Ben Miller http://BenMiller.fuzz.com Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:10:02 -0700 Fuzz.com en http://www.fuzz.com/ http://www.fuzz.com/_/images/logo/blimp.png http://BenMiller.fuzz.com/blog/entry/Studio-City-Sun-Review-by-Bill-Bentley-Nov-23rd-2007 http://BenMiller.fuzz.com/blog/entry/Studio-City-Sun-Review-by-Bill-Bentley-Nov-23rd-2007#comments Ben Miller,
Strumming With The King
(BMR)
Talk about fighting the good fight. Musician Ben Miller took ten of his best original songs into the studio, playing all the lead, rhythm and bass guitars himself, then added drum parts to the vocal tracks and sent them out into the world. Even in a time that’s seen and heard just about everything, Strumming With The King still manages to catch afire. The mark of Mark Knopfler may be written in a deep groove on these songs, but Miller is and always will be his own man. His guitar has the relentless fire of so many greats, and while the young musician continues the search for his own sound, he’s found a musical path that will take him there with talent to spare. One to watch.]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:07:13 -0800 http://BenMiller.fuzz.com/blog/entry/Studio-City-Sun-Review-by-Bill-Bentley-Nov-23rd-2007 http://BenMiller.fuzz.com/blog/entry/Ben-made-playlists-with-the-Rolling-Stones-and-Dire-Straits-back-in-2005 http://BenMiller.fuzz.com/blog/entry/Ben-made-playlists-with-the-Rolling-Stones-and-Dire-Straits-back-in-2005#comments
Somewhere between
Every Thursday from 9.00 till 12.00 PM

Hosted by Ray Dj also member of : www.euroamericanachart.nl

PLAYLIST DATE 10-27-2005
Rick Fowler Profit off the lord Polyglot
Dire Straits Sultans of swing Vertigo
Rolling Stones Dead flowers Virgin
Levon Helm Lucretia Raven
Amazing Rhythm Aces Third rate romance Breaker
Tom Russell Band Heart of hearts Philo
Ted Sink Bitter teardrops AMR
Delbert McClinton Two steps too New West
Stephen Bruton Bigger wheel New West
Mississippi Heat Glad you’re mine Crosscut
Levee Town House party Self Release
Kinzel & Hyde Lonesome la la Self Release
Sam Lapides Walk away Rough Trade
Joe Fournier Regular guy Dusty

Kevin Gordon Casino road Crowville Collective
The Drews God’s green room Self Release
Richard Stooksbury Family Hylotone
Blaze Foley If I could only fly Waddell Hollow
Townes Van Zandt Blaze’s blue Deep South
Michael Laderoute Jennifer and Rudy Route’s Music
Johnsmith Friend of the coyote Blue Pine
Dog Waggers The family’s reuniting Self Release
Dry County God loves all his rednecks R.S. Sounds
Berkleyhart Heaven now PSB
Wayne Taylor The ways of god Raincoe
Kathy Greenholdt Casket without nails Self Release
Lauren Sheehan Two wings Wilson River
Katie Moffatt Further Fuel
Boxcar Preachers God moves on the water Self Release
Ryan Turner Julie’s gonna dance Ryster
Susan Welch Chevrolet Self Release
Waterboys Fisherman blues Puck
Bobby Bare I’m an island Dualtone

Luke Zimmerman If I were king Crow River
J.J.Shultz Band Someone who’s not me Last Stop

John Hendrix Twelve gates to the city Song Dreamer
Mike Benjamin Miss you girl Self Release
Marah Walt Whitman bridge PHIdelity
Richard Buckner/Jon Langford Sweet anybody Fargo
Ben Miller Far & wide Jackhammer
Robert McCreedy Just in time Eclectone
Fred Prellberg Last of the rock stars Denmark Street
Elliott Murphy I’m ready Last Call

Thanks for letting me play your songs !

