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Sharp Tooth Benny
- hard rockin' blues grooves
Sharp Tooth Benny
- hard rockin' blues grooves
» genre:
Blues >
Blues Rock
» location:
Mike McLaury
» label: Irie Member Records
» for fans of: ZZ Top, Social Distortion, Govt. Mule, Stone Temple Pilots, AC/DC, Johnny Cash, Aerosmith, Stray Cats
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Sharp Tooth Benny (US)
NEWS
Be sure to visit our Official MySpace page at: www.myspace.com/SHARPTOOTHBENNYBAND!!
You can buy your copy of "Slinky Sounds For Reptilian Lovers" on Sale now at www.CDBABY.com/cd/SharpToothBenny !!!
Don't delay! Get your copy today!
Our hit single, "CADILLAC" was bestowed the following awards on Garageband.com!
Best Guitars in Blues Rock, week of 12Feb2007
Best Lyrics in Blues Rock, week of 12Feb2007
Best Melody in Blues Rock, week of 12Feb2007
Most Original in Blues Rock, week of 12Feb2007
"CADILLAC" has also been receiving some airtime along with "Everything Girl", & "Looker" on www.SongPlanet.com!!! Thanks to DJ's Mike K., Michael Stone, Ranch, MotMot & Sue for their support!!!
Be sure to look for the "Exclusive" SongPlanet.com S.T.B. tune, " Bennys' Iguana Groove", recorded "Live" at Fat Katz in Encinitas, CA.!
"Cadillac" has also received a nice response on Dan B.T.s' show ...Canada X Radio...thanks Dan!
"The Game" & "Big Green Lizard" were also added recently to the playlist on the Nasty Nate Show at www.RadioDiscon.com! Rock it fellas!
Also we have to thank PlanetNetTunes.com DJ Jase for the shout outs and the upcoming Artist Spotlight on Sharp Tooth Benny!
Be sure to check out these sites to hear more Sharp Tooth Benny as well as some other great independent artists!
You can buy your copy of "Slinky Sounds For Reptilian Lovers" on Sale now at www.CDBABY.com/cd/SharpToothBenny !!!
Don't delay! Get your copy today!
Our hit single, "CADILLAC" was bestowed the following awards on Garageband.com!
Best Guitars in Blues Rock, week of 12Feb2007
Best Lyrics in Blues Rock, week of 12Feb2007
Best Melody in Blues Rock, week of 12Feb2007
Most Original in Blues Rock, week of 12Feb2007
"CADILLAC" has also been receiving some airtime along with "Everything Girl", & "Looker" on www.SongPlanet.com!!! Thanks to DJ's Mike K., Michael Stone, Ranch, MotMot & Sue for their support!!!
Be sure to look for the "Exclusive" SongPlanet.com S.T.B. tune, " Bennys' Iguana Groove", recorded "Live" at Fat Katz in Encinitas, CA.!
"Cadillac" has also received a nice response on Dan B.T.s' show ...Canada X Radio...thanks Dan!
"The Game" & "Big Green Lizard" were also added recently to the playlist on the Nasty Nate Show at www.RadioDiscon.com! Rock it fellas!
Also we have to thank PlanetNetTunes.com DJ Jase for the shout outs and the upcoming Artist Spotlight on Sharp Tooth Benny!
Be sure to check out these sites to hear more Sharp Tooth Benny as well as some other great independent artists!
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Well, hello there fellow music lover! You've stumbled across one of the bands your mom didn't want you to know about.....Sharp Tooth Benny!
Sharp Tooth Benny consists of former ”Sizzle” front man, Mike “Mac” Mc Laury, belting out lead vocals and grooving’ on rhythm guitar, There’s also fellow songwriter, Terry “ Phat B” Sheppard, previously of “Dr. Joy”, who provides some truly solid bass lines while filling out the vocal harmonies. Well versed former “Saint’s We Ain’t” axe-slinger, “Little Man” Tate Sanderson wails on lead guitar, and talented newcomer Noah “Boom Boom” Bloom keeps things moving on drums/percussion. Special guest appearances are also made on a couple tunes by the incredible, Tim “The Teacher” Fennel of Motus on lead guitar. Mike, Terry and Noah provide a rocking musical foundation to stand on while Tate & Tim fill the grooves with some tasteful yet smoking‘ leads. These guys love to have fun and while the band is primarily blues based, the live-shows exhibit an unusual amount of energy and crowds are often treated to a bit of improv and some wackiness. You never know what might happen at a Sharp Tooth Benny show…
Sharp Tooth Benny’s new CD, “Slinky Sounds For Reptilian Lovers”, is a nine song original CD released in late March, 2006. There’s really something for just about everyone on this diverse release as this album covers a lot of musical ground. From straight blues to heavier rock tunes and a few stops in between, a very diverse group of musicians & friends have joined together to form this band and together Sharp Tooth Benny seems able to fill the void our music world has been feeling. You really have to hear these tunes…
Sharp Tooth Benny consists of former ”Sizzle” front man, Mike “Mac” Mc Laury, belting out lead vocals and grooving’ on rhythm guitar, There’s also fellow songwriter, Terry “ Phat B” Sheppard, previously of “Dr. Joy”, who provides some truly solid bass lines while filling out the vocal harmonies. Well versed former “Saint’s We Ain’t” axe-slinger, “Little Man” Tate Sanderson wails on lead guitar, and talented newcomer Noah “Boom Boom” Bloom keeps things moving on drums/percussion. Special guest appearances are also made on a couple tunes by the incredible, Tim “The Teacher” Fennel of Motus on lead guitar. Mike, Terry and Noah provide a rocking musical foundation to stand on while Tate & Tim fill the grooves with some tasteful yet smoking‘ leads. These guys love to have fun and while the band is primarily blues based, the live-shows exhibit an unusual amount of energy and crowds are often treated to a bit of improv and some wackiness. You never know what might happen at a Sharp Tooth Benny show…
Sharp Tooth Benny’s new CD, “Slinky Sounds For Reptilian Lovers”, is a nine song original CD released in late March, 2006. There’s really something for just about everyone on this diverse release as this album covers a lot of musical ground. From straight blues to heavier rock tunes and a few stops in between, a very diverse group of musicians & friends have joined together to form this band and together Sharp Tooth Benny seems able to fill the void our music world has been feeling. You really have to hear these tunes…
Why this name?
