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May 2006

Collaborating in Nashville

As you might already know, I've been living in Nashville and spending most of my time songwriting. I haven't abandoned a career as a touring recording artist, but I've been enjoying the challenge of working with some of the best writers and musicians in the world. Recent projects include sessions with Memphis Boys piano player, Bobby Wood (Elvis Presley, Wilson Pickett, Neil Diamond, Willie Nelson, George Jones, Garth Brooks, LeAnne Rimes etc.), 60's legend Bonnie Bramlett (Delaney & Bonnie, John Lennon, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Leon Russell, Allman Brothers, Jimmy Buffett, Ike & Tina Turner), Joie Scott (..1 Collin Raye song, "Not That Different" and recent Shania Twain single "Shoes" from the Desperate Housewives soundtrack) and Wes Hightower (George Strait, Montgomery Gentry...if it's country hit, he probably sings harmonies on it). I'm looking forward to an upcoming writing session with Mike Reid (2x-Grammys award winner and writer of 11 ..1 songs including Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me")

ALAN TEACHING ONLINE GUITAR LESSONS WITH INDUSTRY LEADER: WORKSHOP LIVE


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Alan has begun a new venture with WorkshopLive.com -- the ultimate music education resource on the internet. WL offers guitar lessons by legendary players such as B.B. King, Carlos Santana, Albert Collins, Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Morse and Joe Pass. So far, Alan has recorded thirteen (13) basic blues lessons. Subscribers can study with every teacher on the site. To learn more, visit the WL Web site at www.workshoplive.com. To sign up and get started with your online guitar lessons, follow the link and instructions below to get the best deal and protect youself from future price increases.

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[ If you're interested, click here to see WorkshopLive's Alan Bennett page. ]

ALAN FEATURED ON PODCAST AND LIVE IN CENTRAL PARK



On Friday, May 12, Alan's song "Get To You" was featured on a podcast by David Ippolito. To listen to the podcast, click here. To learn more about David Ippolito, visit his Web site here.

The following day, Alan appeared as a guest at David Ippolito weekly performance on "The Hill" in New York City's Central Park. Alan sang two songs including his "Still In My Heart" (unreleased). Click here or on the image above to watch the video shot by James Marino.

Images by Sean Friedman:



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April 2006

ALAN'S NEW MYSPACE PAGE IS UP

Hey everyone! I finally have a MySpace page. Be my friend.
http://www.myspace.com/alanbennett333

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March 2006

NEW RECORD IN THE WORKS

Alan has begun pre-production on a new record due out later this year. From My Heart To Yours (working title) is the long-awaited, full-length follow-up to Bennett's first CD, Ordinary Miracle released in 1999. Stay tuned for more details including song titles and clips.

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February 2006

WORKSHOPLIVE HAMER GUITAR GIVEAWAY

WorkshopLive.com is giving away a custom-built Hamer electric guitar and other great prizes. For your chance to win, visit: http://www.youplayyourway.com/ngw_dj.html

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October 2005

TEACHING ONLINE, TRANSCRIBING TOWNES VAN ZANDT, SONGWRITING

- WorkshopLive.com: National Guitar Workshop -:- Learn more
- Transcribing the Musicians' Guide to Townes Van Zandt -:- Learn more
- Co-Writing w/ Signed Recording Artists :-: Learn more

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September 2005

PERFORMING, TRANSCRIBING TOWNES VAN ZANDT, SONGWRITING

- Upcoming Appearances in NY and TN -:-
- Transcribing the Songs of Townes Van Zandt -:-
- Lots of Co-Writing

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July 2005

TEACHING: NATIONAL GUITAR WORKSHOP

Alan is teaching for weeks of classes this summer for the National Guitar Workshop (CT and TN campuses). Learn more: www.guitarworkshop.com

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June 2005

RECORDING, WRITING, CO-WRITING, TEACHING

Alan is concentrating on writing and recording songs for the long-awaited follow-up release to his debut, Ordinary Miracle. Working with drummer, Trey Gray (Faith Hill, Jewel, Brooks & Dunn), the two are co-producing the record at Alan's home in Nashville.

