Biography
Some artists outsource their bio. Others use third-person and pretend someone else wrote it. But I enjoy narratives and interviews, so I’ve decided to interview myself.
Who are your biggest influences?
My earliest were Phil Collins and Billy Joel; I'd watch their music video VHS cassettes between episodes of Sesame Street. I loved Springsteen; in preschool I often accompanied myself on toy tennis racquet to ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ while my three-year-old classmates either fell asleep or soiled themselves. That’s when I realized I wanted to be a performer.
Where have you played?
Atlanta, D.C., Dewey Beach, New York, and the Mid-Atlantic and Millennium Music Conferences in Charlotte and Harrisburg.
What are eleven random facts about you?
I was born in D.C. and raised in Maryland. I went to college in Atlanta and reside in New York. At a West Virginia hotel in '86 I fell asleep in Bill Cosby’s lap and he used the top of my head to sign autographs at the meet-and-greet. I was once ranked 7th in the world at Oreo stacking. I'm 23, a Capricorn, and have yet to win an academy award.
When did songwriting become a passion?
Freshman year of college in the practice rooms. I'd arrive with my guitar and notebook around 11 pm, write, and suddenly it was 3 am. When four hours feel like five minutes, you know you’ve found something you love.
Can I meet you in person?
You sound friendly. Come to a show or text me with a time and place.
Instrumentation
Ben does the vocals, guitars, piano, and bass.
Discography
UNTITLED COMEDY POP E.P.
Due Early 2009
1. Sarah Palin I'm In Love With You
2. Phone Sex
3. Soulja Boy (Hey Hey Hey)
4. One Handed
...and many more...
SOFT LANDING
(c) 2008 Ben Sheehan Music
Available on iTunes and CD Baby
1. Don't Forget to Write
2. On Tonight
3. Picture Frame
4. Be (Very) Afraid
5. Someone to Call Your Own
6. Fake Smile
7. One of the Guise
8. Standout Southern Girl
9. Photoshop Paradise
10. Or So They Say
11. Spring Break
THE STUDY A BROAD E.P.
(c) 2005 Ben Sheehan Music
1. Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda
2. One of the Guise
3. Or So They Say
4. Chemical
5. Don't Forget to Write
Links
| http://www.bensheehan.com |