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. 1 on the Billboard Country Album charts in modern history. We really need to all stop formulating opinions by judging a book by its cover. What we get to do is not forced. "I think Derek Trucks is the greatest guitar player Ive ever played with. Tell me about that. In 1997, Benji met singer songwriter Scott Warren (bassist and vocalist for Capt. Charlie Starr serves as a founding member, frontman and lead guitarist for Southern rock band Blackberry Smoke, and last year the band added guitar virtuoso Benji Shanks as a full-time touring member. February 26, 2021 @ Preston Holcomb and Benji Shanks are now considered full-time touring members of the band, and help the band stretch out their extended jams. I was fascinated with these guys that just wrote songs and went out and played them. Corncaster 10:23 am, Sir Adam the Great Summary. Just, 'We're here to make music.' I know what I'll be doing that night. Web"Red-Haired" Shanks, commonly known as just "Red Hair", is the chief of the Red Hair Pirates and one of the Four Emperors that rule over the New World. You can get so many different sounds with a single-pickup guitar, just the way where you pick the strings. 3:38 pm. I'm a fan for life. It's sort of frightening to think this guy who wrote Communication Breakdown also wrote The Rain Song, and he can convey that to these other guys in advance, and they capture it on tape. I'm not pretty. Blackberry Smoke added Benji Shanks and Preston Holcomb as permanent members this year. eve never worked with a major record label. Hes a great drummer. But it definitely had its challenges because it was a new world. He was talking with a really, really thick Southern accent. "Same thing. Its been refinished, the head has broken and its got replacement parts. After we went into the control room and heard it, we all said, Wow, this actually sounds great!. Traveling the Southeastern music circuit with Capt Soularcat for more than a decade, Shanks toured heavily in 2003 and learned what it was like to be on the road and play with some of the best musicians in the south. Crossed paths with Benji back in 2015 or so when he was on tour with Kristian Bush of Sugarland fame. Then all I needed to do is write some songs to sing." He knows what to play and not to play, but with three guitars, we do talk about the parts quite a bit, about staying out of each other's lane. February 25, 2021 @ I had the '65 on extended loan. But theres just something about that piece of wood that is really special to me. Two years later, Benji joined his first band in high school as a freshmen. My buddy Dave Lizmi from The Four Horsemen and I started banging these riffs back and forth, and it evolved from that. The foundation is still there. Required fields are marked *. I think every guitar player has that one guitar that is the one.. And it made me smile. Tom Waits said, 'You eventually secrete what you have absorbed.' ", Thank you for reading 5 articles this month*, US pricing $3.99 per month or $39.00 per year, UK pricing 2.99 per month or 29.00 per year, Europe pricing 3.49 per month or 34.00 per year, *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription. Well, I had the kind of grandmother books are written about. It just stands there and says, 'Hey, we dont need a bunch of hits. Im very fortunate to be able to see them live in a few days in Tampa. Not to say there was no energy during the livestreams from the Tabernacle and Ryman Auditorium where there was no audience. They were the best band on the ship, and there were many. Theres a lot of love there. Cobb isnt really known for a lot of dubbing, so Im interested in how theyll approach it. WebBenji Shanks Profile: American guitarist, engineer and producer. Robert Lee Kerns- National HOG ( Harley Owners Group ) Chapter Member in Columbus, GA. " Play on Benji Shanks and BlackBerry Smoke ! I don't know about my most important influence. [3] They have performed throughout the United States, Europe, Australia, and South America. "Even when he comes in on Layla, it's like, 'Oh, Duane's here.' With a loud amplifier, it's an animal because it wants to take off. [5] On August 26, 2012, they performed at a charity benefit called the Boot Ride with the cast of Sons of Anarchy, partnered with The Boot Campaign at the Happy Ending Bar and Grill in Hollywood, California.[6][7]. BBS Rock! We were so far away from the audience, which was all cars. Years ago, we recorded Yesterday's Wine, the old Willie Nelson song, with Jamey and [country music legend] George Jones, which I'll cherish forever. 