Biography
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Members
- Paul Benjaman
Are you ready for a redefinition of the Tulsa Sound? From the area of Oklahoma Known as Green Country comes a quartet that can get any barroom or festival hoppin' with their nods to classic rock, oakie reggae, wailin' slidework and Charlie Parker goes country licks. Must be seen to be believed!
Paul Benjaman Band is from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Formed in 2007, their mission is to create music that everybody can enjoy. By combining the legendary "Tulsa Sound" with Western Swing, Modern Funk, Bebop, and Reggae this group creates a multi-genre experience that should not be missed.
Paul Benjaman Band is comprised of four talented musicians.
Guitarist/Vocalist Paul (an inductee of the Tulsa World Music Hall of Fame) represents the best elements of what Tulsa guitar is all about. Paul's great songs and masterful guitar playing are at the forefront of this band's sound. "Paul Benjaman is a scientific enigma .." - Porter Ragnus, the Current
Supplying the beats on drums is Andrew Bones; a very versatile and gifted drummer that knows how to keep the dance floor packed.
Playing the Fender Rhodes and singing harmonies is Khadija Goz. Whether she's locked in a tight funk pocket or ripping a solo she always comes hard in the paint.
Lastly , on electric bass is Bo Wayne Hallford. Bo is known for holding it down, way down.
Paul Benjaman Band has been invited to play at some great events: SXSW Festival and Conference (Austin, TX), NX35 Music Festival and Conferette (Denton, TX), Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival (Ozark, AR), Dfest Music Festival and Conference (Tulsa, OK), Tulsa Tough Bike Race, South 40 Music Festival (Topeka, KS), OkgreenFest, Backwoods Bash Music Festival (Mannford,OK), BlueBird Music and Arts Festival (Columbia, MO)
Paul and his band continue to play shows at some of the finest venues around: The Bottleneck (Lawrence, KS), The Deli (Norman, OK), Springfield Brewing Co. (Springfield, MO), Patton Alley Pub (Springfield, MO), Stonewall Tavern (Stillwater, OK), Frank and Lola's (Bartlesville, OK), Schlafly Bottleworks (St. Louis, MO), Trouser Mouse (Blue Springs, MO), the Colony (Tulsa, OK), Cain's Ballroom (Tulsa, OK), Hodi's Half Note (Fort Collins, CO), the GOAT (Keystone, CO), Little Bear Saloon (Evergreen, CO).
Paul Benjaman Band has also been featured in several regional publications like Oklahoma Magazine, Tulsa People, Urban Tulsa , Tulsa World, Jay Play (Kansan.com, Lawrence, KS) and the Current (Bartlesville, OK).. Paul Benjaman Band has plenty of touring experience and is in demand in their home town and around the country. Make sure to catch a show … Cheers!
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