Ray Dj

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Reviewer: Freddy Celis (click for website)
This pact is called WANTED PRODUCTIONS. A new name for a stronger company. Our activity calendar still contains concerts, festivals, magazines, radio-shows,... Rootstime is reporting for : Euro Americana Chart : www.euroamericanachart.nl Roots Music Report : www.rootsmusicreport.com Freddy Celis,President ROOTSTIME c/o WANTED PRODUCTIONS god you are something else ........and ..god..I love your stuff.....
Reviewer: Susan Miller/New York
Ben...cant let this go without contacting you..i just listened to your music..god..you are something else.now i have to buy the c.d........dam, ben.....and your getting world wide exposure..... never be afraid, ever to follow your dream..never put it off until tomorrow. listen have you ever played in new york city?????you would be very easy to book, ben. tell you that much...god..i love your stuff AND I HAVE BEEN AROUND MANY MANY OF THEM, BEN... HOW OLD ARE YOU??Anyway.......that voice of yours.... love it and you are definately influenced by Dylan.......Susan I like the guitar style! Different and refreshing in a good way.
Reviewer: Tess-- Berkley, Ca.
I heard this CD on Rhapsody or a web station at work and connected with a song that made me curious enough to search for the artist. J Records staff-We need 2 more weeks...
Reviewer: Jim E.--Sony/BMG Music Entertainment
Ben, We need more time due to American Idol being so consuming. Give us 2 or 3 more weeks? We have your info and are aware of your letter of recommendation from a talent promoter who worked for our RCA President Clive Davis. Sounds like Mark Knopfler quite a bit!!
Reviewer: John F-Director / WXRT 93.1 FM-Chicago
You need to keep talking with your contact at Reprise/Warner Records is what I would recommend. That is all I can tell you right now. Sounds like your on the right track though. Hi Ben, I like your Magic Caravan song a ton!
Reviewer: Stacy Lee/Tennessee
I love this CD! Can I be in your video becuz I'd do just about anything to be on MTV. Let me know when the tryout is ok. More Stevie is a great idea for your sound
Reviewer: Bill Bentley
More Stevie is a great idea for your sound. Gives it a bite that you can't ignore. I knew Stevie in Austin during the '70s, and we always stayed close until his early death. He was easily one of the greatest musicians I've ever heard. I'm glad he's inspiring you. He was the real thing. Please send me a copy when you're ready. Bill