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. Hes a great drummer. Also fantastic live. But they were fine. Cant wait to hear the rest. [10] The album landed at No. My 1956 Les Paul Jr. Capricorn called and invited us down to record, since the studio was up and running. Charlie Starr Wiki | Age and Net Worth 2023 | Wife | Songs - Starr: They were odd. I also have a couple of Fender Esquires, a 63 and a 65, that I used on the record and they're both really magical. "I wrote a very traditional country song for George Jones, who passed away before he did it. ", I'm definitely not just a collector and I don't have a whole lot of mint-condition guitars. 1 on the Billboard Americana/Folk Chart. Our interview was cut short, because well, the music biz never stops and sound checks must go on. If you were going on an extended vacation and could only take one, which guitar would you choose? Marlena Swartz I have a real hard time finding a better contemporary rock band. Rock N Roll is surely dead I bought it in 1993 from Rick Richards of the Georgia Satellites, who are just giants to me. The album was produced by Dave Cobb and also features appearances by Jamey Johnson and Warren Haynes. His addition gives Blackberry Smoke a three-guitar lineup, teaming with Starr and Paul Jackson. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. 8:06 am. (Image credit: Jason Kempin/Getty Images), 11 guitarists who shaped Derek Trucks' sound, a 22-year-old guy playing with Wilson Pickett, Texas Flood: The Inside Story of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Big in China: My Unlikely Adventures Raising a Family, Playing the Blues and Becoming a Star in Beijing, That time Guthrie Govan covered Rage Against the Machines Bulls on Parade and took Tom Morellos solo to mind-boggling new heights, Ana Popovic: "The cancer took a lot out of me, and so did working towards getting better. We pulled down a bunch of his amps and I used an old Magnatone on a song and maybe an Ampeg Gemini. Hes a great player & cool rundown. Benji Graduated high school and went to school at Berry College for a year, when he got a job working at the local music store as a music teacher. And I love all his P90s! You have a better excuse than most of us to keep getting guitars since it's actually your job. Join Facebook to connect with Benji Shanks and others you may know. Add a bio, trivia, and more. It was really an easy decision. Starr worked in a body shop like his dad by day, playing honky tonks and bars and partying hard by night. He had one that was very special, but it wasnt that one. I previously had tons of respect for schoolteachers and now have even more. Starr: Weve never worked with a major record label. Its been on every one of our records. For example I don't think I've ever seen Paul play slide or open tunings - Benji does both which are usually Charlie's domain. Its obviously a rough and tumble world, and theres a lot of bad people. I dont mean it that way. Maybe it was 6 years ago. We were so far away from the audience, which was all cars. Get the latest and greatest Guitar news with one of our guitar magazine subscriptions. Other people are also so influential to me. [16] In 2021 the band released its seventh studio album, You Hear Georgia.[17]. Is there anyone who stands out for you as representing the good of the South? April 8, 2021 @ All rights reserved. Benji Shanks is long time buddy of mine. 2.4K views 3 years ago I sat down recently with the one and only Benji Shanks, who is currently on tour with Blackberry Smoke as a guest guitarist. Blackberry Smoke Announces New Album, New Members, Country Fans Arent Unwitting Pawns (a Response to Ketch Secor & NYT), Brennen Leigh Aint Through Honky Tonkin Yet, Newest Adds to Saving Country Musics Top 25 Current Playlist (#118), Why Charley Pride Took So Long to Become a Grand Ole Opry Member. So having him join us was sort of inevitable. Do you get rid of something as you get something or do you just keep acquiring? May 21, 2021 @ Im so proud of him. Blackberry Smoke also managed to record the EP. February 25, 2021 @ Looking forward to this one, but curious to see how the addition of so many artists goes in the studio. Schnelkc 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. Has Rick Richards ever tried to get that guitar back from you? She was just such a kind, good person who never had a single bad thing to say about one person not one my entire life. I'm proud to know those two fellas. Benji is one of the most modest, amazing guitar players I have ever