Artist: Ben Kweller

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Ben Kweller

Apr 24, 12:15pm The Owl Mag

The Owl Mag caught up with Ben Kweller to get all the details on his new label, album, and upcoming tour.

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Contest: Ben Kweller @ El Rey

Apr 23, 4:29pm Downtown Lobby

Ben Kweller will make a stop in Los Angeles this week to play a show at the El Rey Theatre on Wednesday, April 25th. Joining him will be Sleeper Agent and The Dig to open the show. Tickets for this show are still available to purchase online thorugh Ticketmaster for $22.00 plus any additional service fees. We do have a couple of tickets to give away just for our readers. All you have to do is send us an email at DowntownLobby@gmail.com with your full name and contact information. We will [...]

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Record Store Day 2012

Apr 23, 4:33am Music For Humans

• Amelia - Between the Bars
• Ben Kweller - I Miss You
• Dolorean - The Biggest Lie
• El Madmo - The Best Part
• Elliott Smith - Thirteen
• Elton John - American Triangle
• Elvis Costello - (I Don't Want to Go To) Chelsea (Basing Street Studios Version)
• Elvis Presley - Going Home (Alternate Take 29)
• Lifesavas - Happiness
• Sexton Blake - Rose Parade
• The Helio Sequence - Satellite

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Artist:	Amelia
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Artist:	Ben Kweller
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Artist:	Dolorean
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Artist:	El Madmo
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Artist:	Elliott Smith
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Artist:	Elton John
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Artist:	Elvis Costello
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Artist:	Elvis Presley
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Artist:	Lifesavas
Title:	Happiness
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Artist:	Sexton Blake
Title:	Rose Parade
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Artist:	The Helio Sequence
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Contest: Ben Kweller At The El Rey Theatre

Apr 22, 8:00pm The Scenestar

Now that Coachella is wrapping up, it's time to look at the musical acts coming into town next week. Ben Kweller is a favorite playing a night at the El Rey Theatre this week on Wednesday, April 25 in support...

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Ben Kweller @ Union Transfer (3/21)

Apr 21, 2:24pm WQHS-The Blog

Ben Kweller performed at Union Transfer promoting his new album, Go Fly A Kite , on March 21 st . While Kweller may have been attempting to promote his new work, those gathered that night seemed much more enthusiastic about his old hits. The crowd was certainly nostalgic, as cheers rang out at the start of old favorites, such as "Wasted and Ready" or "On My Way." Mouths moved along with the lyrics, bodies swayed to Kweller's pulsing guitar and melodious piano. Concert-goers seemed at more of a loss with the new [...]

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Last Night: Ben Kweller At Fitzgerald's

Apr 20, 11:00am Houstoned Rocks

Ben Kweller Fitzgerald's April 19, 2012 While I can't tell you that Ben Kweller is a polarizing, avant-garde, demiurgic artist, I can tell you that while finding a way to rhyme sexy with spaghet... Continue reading "Last Night: Ben Kweller At Fitzgerald's" >

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Win Tickets: Ben Kweller @ El Rey – Los Angeles, CA – 4/25/12

Apr 18, 1:21pm YouTellConcerts.com

Win Tickets: Ben Kweller @ El Rey – Los Angeles, CA – 4/25/12 Ben Kweller is one of Americas finest singer song writers. His life show shines with personality. Kweller is currently touring in support of his 5th studio album Go Fly a Kite . Ben started performing and touring at the age of 12 and is a seasoned performer to say the least. If you are looking for a solid show, you should def check this one out. Win Tickets: Ben Kweller @ El Rey [...]

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HT Interview: Ben Kweller Comes Full Circle

Apr 12, 1:00pm Hidden Track

In chatting with Ben Kweller before his recent Irving Plaza show in New York City, Ben joked that he finds it flattering when people read into his lyrics and develop notions based on those perceptions. On his new release, Go Fly a Kite , the song Full Circle has garnered a lot of attention as it makes perfect sense in terms of the musical direction. Kweller's prior release Changing Horses was a complete departure from his trademark pop sound in favor of a collection of country tunes, while Go Fly a Kite brings the music squarely back [...]

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Ben Kweller and Sleeper Agent 3/24 Irving Plaza NYC Review/Photos

Apr 8, 11:25pm The Audio Perv

By Michel Dussack As New York City's legendary Irving Plaza began to fill after a good but forgettable performance by The Dig (there was nothing wrong with their set, but nothing that particularly struck me either) really only one thought was on my mind at the time. Why were Sleeper Agent, an alternative rock band with loads of distortion and feedback opening for Ben Kweller, who long ago switched from a more alternative style to a radio friendly pop rock ...

