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Marco Benevento

Marco Benevento (born July 22, 1977) is an American pianist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer, who has been a fixture of the New York experimental music rock and jazz scene since 1999. He is the founder and recording engineer of Fred Short, a recording studio in Upstate New York, and a member of the rock groups Benevento/Russo Duo and Joe Russo's Almost Dead, both of which feature his regular musical collaborator Joe Russo.

Marco Benevento
Benevento in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 2008
Background information
Birth nameMarco Vincent Benevento
Born (1977-07-22) July 22, 1977 (age 46)
Livingston, New Jersey, U.S.
GenresRock, experimental rock, psychedelic rock, experimental music, indie pop, jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, composer, music producer
Instrument(s)Piano, Hammond organ, Wurlitzer electric piano, Optigan
LabelsRoyal Potato Family, Ropeadope, Hyena
Websitewww.marcobenevento.com

Early life Edit

Benevento was born in Livingston, New Jersey, United States, in 1977.[1] He began playing piano at age seven. In his early teens Benevento was drawn to his four-track recorder, synthesizers and making home recordings. Benevento attended Ramapo High School and performed with various rock and experimental bands in Northern New Jersey and New York City. He graduated from Ramapo High in 1995 and Berklee College of Music in 1999.[2]

Career Edit

Benevento has been a regular on the New York City contemporary, experimental jazz scene with his involvement in the Jazz Farmers (1999-2001), the Benevento Russo Duo (2002–present) and his own band (2006–present). Benevento has studied under and played alongside other keyboardists including Joanne Brackeen, Kenny Werner, John Medeski and Brad Mehldau. He has recorded and collaborated with musicians such as Matt Chamberlain, John McEntire, A. C. Newman, Rich Robinson, Stuart D. Bogie, Annakalmia Traver, Andrew Barr, Billy Martin, George Porter, Joe Russo, Mike Gordon, Trey Anastasio, and Phil Lesh.The keyboardist currently resides in the Woodstock, NY area with his wife and two daughters.[3]

 
Marco Benevento in Saugerties, New York, 2012

Benevento's first studio album as a pianist, Invisible Baby, released in 2008, was nominated for Independent Music Awards Jazz Album of the year. Me Not Me, his second release, is a mix of original songs and covers such as "Heartbeats" (The Knife) and "Golden (My Morning Jacket). Benevento's third album, Between the Needles and Nightfall, was released in 2010 and his fourth album, Tigerface, was released in 2012. Tigerface features singer Annakalmia Traver of the band Rubblebucket and drummer John McEntire of Tortoise. Throughout all of his recordings Benevento plays an acoustic piano that is amplified by using pickups and effected with various effect pedals. He also makes use of circuit bent toys, drum machines and other synthesizers. Performances with his band include SXSW, Celebrate Brooklyn!, Carnegie Hall, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the Pickathon Music Festival, and the Newport Jazz Festival.

Benevento toured with Ween bassist Dave Dreiwitz and drummer Andrew Borger from 2012 to 2016. In 2016, Karina Rykman took over on bass for Dave Dreiwitz who had started touring again with Ween.[4] In 2017 David Butler took over on drums when Andrew started playing with KD Lang and Pink Martini.[5]

The Royal Potato Family Edit

In 2009 Benevento began his own record label with manager Kevin Calabro called The Royal Potato Family.[6] Artists on the label include: Garage A Trois, Billy Martin, Tom Hamilton's American Babies, Holly Bowling, Lukas Nelson, Neal Casal, WOLF! Featuring Scott Metzger, Stanton Moore, Reed Mathis, Leslie Mendelson, The Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, Surprise Me Mr Davis, Yellowbirds, Superhuman Happiness, Nathan Moore, and Wil Blades.[7]

Benevento Russo Duo Edit

Benevento is one half of the Benevento Russo Duo, an instrumental indie rock, experimental Hammond organ, Wurlitzer electric piano and drum duo that he formed with drummer Joe Russo in 2001. The band makes use of samplers, loops, circuit bent toys, guitars as well as glockenspiels to augment their sound. The Benevento Russo Duo have performed at events like Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Fuji Rock Festival, Bonnaroo, Wakarusa, High Sierra Music Festival and have drawn reviews at publications ranging from Rolling Stone to Pitchfork Media.

Equipment Edit

A fan of circuit bending, Benevento uses modified electronic toys to compose music. When playing with his band Marco amplifies the piano with guitar pickups and other effects. He has toured and performed with a modified acoustic piano, toy piano, Yamaha CP60, speak & Spell, glockenspiel, Rhythm Ace Drum Machine, Wurlitzer and Rheem Organ. Benevento's equipment includes a Casio sampling keyboard, effects pedals, a Hammond organ (with bass pedalboard) and a Wurlitzer electric piano.[8]

Related bands Edit

Benevento is a member of Garage A Trois along with Stanton Moore, Skerik and Mike Dillon.

Benevento is a member of Joe Russo's Almost Dead, a Grateful Dead tribute band composed of Benevento, Joe Russo (drums), Dave Dreiwitz (bass), Tom Hamilton (guitar), and Scott Metzger (guitar).