had the opportunity to meet. In 2018, they added touring members Benji Shanks (guitar) and Preston Holcomb (percussion). Starr: Yes, that one was fantastic. We still appreciated being able to hear them say, Thank you. Even though it seemed quite a bit downhill and far away. The whole band sounds great! '", 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. Wonderful stuff! With their own careers to keep up with as well, you may not see them out on the road. He's not trying to impress you with his chops, speed or prowess. WebBlackberry Smoke is an American rock band formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 2000. Blackberry Smoke was formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 2000. Charlie Starr And Benji Shanks The Buckhead Theatre Atlanta, Georgia 1/12/2023 Source: Schoeps CCM4V'S>Lunatec V2>Sound Devices 722 (24/44.1) FOB/DLFC/KFC/ZFC/AARP 40'From Stage, 8 1/2' High DSP: Sound Devices 722>Sound Forge 10.0>CD Wave>flac(16) ID3 Tagged In Foobar 2000 Recorded By: Z-Man Seeded "I think they are my favorite band. Thats not an uncommon situation. February 25, 2021 @ Picking up the guitar at the age of 13, Shanks started taking guitar lessons. When we were done, everybody started thinking it might be something people want to have. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Ive got everything we need and more.' They included everybody in our band, and [folk duo] Shovels & Rope every night, and it was just selfless. "One of the beautiful things about the original Lynyrd Skynyrd was the way the three guitarists stayed out of each other's way, and they never really seem to be playing the same thing at the same time, which is mind-blowing. 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. I write songs based on the way I feel about writing a song. But theres a lot of good people too. "Yeah. Is the Stones' Exile on Main St. still your favorite album? Jerry A Shanks of Rockwall County, Texas was born c. 1940. That's the way we make records anyway; we're a band, we play together. I could say the same about Zeppelin II or Revolver or At Fillmore East. It's just big and round and the low mid is great and creamy. Still love Blackberry smoke though, The whippoorwill is probably a top 10 album for me. [4] The album was released under the Southern Ground record label. What we get to do is not forced. Be the first to contribute! 31 Comments. When you have that freedom, it comes pretty easy. Some people go to college, I joined bands [laughs]. I have others which are nicer, and its not terribly valuable. Were really enjoying it. The set list included a steady helping of Blackberry Smoke tunes, the majority of which were penned by Starr and other members of Blackberry Smoke. It made sense to go to the studio, where some of the songs were originally recorded. out there. But it definitely had its challenges because it was a new world. The Duane Allman and Dickey Betts tones on those records are just unbeatable. It was one of those truly special things that was completely spontaneous. Then theres other parts of the song which are addressing the discourse in the world right now and some of the lyrics, like, . The set also included a few covers, including It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry, a Bob Dylan classic that caught the attention of the crowd as the dined and drank while they entertained. FELKER'S GHOST You also sing a song with Jamey Johnson, who sounds incredible, like a redwood singing. ArtsATL: I heard you explain the new albums title song, You Hear Georgia, as being lyrically about those of us from the South sometimes being misunderstood and then it expanded to discord among folks in general. Kevn Kinney, Charlie Starr & More Join The Black Crowes In Alpharetta. All Over the Road has a Stones feel and that Mick Taylor slide sound; was he your main slide influence, more so than Duane Allman? 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? The lineup consists of Charlie Starr (lead vocals, guitar), Richard Turner (bass, backing vocals), Brit Turner (drums), Paul Jackson (guitar, backing vocals), and Brandon Still (keyboards). He supported Kip Moore in the UK and again he completely stole the show. I started asking myself, Where does it go from here? WebKoala Man: Created by Michael Cusack, Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit. "It would be a lie to say the first day, but the first time we sold out a headlining club show playing our musicthey're there to see us, not some band were opening for.
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