Hi friends,
I just posted new tour dates on myspace.com/bentonpaul
I'm happy to announce that I have been invited to tour with my friends Brooke White and Michael Johns from last year's American Idol.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Go check it out!
8/21/09
7/22/09
There and back ///////////////
Hello friends,
You know that point where you feel so busy, you don't want to do anything? That's where I am right now. It's like a car when it overheats or a computer when it freezes. Sometimes, it's just too much to handle... so I shut down and blog.
Welcome to my thoughts and ideas: I feel very fortunate to be in the music business. It's a fickle and corrupt business, yet it houses one of the most powerful and important things in my life -- music. I marvel at the fact that I can create a song, post it on the internet, and people from the Philippines can hear it, learn it, and cover it on YouTube. I'm fascinated how I can meet someone at a party, which leads to playing a show in LA, which then leads to meeting some of the biggest producers, performers, and label reps in the business! I love how everything ties together. Part of God's great plan? Possibly. Results of hard work and sleepless nights? Maybe. A bit of both? I like to think so.
I'm learning and growing every day as I plow through daily routines, quarrel over contracts, and write more music. I'm very excited to keep moving forward on my little adventure. I'm equally excited to take you with me. So follow me on Twitter! haha.
You know that point where you feel so busy, you don't want to do anything? That's where I am right now. It's like a car when it overheats or a computer when it freezes. Sometimes, it's just too much to handle... so I shut down and blog.
Welcome to my thoughts and ideas: I feel very fortunate to be in the music business. It's a fickle and corrupt business, yet it houses one of the most powerful and important things in my life -- music. I marvel at the fact that I can create a song, post it on the internet, and people from the Philippines can hear it, learn it, and cover it on YouTube. I'm fascinated how I can meet someone at a party, which leads to playing a show in LA, which then leads to meeting some of the biggest producers, performers, and label reps in the business! I love how everything ties together. Part of God's great plan? Possibly. Results of hard work and sleepless nights? Maybe. A bit of both? I like to think so.
I'm learning and growing every day as I plow through daily routines, quarrel over contracts, and write more music. I'm very excited to keep moving forward on my little adventure. I'm equally excited to take you with me. So follow me on Twitter! haha.
5/26/09
Dateup ////////////////////
There's a very good chance that Twitter has caused my lack of blogging. I feel bad about it. I don't blog much anymore, do I? Well, here's an update:
I've been recording a few new songs in Arizona and Utah. It's been fun. I'm working with my producer/engineer Scott Wiley again, and had the chance to track drums with Jimmy Eat World's drummer Zach Lind. Both are totally solid and great guys. We're working on vocals and acoustic guitars now, and then we'll be wrappin it up.
We might release these new songs as an EP. Maybe release just one of them as a single. Or we might hang on to them and release them a little later with a full-length album. But either way, you will hear them soon.
I've been traveling quite a bit recently. Performing in different cities, taking time to write new songs. It's been quite the adventure. I've been fortunate to meet some great musicians and industry workers over the past couple years and am very grateful to be able to do what I'm doing.
Thanks for the support, and have a great week everyone!
I've been recording a few new songs in Arizona and Utah. It's been fun. I'm working with my producer/engineer Scott Wiley again, and had the chance to track drums with Jimmy Eat World's drummer Zach Lind. Both are totally solid and great guys. We're working on vocals and acoustic guitars now, and then we'll be wrappin it up.
We might release these new songs as an EP. Maybe release just one of them as a single. Or we might hang on to them and release them a little later with a full-length album. But either way, you will hear them soon.
I've been traveling quite a bit recently. Performing in different cities, taking time to write new songs. It's been quite the adventure. I've been fortunate to meet some great musicians and industry workers over the past couple years and am very grateful to be able to do what I'm doing.
Thanks for the support, and have a great week everyone!
5/1/09
4/30/09
Gigs ////////////////
Last week I was in Las Vegas and St. George attending and playing shows.
I had a really unique experience playing for some kids who have had a rough past.
They were extra receptive. And the scenery was something to behold.
I took these pics from my cell phone.
Next week, I get to hang in LA for a few days for some co-writing, meetings, and a show. I'm playing an intimate, acoustic venue called Genghis Cohen at 10pm on May 6th. I've played there before and the room is hardly big enough for the sound board. Which is why it'll be cool. Almost like a private show. I haven't done those in a while.
This morning I received a cartoon drawing of myself... ha.
Thanks Stephanie, for the gift.
Don't forget to grab tickets at www.JimBand.com if you want to see me perform with my whole band in Portland, OR on May 23rd. It's gonna be a really fun show.
See you soon.
I had a really unique experience playing for some kids who have had a rough past.
They were extra receptive. And the scenery was something to behold.
I took these pics from my cell phone.Next week, I get to hang in LA for a few days for some co-writing, meetings, and a show. I'm playing an intimate, acoustic venue called Genghis Cohen at 10pm on May 6th. I've played there before and the room is hardly big enough for the sound board. Which is why it'll be cool. Almost like a private show. I haven't done those in a while.
This morning I received a cartoon drawing of myself... ha.
Thanks Stephanie, for the gift.Don't forget to grab tickets at www.JimBand.com if you want to see me perform with my whole band in Portland, OR on May 23rd. It's gonna be a really fun show.
See you soon.
4/21/09
3/31/09
At the E //////////////////
Sound checking at the E Center, March 27th.
Meet the band. Brian Burke, Scott Reams, Joel Stevenett, and Mark Adkins.
Playing to the sold out crowd!
Chatting with David after my set. Generous gentleman.
Overwhelmingly wonderful line to sign my CD after the show.
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