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  Jul 07 2008, 10:28 AM

  Benjamin Wagner To Record Live EP

  

  This week's Rockwood Music Hall show will be recorded for an iTunes-exclusive EP featuring songs from my brand-new CD, "The Invention Of Everything Else."

  
  

  Join Chris Abad, Tony Maceli, Jamie Alegre, special guest Jamie Leonhart and myself for this MASSIVE double bill.

  
  

  Chris Abad & Benjamin Wagner
  Thursday, July 8th 8-10pm
  Rockwood Music Hall
  196 Allen Street

  
  

  Visit www.benjaminwagner.comfor details.

  
  

   

  
  

   
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  Jun 17 2008, 05:13 AM

  Benjamin Wagner, Josh Davis, More To Host Iowa Flood Relief Benefit

  

  I got it into my head a few months ago that it would be a good idea to run the Hy-Vee Triathlon, and then play a rock show afterwards. And who were my Authentic Records label mates to disagree?

  
  

  Little did we know that our beloved Hawkeye State would be submerged beneath one of the worst floods in its history. So now it's official: Announcing The Authentic Records' Unsanctioned & Uncensored Hy-Vee Triathlon After Party & Benefit Show. Join us after the big race (Sunday, June 22) at AK's Beaverdale in Des Moines, Iowa.

  
  

  Proceeds from sales of my brand-new CD, "The Invention Of Everything Else," an Authentic Records silent auction, and forthcoming charity EP plus cash donations will all benefit the United Way of Central Iowa. Details:

  
  

  June, 22 8pm-12am
  AK O'Connors 4050 Urbandale Ave
  Beaverdale, Iowa

  
  

  Benjamin Wagner
  Josh Davis
  Tony Bohnenkamp
  Fat Andy's Will Peterson & Jim Stockberger
  The Nadas' Mike Butterworth & Jason Walsmith
  And More!!!

  
  

   

  
  

  Silent auction items include:

  
  

  - Mike Butterworth on your voicemail
  - Signed and framed photograph by Jason Walsmith
  - Personalized Benjamin Wagner song
  - Complete 2008 Authentic Records discography
  - Autographed Nadas t-shirt
  - And more!!!

  
  

  Bidding starts at $20. If you can't make the show but would like to bid one one of the items, please email me by 8pm CT Sunday, or you can simply make a monetary donation at Authentic Records Online. What's more, Sonic Factory Studios' producer (and Nadas' bassist) Jon Locker will be on hand to record an all-star version of The Nadas' "The River" for immediate release as an online-only charity EP. We'll have more information on that in the coming days. Meanwhile, we hope to see you Sunday night for this most righteous, rockin' and worthy event!
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  Jun 10 2008, 08:40 PM

  Preview & Download New Benjamin Wagner Album Now!

  

  Benjamin Wagner's brand-new, ten-track CD, "The Invention Of Everything Else," is now available for preview at ilike.com and download at Authentic Records Online

  
  

  For one week only (June 11-18), download the entire album plus two online-only bonus tracks at Authentic Records Online. We'll ship your signed, limited-edition CD plus autographed poster and 1" collector's buttons on Wednesday, June 18th

  
  

  The collection (Wagner's first LP since 2005's "Heartland") is a full-band, mostly-acoustic release, featuring guitarist Chris Abad, bassist Tony Maceli and drummer Ryan Vaughn, plus The Nadas' guitarist Ross VanderWerf, and guest vocalists Jamie Leonhart, Stephanie Walsmith, Josh Davis, and Tony Bohnenkamp

  
  

  The album was recorded by Travis Harrison at Serious Business Studios in New York City, New York, and mixed by Jon Locker at Sonic Factory Studios in Des Moines, Iowa

  
  

  Here is the complete track listing:

  
  

  1- Giving Up The Ghost
  2- Trying To Tell You
  3- The Last Time
  4- (I Won't Let You) Get Away
  5- Promise
  6- Breathe In
  7- Killing The Blues
  8- How To Be Alone
  9- Secrets & Lies
  10- Chasing Something
  + The Boys Of Summer (Bonus Track)
  + Wonderwall (Bonus Track)
  

  
  

  Download today, or pick yours up at one of the two following CD release shows:

  
  

  Wednesday, June 18th @ 9pm - Rockwood Music Hall NYC, NY
  Sunday, June 22d @ 8pm - AK O'Connors DSM, IA

  
  

  Visit Benjamin Wagner Dot Com for much more on the making of "The Invention Of Everything Else."
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  Jun 07 2008, 11:59 AM

  New Album June 18!

  

  Benjamin Wagner's brand-new CD, "The Invention Of Everything Else," will be released on Authentic Records on June 18th.

  
  

  The ten track collection (his first LP since 2005's "Heartland") is a full-band, mostly-acoustic release, featuring guitarist Chris Abad, bassist Tony Maceli and drummer Ryan Vaughn, plus The Nadas' guitarist Ross VanderWerf, and guest vocalists Jamie Leonhart, Stephanie Walsmith, Josh Davis, and Tony Bohnenkamp.

  
  

  The album was recorded by Travis Harrison at Serious Business Studios in New York City, New York, and mixed by Jon Locker at Sonic Factory Studios in Des Moines, Iowa.

  
  

  Here is the complete track listing:

  
  

  1- Giving Up The Ghost
  2- Trying To Tell You
  3- The Last Time
  4- (I Won't Let You) Get Away
  5- Promise
  6- Breathe In
  7- Killing The Blues
  8- How To Be Alone
  9- Secrets & Lies
  10- Chasing Something
  + The Boys Of Summer (Bonus Track)
  + Wonderwall (Bonus Track)

  
  

  Starting June 11th, fans can download the entire album plus two online-only bonus tracks at Authentic Records Online. We'll ship your signed, limited-edition CD plus autographed poster and 1" collector's buttons on June 18th. Or, pick yours up at one of the two following CD release shows:

  
  

  Wednesday, June 18th @ 9pm - Rockwood Music Hall NYC, NY
  Sunday, June 22d @ 8pm - TBD DSM, IA

  
  

  Visit Benjamin Wagner Dot Com for much more on the making of "The Invention Of Everything Else."