Screaming Females, No Pasaran, Ben Franklin, Eula in Kearny, NJ on May 6th

I'm pleased to announce my former hometown of Kearny, NJ will witness a quadruple shot of rock when Screaming Females, No Pasaran, Ben Franklin, and Eula come to play there on May 6th. It's a Friday, one of the best days to go out, so why not catch a show? If the weather turns out nice that evening I'm going to plan a bike ride starting in Newark to the venue, The Irish at 95 Kearny Ave, a short 15-20 minute breeze of a ride. This show is being put together by the good folks at Killing Horse Records ,who house Ben Franklin and No Pasaran. Ben Franklin just dropped their wicked good 7'' single called Urgency and No Pasaran is in the studio working on their 7'' single to be released this summer. Eula is coming out from CT for this gig. I haven't heard them but the Facebook invite calls them noisey post-punk, which sounds good to me. Screaming Females, of course will bring the sweet licks and dancey bass for a dashing rock 'n' roll live show that will leave a jaw-dropping impression. 10 beans for this one.

Advance tickets here: http://www.ticketfly.com/event/33605/

Facebook Invite: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157130091013067

UPDATE: My bike group has planned a ride to Kearny. Tonight, May 6, at 7pm. Meet at Beaver Street (between Broad and Mulberry) in Newark. Details with the route and map here: http://www.brickcitybikecollective.org/archives/810

Ben Franklin's releasing 7'', NYC show w/ Gay Blades, The Press on Feb. 25

Ben Franklin is releasing its first wax with a 7'' on Kearny label Killing Horse Records. The a-side will feature "Urgency" and the b-side "No Pleasin' You." It will be released at the band's Feb. 25 Cake Shop show. 

Record Release Show at Cake Shop, NYC Friday Feb 25th

8pm, 21+,  $7

Featuring

The Gay Blades

Ben Franklin

The Press

I Am The Heat

Killing Horse Records showcase in Hoboken on Friday f/ Secret Country, Invisible Lines

Kearny, New Jersey based label  Killing Horse Records is throwing a 1-year anniversary show at good 'ol Maxwells in Hoboken this Friday. The showcase will feature punk influenced bands: Secret Country, iNoPasaran!, Invincible Lines, and Ben Franklin. Each band gives you a little bit of a different flavor of what we call punk and rock. 

Secret County (honky-tonk from Newark, NJ)

No Pasaran (post-punk from New Jersey)

Invisible Lines (post-punk, indie-rock from Kearny, NJ)

Ben Franklin (gonzo rock from Brooklyn, NY)

Friday, Jan. 14 @ Maxwells, 1039 Washington St, Hoboken. ALL AGES. $8. 8:30pm. 

Check out some coverage: 

http://www.nj.com/hobokennow/index.ssf/2011/01/kearny_music_duo_to_celebrate.html

http://hoboken.patch.com/articles/kearnys-killing-horse-records-to-celebrate-one-year-anniversary-at-maxwells

Ben Franklin releasing new 7-inch, playing in Montclair this Saturday

Ben Franklin is an awesome rock 'n roll punk band from Brooklyn you do not know, but hopefully soon will. With hooky, guitar driving melodies, and punky chords with urgent political, in-your-face lyrics, this trio is ready to make a fuss. 2 dude guitarists, 1 lady drummer. You'll be bopping around and singing to their tunes. Okay, so what's going on with the band? 

First, they'll release new music in the form of a 7'' vinyl record, a follow-up to their Optimist full-length, which you can to here that showcases their new direction. It'll be out on Kearny based label Killing Horse Records (¡No Pasaran!, Invisible Lines) later this fall.

Second, the band is playing in Montclair, NJ this Saturday with Black Water (featuring members of lead singer Billy of Ben Franklin's former band the Meltdown's), plus The Micks and The Porchistas. They'll debut a new band member and play some new songs. Tierney's Tavern, 136-138 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042. 21+. 8:30pm. $5. Cheap show with some great bands. Good deal, eh?