The band is named after a rather large Iguana that was owned by lead singer/rythym guitarist, Mike Mclaury. "Beni-Hana, the Killer Iguana" once nearly bit our old bass players thumb off on one drunken' night after a gig...he was then aptly nick-named..."Sharp Tooth Benny"! We decided when he grew too big to keep anymore...to take the name for ourselves as a tribute and it's stuck ever since...at last check, "Benny" was residing happily at the San Diego Zoo in the Green Iguana exhibit. He'll be the one starin' you down...
Do you play live?
Yes! We play just about anywhere, mostly on the West Coast and in Colorado right now. We love to play live!!! One of our favorite moments so far has been playing with Kermit Ruffin & the New England Brass at Tipitina's in New Orleans, LA. and anytime we play an outdoor festival or charity event.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
The internet has opened big brass doors for Indie musicians to poor through...this is indeed a medium which will change the history of music and music promotion.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Possibly...
Band History:
Sharp Tooth Benny Bio:
Sharp Tooth Benny is a band that all true Blues and Rock enthusiasts should enjoy. Sharp Tooth Benny recently completed their 1st full-length CD release entitled, “Slinky Sounds For Reptilian Lovers”. The music is reminiscent of an early ZZ Top/George Thoroughgood style groove with bits of Social Distortion, AC/DC, Govt. Mule and even hints of Stone Temple Pilots & others slipping in from time to time. While trying to stay true to some basic blues-rock principles with sure-to-be hits like, “Cadillac” , “Big Green Lizard” , “I Never Thought” and “Looker”, Sharp Tooth Benny has also been able to branch out and include some distinct new musical stylings of their own with crowd favorites like, “Little Fishy”, “The Morning Song”, “Everything Girl”, “The Game” and others. This type of musical diversity gives the band a truly eclectic appeal that satisfies their audiences and will satisfy you if you’re looking for something different in a blues band.
Most of Sharp Tooth Benny is currently based in Southern California while band founder, Mike McLaury now resides in Golden, Co. and is working online with “Phat B” on more material for the next CD. Look for Sharp Tooth Benny on the Web and be sure to keep your eyes & ears open as they’ll be touring & on the airwaves soon…Go ahead, find out for yourself what the buzz is all about.
Sharp Tooth Benny is a band that all true Blues and Rock enthusiasts should enjoy. Sharp Tooth Benny recently completed their 1st full-length CD release entitled, “Slinky Sounds For Reptilian Lovers”. The music is reminiscent of an early ZZ Top/George Thoroughgood style groove with bits of Social Distortion, AC/DC, Govt. Mule and even hints of Stone Temple Pilots & others slipping in from time to time. While trying to stay true to some basic blues-rock principles with sure-to-be hits like, “Cadillac” , “Big Green Lizard” , “I Never Thought” and “Looker”, Sharp Tooth Benny has also been able to branch out and include some distinct new musical stylings of their own with crowd favorites like, “Little Fishy”, “The Morning Song”, “Everything Girl”, “The Game” and others. This type of musical diversity gives the band a truly eclectic appeal that satisfies their audiences and will satisfy you if you’re looking for something different in a blues band.
Most of Sharp Tooth Benny is currently based in Southern California while band founder, Mike McLaury now resides in Golden, Co. and is working online with “Phat B” on more material for the next CD. Look for Sharp Tooth Benny on the Web and be sure to keep your eyes & ears open as they’ll be touring & on the airwaves soon…Go ahead, find out for yourself what the buzz is all about.
Your influences?
Govt. Mule, Johnny Cash, Alice In Chains, Stray Cats, Social Distortion, ZZ Top, BB King, Led Zeppelin, Steve Morse, Iggy Pop, Pink Floyd, Sublime, AC/DC, The Doors, The Cramps, Iron Maiden, Rush
Favorite spot?
Leucadia & Oceanside, California , Orangestad, Aruba, Estes Park, Colorado
Equipment used:
Special thanks go out to Gibson, Ibanez, DEAN, Schecter, Pearl, TAMA, Zildjian, Paiste, Marshal, Galien-Kruger, Crate, Nady, BOSS, GHS FATTIES, Dean-Markley, Monster Cables, Coffin Crates, Jim Dunlop and all the other brands we used on this project...
Anything else...?
Be sure to pick up your copy of "SLINKY SOUNDS FOR REPTILIAN LOVERS" today at www.CDbaby.com or directly from us on our Myspace site:www.myspace.com/sharptoothbennyband !!!
Sharp Tooth Benny will bite ya' and You'll be shakin' your tail in no time...
Sharp Tooth Benny will bite ya' and You'll be shakin' your tail in no time...