Reviewer: BB
Looking forward to hearing your new music soon. I'll give NY and the Horse your regards! Kickin it in the Riviera my brother..had to play your song...
Reviewer: Carlos Garcia/Riviera Maya
This is the "Riviera Maya" u see. I had to play your song for these tourists. Benny, I'm looking forward to the new stuff. Yes, our A & R executives are reviewing this release!
Reviewer: Jim--J Records/Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Send us your new material when you are finished recording and stay in touch. Thanks Top of the Mornin' to ya
Reviewer: Mick
Where's my friend Ben? Anybody seen him lately?. I bet he's mixing up some serious Tennessee moonshine in that studio. Staying tough kid is good advice, trust is hard to come by these days and well you live and learn you know. Ben's word is as good as gold and then some so get this boy a really nice tour bus next time you see or hear from him. Let me know!!
Reviewer: Anthony/Universal Records
Let me know if you have any new recordings ready or if you plan on touring at all. Very nice complete project!
Reviewer: Alex
Cool Sound and well organized. Several good songs I thought it was Dire Straits or Pink Floyd
Reviewer: Jerry S.
My friend picks me up and is jamming this CD really loud. I thought it was old Dire Straits or Pink Floyd but wasn't sure and was suprised when he told me it was an unknown artist. Quality riffs, quality sound
Reviewer: Warren Pollux
Dude I saw the "Lizard King" in the Sonora desert and he is very much alive. I thought Ben Miller was a guitar player in New York but I guess it was a diiferent Ben. Anyway I think this guy really does sound like the Lizard King especially in Magic Caravan and Spanish Moon.The close similarity to Jim Morrison is wierd. It's kind of eerie to say the least. Nice clear sound!
Reviewer: JD
The sound is really clear on this album! Ben-Take your pick..Our musicians are as good as it gets.
Reviewer: Joe Lends His Horse/ Yankton Sioux Tribe
Take your pick, our musicians are as good as it gets. Thought I would have seen you by now. Remember that Marty has always got room for more traditionals during the ceremony. We'll meet up at the next Sundance or Pow Wow in Illinois. It's Miller Time... like in 86 from the city of Brixx
Reviewer: MC Quick ---------Addison
Whass up! The Guitar Man..I like mean streaks and spanish freaks!!You got roots here kid!We won't forget that football game of 47-0 with you as QB and Betancourt as WR and visa/versa. The 2 fastest cats in town calling all the shots. Fernando made that shit stick B. This is an Irish/Spanish neighborhood ever since. All that for just a girl you never dated. That's the Legend and we won't forget. Music's good for the soul that is if you got one. ------CadizRadio--------FM-------The answer from my audience of 200,000 people i
Reviewer: Jose---Cadiz,Spain-----FM Radio
Hi Ben,------------- Your family names Beltran and Lujan are still prevalent here in Spain and also in the American South West as many had mixed with the Native American Apache and Aztec tribes. The answer from my audience regarding "Spanish Moon" is very good, I am still playing your CD and always is well received. All the best Get the papers!Hey Man, Jokers Hand is tough like an old glove!!!
Reviewer: Jimmy "Two-Times" Grainer/Reviewer Extroardinaire
Badass Guitar on Jokers Hand no doubt. Dude SOS. What's with Travolta's phone. Tell him to get an answering service or throw the phone away. Forklift's gonna take back his living room soon. You will see me soon,like next week maybe. Where is my car? Where is my shopping mall again? O'yeah. Rock on!!! Hi Ben, We do have your new CD!
Reviewer: Carlie / Paramount Pictures
We do have your new CD and the Creative Director will consider it for upcoming productions.Thanks Hi Ben---so it's "Dire Straits" meets "The Doors".
Reviewer: Tom Klaner/Bright Eyes Reviews---Germany (click for website)
Der Rockgitarrist BEN MILLER aus Chicago veröffentlicht mit dem nun vorliegenden neuen Studioalbum „Farther Than The Eye Can Stare“ sein zweites vollständiges Werk. Diese Soloscheibe nutzt BEN MILLER nicht nur, um sein musikalisches Können unter Beweis zu stellen, sondern er übernimmt auch die Gesangslinien, die zeitweise sogar an einen Mark Knopfler erinnern. So verwundert es nicht, dass sich so manche Songs durchaus als Dire Straits meets The Doors bezeichnen lassen können. Der coole groovende Opener ‚Magic Caravan’ weiß genau so zu überzeugen wie das atmosphärische ‚Deuces Wild’. Bei der Gitarrenarbeit überlässt BEN MILLER nichts dem Zufall und führt sein gesamtes Gitarrenrepertoire ins Feld. Wer jetzt ein endloses Gedudel erwartet, der sieht sich getäuscht, schließlich sind unter den zwölf Songs nur zwei reine Instrumentalnummern zu finden. Nach seinem Debütalbum „Each & Everyday“, das bereits für positive Stimmen sorgen konnte, stellt „Farther Than The Eye Can Stare“ die viel zitierte konsequente Weiterentwicklung dar. Wer es gerne lässig und groovig mag, der sollte BEN MILLERs Scheibe ruhig mal antesten und selbst darüber urteilen. Für die Fahrt über den Highway ist das Album bestens geeignet. 9 von 13 Augen Tom Klaner The cool groovened opener "Magic Caravan" knows how to convince!!
