You'll be surprised, amused and entertained! The Ben Gunn Society joyfully delivers its quirky blend of power pop, garage punk and psychedelic rock. Somewhere between the Grateful Dead and They Might Be Giants, they're something completely different.
The Ben Gunn Society is a loose collaborative of musicians and artists that initially came together to create a song cycle about Ben Gunn, the pirate marooned on Treasure Island who went mad dreaming of cheese. Having exhausted the Ben Gunn theme on their self-titled release, the group followed up with a new concept album, Sovereignty.
Sovereignty means freedom in its many aspects, especially personal and creative liberty.
If Ben Gunn were a Russian with an advanced math degree his madness may have found a similar musical outlet. Igor Koyfman plays with subtle metaphors, naive melodies and ragged rhythms, and the songs just naturally happen. He sings and plays rhythm guitar.
Zarina Silverman is a multifaceted artist with a degree in illustration from Otis College of Art and Design. The Ben Gunn Society marks her first foray into performance art.
Elliott Marx brings in musical expertise. He arranges the songs and also contributes his composing and guitar playing skills, as well as vocal extravaganza.
Also on board: Taeo Marx - drums; Mike Navarrete - bass; Oscar Rene Fuentes - guitar; Joe Bulum - keyboard.
The Ben Gunn Society is based in Los Angeles but has also been seen at Festival de Piratas in Portland, sharing the stage with Captain Bogg & Salty.
Photo by Frank Vincze
Press kit available for download (5MB).
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