As a subscriber enjoy big savings off the shop price! Longtime fans of Blackberry Smoke filled The Funky Biscuit to capacity for An Evening With Charlie Starr and Benji Shanks, a set of four shows over two nights on June 5 & 6 at the Funky Biscuit in Boca Raton, Florida. Jamey Johnson shows up to sing on the song Lonesome for a Livin, and Warren Haynes appears on All Rise Again. Charlie Starr also wrote with Dave Lizimi of The Four Horsemen for the first two songs of the 10-song album, and Rickey Medlocke of Lynyrd Skynyrd and Blackfoot for the final song, Old Scarecrow. With new music also comes a couple of new members to the group who you may notice in the promo photos for the band. You must log in or register to reply here. Still love Blackberry smoke though, The whippoorwill is probably a top 10 album for me. We missed having them close and being able to hear them, too. . I have a real hard time finding a better contemporary rock band. 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? Its been on every one of our records. Be the first to contribute! "I think Derek Trucks is the greatest guitar player Ive ever played with. 1:31 am. February 25, 2021 @ Jamey Johnson (Charlie Starr) 6. Your email address will not be published. Blackberry Smoke was formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 2000. Their debut album, Bad Luck Ain't No Crime, was released in 2003. The band spent much of the summer of 2016 on tour with Gov't Mule. All Credits Composer Director First concert in over a year and Im giddy like a kid before Christmas! 3:38 pm. Blackberry Smoke 31 Comments. Blackberry Smoke has been one of the highlights of independent country and Southern rock over the last two decades, becoming the first independent outfit in the modern era to go #1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart when their album Holding All The Roses did so in 2015. So wed all turn to each other and grin to each other and be like, How weird is this? It was the new normal for sure, at that point. But the rest of the group were used to taking orders from him, so they treated Benji as the de-facto leader. Starr: Im a terrible schoolteacher. Do you find the single pickup limiting? Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel. Hes been associated with Guitar World for 30 years, serving as Managing Editor from 1991-96. ", I don't know if I could play the music I play without Zeppelin II, Revolver or At Fillmore East. They are the first independently-released artist to hit No. Starr: Without a doubt. Mr. Shanks grew up in Lebanon, Ind., and attended Indiana University in Bloomington, where he sometimes called basketball games on the campus radio station, WFIU. I have others which are nicer, and its not terribly valuable. February 25, 2021 @ "Most of my slide playing is in open G, and I love playing with tunings. Benji has gained lots of attention in the last couple of years in his role with southern rockers Captain Soularcat and his work as a guest artist with Tishamingo . Track List: 1. Jimmy was great. "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. That first song sounds great. last year, and collaborated with recent Grammy Award winner Jimmy Hall, who led the Capricorn band Wet Willie. And she was quick to chastise me or any others for doing such. It really is like another voice singing. Starr: It was one of those truly special things that was completely spontaneous. Tell me about the guitar Billy Gibbons gave you. We didn't go in there with the intention of making a recorded project, just to capture video with Jimmy Halland the Bettys and Marcus Henderson to promote the Spirit of the South tour. Starr: No, I dont think so not other than planting my vegetables, which I think is pretty grown-up (chuckles). Crossed paths with Benji back in 2015 or so when he was on tour with Kristian Bush of Sugarland fame. They moved to Rounder Records in 2014,[8] and released Holding All the Roses produced by Brendan O'Brien in early 2015. Benji Was there a catalyst that sparked the need to put your thoughts to words for this song? Benji, sat in with Widespread Panic in Knoxville, Tennesee, for a song cover Panic plays called Ophelia by The Band. It's just magical. Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or We were so far away from the audience, which was all cars. Were really enjoying it. Joining the band now both in the studio and on the road is well-known Atlanta percussionist Preston Holcomb, as well as guitarist Benji Shanks who has worked with The Black Crowes and others in the past. Australia. 