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Review – Ben Kweller @ Mercy Lounge – Nashville, TN 4/1/12

Apr 5, 4:47pm YouTellConcerts.com

Review - Ben Kweller @ Mercy Lounge - Nashville, TN 4/1/12 Review - Ben Kweller @ Mercy Lounge - Nashville, TN Who's Ben Kweller ? I hadn't a clue, but I liked the sound of the press release: "rich harmonies, lush arrangements, and bittersweet lyrics channeling slacker garage rock, 70's pop-rock, and Americana/folk." I can hang with that. My husband, who works closely with labels and their releases, had heard of him and the Facebook buzz about the upcoming show got [...]

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High School Reunion: Samantha Saturday (2001-2005)

Apr 5, 11:00am The Owl Mag

Owl photographer, Samantha Saturday, takes us on a high school musical journey that really puts most of us to shame.

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Ben Kweller's Go Fly a Kite

Apr 2, 6:59am the RSL weblog

On Further Review by Cara Giaimo in stores now The title of this one pretty much says it all. Crack open Ben Kweller's new album and you'll find sunshine, breezes, skies patched with colorful squares, and a dab – just a teaspoon – of snark. Kweller has reliably turned out perfect collections of power-pop since he was in middle school, here and there letting in a [...]

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Photos: Ben Kweller @ The Basement

Mar 30, 1:11pm donewaiting.com

Ben Kweller The Basement March 26, 2012 [...]

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High School Reunion: Christine Cook (2006-2010)

Mar 29, 11:00am The Owl Mag

Seattle Owl Mag writer, Christine Cook graduated only yesterday but that's okay, she's a keeper.

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BEN KWELLER, SLEEPER AGENT PLAYED IRVING PLAZA

Mar 27, 1:33pm the WILD honey pie

Saturday's show at Irving Plaza felt like a bit of a homecoming to me - the location was actually where I had attended my first concert as a photographer, and it was good to be back (particularly for such a stellar set of bands)! First up was The Dig (@thedigisup), playing tracks off their 2010 album Electric Toys (which by the way was being sold on cassette). Their sound was very quiet and mellow, but the nice tempo and beat had me going as I photographed the dimly lit performance. Not [...]

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Check Out: The Dig – "Red Rose in the Cold Winter Ground" (CoS Premiere)

Mar 26, 3:15pm Consequence Of Sound

Hailing from the bright lights of New York City, The Dig unleashed their debut album, Electric Toys , in 2010 to buzzing praise. On May 29th, the band returns for more of their thoughtfully-paced rock and roll with their followup up, Midnight Flowers , from Buffalo Jump Records. Our first taste of the new LP comes in the form of "Red Rose in the Cold Winter Ground". Although seemingly somber on the surface, the track's jarring bassline and random, punctuating drums make for a dynamic, albeit reserved moment of great rock and roll transcendence. [...]

• The Dig Music - Red Rose in the Cold Winter Ground

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Artist:	The Dig Music
Title:	Red Rose in the Cold Winter Ground
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This Weekend | Shows to See!

Mar 23, 3:26pm Music Savage

Ben Kweller - Mean to Me Me heading out of town tonight seems to be a total buzzkill. It seems as though all of Boston is going to be lit up with great shows this weekend. Tonight, marks the return of Ben Kweller to Boston at the Paradise. He has recently released a brand new album, Go Fly A Kite , an album filled top to bottom with shiny upbeat tracks even in the presence of some heavier topics. The straight ahead power pop album is a rockin' effort [...]

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Artist:	Jenny Owen Youngs
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INTERVIEW: Ben Kweller

Mar 23, 11:39am Minneapolis Fucking Rocks

Photo by Kevin Baldes The ever-so-talented Ben Kweller will return to Minneapolis this Wednesday with The Dig and Sleeper Agent sharing the stage. Kweller has been a touring powerhouse over the years and kicked off the most recent this past February in support of his new release Go Fly A Kite . Check it out, it's going to be a doozy! MFR had a recent chat with Kweller in an attempt to get to know him a little better. What did we find? He [...]

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Ben Kweller Visits WFUV At SXSW 2012

Mar 19, 7:35pm A Heart Is A Spade

Watch 'Gossip' below. Go Fly A Kite is out now. Catch Ben on his US tour. Click here to view the embedded video. MP3: Ben Kweller - The Rules (Live)

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Ticket Giveaway: Ben Kweller with Sleeper Agent 3/24 NYC Irving Plaza

Mar 19, 2:34pm The Audio Perv

Ben Kweller is back with a brand new album, Go Fly A Kite , out now on the Noise Company. To support the album, Ben is kicking off a headline tour this week with Sleeper Agent and The Dig . On Saturday, they play Live Nation's Irving Plaza in New York City. We're super excited to be giving away a pair of tickets to this show! Just email us tapcontests@gmail.com (with the subject: I WANNA SEE BEN KWELLER!) with your ...

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