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Ben Ballinger | |
|---|---|
| Born | The Dalles, Oregon United States |
| Genres | Americana Folk Soul Rock and roll |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals Guitar |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Good Horse Records |
| Members | Ben Ballinger Mark Henne Evan Nicholson |
| Website | benballinger |
Ben Ballinger is an American folk singer-songwriter based in Austin, Texas.[1][2]
Early life[edit]
Ballinger was born in The Dalles, Oregon. He started writing songs during the seventh grade.[1][3] His father, Mike, played music at The Dalles, Oregon Catholic church for more than 30 years.[1]
Career[edit]
Ballinger moved from Portland, Oregon to New York City in 2003. He was part of the anti-folk scene, which included artists such as Regina Spektor, Beck, Hamell on Trial, Paleface, Langhorne Slim and Kimya Dawson. In 2011, Ballinger moved to Austin, Texas, where he started a band with Blue Mongeon, Drew Brunetti and Chris D'Annunzio, named The Dalles. The Dalles received media attention for the song, "Lines," from the 2012 album, "My Own Private White House." The song was featured on Season 5 of the FX series Sons of Anarchy.[1][2][4] The Dalles played Utopia Fest 2012, alongside Dr. Dog, Charles Bradley, Ben Kweller.[5]
In 2014, Ballinger signed with Good Horse Records, an Austin-based production company.[1][6] His 2014 album "The State I'm In" was recorded and produced by Good Horse Records in three days through a fully analog production system.[1] "The State I'm In" was ranked "among Austin's best Americana releases of that year" by The Austin Chronicle.[7][8] Alternatively, it received criticism from local music critic Jim Caligiuri, also of The Austin Chronicle.[9] The State I'm In received multiple tours of the West Coast and Midwest, from Portland through San Diego and as far south as Tijuana, Mexico.[1][10] Ballinger joined Nine Mile touring in 2015 as well as the Spring 2016 west coast tour of East Cameron Folkcore.
His 2016 EP, "Homestead," is being produced by Brian Beattie, Austin-based music producer. Beattie is known for producing Okkervil River's 2002 album, "Don't Fall in Love with Everyone You See," as well as albums for Daniel Johnston, Shearwater and Bill Callahan.[11] Ballinger is an official SXSW 2016 showcasing artist.[12]
Production[edit]
Discography[edit]
Albums and EPs[edit]
| Year | Title | Artist | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Homestead | Ben Ballinger | Unreleased |
| 2014 | The State I'm In | Ben Ballinger | Good Horse Records |
| 2012 | My Own Private House | The Dalles | Self-released |
| 2010 | Fabrication | Ben Ballinger | Self-released |
| 2008 | Ben Ballinger | Ben Ballinger | Self-released |
| 2005 | A Minor Study | Jack Benjamin | Self-released |
| 2003 | Jack Benjamin | Jack Benjamin | Self-released |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g "Ben Ballinger brings 'State I'm In' to Gorge". Hood River News. 23 December 2014. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- ^ a b Wiley, Derek (6 May 2015). "Ballinger returns to The Dalles". The Dalles Chronicle. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- ^ Chandler, Chip (29 April 2015). "Ballinger's 'State' is happy, thank you very much". Amarillo Globe News. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- ^ "Sons of Anarchy". IMDb. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- ^ "2012 lineup". Utopia Fest. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- ^ Curtin, Kevin (7 July 2014). "First listen: Ben Ballinger". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- ^ Kennedy, William (31 December 2014). "Confessions in flannel". Eugene Weekly. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- ^ Curtin, Kevin (4 October 2014). "Mrs. Glass / Ben Ballinger". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- ^ Caligiuri, Jim (31 October 2014). "Ben Ballinger". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- ^ "Ben Ballinger and his Band, Strange Americans, Gun Street Ghosts". Westword.com. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- ^ "Ben Ballinger". SXSW. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- ^ "SXSW List No. 5". The Austin Chronicle. 29 January 2016. Retrieved 14 March 2016.