Their 2018 album Find a Light went #3, and became their 3rd consecutive album to hit #1 in rock as well. Benji and I have been playing together as a duo for about 15 years and are just kindred spirits. Starr: No, I dont think so not other than planting my vegetables, which I think is pretty grown-up (chuckles). My first gig was in Rome (GA) when I was 15 with a bunch of guys that seemed really old to me, they were like juniors and seniors in high school, said Shanks. Starr: Without a doubt. The Duane Allman and Dickey Betts tones on those records are just unbeatable. Warren Haynes co-wrote All Rise Again and plays and sings on it. But theres just something about that piece of wood that is really special to me. I have others which are nicer, and its not terribly valuable. But it definitely had its challenges because it was a new world. Your guitar is slung more like Jimmy Page than Duane. 4:17 pm. I called Jimmy (Hall) and asked if hed want to do some Wet Willie tunes. 12:31 am. Their debut album, Bad Luck Ain't No Crime, was released in 2003. Advertisement Benjis rig rundown gets underway with a look at his pedalboard Our band opened for them at The Buffalo Rose in Golden, CO. All of the band members were very friendly and gracious towards us. 1 on the Billboard Country Album charts in modern history. What prompted that decision? Its obviously a rough and tumble world, and theres a lot of bad people. We pulled down a bunch of his amps and I used an old Magnatone on a song and maybe an Ampeg Gemini. Hank Charles I havent seen Blackberry Smoke since but like you, have been listening to a lot of their music, Ben Collinge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. You know all the shaky stuff youd miss if it wasnt there and would cause you to say, Somethings missing. Preston and Britt make a good team playing together. "Yeah, I'm blaming my lack of slide playing ability on Jimmy Page!". share setlist Let Me Down Easy (Blackberry Smoke song) Play Video; Ought to 11:48 am. I saw them probably 6 or so years ago with Drake White opening, and Drake put on a better show than they did. I love these guys. eve never worked with a major record label. He Shanks came on as a full-time touring member with BBS in 2020. WebAverage setlist for tour: Acoustic Shows featuring Benji Shanks. When we finished out set they helped us clear some of our gear off the stage. They moved to Rounder Records in 2014,[8] and released Holding All the Roses produced by Brendan O'Brien in early 2015. Charlie Starr: Well, there was really nothing we could do. "I was in high school when Seven Turns, his first album with the band, came out [in 1990] and I heard Good Clean Fun on the radio. But at that point, we werent even able to get in the same room together. When you have that freedom, it comes pretty easy. WebBenji Shanks - IMDb IMDbPro All topics Benji Shanks IMDbPro Starmeter See rank Help contribute to IMDb. It all represents ongoing growth, but not any kind of radical deviation from the roots rock the band has been making for two decades. But it definitely had its challenges because it was a new world. Love their studio stuff but wondering if I just caught them on an off night or are they not great live? Am I alone in wanting to hear people get rowdy in the studio and cut that sh*t live like God intended? '", Being a guitar player was my focus, and I was very into that, but I started to see what writing songs could do for people. As Shanks plays the Atlanta music circuit and gains the attention of legendary musicians, Atlanta Benji fans cant wait to see what band he will choose next. Its been on every one of our records. The band released its sixth studio album, Find A Light, on December 19, 2018. I kind of use a pick and ring finger combination, like a hybrid picking thing. We have some more songs in the works.". Widespread Panics guitar player, Jimmy Herring, caught wind of Benjis rising success and invited him for a few guest appearances with the band. It was really an easy decision. Lets finish the Hall of Fame talk with Jimmy Page, another of your great influences. In 2015 Blackberry Smoke became the first small independent outfit to have an album, Holding All The Roses, go to No. He can play with anybody in any situation and he always just does what Warren Haynes does, and it always works and it always rules. Also fantastic live. When we were done, everybody started thinking it might be something people want to have. You know all the shaky stuff youd miss if it wasnt there and would cause you to say, Somethings missing. Preston and Britt make a good team playing together. That's completely accidental, butwe've absorbed the music of the Band, Little Feat and many others. Happy to see Hey Delilah make the cutFantastic Tune! Oh heck yes they are. It all happened in one day, without planning to put it together as a project, because were not a cover band. February 27, 2021 @ So we never had anyone breathing down our collective neck, trying to make us fit. And, because of that, we didnt have to hear anyone telling us, You have to cut your hair or You have to play a certain kind of song, because thats whats popular. Weve always just been able to govern ourselves. 31 Comments. Thats where the first line of the song, I dont believe everyone around the world hates the South. ArtsATL: One of the songs was Wet Willies Keep on Smilin. Was it as much fun to record as it appears to be by the smile on your face in the video? But they were fine. That was the same tour I was talking about. 1) Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry, 06/11 House of Blues Houston | Houston TX 06/12 The Republic of Texas Motorcycle Rally 25th Anniversary | Austin TX 06/25 Spyglass Ridge Winery | Sunbury PA 06/26 Rock Ribs & Ridges Festival | Augusta NJ 06/27 Orange County Fair Speedway | Middletown NY, w/ Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown and Nick Perri & The Underground Thieves 06/29 Apple Valley Park | Lafayette NY 07/01 Artpark | Lewiston NY 07/02 The Peach Music Festival | Scranton PA 07/03 Dominion Raceway | Spotsylvania County VA 07/09 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals | Bloomsburg PA 07/10 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals | Bloomsburg PA 09/03 Rio Theatre | Santa Cruz CA 09/04 Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay NV 09/05 Terrapin Crossroads | San Rafael CA 09/07 The Center For the Arts | Grass Valley CA 09/09 Roseland Theater | Portland OR 09/10 Temple Theatre | Tacoma WA 09/11 Fox Theater | Spokane WA 09/12 Wilma Theatre | Missoula MT 09/19 Telluride Blues and Brews | Telluride CO 09/21 Knuckleheads Saloon | Kansas City MO 09/22 Gillioz Theatre | Springfield MO 09/26 Carnegie of Homestead | Munhall PA 09/28 The Orange Peel | Asheville NC 09/29 Bijou Theatre | Knoxville TN 09/30 Mars Music Hall | Huntsville AL 10/01 Robert Kirk Walker Theatre | Chattanooga TN 10/02 The Martin Centre | Douglas GA 10/03 Cumberland Caverns Live | McMinnville TN 10/06 Acadiana Center for the Arts | Lafayette LA 10/07 Manship Theatre | Baton Rouge LA 10/08 Fillmore New Orleans | New Orleans LA 10/09 King Biscuit Blues Festival | Helena-West Helena AR 12/04 Orange Review | Lake Wales FL, 07/30 Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater | Bridgeport CT 07/31 CMAC Performing Arts Center | Canandaigua NY 08/01 Rose Music Center at The Heights | Huber Heights OH 08/03 Saint Louis Music Park | St. Louis MO 08/05 The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory | Dallas TX 08/06 Soundstage at Graceland | Memphis TN 08/07 Ashland Riverfront Park | Ashland KY 08/10 Dailys Place | Jacksonville FL 08/12 MECU Pavilion | Baltimore MD 08/13 Stony Pony Summer Stage | Asbury Park NJ 08/14 Portsmouth Pavilion | Portsmouth VA 08/15 Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre | Charlotte NC 08/17 The Red Hat Amphitheater | Raleigh NC 08/19 PNC Pavilion at RMC | Cincinnati OH 08/20 Ascend Amphitheater | Nashville TN 08/21 Ameris Bank Amphitheatre | Alpharetta GA 08/25 The Rooftop at Pier 17 | New York City NY 08/26 Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion | Boston MA 08/27 Santander Arena | Reading PA 09/23 TCU Amphitheatre at White River State Park | Indianapolis IN 09/24 Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill | Detroit MI 09/25 Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica | Cleveland OH 10/28 Red Rocks | Morrison CO, 2023 MusicFestNews | All Rights Reserved, The Girl Cant Help It Little Richard, Jayne Mansfield & Divine, Suwannee Hulaween Announces Surprise Headliner Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Magnolia Roads American Roots Hoedown: Night Two at The 5 Spot Nashville, Magnolia Roads American Roots Hoedown: Night One at Dees Lounge Nashville. He was just an intense, intense player. Ive seen them 2 or 3 times in concert and they may be my all time favorite live band. Playing publicly since 2003, Benji Shanks has come to be known by frequently guest performing with some of the southeastern regions best bands. This leadership was later made official with two additional leader positions. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or So wed all turn to each other and grin to each other and be like, How weird is this? It was the new normal for sure, at that point. "Back on the road, we were having lunch and I asked Billy if he had ever owned a Dan Armstrong and of course he had and loved it, so I told him about the new ones and that they sounded great. Add a bio, trivia, and more. Most days Blackberry Smokes Benji Shanks Provides Rig Rundown Was waiting for Dave Cobb looking forward to this LP! [Laughs] I won't buy one if it's not usable. Keep on tellin' yourself. Guitar World is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Benji Shanks is long time buddy of mine. "That was great! Ben Sproles I know what I'll be doing that night. 4:47 am. and Britt (Turner, drummer) said, Id love to hear Preston playing percussion live with us, not just have the percussion as an overdub as you often hear with recordings. Some people go to college, I joined bands [laughs]. [Laughs]. First concert in over a year and Im giddy like a kid before Christmas! Was it as much fun to record as it appears to be by the smile on your face in the video? Benji and I have been playing together as a duo for about 15 years and are just kindred spirits. "I love them and always have. i like BlackBerry smoke. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Black Bettys harmonies are just golden, too! It softens the blow of the arrival of a new guitar when she sees one leave. Starr: It was one of those truly special things that was completely spontaneous. Join Facebook to connect with Benji Shanks and others you may know. Hes a sweetener, who adds so much to what is already there. and Drummer/ Percussionist. I'm proud to know those two fellas. 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Starr: Well, I had the kind of grandmother books are written about. But Blackberry Smoke does hope to utilize them on select dates in the future. Is the Les Paul Junior still your number one? And doing them really reminded me of how much I love playing music in this band because the enjoyment really comes from playing the songs. ', "And he said, 'Let's write together.' It's just magical. All rights reserved. So thats the South Im talking about. Shanks was the vocalist for the earliest but short-lived lineup of the all-woman band Vixen after changing its name from Jimmy was great. Mickey [1] Shanks was a television sports anchor at WBSG in Brunswick, Georgia and WGXA in Required fields are marked *. They're made to be played. Web4,340 Followers, 1,308 Following, 458 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Benji Shanks (@shanksforeverything) WebOriginally, Benji did not want Seaside to have a leader or a clear power structure.