Benjamin Ricci

WATCH NOW: Get Amazing On-The-Go Sound with new All-in-One Mackie ShowBox

Learn how to get better live sound in a small, affordable and portable PA/acoustic amp package. The new Mackie ShowBox is an awesome battery-powered PA and acoustic amp with a few tricks up its sleeve. We enlisted the help of singer/songwriter Travis Shallow to walk...

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...

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...

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...

Record Review: Tall Heights

Tall Heights Rafters Boston, MA "Boston duo blends cello with soaring vocal harmonies" After a year of touring, and a residency in Fanueil Hall’s Street Performer Program, Tall Heights have stripped...

Record Review: Peelander-Z

Peelander-Z Super DX Hitz New York, NY “Punk Cowboy Bebop Collection” From the bowels of their distant planet and musical catalogue, Peelander-Z has released Super DX Hitz. Chronicling their 13-year...

Record Review: MonstrO

MonstrO MonstrO Atlanta, GA “Monstrous debut from hard rock super group” MonstrO is a new hard rock super group made up of star members. Bassist Kyle Sanders (Bloodsimple) recruited guitarist Juan...

Record Review: Obadiah Parker

Obadiah Parker The Siren and the Saint Phoenix, AZ “Soulful and rich” From the valley of the sun comes a unique and powerful voice, the voice of Obadiah Parker. With the release of their latest CD,...

Record Review: Forty Winks

Forty Winks Bow Wow Bologna, Italy “Attitude driven, Italian pop-punk” After several releases and worldwide tours since 1998, Italian quartet Forty Winks unveils their latest, Bow Wow, which...