Ben Allan (IL)
Ben Allan's musical endeavors started when he was merely 17 and have only evolved ever since. He delivers acoustically driven, home-written songs laced with emotion and sentimentality. For Ben, writing music is a constant learning experience, one that has endless boundaries to be explored. He looks to represent mulitple genres through his music, never limiting himself to one specific sound. The finished product is an eclectic compliation of songs full of energy, emotion, and a Martin D-15 acoustic guitar. His full length: They're Only Miles is being recorded this summer at MMI Studios with a tenative release date in early 2007. For now, catch him at a live show or take a listen to a few sample demos released here. Contact: bengasparini@gmail.com
Your musical influences
Mike Kinsella, Aloha, New Amsterdams, Matt Pond, Pinback, Sufjan Stevens, Sigur Ros, Elliot Smith, Ben Gibbard, John Mayer, Red House Painters, Howie Day, Nick Torres, The Flaming Lips, Damien Rice, Chris Carrabba, Nada Surf, Jason Mraz, Kings of Convenience, Maroon 5, Thom Yorke
What equipment do you use?
Martin D-15 Acoustic Guitar
E-Bow
Vox Valvetroix 50-Watt amplifier