Reviewer: Tom Klaner/ Bright-Eyes Reviews/Germany (click for website)
WWW.Bright-Eyes.De Germany------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The guitarist BEN MILLER out of Chicago published the studio album existing new now "Farther Than The Eye Can Stare" and is his second complete work. This solo disk uses BEN MILLER not only in order to place his musical ability under proof, but rather it receives also the song lines that remind occasionally even of Mark Knopfler. So it does so thoroughly as Dire Straits meets The Doors. The cool groovend Opener 'Magic Caravan' knows how to convince exactly that atmospheric along with track 2 'Deuces Wild'. ------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- In the guitar working, BEN MILLER leaves nothing to chance and leads its total guitar repertoire into the field. He who expects now an endless sound would be mistaken, finally to find within the twelve songs are two pure instrumental numbers. After its debut album "Each & Everyday", that was able to provide already positive voices, "Farther Than The Eye Can Stare" adds more consistent further development. He who likes it happy,free, and groovig, should buy BEN MILLERs disk at once. For the trip over the Highway, the album is suited best.---------- Tom Klaner We've got it!!!
Reviewer: WONC 89.1 FM/Naperville
Thanks Ben... Thanks ...
Reviewer: WLUW 88.7 FM/Chicago
This CD has been added to our library. Thanks from Brook House Studios!!
Reviewer: Charlie Productions/UK
Thanks Ben, Nice Work and we will consider for our soundtrack. I like your music!!
Reviewer: Mike T./Roadrunner
Magic Caravan and Radio Waves are the real deal!!Those are better than tons of stuff I currently hear on the radio. Nice work Benjamin... "Far & Wide" is my favorite!!!
Reviewer: Isabella
"Far & Wide" is my favorite!!!Your site is looking good..I saw you play last week at the party. That new river song was very cool. Desolation Road is cool
Reviewer: Lori W.
I love the guitar on this song. Magic Caravan is Great!!
Reviewer: Bill Bentley
Hi Ben, Nice to hear from you. I did not hear back from the Warner Brothers UK Division or Knopfler regarding your music. But I do agree: "Magic Caravan" is Great. So keep trying to play and write. Take care Really Good!!!
Reviewer: Bill Bentley, Senior Vice President at Reprise
Really Good!!! Sounds a lot like Mark Knopfler... WRUW 91.1 FM-OHIO-----Added & Played your CD
Reviewer: Wade T. /Program Director 91.1FM
Dear Ben, Your CD was added to our library on 9/30/05 and has been played on our show>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Take care, Wade Cadiz Radio FM----Excellent CD, Great work!
Reviewer: J.L. Bueno--- Cadiz,Spain ---Radio Show
Hello Thank you very much for your excellent CD that was received this morning without problems¡¡ Be sure I will play on the show for 100,000-200,000 people, it is a great work............ thanks again best J.L. Let's get the Magic Caravan moving.....
Reviewer: Carl/ Franklin,WI.
Let's get the Magic Caravan moving. I'll drive. Are you going to play the "Gas Lite"? Jim said the "Delta Winds" are backing you up. Sounds cool.. Magic Caravan is cool!
Reviewer: Neal
Magic Caravan is cool!The keg is at my house! I really like Deuces Wild!
Reviewer: Johnny C./Chicago
I really like Deuces Wild! It's cool!!Deuces Wild is my favorite.
Reviewer: Jennifer/Greenfield,WI.
It's cool. My friend played it for me. I like the whole CD but "Deuces Wild" is my favorite!! It sounds like old school Dire Straits!!
Reviewer: Mike F./Milwaukee
It sounds alot like old school Dire Striats. It's good. Beautiful
Reviewer: Gram
"Magic Caravan" is very well arranged and your instrumental "Riviera Maya" is truly Beautiful. It's impressive!
Reviewer: Paul
I like it. It's impressive! The talent is apparent!
Reviewer: Joe D.
The talent is apparent! Chicago Loop 97.9 FM --Wow!! Amazing Artwork!
Reviewer: Tim Dukes/Chicago Loop 97.9FM
By the way Ben your Dad is one hell of an artist! I mean this cover Artwork is incredible!! Unbelievable Talent!!!!!Amazing!!
Reviewer: Chris/NIU
I saw you play a private party at Northern Illinois University and it was crazy. People were bowing down and kissing your feet as you played. Girls went nuts. You played the same song back to back because everyone could not believe your guitar playing they had to hear it twice. Alchohol had a little bit of influence but your guitar playing was really incredible. It is really good!! Ben you have more than a gift!
Reviewer: Jimmy G/ Shapeshifter Publishing
It is really good!!Ben you have more than a gift! I can see the unlimited potential because this is your first attempt in the rock category. You were good 10 years ago back in the old garage days when Chad and I would come visit but I'm blown away by this CD because I know what your capable of and I see more on the horizon. Universal Records -- It is Good!!!
Reviewer: Anthony / Universal Records
It's good!!Keep me in the loop. Chicago Loop 97.9FM--It sounds like Jim Morrison and Mark Knopfler!!!
Reviewer: Tim Dukes/Program Director WLUP 97.9FM Chicago
It sounds like Jim Morrison and Mark Knopfler but it really sounds like Mark Knopfler. It's Really Good!!!
