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the Benthams
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- Profile created: January 2007
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- thumbmaster records Self Published
- Hometown:
- Glasgow UK
- Influences:
- Punjana Tea, Chips & Cheese, Jeremy Clarkson, Eastenders, Norwegian Wood, Crosswords, Scream Burgers The Mighty Boosh, Jools Holland, Horsey's Game of Fun, Oscar Wilde, Gavin Wynd, Febreze, Oasis, Italian B.M.T.s, Stephen Fry, Oust, Sky Sports News, Bilharzia, Philippa Forrester, The Antiques Roadshow theme tune, James, Bill Bailey, Blairgowrie, The Bickering Bell, Alan Partridge, The Urban Men's Room, Fathers For Justice (Tuesday), Keith Miller- phd in Philosophy, Animal Park, Ken Hom Ethnic Cookware, Fiona Bruce, Nivea for Men, Fine Cheeses and Poker, Johnny Guitar, Levi Roots, Dave
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- You may remember the golden years of 2007 and 2008 when four young men from Blairgowrie almost took the world by storm and were pestered by Alphabeat for a photograph. Intense campaigning by loyal fans and lucrative offerings from promoters have forced The Benthams to consider a revival and the band have vowed to make a comeback in 2009. A recent statement from the band has confirmed: " Due to the current economic climate The Benthams are on an indefinite hiatus to help their loyal fans through the recession. We are also biding our time until this resurgence of 80's sounding music passes and are getting ready to pounce at the opportune moment to fill the gap in the market"
Their debut EP - 'Sunset Fire' can still be downloaded from itunes and emusic
Some nice critics have said of The Benthams:
"Melodic yet bursting with youthful vitality and enthusiasm that infectiously digs its nails in and refuses to let go, The Benthams will have you idiotically dancing along and singing out loud within seconds.The Benthams are a band you need to take to your heart now before everyone else discovers them and you get lost in the inevitable crush"
-Jodie Woodgate- http://www.roomthirteen.com/cgi-bin/...
"having a soft spot for Scottish bands, I went and had a listen and found all the things that I really like about Scottish Bands. “False Hope” with it’s Big Countryish guitars was the song that immediately caught my attention."
- Thatch - www.duggup.com.au
An interview with The Benthams can be found here:
http://duggup.com.au/2008/04/25/the-...
Make sure you add The Benthams to be kept up to date with announcements of the eagerly anticipated 2009 comeback, you might not want to miss it.
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Barrowlands Friday Night (TOMORROW!)
Doors 7pm (over 14's only and ID may be required)
4 live bands
Tickets are 6 pounds - if anyone still needs one, someone can meet u outside the venue before the gig, let us know asap!!! Or, if u are in glasgow, the bentham with the biggest ears still has tickets at the box office in ruchill so please get in touch if u require one.
Should be a belter of a night as it's also Tuesday bassman's 21st day of birth and there is a truck load of loyal moichers fae blair travelling down to view proceedings.
Hope to see u there,
The Benthams0 Comments 204 weeks
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ROOM THIRTEEN REVIEW
Our EP has just been reviewd by online music magazine - www.roomthirteen.com and they have said some very very nice things about us! Our EP got a higher rating than the new kooks album from the same reviewer, so there you go! Go have a peek!
http://www.RoomThirteen.com/cgi-bin/...
There's only a few spaces left for the bus going to the barrowlands from blairgowrie on friday so if you are wanting to go please get in touch! If you are coming and havent got a ticket yet, get in tocuh and c.roy or tuesday will sort gettin a ticket to you before friday
cheers0 Comments 204 weeks
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BARROWLANDS GIG - BUS LEAVING FROM BLAIR
Good day one and all
We hope you are enjoying our sunset fire EP purchased from itunes, and if you haven't bought it: go dae it!
We are starting to get organised for our gig at the Barrowlands on 27th june, so if you are in the Glasgow area, get in touch for a ticket and we'll arrange for Tom to get a ticket to you, as he is the only Bentham still residing in Glasgow over the summer.
If you are lucky enough to live in Blair, we are hoping to provide a bus to the gig. If you would like a ticket and a place on the bus can you please get in touch as soon as possible because we need to have a general idea of numbers so we know if there are going to be enough people to make it happen/ and give us an idea of what size of bus to book and cost etc. We will be paying for as much of the bus as we can with our cut from ticket sales (which isn't much) so the more tickets we sell the less the bus will cost so it would be great if lots of people could make it along, it would be good to see some new faces and also some old faces from school who maybe haven't seen us play yet! It's also Tuesday's 21st that night so come along and help him celebrate the achievement of being born and not dying for 21 whole years!
get in touch on this, drop us a comment or something, or alternatively get in touch with c roy on 07733234893
cheers ged
The Benthams0 Comments 206 weeks
Hey. Hows things? Hope u dont mind the msg, Were playing our last show of 2009 next thursday at Pivo Pivo in Glasow. It should be a great show, with all proceeds going to Yorkhill Childrens Hospital. Let me know if you can make it
Cheers PJ x
big shout to my bro craig i like what i hear keep up the good work mate speak to you soon
when the nxt gig guys
hi im gd thanks howz u? wot time duz it start and how much? its my cousin Darrens 21st party so will hav 2 go 2 that but cud make an appearance at the gig, hehe. wot u bn up 2? x
Im afriad i'l still be away on holiday on the 13th...don't get back until the Sunday!! i'l think about u all tho when im in the pubs across there
xx
I´´ll try mate i´m in spain just now n get back in a couple o days so just depends on my hours at the red house when i get back. I´ll try and make it.
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yer that sounds good I'll put it in my diary .was great last time I seen u in the gig. Will I need 2 get a ticket?or just turn up?x x
il try to b there - thats my birthday weekend tho - if im there u better play a song for me??? hehe
Hey hey the benthams! Hows it goin folks? U been busy? Were playing king tuts on thursday and it be great if u managed to make it along? Its £3 from us and if u let us know we can meet u for the cheaper tickets culann
Great show the other night guys! Cheers for sticking around to watch us! Its well appreciated! best Culann
i'm currently a seriously poor dental student - but once the loan comes in i'll buy it off itunes, my lack of funds meant i couldnt go but good effort all the same.
Good job last night guys... you were awesome!! Cant wait to the next gig! x
What time u lot think ur on tomorrow?? xxx