6:16 pm, Just saw Blackberry smoke here in Myrtle Beach at bike week and they are at there best, very professional, Denise Thatcher Warren Haynes (Charlie Starr, Warren Haynes) 7. February 26, 2021 @ Well, there was really nothing we could do. I had the pleasure of seeing BBS last month for the fifth time in the last three/four years. and maybe let the other guy play a solo once in a while. I was thinking about the things that are good about Southern culture the things I love, like the good stories I grew up on, the music I was taught, the love I experienced with friends and family and being comforted by their goodness. Not to say there was no energy during the livestreams from the Tabernacle and Ryman Auditorium where there was no audience. Capricorn called and invited us down to record, since the studio was up and running. Schnelkc "Blackberry Smoke Little Piece of Dixie:: Blogs:: Andy Whitman on Music:: Paste", "Blackberry Smoke The Whippoorwill (2012)", "Blackberry Smoke Goes #1 in Album Sales with "You Hear Georgia", "Watch Blackberry Smoke's new video & check out live pics! I write songs based on the way I feel about writing a song. "I've got a really good 1965 Gibson ES 330, the P90 hollow body ES - but the 330 is truly hollow, not semi-hollow like the 335. "We were on the phone late one night just sharing our lockdown experiences and he said, 'Man, I've been writing more songs than I ever have, because there's nothing else to do,' and I said, 'Yeah, me tooand collaborating a lot with friends who are in the same position, stuck at home. August Knight But his solo on Not My Cross to Bear or You Dont Love Me is not laid back at all. Add a bio, trivia, and more. BA1 1UA. To me, he hands down, writes some of the most awesome material that lets me, as a rock guitar player, play both rhythm and lead, because its all such beautiful stuff.". JavaScript is disabled. 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. I'm a fan for life. 4:17 pm. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. Blackberry Smoke was formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 2000. Its an appropriate title for the Atlanta-based group, whose sound evokes their home states rich heritage, with echoes of the Allman Brothers Band and country music mixed in lots of crunchy Rolling Stones- and Tom Petty-esque rock swagger. But what he brought to the Brothers was just that he was on fire and he was always that way. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Charlie Starr: Well, there was really nothing we could do. [Verse 2] Girl, let me guess, you don't like how I dress. He started playing percussion on the new album. Initially, the goal was simply to capture some cool video footage while recording some covers live for the tour. Thats where the first line of the song, You hear Georgia when I open my mouth / Dont make no difference what Im talking about, came from. Staying on the Allman Brothers Band tip, talk a little bit about Warren as a player. 1:17 pm. What a show it was. Starr: Weve never worked with a major record label. Streaming in June: Underground Railroad, Sons of Sam and much more, Review: With pandemic restrictions eased, ASO lets the emotions ring out, Photo gallery: Taylor Swift (and her Swifties) take over Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Review: ASO and Chorus deliver powerful version of A Sea Symphony. My first gig was in Rome (GA) when I was 15 with a bunch of guys that seemed really old to me, they were like juniors and seniors in high school, said Shanks. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. He started playing percussion on the new album and Britt (Turner, Shawn tackett They have performed alongside numerous artists such as Tedeschi Trucks Band, Guns n' Roses, Zac Brown Band, ZZ Top, Eric Church and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Their second album released in 2009, Little Piece of Dixie. How is this living in this man's brain? Theyre joined on the album by a couple of special guests, Warren Haynes and Jamey Johnson, as well as their newest touring member, guitarist Benji Shanks. You can get so many different sounds with a single-pickup guitar, just the way where you pick the strings. Benji Shanks (Blackberry Smoke) - Rig Rundown | The Gear Page No. And I said, 'Well, I got this song.' Im so proud of him. Artist. Album. He asked if I bought one and when I said no, he just kind of rubbed his beard. Currently, Benji still lives in Atlanta with his girlfriend and is playing guitar with the Justin Brogdon band, and the Last Walts Ensemble. 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My wife likes it when I get rid of things. Just what youd expect from the guys. In 2018, they added touring members Benji Shanks (guitar) and Preston Holcomb (percussion). We really need to all stop formulating opinions by judging a book by its cover. 