Alan continues to co-write with songwriters from around the country. His latest collaboration is with Rounder recording artist, Robert Lee Castleman. Alison Krauss and Union Station's recording of Castleman's, "The Lucky One" won the 2001 Grammy Award for "Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal." AKUS recorded four of Castleman's songs for their latest Rounder release, Lonely Runs Both Ways.

Alan will be teaching four weeks this summer at the National Guitar Summer Workshop.

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March 2005

NEW CD UNDERWAY

Alan continues work on his first full-length record of new material in five years. His last, Ordinary Miracle was an independent release in September 1999. Working with Nashville-based drummer Trey Gray (Faith Hill, Jewel, Brooks & Dunn), the two are co-producing the record at Gray's home studio.

"I'm very excited about this project. We're taking our time and enjoying the process. We've started with "Deserving", a song I wrote a few years back on a plane to Boulder, Colorado. It begins with a contageous drum loop, which Trey played live, and builds to a tight-fitting drum track that takes it to a very exciting, new level. The production is spare at the moment, with just an acoustic guitar and Wurlitzer [piano]. We're excited to see what we can do combining natural instruments with electronic ones, weaving sounds in and out and playing with space and distance. I love the way Bjork's music paints landscapes in this way, and I think David Gray and [his drummer] Clune proved that singer-songwriters who play acoustic instruments can also ride that wave. The process is very natural, and I'm optimistic about the result. I have a feeling this is going to be an emotional record."

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August 2004

CO-WRITING IN NASHVILLE

Alan has been spending most of his time lately collaborating with songwriters from around the country, co-writing songs for country artists in "Music City U.S.A.", Nashville, Tennessee. Check out Alan's journal for details.

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June 2004

NEW CD IN PRE-PRODUCTION

Alan begins pre-production on a new record, to be released this winter. This will be Alan's second full-length record release. His last, Ordinary Miracle was released on Alan's label, RTR in September 1999. Stay tuned.

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June 2004

APPEARING AT PETE SEEGER'S CLEARWATER FESTIVAL 2004

Alan performs at this year's Clearwater Festival at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, NY. Many beloved artists including Ani DiFranco, Dar Williams, Holly Near, Toshi Reagan, Ellis Paul and Pete Seeger top the bill. More information: www.clearwater.org

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April 2004

TRADING SONGS WITH NASHVILLE LEGENDS

Beth Nielsen Chapman invites Alan to perform in a private songwriters' round with her, Jimmy Webb, Vince Gill, Suzy Bogguss, Gary Nicholson, Al Anderson, Matraca Berg, Leslie Satcher, Jeff Silbar and others.

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March 2004

MOVING FROM NEW YORK TO NASHVILLE

Alan moves to America's music capital, Nashville, TN after eight long years in New York City.

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August 2003

RECORDING WITH AWARD-WINNING ENGINEER GARY PACZOSA

Seven-week U.S. Tour closes in Nashville, Tennessee with a recording session with 4x-Grammy Award-winning engineer Gary Paczosa (Alison Krauss, Dixie Chicks, Nickel Creek, Dolly Parton).

TOURING AROUND THE UNITED STATES - SUMMER 2003

Seven-week U.S. tour includes performances at 12th & Porter in Nashville, Tennessee, Eddie's Attic in Decatur, Georgia, Tipitina's in New Orleans, Louisiana, Cactus Cafe in Austin, Texas, The Gig in Hollywood, California, Red Devil Lounge in San Francisco, California, The Evening Muse in Charlotte, North Carolina and Makor in New York City, New York.

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June 2002

RECORDING WITH LEGENDARY ROCK DRUMMER KENNY ARONOFF

Alan flies to Bloomington, Indiana to record a three-song demo for Maverick Records with legendary rock drummer, Kenny Aronoff.

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