Benny Strange
Nowhere Left to Run
© 2006 Darkroom Records (678277133723)
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Combining influences ranging from folk to early brit rock, Nowhere Left to Run is a remarkable and surprisingly mature debut from a young artist with a bright future.
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Hitchhiking from New York to California with nothing more than a sleeping bag, an acoustic guitar and $112 may sound like an extreme way for an 18-year-old singer/songwriter to follow his inspiration but, according to David Avram Brown, who performs under the moniker Benny Strange, “It just seemed like the necessary thing to do at the time.”
After spending his early twenties ping-ponging between San Francisco, New York City, Boston, Santa Cruz and Maui, Brown eventually settled in Los Angeles where, with the help of recording engineers Joe Zook (Modest Mouse) and Ethan Willoughby (Black Eyed Peas), he recorded his self-produced debut EP, Nowhere Left to Run. The EP was released on his own label, Darkroom Records in September of 2006.
It’s been an uphill battle for this truly independent recording artist. From singing for his supper and sleeping on park benches in Golden Gate Park to rescuing his instruments from a burning rehearsal building, the music of Benny Strange continues to be more than just a labor of love. According to this multi-instrumentalist, the process of writing, recording and performing is also his “cathartic outlet essential to both emotional and spiritual survival.” Brown continues, “Through all the uncertainties of a lifestyle rooted in constant change, the one thing I’ve always had is my music. Whether I was cold and hungry or sittin’ fat and comfy on a beach in Hawaii, I’ve always had a guitar by my side.”
Nowhere Left to Run is a remarkable and surprisingly mature debut album from a young artist with a bright future.
"Rising indie-sensation Benny Strange knows that brevity and experimentation aren’t necessarily strange-bedfellows."
-Relix.com
"...lush arrangements with sweeping hooks, Benny Strange is beginning to generate a lot of buzz in the indie community."
-Suite101.com
"Each song was better than the last. Truly impressive."
-CBS Radio
For more information on Benny Strange visit him online:
www.bennystrange.com
www.myspace.com/bennystrange
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Love it!!
author: LauraThis band sent me a friend request on myspace--I usually ingore those--and the moment I heard Blip, I knew I had to give them a listen. I bought the EP and was not disappointed at all... now I can't wait to see them live.
so sad there is no stock
author: GemmaI am so sad that there is no stock for the album, just listened to the hole thing and love it xx
Rated 99 out of 100- Get this EP!!
author: Tim AllenA suitcase full of sounds, great lyrics, and a masterful mix is what sold me on this ep. I'm reminded of George Martin's work with the Beatles. I am here to order 6 more as gifts. The record companys need to be paying attention here. Hey Leno....This one's for you!!
- author: Annie
This band is amazing. Even though I've never seen them live, I discovered them on myspace. LOVE from Australia reaching straight to you!