7:39 am. Somethin hit me deep down in my soul, Jeremy 7:39 pm, ShadeGrown Benji Shanks is long time buddy of mine. Charlie Starr Macon Hargray Capitol Theatre Jan 21, 2023 April 8, 2021 @ All Over the Road (Charlie Starr) 10. i like BlackBerry smoke. 3:50 pm. My 1956 Les Paul Jr. Aint the Same (Charlie Starr, Keith Nelson) 5. I got a lot of quirky, different types of tunings I've learned over the years from different people and records. ArtsATL: You were once quoted as saying, I cant be grown up on the road. Do you think you did any growing up being off the road? share setlist Let Me Down Easy (Blackberry Smoke song) Play Video; Ought to He was in The Grapes, a long-running and great Atlanta jam band. So, its just a very personal thing as to whichever guitar speaks to you. After college, Shanks left Rome for the Atlanta Institute of Music, where he finished his associates degree in guitar theory. Starr: I was watching television one morning, drinking a cup of coffee, and I heard a fellow on the news being interviewed. Bill Shanks - Wikipedia A lot of times songs will just plop out, fully formedand that's a good example.". He knows what sounds best for what you're trying to accomplish, and everything has its place in that room, so that's a huge part of the equation taken care of. Is there anyone who stands out for you as representing the good of the South? Some people go to college, I joined bands [laughs]. "I love them and always have. Pedals Down Starr: No. Most days you can find in the studio and on tour with Kristian Bush. He supported Kip Moore in the UK and again he completely stole the show. And always in open tuning, right? I previously had tons of respect for schoolteachers and now have even more. Web4,340 Followers, 1,308 Following, 458 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Benji Shanks (@shanksforeverything) How Jeff Beck passed the Telecaster torch to Jimmy Page and changed the course of rock history, Watch two bassists shred-off using Tosin Abasi's selective picking technique, The Lowlist: INXS's Kick was the sound of a rock band taking on modern technology. What prompted that decision? I dont mean it that way. When we were done, everybody started thinking it might be something people want to have. And doing them really reminded me of how much I love playing music in this band because the enjoyment really comes from playing the songs. He plays in two bands: Big in China and Friends of the Brothers, with Guitar Worlds Andy Aledort. They join the Charlie and the rest of Blackberry Smoke, Richard Turner (bass, vocals), Brit Turner (drums), Paul Jackson (guitar, vocals) and Brandon Still (keyboards). 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 love Benji Shanks style of guitar playing especially when he plays that slide guitar. It debuted at No. I was super late to the party on this band, but they stick in my YouTube algo like a bad habit. We passed it back and forth playing and when I got up to leave, he said, 'Don't forget your guitar.' Shanks Really hope we can quit listening to all these statist hippies before long so we can see some live music this year. 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. Hes a great drummer. Love this band!!! Hes a sweetener, who adds so much to what is already there. I had the '65 on extended loan. I'm not pretty. If you came here from a link, please go back and correct the link for one of the heroes listed below. Atlanta, GA - Born and raised in the deep south of Rome (GA), Benji Shanks gets closer to legendary status with guitar moves that mimic the Southern Rock masters like Duane Allman, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaun, and Dickie Betts. '", 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. WebBlackberry Smoke is an American rock band formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 2000. After we went into the control room and heard it, we all said, Wow, this actually sounds great!. That music will live forever. But they were fine. Starr worked in a body shop like his dad by day, playing honky tonks and bars and partying hard by night. Old Enough to Know (Charlie Starr, Travis Meadows) 8. Mickey But it definitely had its challenges because it was a new world. [10] The album landed at No. Bath Cant wait to hear the rest. Earlier this year, Blackberry Smoke celebrated their 20th anniversary as a band with a new album, You Hear Georgia. And thats funny you ask because years ago I asked Rick if he had loved the guitar and he said he hadnt. Nobody's better. Widespread Panics guitar player, Jimmy Herring, caught wind of Benjis rising success and invited him for a few guest appearances with the band. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Blackberry Smokes Benji Shanks Provides Rig Rundown Blackberry Smoke's 2016 album Like An Arrow did the same. Shanks was a born into a Jewish family in Sharon, Pennsylvania, in 1930. The venerable frontman/guitarist looks back on 20 years on the road and the rhinestones-meets-rock n soul formula behind their seventh studio album, You Hear Georgia. Fillmore East is one long guitar lesson. Bob Shanks, Influential TV Executive, Dies at Oh heck yes they are. Blackberry Smoke fit right into this organic, guitar-based group. Nicolas Racine He had one that was very special, but it wasnt that one. Its obviously a rough and tumble world, and theres a lot of bad people. WebView the profiles of people named Benji Shanks. 1 on the Billboard Americana/Folk Chart. The one youre talking about is a refinished '56 and it's really a Frankenstein, and it's the best-sounding guitar I've ever owned. February 24, 2021 @ Blackberry Smoke is an American rock band formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 2000. Jerry Shanks was married to Billie J. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Timm Shanks. At what point did you realize this had legs, that it was different from other bands youd been in? We saw them in January, 2019, on the Southern Rock Cruise. It started with the idea of how people might have a preconceived opinion of you because of a thick Southern accent, then expanded into the reality of how some people just seem to have such a hard time getting along, thanks to political or religious views, or simply what part of the country you come from. Collaboration is a component to the new record, with a host of cool names being included in the sessions. Although I dont think it was a shock. Ive seen them 2 or 3 times in concert and they may be my all time favorite live band. I thought, 'I'm not the best singer, but I can sing a song.' And thats funny you ask because years ago I asked Rick if he had loved the guitar and he said he hadnt. Benji is doing a fine job presently with Blackbery Smoke ! Aug 17, 2022. Thats not an uncommon situation. WebGuitar: Benji Shanks (Captain Soularcat/Last Waltz Ensemble) Mandolin: David Grisman ( Jerry Garcia, Peter Rowan) Keyboards: Chuck Leavell ( Allman Brothers Band and Rolling Stones) On May 23, 2014, Paris Luna recorded their live Album Brasstown Ball at the Famous Southern Tracks Studio in Atlanta, Ga., to a live studio audience. He recently sat down with ArtsATL to discuss how the band managed a year-plus of COVID-19 lockdown through new music, two new members, livestream performances and a series of drive-in concerts. We've made it. Note: only considered 3 of 9 setlists (ignored empty and strikingly short setlists) Setlist. Learn all about Benji Shanks on AllMusic. It covers so much ground: blues and gospel and country and even a little bit of reggae feeling, with Sweet Black Angel and then just rock and roll and it sounds dirty and dangerous, not safe and happy. one problem with the songwriting, and, the band in general, tunes are indistinguishable, and its really charley starr with backing band. There are a couple of songs that are completely live, vocal and all, including Old Enough to Know. 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. Blackberry Smoke added Benji Shanks and Preston Holcomb as permanent members this year. I dont know if I can write a whole song about a Southern accent (chuckles). Starr: Yes, that one was fantastic. WebCharlie and Benji never disappoint! And that's what we did. 1 on the Billboard Country Album charts in modern history. February 25, 2021 @ Lyrically, the song is about the South being misunderstood, says lead singer and primary songwriter Charlie Starr. Starr: My 1956 Les Paul Jr. "I was in high school when Seven Turns, his first album with the band, came out [in 1990] and I heard Good Clean Fun on the radio. Is the Les Paul Junior still your number one? Charlie Starr And I love all his P90s! I agree it was a little surprising to add a 3rd player - Paul is a great rhythm player and of course singer who is essential to their sound. When I was a kid, my dad would grab his acoustic guitar and sing these bluegrass songs, and thats what I wanted to do. "It's a reissue Dan Armstrong Lucite guitar. Absolutely live in one afternoon. Benji (Shanks) said to me one night, That guitar hits every note of the rainbow. I think that describes it. How has Blackberry Smoke been able to stay true to itself over the course of 20 years? Blackberry Smoke has a new album it recorded during the pandemic and is about to begin its first tour since COVID-19 hit.
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