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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 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.
Instrumentation
--solo--
Discography
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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 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.
Instrumentation
--solo--
- Ben Hammond - Acoustic Guitar, Vocals/Beatboxing, Optional Live Looping.
- Nico Dann - Drums
- Dan Fortin - Bass
- Gabe Nespoli - Keys
Discography
- "No History Session EP" - 2006, featured on Boston Radio Station 95.9 fm (WATD), played on WMWV 93.5FM in North Conway, NH.
- "[Reasonably] Honest" - Brand new album scheduled for release March 2008, already slotted for airplay on 89.3FM (WHSN Bangor, ME), 91.3FM (WUNH Durham, NH), 91.1FM (WMUA Amherst, MA), 89.5FM (CIUT U of Toronto), 90.3FM (CKUT Montreal) IndieTalent.ca Web Radio, Martha's Vineyard Web Radio (mvyradio.com)
- Guest on Renee Lee "Maple Groove" 2004 Justin Time Records
- Effusion A Cappella "Unrestrained" 2006
- Effusion A Cappella "Movin' Away" 2002
Links
- Official Website: www.benhammondmusic.com
- Myspace: www.myspace.com/benjaminhammond
- SonicBids Electronic Press Kit: www.sonicbids.com/benhammond
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| Mar 28, 2008 Friday | 9:00 PM | ALBUM TOUR: Winks (with the Clinical Method) | London, ON | |
| Ben
will be performing along with the rockinest cover band from Western
Medical School. Some come rock out to some awesome original music,
classic covers, and if you get hurt there's a room full of med school
students to help out! |
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| Apr 11, 2008 Friday | 9:30 PM | ALBUM TOUR: The Central in the Annex | Toronto, ON | |
| ALBUM RELEASE SHOW WITH FULL BAND! Check back for details! |
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| Apr 12, 2008 Saturday | TBA | ALBUM TOUR: Radio Bean | Burlington, VT | |
| ALBUM RELEASE SHOW! Check back for more details. |
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| Apr 19, 2008 Saturday | TBA | ALBUM TOUR: Yellow Door | Montreal, QC | |
| ALBUM RELEASE SHOW WITH BAND! Check back for more details. |
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| Apr 26, 2008 Saturday | 12:00 PM | ALBUM TOUR: Studio Blue (with Flashing Reds) | Providence, RI | |
| ALBUM RELEASE SHOW! |
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| Apr 27, 2008 Sunday | 9:00 PM | ALBUM TOUR: Sidewalk Cafe at Antifolk | New York City, NY | |
| ALBUM RELEASE SHOW! Check back for more details. |
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| Apr 28, 2008 Monday | All Day | Carnegie Hall Workshop | New York City, NY | |
| Attending workshop with Bobby McFerrin and 20 young singers from around the world all trained in different vocal disciplines. |
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| May 11, 2008 Sunday | TBA | ALBUM TOUR: Casa del Popolo | Montreal, QC | |
| Mother's
Day Show w/ Kaya Fraser and John Allaire. Mom's get in free! Come
check out three up and coming acoustic artists, and pick up a copy of
Ben's newly release album! |
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| May 14, 2008 Wednesday | TBA | La Salla Rossa | Montreal, QC | |
| Guest
beatboxer/vocalist with Ardesco A Cappella and Joel Miller Mandala.
This will be a fantastic evening of pure choral harmony, extended vocal
technique and screaming post-bop jazz. All at once! |
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| May 19, 2008 Monday | 9:00 PM | ALBUM TOUR: Abbey Lounge | Somerville, MA | |
| Part
of my album release tour, featuring guest drummer Danny Berglund, a
veritable nursery school / high school reunion. Playing a mix of
original rock: soul-pop from his new record and a whole slew of classic
rock / pop / and soul covers to keep you rocking all night long. |
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| May 29, 2008 Thursday | 6:00 PM | ALBUM TOUR: Blue | Portland, ME | |
| Album release tour for my new record "[Reasonably] Honest". Come check out this intimate venue on Congress Street. http://www.portcityblue.com |
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| Sep 13, 2008 Saturday | 4:00 PM | Eagle Mountain House | Jackson, NH | |
| Private Wedding |
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May 13 2008 16:32 CET Ben Hammond this is the Artist!
Review by Darryl Gregory 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. Even if it is for only one track, it piqued my interest, and as I scanned down the page I noticed that this singer-songwriter does a lot more than just play guitar; he beat boxes, circuit bends and writes damned good songs.
