BENVENUE: NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ROCKERS READY ‘JEAN ELIZABETH’ EP FOR OCTOBER 5 RELEASE

FROM:            ANGELA VILLANUEVA, MSO

BENVENUE

 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ROCKERS
READY ‘JEAN ELIZABETH’ EP
FOR OCTOBER 5 RELEASE

Melodic hard rock group BENVENUE–which Campus Circle labeled “…definitely a band to keep on eye on.” (7/27/09)–-is gearing up for the October 5 release of JEAN ELIZABETH, the band’s self-released EP. Seamlessly blending rock, metal and alternative with crunching guitars and soaring vocals, the disc includes four previously available tracks re-recorded and mixed–including the first single “She Did”–and two new songs, “No Way” and “Be Your Own.” 

In a recent live review from a performance at Los Angeles’ Viper Room, Erik Cameron of MetalAssault.com raved, “These alternative metallers showed Los Angeles a performance not to forget. This band definitely had a great deal of integrity going on in their music, combining elements such as Incubus with real melodic tones, chords and hard heavy riffs similar to Rage Against The Machine. Benvenue don't care for the local trends and their creative efforts are extremely rare and powerful…you can appreciate the tremendous musicianship and professionalism this band maintains, and from what we could say, these guys will go far. Their performance was really amazing.” (8/4/10)

The Berkeley quartet–FRANCIS BLAY (vocals), SID SLATER (guitar, vocals), TOMMY ALDO SONIN (bass) and MOON (drums)–are really excited about the new material as it reflects the maturity and growth of the band.  “The new EP is an exciting adventure that plays in many of our lives,” explains BLAY.   “We went through the process of trying to make songs that are meaningful to oneself but also hopefully touch every person that listens to Benvenue.” He adds: “It's amazing how you can write a song three years ago and it some how paints a picture of things you are going through now in life. The power of music and lyrics can take you to a point in life you want to forget but reminds you of how far you have come.”

One of the new songs, “No Way,” is a vortex of emotions, deep, dark and angry.  Written during a break-up, the rollercoaster of emotions SLATER felt was shifted into song. The weighty intro captures you immediately and glides you into the melodic guitar, combined into a semi-mysterious, ethereal way of painting feelings as a scene. With “Be Your Own” BENVENUE brings out their heavy metal side with hard-hitting, high-energy throughout.  This has quickly become a fan favorite at shows and one of BENVENUE’s favorite tracks to perform live.  The band will get another chance to showcase the new material on October 22 at the Someday Lounge in Portland, OR.

All of the members of BENVENUE come from different backgrounds which brings a unique quality to the music and the live experience for the fans. Influenced by hip-hop, rock, drum and bass, alternative and jazz, BENVENUE's sound connects to many listeners. They don't fit into the typical rock mold…but that's what defines BENVENUE. 

http://www.benvenueband.com
http://www.myspace.com/benvenue
http://twitter.com/benvenueband
http://www.facebook.com/BenvenueMusic
http://www.youtube.com/user/BenvenueTV

For more information on BENVENUE, please contact:
Angela Villanueva/MSO           818-380-0400 x232     avillanueva@msopr.com

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