Ben Keeler and the 500 Club: BeatCrave Fav

Ben Keeler released his first record in 2007, after he graduate from Columbia College with a degree in music composition. For sometime now, Keeler has given way to a new project which he likes to call Ben Keeler and the 500 Club. Last year, his project released their first record “Water Water.” Said record is an array of melodies, with influenced from Tom Waits and The Decemberists. Their music doesn’t stay in a box, they stretch out and bring in different genres by adding horns and pianos, and other orchestral instruments. We admire anyone who’s willing to push boundaries and go outside of the mainstream. Check them out in our BeatCrave Fav series below…

Pick of the Day: Ben Keeler & the 500 Club

Type: Folk/Pop/Soul

Label: Ben Keeler Music Inc.

Band Members:

• Ben Keeler – Guitar/Vocals
• Tony Hays – Piano/Vocals
• Michael Sommer – Drums
• Dorian Duffy – Bass

Discography:

• Water Water (2010)

Videos:

“Water Water”

Promo video

Upcoming Events:

• 7/22 – The Loft – Lansing, MI
• 8/12 – Uncommon Ground – Chicago, IL

Photos:

More Info:

• Ben Keeler and the 500 Club on MySpace
• Ben Keeler and the 500 Club Official Website
• Ben Keeler and the 500 Club on Facebook
• Ben Keeler and the 500 Club on Twitter

This Month’s Favs Include:

• Simplified
• Keith Moody

***Love Ben Keeler and the 500 Club as much as we do? Don’t forget to vote for them in our BeatCrave Fav of the Month Poll at the end of July!

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