Artist Information
Biography
Instrument is the product of one classically trained pianist; one kid hiding in his basement messing around with a battered two-string guitar; one marching band drummer; and one art school prodigy.
These four musicians from divergent backgrounds blend elements of rock, blues, and pop to unveil something unique and raw. Their sound is marked by ambient tones, driving rhythms, expansive choruses, and powerful vocals. With broad roots and fierce passions, their songs proudly defy genre. Influenced by such artists as Elvis, Talking Heads, Genesis, The Doors, Prince, and Rush, Instrument has been making soulful, rocking, unself-conscious music since 2005.
Based in Connecticut, Instrument has played venues across the U.S. In their home state, they’re often found at The Space, Mohegan Sun, Sully’s, Webster Theater, and Toad’s Place. They’ve played Boston’s famed Middle East, Grog & Tankard in Washington, DC., and Arlene’s Grocery, Crash Mansion, and CBGB’s in New York City. They’ve also been featured on the Warped Tour, BOMBFest, MEANYFest, and MPMF.
Their first EP was released in 2008 and is available for sale at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/instrument. Their single “I Still Love You” won a Mike Pinder Top Ten Award. The Harford Advocate named them Connecticut’s Best Indie Band.
Recently signed to CT indie label Sling Slang Records, and with their help, Instrument is currently in-studio working on a full length album. Listen to a sneak peek of an unmixed/unmastered version of their latest recording "Open Your Eyes" under their audio section.
Instrumentation
Ben Garson: Vocals, Guitar
Aaron Thal: Guitar, Piano, Harmonica
Dave Globerson: Bass
Derek Jon: Drums
Discography
Basement Recordings Released 2007
5 song EP Released 2008
Recently signed to CT indie label Sling Slang Records, and with their help, Instrument is currently in-studio working on a full length album. Listen to a sneak peek of an unmixed/unmastered version of their latest recording "Open Your Eyes" under their audio section.
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Press
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City Beat Article
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Voted "Best CT Indie Band"
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Twangy and quiet, "instrument" is a unique newcomer amongst this year's cranked-to-11 Band Slam winn...
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Good Advices Music Review
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Setlist
Agatha
On Your Feet
Even If I Could
Where Are you
Open Your Eyes
I'm Ready
Invincible
I Still Love You
Animal
Knife To Gun
Dirty Woman
11th Hour
Truth Is
DG
Oh No
In Your Words
Run Around Sue
Shadow Boxer
Wind Cries Mary
Mary Jane's Last Dance
The Way Young Lovers Do
White Wedding