In 2006, Benevento was featured in Bobby Previte's Coalition of the Willing US and European tour.

In July 2006, Benevento toured with Trey Anastasio, Mike Gordon and Joe Russo.

Benevento is also a member of the band Bustle In Your Hedgerow, a band that reinterprets the music of Led Zeppelin.

In 2006, Benevento recorded an improvisational 32 minute song for Zach Hill's Astrological Straits.

Discography Edit

Marco Benevento Edit

  • Live at Tonic (2007, Ropeadope)
  • Invisible Baby (2008, Hyena Records)
  • Me Not Me (2009, Royal Potato Family)
  • Between the Needles and Nightfall (2010, Royal Potato Family)
  • "Escape Horse"/"Fireworks" (7-inch single, 2011, Royal Potato Family)
  • TigerFace (2012, Royal Potato Family)
  • Swift (2014, Royal Potato Family)
  • The Story of Fred Short (2016, Royal Potato Family)
  • Woodstock Sessions (2017, Royal Potato Family)
  • Let It Slide (2019, Royal Potato Family)

Benevento/Russo Duo Edit

Garage A Trois Edit

Videography Edit

References Edit

  1. ^ "Marco Benevento - Biography | Billboard". Billboard.com. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  2. ^ "Marco Benevento Talks About David Bowie and His Mountain Jam Show: Exclusive Interview". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  3. ^ Greenhaus, Mike https://relix.com/articles/detail/marco-benevento-home-on-the-fringe/ Relix
  4. ^ "Rocking Rykman: An Interview With Marco Benevento Bassist Karina Rykman". JamBase.com. October 14, 2016. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  5. ^ "Guster's Dave Butler to Fill In on Drums for Marco Benevento Tour". Jambands.com. April 20, 2017.
  6. ^ "New Music from American Babies and Marco Benevento on Royal Potato Family". Vpm.org. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  7. ^ "Artists". Royalpotatofamily.com. April 25, 2015. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  8. ^ "Marco Benevento On His Synth Obsession | Performer Mag". Performermag.com. Retrieved August 31, 2017.

