Ben Harper & Relentless 7 - "Shimmer & Shine"
[Video: Pete Maiden/Tim Tregonig; Editing by Pete Maiden]
We've been digging Ben Harper's new band, Ben Harper & Relentless7, since Smoking Section first reported on the band in October. Harper, guitarist Jason Mozersky, drummer Jordan Richardson and bassist Jesse Ingalls released their first album today, White Lies for Dark Times, and it definitely brings out Harper's heavy side, with tunes that channel Jimi Hendrix and the Stones.
A few months ago, the S.S. was invited to the legendary Electric Lady Studios in New York to watch Relentless7 perform in front of a few lucky fans at a WFUV-sponsored event. Check out the single "Shimmer & Shine" above, and click the jump for "Number With No Name," "Lay There & Hate Me," and a badass cover of Queen's "Under Pressure."
Also, we just sat down with our good buddy Ben for a Q&A for the recent issue of Rolling Stone (with Dylan on the cover), and he told us how much the new band has influenced his playing. "It felt like putting the training wheels back on and connecting with music at the core," he tells us. "I've relearned my instrument through this band. I'm practicing again, and woodshedding in my hotel room. I've been practicing scales!"
Dig Ben Harper & Relentless7? Send us an email explaining why you deserve to win an autographed, limited edition poster! Your deadline is May 15th. Good luck!
A few months ago, the S.S. was invited to the legendary Electric Lady Studios in New York to watch Relentless7 perform in front of a few lucky fans at a WFUV-sponsored event. Check out the single "Shimmer & Shine" above, and click the jump for "Number With No Name," "Lay There & Hate Me," and a badass cover of Queen's "Under Pressure."
Also, we just sat down with our good buddy Ben for a Q&A for the recent issue of Rolling Stone (with Dylan on the cover), and he told us how much the new band has influenced his playing. "It felt like putting the training wheels back on and connecting with music at the core," he tells us. "I've relearned my instrument through this band. I'm practicing again, and woodshedding in my hotel room. I've been practicing scales!"
Dig Ben Harper & Relentless7? Send us an email explaining why you deserve to win an autographed, limited edition poster! Your deadline is May 15th. Good luck!
Ben Harper & Relentless 7 - "Number With No Name"
[Video: Pete Maiden/Tim Tregonig; Editing by Pete Maiden]
Ben Harper & Relentless 7 - "Lay There & Hate Me"
[Video: Pete Maiden/Tim Tregonig; Editing by Pete Maiden]
Ben Harper & Relentless 7 - "Under Pressure"
[Video: Pete Maiden/Tim Tregonig; Editing by Pete Maiden]
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pothead philosopher | May 14, 2009 10:46 AM
no matter how many times he reinvents himself musically, ben is ALWAYS the sh*t!!
Dustin | May 13, 2009 6:40 PM
I've been listening to Ben since around 98 and he never ceases to amaze me! It's so great that he's finally starting to get a small piece of national recognition.
This album is amazing!
Jeff W | May 8, 2009 4:49 PM
Caught Ben & R7 at Stubbs during SxSW they smoked that place!!!
Marty | May 7, 2009 11:00 PM
I love these Smoking Section in house concert videos, very cool!
Tilo | May 5, 2009 11:42 PM
Thank you for this, guys at the SS...
Harper is out of this world amazing. Their version of Under Pressure, priceless.
Thanks again. Take care,
T