Killing the Messenger, The Frozen Gentlemen, Ben Franklin in Newark, NJ this Saturday

Kick off your May with a rock show at Kilkenny's Alehouse in Newark, NJ this Saturday. For just 6 bux you can see Killing The Messenger, The Frozen Gentlemen, Ben Franklin, and Zed Never perform. Kilkennys Alehouse is located at 27 Central Ave, Newark, 07102. 8pm. 21+.

Ben Franklin have two NYC shows in March + CD Giveaway

Ben Franklin, a punk rock 'n roll band from Brooklyn, have two upcoming NYC shows in March. The first is on March 5 at the Delancey for Day 1 of the Knocks From the Underground's (an online magazine) two day 1-year anniversary show. BF will open the show along with The Nightlights, The Press, and Paul and the Patients. Tickets are $8. The following week on March 12 at Matchless Ben Franklin hosts a free night of music at Matchless with The Courtesy Tier, I Am the Heat, and New Madrid Faults. Both are 21+.

If you like your rock with a punch, then these are the shows to check out. Heck, just last week Ben Franklin performed in Kearny, NJ and destroyed, literally. See the above photo for proof.

*Giveaway*: Win a copy of Ben Franklin's new cd, Optimist. The trio from Brooklyn blend a good mix of punk and rock 'n roll. The album features 11 songs with lyrics & stickers. To enter send your full name, location, and e-mail address, subject "Ben Franklin CD Contest" to us. 

We Are Country Mice & Ben Franklin @ Piano's NYC 9-3-09, reviews and pics

All photos by StarBeat

Ben Franklin @ Piano's


The Piano's crowd on Sept. 3rd were greeted with a treat, as We Are Country Mice and (We Are) Ben Franklin would put on rockin' performances. We Are County Mice sets was jammy and groovy with a nice dose of rock 'n roll, definitely a great act to watch live to.

Ben Franklin played their cd release party for OPTIMIST! Besides having free screen printed copies of the cd and stickers, the band put on amazingly moving, punk rock n roll set. The three piece of Billy on vocals and guitar, Ed on bass and vocals, and Sarah on drums and vocals play in your face songs with a good punch. The band is very energetic and it's good to see Billy totally getting into it. "Ghosts" and "Timmeh" are two songs worth checking out. The whole album is available for stream here or download it for free here.

We Are Country Mice
10/8 @ Cameo, Brooklyn, NY
10/21 @ Cake Shop, NY, NY (CMJ Kanine Records Showcase)
10/24 @ The Delancey, NY, NY (CMJ The Deli/SESAC Party)
11/5 @ Cameo, Brooklyn, NY

More pics below.

We Are Country Mice
















Ben Franklin

Ben Franklin release OPTIMIST for FREE// NYC CD Release Show at Piano's Tonight

Tonight is Brooklyn rockers, Ben Franklin's cd release show at Piano's in New York City. The band will have copies of their first full-length "Optimist." The cd's are professionally mastered with screen printed covers and folded booklets. You also get free stickers. For those that can't make it to the show, you can download the album for free here. The 3-piece of Eduardo Garza, William Gray, and Sarah Tomek put the kick back in rock 'n roll with their brand of punk and gives you music to bop around to. Definitely worth the listen.

Thursday September 3rd, 9pm CD Release @ Pianos, $8 and free cd and stickers. 158 Ludlow Street, New York City. 21 and over.

Tracklisting below.


Been Franklin OPTIMIST tracklisting:

1. Tell Us How You Really Feel
2. Drink to Forget
3. Ghosts
4. Montclair
5. The Face of Proposition 8
6. Catalyst
7. Credit Default Swap Bop
8. Timmeh
9. Had it Comin'
10. You Is Me
11. Fren Banklin

Upcoming Ben Franklin Shows:
9/3 @ Pianos, NYC (cd release)
9/16 @ Public Assembly, Brooklyn, NY

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