Beautiful Fan Artwork from Monica Fraioli cole
Photos by Monica Fraioli Cole
Ben Here! For The Love of Starting a Tour! (Part 1 of 2)
Today I had the opportunity to see lots of old friends from the road. The touring electricians and lighting people, the audio team, our backline techs, production and tour managers, musicians, truck and bus drivers, and local production and stage people here in Detroit. Our Rock Hall Free For All tour with Heart, Joan Jett [...]
Get Ready for Some Ben Time with the Rock Hall Three for All Tour!
The Rock Hall Three for All Tour featuring Heart, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and Cheap Trick, kicks off July 14th in Clarkston, MI. Next stop St. Louis, MO 7/16, Noblesville, IN, 7/17, and Chicago, IL on 7/19. Check out the Calendar for complete tour dates, this is going to be a wild ride!
Ben Here! Magical Musical World Tour
Royal Albert Hall as seen from the Drummer's Nest People all over the planet love to experience live music. I’ve seen it, felt it, and loved them back. Heart is gigging a run of shows in the UK this week. After arriving in London a couple of days ago, it has been very clear to [...]
Ben Here! For the Love of Playing Music
Anytime I get to play it's a wonderful thing. I am so grateful to perform and record with a wide variety of songwriters, projects, artists, musicians, bands and producers. These can include film, tv and radio music, independent releases, signed acts, performance artists and the occasional piano playing kitten. Being asked to give my all [...]
Ben Here! The Art and Technology of a Recording Studio – Part 2
BSMC Studio So……..you've decided to move ahead with a recording, and you're wondering what to expect. Last weeks blog talked about the first step of getting together with your producer or engineer to discuss expectations and learn about the process. In that discussion I like to cover the details of the music. These [...]
Ben Here! Ben Smith Music Studio: The Art and Technology of a Recording Studio – Part 1
Many of the music projects I personally work on are recorded at my studio in Seattle. Creating this space where I am able to craft the musical pieces in which I play and perform, along with recording and producing all types of musical and audio clients, in many different formats, gives me tremendous satisfaction. These formats [...]
Saint Claire Joins DreamWreck for June 17th Show at Hwy 99 Blues Club
Photo By: Diego Portillo 20 Year old Electric Soul/Pop Indie artist Saint Claire joins the boys of DreamWreck to lay down his unique sound. Currently opening for the Macklemore and Ryan Lewis tour, Saint Claire is already well known on the Seattle Music Scene, performing with legends such as Brooke Lizotte, Shelby Nc, Rachael Beaver, Adolph Christ, Beth [...]
Ben Here: Connecting Through Drum Clinics
Drum clinics are so fun to do when I know I'm reaching out to people and they're reaching back. Engaging with folks who want to see what you bring to your art is really important, and drum clinics are an example of when our musicality and ability to connect are needed most. Giving clinic attendees [...]
Ben Here: For the Love of Music
Musicians love to perform. For us, trading musical energy between the musicians sharing it with the crowd is how we express so many of our emotions. Anytime I have the opportunity to play a show, whether is a big place to play with Heart, or a smaller one, I'm so grateful to get to fill my heart with [...]