Benjamin Ricci

STREAM new Baxter Hall Single “High Road”

We here at Performer have been big fans of Baxter Hall for a while now, as the Boston-based singer/songwriter/guitarist extraordinaire has been sharing his earnest brand of relatable guitar-fronted alternative music for the past few years. You may have even heard him...
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WATCH NOW: Get Better Sound with JBL PRX900 SERIES PA Speakers

Looking to hit the stage, or bring your own sound system to upcoming house concerts, outdoor festival slots and more? Let the amazing singer/songwriter Hayley Reardon walk you through the JBL PRX900 series, including the 12-inch speaker and 18-inch subwoofer to...
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REVIEW: Donner HUSH-X Travel Guitar

The new Donner HUSH-X electric guitar is a cool, compact tone machine that makes practicing and recording no matter where you are a total breeze. The review model we received went straight into the hands of Bella Moulden for a full deep dive and demo in a series...
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Harness the Power of AI with New Voice Changer Tool From lalal.ai 

We've previously covered some of the amazing (and groundbreaking) tools brought to artists by the creative team at lalal.ai -- read more on that here: https://performermag.com/home-recording/how-ai-will-change-the-way-you-write-record-and-sample/ To recap what we...
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Yamaha THR100HD Review

Yamaha THR100HD Review

Performer reviews the Yamaha THR100HD Modeling Guitar Amp Head Yamaha makes pretty much EVERYTHING...

Larry Keel and Natural Bridge

by | Jul 11, 2012 |

“Appalachian music with heart, fervor, and soul” Classic Lexington, VA (Keel Fish Music) Larry Keel and Natural Bridge is a true bluegrass band, stemming from the rich musical culture of Appalachia....

Honey Locust

by | Jul 11, 2012 |

“A delightful feast of instrumentation” Fear is a Feeling Nashville, TN (Self-released) This fantastic group from Nashville has released a five-song EP filled with charming material. It’s a delight...

Geronimo Getty

by | Jul 11, 2012 |

“Townes Van Getty” Darkness Hides Los Angeles, CA (Self-released) Trading in a the muscle of a rock band, Aaron Kyle steps away from fronting California indie darlings, Le Switch, for a...

Friends

by | Jul 11, 2012 |

"Sweaty, sexy female-fronted dance music studded by ’70s rhythms" Manifest! Brooklyn, NY (Fat Possum Records) Brooklyn, NY’s party-bringer quintet bears searing rhythms and hip-shaker beats on their...

Don de Leaumont

by | Jul 11, 2012 |

“Folk songs contrived from dreams and played with sincerity” An Old Leg Sign Atlanta, GA (Self-released) Don de Leaumont oozes sincerity. Those who know him as a journalist know his passion for...

The Deadfields

by | Jul 11, 2012 |

“Sunny, pop-infused country that relies on honesty” Dance In The Sun Atlanta, GA (Self-released) Georgia natives The Deadfields are a band of musicians determined to create music that exists without...

The Brothers Comatose

by | Jul 11, 2012 |

"Swaggering, fun-loving boots and denim bluegrass” Respect The Van San Francisco, CA (Self-Released) Believe it or not, it’s tough to create foot stomping rhythms without the use of percussion. San...

Brad

by | Jul 11, 2012 |

“Seattle outfit more than just a Pearl Jam side project” United We Stand Seattle, WA (Razor & Tie) Beginning with the opening track “Miles of Rope,” Brad launches from their Seattle roots with...

The Bombay Royale

by | Jul 11, 2012 |

“Espionage jazz cavorting with beach-pop benevolence” You Me Bullets Love Melbourne, Australia (HopeStreet Recordings) Straight from the gills of Melbourne, The Bombay Royale is an orchestral...

Beachwood Sparks

by | Jul 11, 2012 |

“Unparalleled psychedelic indie-folk experience” The Tarnished Gold Los Angeles, CA (Sub Pop Records) Have you ever wondered to yourself what it might sound like if Willy Nelson and James Mercer of...