backup Vocals |
| Gabe Nespoli |
Keys |
| Dan Fortin |
Bass |
| Lindsay Hamilton |
Backing Vocals |
| Zach Finkelstein |
Backing Vocals |
| Kweku Sam Kwofie |
Guest MC, Backing Vocals |
| Gabi Epstein |
Backing Vocals |
| Mick Mendelsohn |
Electric and Slide Guitars, Bass (Touring) |
| Mikael Tobias |
Electric Guitar |
| Jeremy Cain |
Electric Guitar |
| Scott McGuffin |
Bodhran / Drums (Touring) |
| Jon Lindhorst |
Tenor Sax |
| Maike |
Trumpets |
| Josh Penslar |
Circuit Bending |
| Reuben Ghose |
Mixer / Producer |
| Danny Berglund |
Drums (Touring) |
| Kelly Muse |
Bass (Touring) |
| Kevin Warren |
Drums (Touring) |
| Lucas Dann |
Circuit Bending |
| Padrigan Murphy |
Circuit Bending |
| Oscar Nespoli |
Accordian (Track #9) |
The Beatles, Wilco, Stevie Wonder, John Mayer Trio, Rahzel, Lauryn Hill, Take 6, Kurt Elling, Dave Matthews Band, Feist, Jeff Buckley, Tom Waits, Hawksley Workman, The Roots, Beck, Amos Lee, Fat Freddy's Drop
| FANS |
PLAYLISTED |
TOTAL PLAYS |
| 0 |
7 |
114 |
Posted by benhammondmusic on May 18, 2008
Review of my new album from Indie-Music.com
"So any singer-songwriter that owns, knows how to use, and then puts on their CD the Theremin has got my attention … READ MORE