Reviewer: Bill Bentley-Warner Brothers Music
I hear a definate influence of Mark Knopfler.It's really good! No promises but it's being sent overseas to our UK division in England for further consideration. Meanwhile,I'm going to listen to it again. "It's not like there's one song, the whole thing is really good!!!"
Reviewer: Bill Scull--President of E.O. Records\Tri State Promotions & Mar
Great instrumentation and good writing. The whole thing is really good. It's not just one song. People I've played it for say it sounds like Dire Straits and Jim Morrison. Magic Caravan and Deuces Wild are my top picks. Do you want a record deal? We love your cd! San Francisco Bay Area-- Interviews/Cable TV
Reviewer: Luver.com----Berkeley,California (click for website)
San Francisco Bay area, I'll try to book you on my show. We do it as a 2-hours+ live streaming video show every Sunday at 8pm on our web station http://www.luver.com. Then we will play it on b-tv, Berkeley's cable access channel, and archive it on our site.We archive the shows at http://www.luver.com/underground/shamden.html. You can perform, and I'll interview you. radio waves making more waves!!
Reviewer: predrag-serbia & monte negro radio!
alternatives no.2. 1.) the looking - "lele" rhizome man/astrea 2.) ben miller - "radio waves" ben miller 3.) why? things burn - "press start" ton 4.) sergeant buzfuz - "indelible" blang 5.) the teenbeat - "urina" blang 6.) being 747 - "diy prescriptions" wrath 7.) ed james - "shiver & shake" jam 8.) the hotknives - "echo beach" grover 9.) the guilty hearts - "turn it off" voodoo rhythm 10.) wasted aces - "my name is ace" twin dragon 11.) the sirens - "glycerine queen" get hip 12.) rogger miret & the disasters - "1984" hellcat 13.) love & disaster - "ginko disco" l&d 14.) the landaus - "rockin chair" 15.) the twilight singers - "papillon" one little indian 16.) glowfriends - "golda" jam 17.) alice lee - "friendly fire" alice lee 18.) marisa yeaman - "vacant sign" deep pearl 19.) detrot cobras - "hot dog" bloodshot 20.) against me! - "don't lose touch" fat wreck Thanks for letting me play your songs ! Far & Wide makes playlist!
Reviewer: Ray DJ, GoldenFlash Radio,Netherlands (click for website)
Somewhere between Every Thursday from 9.00 till 12.00 PM Hosted by Ray Dj also member of : www.euroamericanachart.nl PLAYLIST DATE 10-27-2005 Rick Fowler Profit off the lord Polyglot Dire Straits Sultans of swing Vertigo Rolling Stones Dead flowers Virgin Levon Helm Lucretia Raven Amazing Rhythm Aces Third rate romance Breaker Tom Russell Band Heart of hearts Philo Ted Sink Bitter teardrops AMR Delbert McClinton Two steps too New West Stephen Bruton Bigger wheel New West Mississippi Heat Glad you’re mine Crosscut Ben Miller Far & wide Jackhammer Robert McCreedy Just in time Eclectone Fred Prellberg Last of the rock stars Denmark Street Elliott Murphy I’m ready Last Call Thanks for letting me play your songs ! Ray Dj We love Ben Miller's CD!
Reviewer: Frank Moore/Luver (click for website)
We love Ben Miller's Cd!We played the whole thing on http://www.luver.com and is now in luver's mix... so you are often on luver! CD REQUEST FOR REVIEW
Reviewer: All Access Magazine (click for website)
Were interested!!! PUBLICATION: All Access Magazine LOCATION: Los Angeles, California Dedicated Rocker Productions/All Access Magazine radio show
Reviewer: Predrag
I am looking forward to your new material for my radio show!!! Cheers!!! Serbia & Monte Negro I ENJOYED YOUR MUSIC!!!
Reviewer: Carlos
I ENJOYED YOUR MUSIC!!! I WAS ON YOUR SITE AND I LIKED WHAT I SAW.
Reviewer: Carlos
AGAIN, GREAT CD.]]> Sun, 29 Jul 2007 11:12:42 -0700 http://BenMiller.fuzz.com/blog/entry/Farther-Than-The-Eye-Can-Stare-Reviews-from-Sept-2005-to-April-2007 http://BenMiller.fuzz.com/blog/entry/Strumming-With-The-King-Airplay-in-Belgium http://BenMiller.fuzz.com/blog/entry/Strumming-With-The-King-Airplay-in-Belgium#comments
Our activity calendar still contains concerts, festivals, magazines, radio-shows,...

Freddy Celis
ROOTSTIME
c/o WANTED PRODUCTIONS]]> Sun, 13 May 2007 20:12:01 -0700 http://BenMiller.fuzz.com/blog/entry/Strumming-With-The-King-Airplay-in-Belgium http://BenMiller.fuzz.com/blog/entry/A-new-station-added-the-King-for-Airplay-in-Argentina http://BenMiller.fuzz.com/blog/entry/A-new-station-added-the-King-for-Airplay-in-Argentina#comments called "Good Time Blues" (http://goodtimeblues.unlugar.com/index.html)
in Buenos Aires - Argentina
We have 2 hours show with the best blues and jazz music!
Live broadcast every thursday night 22pm on AM 1710
( www.am1710.com )

I´d like to receive promo CDs for radio airplay.
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Available at CDBABY http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/benmiller2

"Farther Than The eye Can Stare" was Ben's second Rock release in 2005 and has been noticed, reviewed, and played by many industry professionals. The cat was let out of the bag sort of speak 2 months after this CD was released in Nov. 2005. It earned radio play and major label interest including Warner Bros., Sony BMG, and Universal Records.
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