Ben Kweller biography
As his first release solely on a new label, Kweller opted to take additional time to ensure the album is just right rather than rushing it. Kweller has stated the album will be very electric and energetic while dealing with some darker topics. It will be accompanied by a comprehensive world tour and several media appearances.
Austin City Limits performances
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Kweller played at the 2003 Austin City Limits Music Festival at the conclusion of the sha-sha tour. He played the sha-sha album in its entirety in order.
He returned to the Austin City Limits Music Festival in 2004 when he performed on the Bank of America stage.
As part of his 2006 tour, Kweller played the Austin City Limits Music Festival, where he was plagued by a severe nosebleed for the entirety of his set. After covering his guitar in blood, he attempted to stop the flow by inserting a travel-size tampon thrown onto the stage by a fan, which expanded painfully during a performance of "This Is War". After attempting to play "Falling" at a piano which he also covered in blood, Kweller was forced to end the set early.
In spring of 2007, Kweller co-headlined with his label-mates Gomez. He continued through the summer with his own string of headlining dates which eventually ended at ACL fest. This time, he did not get a bloody nose; however, commemorative T-shirts were sold at the merch booth with fake blood stains that said "ACL 2007: The return of Ben Kweller".
Immediately following his performance at ACL, Kweller began recording his fourth full-length LP, Changing Horses in Austin, Texas on September 21, 2007.
Discography
Albums
- Sha Sha, ver.1, 2000 (Homemade. Feat. Songs from the unreleased Radish album Discount Fireworx. Scarce quantities known)
- Freak Out, It's Ben Kweller, ver. 1, 2001 (Homemade. Black & white artwork. Scarce quantities known.)
- Freak Out, It's Ben Kweller, ver. 2, 2001 (Professional packaging with shrink-wrap, color artwork. Roughly 1,500 known copies)
- Sha Sha, ver. 2, 2002
- On My Way, 2004 #83 US
- Ben Kweller, 2006 #117 US
- Changing Horses, 2009 #92 US
- Go Fly a Kite, 2012 #124 US
EPs
- Melange, 1999 (Homemade. Very scarce quantities in circulation)
- Bromeo, 2000 (Homemade. Very scarce quantities in circulation)
- EP Phone Home, 2001 (Limited Edition 2,000)
- BK, 2001 (UK version of EP Phone Home. Different songs. Limited Edition 1,500)
- Sundress, 2006 (Limited Edition 2,500)
- Live and Solo from the Artists Den, 2007 (Exclusive iTunes digital release.)
- How Ya Lookin' Southbound? Come In..., 2008 (Limited Edition 2,500)
Singles
- "Wasted & Ready", 2002 (#29, Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart)
- "Commerce, TX", 2003
- "Falling", 2003
- "The Rules", 2004
- "Sundress", 2006
- "Penny On The Train Track", 2006
- "Sawdust Man", 2009
- "Jealous Girl", 2012
- "Mean To Me", 2012
Other releases
- This Is Next Year: A Brooklyn-Based Compilation : Compilation track, 2001
- This Bird Has Flown - A 40th Anniversary Tribute to the Beatles' Rubber Soul : Wait
- Stubbs the Zombie: The Soundtrack : A cover compilation of hits from the 1950s : Lollipop
- Wig in a Box - Songs from and Inspired by "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" (2003) - "Wicked Little Town (Tommy Gnosis version)" with Ben Folds and Ben Lee
- The Bens with Ben Folds and Ben Lee
- Bright Eyes - Four Winds (2007 · Saddle Creek)
- Helio Presents: The Smashing Pumpkins Tribute CD
- The Saturday Sessions: The Dermot O'Leary Show (2007) - "In Other Words"
- "Ciao My Shining Star: The Songs of Mark Mulcahy"(2009) - "Wake Up Whispering"
- "Lightning Runaway"(2009) - "Lightning Runaway" (with the pillows)
References
- 15-year-old Kweller is profiled in the April 7, 1997 issue of The New Yorker.
- Kweller is profiled in chapter 4 of Nobrow, John Seabrook's 2000 study of pop culture, published by Vintage Books
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