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Fringe 2010 CD Launch - click to download
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"This was the perfect spot to listen to some enthralling music as local Josh Bennett performed songs from his eclectic new CD Echoes Of You. Josh started on solo acoustic guitar before building the sound up with a loop pedal, then introduced other musicians on keyboards, bass, drums and saxophone to cover a wide range of musical styles. The second more experimental half began solo again, with some tasteful looping allowing Josh to introduce the dilruba. The band returned without drummer but with Jay Dabgar on tabla. This set featured two longer pieces, For Mataji, with sitar, saxophone and keyboards, and the frenetic title track, before finishing on solo acoustic to bring the audience back down to a quieter place. A well thought-out showcase for a considerable talent.
Final Word: Masterful."
Adrian Miller - Rip It Up
☆☆☆☆
"It was like Womadelaide stretched into a fifth day when South Australian musical maestro Josh Bennett took us around the world in almost two hours of global tunes.
A sublime solo on a 12-string acoustic guitar set the scene for a captivating performance and highlighted Bennett's incredible fretwork. From there, it was a musical journey through India, the UK, South America, Europe and the US achieved on a massive array of instruments as Bennett and co weaved a magical mix of music. A simple yet beautiful acoustic guitar rendition of Edelweiss from The Sound of Music was a fitting finale and left the crowd content. Credit must also be given to the band of support musicians, who are richly talented in their own right."
Ben Hyde - The Advertiser
☆☆☆☆☆
"If I could only be so musically talented, this young man has a voice like liquid chocolate! His orchestration of instrument playing was unbelievable. I'm the fortunate one that had the opportunity to experience this evening and launch of his CD such a gift. Thanks"
Cynnic - TalkFringe
☆☆☆☆☆
"Definitely a master of his domain - the guitar & sitar. Great solid music that spanned the globe. Fingerstyle guitar, Blues, Jazz, Indian, Brazilian & Indian/Brazilian - you had to be there!...and a really nice bloke. Thanks from the front row."
brett - TalkFringe
