Ben Park Drive. Is it a place? A Philosophy? Maybe both. Undeniably, it represents rock music packed with soaring melodies and emotion. Songs that upon first listen will grab you and not let go. Rising from the ashes of several former Denver based rock bands, Ben Park Drive emerges as much more than a sum of its parts. Angie, Troy, Dann, Steve and Mike came together late in 2002 to begin crafting what would become their debut album “Signs Are Everywhere”.
Lead singer Angie says “It took over a year to write, rehearse, and record this album, but we knew when we started that we wanted to create a sound that that was ours. A record that we could reach people with both lyrically and musically and that would stand up next to the works of our own favorite artists”.
Ben Park Drive enlisted the guidance of industry veteran Ken Lewis (David Byrne, Public Enemy, Mariah Carey) to produce the album. Ken set out to help the band realize their musical vision and began a long process of writing, pre-production and revision. Ken says “I wouldn’t let the band go into the studio for 8 months. They were impatient, but every time we got together or they would send me a new song, I saw such tremendous growth. I knew what this album could sound like long before they did, and I wanted to give them time to develop and grow as writers and performers. The finished album far exceeded even my lofty expectations. I think this is a hit waiting to happen.”
Ben Park Drive draws from a wealth of songwriting talent with Angie, Steve, and Troy all making strong contributions while the rhythm section of Mike (Bass) and Dann (Drums) provides the backbone upon which the ideas become finished songs. Angie’s lyrics are filled with journeys of the heart, mind, and spirit. Words that invite you to come along for the ride, and soaring melodies that will take you where she’s going.
Ben Park Drive has only recently been introduced to the world, and already they are establishing a national presence by performing at festivals and venuses locally and nationally:
Portico – Stevenson, WA – 2003
Cornerstone – Orlando, FL – 2004
Sonshine – Willmar, MN – 2004
KISS/Poison Concert – Denver, CO – 2004
Zippo Hot Tour – Denver, CO – 2004
Their album was recorded in Nashville and mixed in New York City. What the future holds for this band cannot be predicted but one thing is certain..…. “Signs are Everywhere”.