The writer in question is Ben Hammond and his new CD, [Reasonably] Honest, has ten tracks that weave in and out of jazz, rock, reggae, rap and pop while staying true to a sound that is definitely Ben Hammond. Hammond sounds, vocally, like Jamie Cullum and John Mayer and has a bouncy guitar style with great backbeats that remind me of Jack Johnson. The thing that sets him apart from those guys is his ability to blur the line between jazz, pop and hip-hop and do it so that it doesn’t sound forced. When I was reading Hammond's press release and got to the part about his beat boxing, I groaned, but when I listened I was truly impressed at how he fits it in and makes it sound like it belongs.
The songs on this CD are of the usual variety relationship-I want you, You Want Me-I’m confused, Please help me- type of songs. That’s OK, and what makes it OK is the music and grooves that keep you listening. The first track, “Let’s Get Alone” starts off with a groovy acoustic guitar riff and has a well placed rap-verse in the middle done up well by Kweku Sam Kwofie. “It’s OK” is a solo track with just voice and guitar that gives the listener an insight to the live sound of Ben Hammond. “Touch” is a track that does not allow you to sit still and uses Hammond’s beat boxing and some beats and sounds that reminded me of Stevie Wonder.
Ben Hammond seems to be on the edge of all the latest musical trends like circuit bending and beat boxing, yet it is all brought back into the traditional forms of jazz and pop and delivered with expertise. Go out and get this disk."
Mar 11 2008 21:17 CET Ed the Cheesehead ....
Let me know when you play in the Nethrerlands.
Greetings,
Ed the Cheesehead
Mar 11 2008 14:17 CET campuslegend.com
Welcome to SAB
Thats some good music you have there. How about you fill in your profile, get your friends and relatives to pop over and I think you will be on your way.
Your on my playlist. Will be popping back.
Mar 11 2008 11:54 CET M. L´Espoir
If I had a bar, I would book you every night ;-) Great music.
GRTZ Maurice
Mar 11 2008 11:26 CET Ed the Cheesehead ....
Welcome on Sellaband .... and have fun ...
May 13 2008 16:32 CET Ben Hammond this is the Artist!
Review by Darryl Gregory 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. Even if it is for only one track, it piqued my interest, and as I scanned down the page I noticed that this singer-songwriter does a lot more than just play guitar; he beat boxes, circuit bends and writes damned good songs.
The writer in question is Ben Hammond and his new CD, [Reasonably] Honest, has ten tracks that weave in and out of jazz, rock, reggae, rap and pop while staying true to a sound that is definitely Ben Hammond. Hammond sounds, vocally, like Jamie Cullum and John Mayer and has a bouncy guitar style with great backbeats that remind me of Jack Johnson. The thing that sets him apart from those guys is his ability to blur the line between jazz, pop and hip-hop and do it so that it doesn’t sound forced. When I was reading Hammond's press release and got to the part about his beat boxing, I groaned, but when I listened I was truly impressed at how he fits it in and makes it sound like it belongs.
The songs on this CD are of the usual variety relationship-I want you, You Want Me-I’m confused, Please help me- type of songs. That’s OK, and what makes it OK is the music and grooves that keep you listening. The first track, “Let’s Get Alone” starts off with a groovy acoustic guitar riff and has a well placed rap-verse in the middle done up well by Kweku Sam Kwofie. “It’s OK” is a solo track with just voice and guitar that gives the listener an insight to the live sound of Ben Hammond. “Touch” is a track that does not allow you to sit still and uses Hammond’s beat boxing and some beats and sounds that reminded me of Stevie Wonder.
Ben Hammond seems to be on the edge of all the latest musical trends like circuit bending and beat boxing, yet it is all brought back into the traditional forms of jazz and pop and delivered with expertise. Go out and get this disk."
Mar 11 2008 21:17 CET Ed the Cheesehead ....
Let me know when you play in the Nethrerlands.
Greetings,
Ed the Cheesehead
Mar 11 2008 14:17 CET campuslegend.com
Welcome to SAB
Thats some good music you have there. How about you fill in your profile, get your friends and relatives to pop over and I think you will be on your way.
Your on my playlist. Will be popping back.
Mar 11 2008 11:54 CET M. L´Espoir
If I had a bar, I would book you every night ;-) Great music.
GRTZ Maurice
Mar 11 2008 11:26 CET Ed the Cheesehead ....
Welcome on Sellaband .... and have fun ...