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This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification Please help by adding reliable sources Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately from the article and its talk page especially if potentially libelous Find sources Marco Benevento news newspapers books scholar JSTOR June 2012 Learn how and when to remove this template message Marco Benevento born July 22 1977 is an American pianist songwriter multi instrumentalist and record producer who has been a fixture of the New York experimental music rock and jazz scene since 1999 He is the founder and recording engineer of Fred Short a recording studio in Upstate New York and a member of the rock groups Benevento Russo Duo and Joe Russo s Almost Dead both of which feature his regular musical collaborator Joe Russo Marco BeneventoBenevento in Prospect Park Brooklyn 2008Background informationBirth nameMarco Vincent BeneventoBorn 1977 07 22 July 22 1977 age 46 Livingston New Jersey U S GenresRock experimental rock psychedelic rock experimental music indie pop jazzOccupation s Musician singer composer music producerInstrument s Piano Hammond organ Wurlitzer electric piano OptiganLabelsRoyal Potato Family Ropeadope HyenaWebsitewww wbr marcobenevento wbr com Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 The Royal Potato Family 4 Benevento Russo Duo 5 Equipment 6 Related bands 7 Discography 7 1 Marco Benevento 7 2 Benevento Russo Duo 7 3 Garage A Trois 7 4 Videography 8 References 9 External linksEarly life EditBenevento was born in Livingston New Jersey United States in 1977 1 He began playing piano at age seven In his early teens Benevento was drawn to his four track recorder synthesizers and making home recordings Benevento attended Ramapo High School and performed with various rock and experimental bands in Northern New Jersey and New York City He graduated from Ramapo High in 1995 and Berklee College of Music in 1999 2 Career EditBenevento has been a regular on the New York City contemporary experimental jazz scene with his involvement in the Jazz Farmers 1999 2001 the Benevento Russo Duo 2002 present and his own band 2006 present Benevento has studied under and played alongside other keyboardists including Joanne Brackeen Kenny Werner John Medeski and Brad Mehldau He has recorded and collaborated with musicians such as Matt Chamberlain John McEntire A C Newman Rich Robinson Stuart D Bogie Annakalmia Traver Andrew Barr Billy Martin George Porter Joe Russo Mike Gordon Trey Anastasio and Phil Lesh The keyboardist currently resides in the Woodstock NY area with his wife and two daughters 3 nbsp Marco Benevento in Saugerties New York 2012Benevento s first studio album as a pianist Invisible Baby released in 2008 was nominated for Independent Music Awards Jazz Album of the year Me Not Me his second release is a mix of original songs and covers such as Heartbeats The Knife and Golden My Morning Jacket Benevento s third album Between the Needles and Nightfall was released in 2010 and his fourth album Tigerface was released in 2012 Tigerface features singer Annakalmia Traver of the band Rubblebucket and drummer John McEntire of Tortoise Throughout all of his recordings Benevento plays an acoustic piano that is amplified by using pickups and effected with various effect pedals He also makes use of circuit bent toys drum machines and other synthesizers Performances with his band include SXSW Celebrate Brooklyn Carnegie Hall the New Orleans Jazz amp Heritage Festival the Pickathon Music Festival and the Newport Jazz Festival Benevento toured with Ween bassist Dave Dreiwitz and drummer Andrew Borger from 2012 to 2016 In 2016 Karina Rykman took over on bass for Dave Dreiwitz who had started touring again with Ween 4 In 2017 David Butler took over on drums when Andrew started playing with KD Lang and Pink Martini 5 The Royal Potato Family EditIn 2009 Benevento began his own record label with manager Kevin Calabro called The Royal Potato Family 6 Artists on the label include Garage A Trois Billy Martin Tom Hamilton s American Babies Holly Bowling Lukas Nelson Neal Casal WOLF Featuring Scott Metzger Stanton Moore Reed Mathis Leslie Mendelson The Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey Surprise Me Mr Davis Yellowbirds Superhuman Happiness Nathan Moore and Wil Blades 7 Benevento Russo Duo EditBenevento is one half of the Benevento Russo Duo an instrumental indie rock experimental Hammond organ Wurlitzer electric piano and drum duo that he formed with drummer Joe Russo in 2001 The band makes use of samplers loops circuit bent toys guitars as well as glockenspiels to augment their sound The Benevento Russo Duo have performed at events like Lollapalooza Austin City Limits Fuji Rock Festival Bonnaroo Wakarusa High Sierra Music Festival and have drawn reviews at publications ranging from Rolling Stone to Pitchfork Media Equipment EditA fan of circuit bending Benevento uses modified electronic toys to compose music When playing with his band Marco amplifies the piano with guitar pickups and other effects He has toured and performed with a modified acoustic piano toy piano Yamaha CP60 speak amp Spell glockenspiel Rhythm Ace Drum Machine Wurlitzer and Rheem Organ Benevento s equipment includes a Casio sampling keyboard effects pedals a Hammond organ with bass pedalboard and a Wurlitzer electric piano 8 Related bands EditThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources Please help by adding reliable sources Contentious material about living people that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately Find sources Marco Benevento news newspapers books scholar JSTOR October 2019 Learn how and when to remove this template message Benevento is a member of Garage A Trois along with Stanton Moore Skerik and Mike Dillon Benevento is a member of Joe Russo s Almost Dead a Grateful Dead tribute band composed of Benevento Joe Russo drums Dave Dreiwitz bass Tom Hamilton guitar and Scott Metzger guitar In 2006 Benevento was featured in Bobby Previte s Coalition of the Willing US and European tour In July 2006 Benevento toured with Trey Anastasio Mike Gordon and Joe Russo Benevento is also a member of the band Bustle In Your Hedgerow a band that reinterprets the music of Led Zeppelin In 2006 Benevento recorded an improvisational 32 minute song for Zach Hill s Astrological Straits Discography EditMarco Benevento Edit Live at Tonic 2007 Ropeadope Invisible Baby 2008 Hyena Records Me Not Me 2009 Royal Potato Family Between the Needles and Nightfall 2010 Royal Potato Family Escape Horse Fireworks 7 inch single 2011 Royal Potato Family TigerFace 2012 Royal Potato Family Swift 2014 Royal Potato Family The Story of Fred Short 2016 Royal Potato Family Woodstock Sessions 2017 Royal Potato Family Let It Slide 2019 Royal Potato Family Benevento Russo Duo Edit Marco Benevento and Joe Russo 2002 Darts 2003 Best Reason to Buy the Sun 2005 Ropeadope Live from Bonnaroo 2005 featuring Mike Gordon July 18 2006 recorded live in 2005 Play Pause Stop 2006 Reincarnate Butter ProblemsGarage A Trois Edit Power Patriot 2009 Royal Potato Family Always Be Happy But Stay Evil 2011 Royal Potato FamilyVideography Edit April in New York 2007 Bobby Previte DVD independentReferences Edit Marco Benevento Biography Billboard Billboard com Retrieved October 21 2019 Marco Benevento Talks About David Bowie and His Mountain Jam Show Exclusive Interview Ultimate Classic Rock Retrieved August 31 2017 Greenhaus Mike https relix com articles detail marco benevento home on the fringe Relix Rocking Rykman An Interview With Marco Benevento Bassist Karina Rykman JamBase com October 14 2016 Retrieved August 31 2017 Guster s Dave Butler to Fill In on Drums for Marco Benevento Tour Jambands com April 20 2017 New Music from American Babies and Marco Benevento on Royal Potato Family Vpm org Retrieved October 21 2019 Artists Royalpotatofamily com April 25 2015 Retrieved October 21 2019 Marco Benevento On His Synth Obsession Performer Mag Performermag com Retrieved August 31 2017 External links EditMarco Benevento official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Marco Benevento amp oldid 1171118324, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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