Artist description BEN is a singer/songwriter/multi-instrument sound collagist who plays some quirky pop-adelica with a distinctly British flavor. His lyrics bridge the gap between loopy Syd Barrett-esque trips and TV jingles, astronauts and farm animals, BBC Television and 'A Clockwork Orange.' "Futuristic vaudevillians, thank you for pressing play." (The WOOL ep features Dean Ween of WEEN)

Music Style Alternative

Musical Influences The Who, David Bowie, The Bonzo Dog Band, The Beatles, XTC, The Smiths, Pink Floyd

Similar Artists Momus, XTC, WEEN (Dean Ween cowrites/plays on this CD), Robyn Hitchcock, The Divine Comedy, Syd Barrett, Brian Eno, David Byrne, Money Mark

Artist History Ben was born; listened to a lot of The Beatles, The Who, Bowie, and XTC; then packed his bags and hit the London and LA scenes before settling in NJ. He has appeared on THE GONG SHOW and was featured in a Japanese TV documentary. Ben has played with Dean Ween and Andrew Weiss of WEEN, who are featured on WOOL.

Group Members Ben Chatrer

Instruments keyboards, guitars, bass, drums, etc.

Albums WOOL, MARCHING

Location Hightstown, NJ - USA

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