Ben Darwish Pianist & Composer

On the Nord website!

admin — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:28:06 +0000

Check it out! I’m officially a “Nord Artist”. Proud to represent these amazing keyboards! http://www.americanmusicandsound.com/en/pages/artists/benDarwish.html

3 Leg Torso and the Ben Darwish Trio! At Jimmy Maks Saturday, April 30th

admin — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:47:27 +0000

Three big shows in the next two weeks! First up is Jimmy Maks this Saturday. Call (503)295-6542 now to make your reservations. Minors allowed for our entire set from 8-9:30pm. More info HERE.

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Awarded an “Individual Artist Fellowship” from the Oregon Arts Commision!

admin — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:08:23 +0000

WHOOHOO!!! More info at http://www.oregonartscommission.org.

COMMOTION “Resurrection” Show!

admin — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 15:29:13 +0000

We’re back! After a year of “Afrobeat Tribute to Michael Jackson” shows, COMMOTION is bigger and better than ever! We’ll be debuting our new band and new music at our first show in over a year. The Goodfoot (SE 28th and Stark Portland, OR) is the place to be on December 11th. Reva Devito and her band will open the show!

Send me two songs you’d like to hear “mashed-up” at the concert. If we choose your songs, you’ll win two free tickets to the show and we’ll perform the songs!

“Mash-Up”

A remix made by taking two different songs, usually by 2 seperate artists, and combining them into one.

Ex: Closer in Da Club (Nine Inch Nails: Closer, combined with 50 cents Up in Da Club)

Named 2011 Caldera Artist in Residence!

admin — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 02:28:45 +0000

I’ve been awarded a Caldera artist in residency for the month of January. I’ll be working on a new album among other things while I’m there. Virtual tour of Caldera at the link below and click on “Grand Room” to check out my work space for the entire month! Grand Room

BRAND NEW RELEASE!

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 17:07:53 +0000

“I Don’t Want to Live on the Moon” is a genre-breaking experience. The new 6-song EP from Ben Darwish leaves the listener satisfied yet ready to play it over and over again. It is his first studio recording in 4 years, and has been long awaited by fans. This is a clear departure from his live album released in 2009 called “Ode to Consumerism” which featured long explorations and intense energy captured in the group’s live performances. Instead, “I Don’t Want to Live on the Moon” highlights explosive and subtle moments in tight knit, melodic compositions. The official release date is May 7th 2010.

Winner of the 2010 ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Award

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:20:33 +0000

http://www.ascap.com/press/2010/0216_Young_Jazz.aspx

“Ode To Consumerism” nominated for “Album of the Year” for the 2010 Portland Music Awards!

admin — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:50:00 +0000

Get your vote in now! VOTE HERE!

Ben Darwish Group invited to audition in NY!!

admin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:07:52 +0000

Yes! We’ve been invited to audition at Lincoln Center for the Rhythm Road Tour. Sponsored by the State Department, the tour puts 10 quartets in different countries for a month, performing and teaching about jazz. They’re flying us out to New York in a couple weeks to audition so wish us luck! - B

Impressions of a Lurking Menace

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:13:57 +0000

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