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MARCO BENEVENTO IN CONCERT:

Virtuoso pianist, songwriter, and studio wizard Marco Benevento has been conjuring up magical sounds with his arsenal of analog synths and circuit-bent toys since 1999. Benevento occupies a unique place at the intersection of art music, jazz, and indie pop, and his singular combination of kaleidoscopic keyboard arpeggios, soaring vocal hooks, and retro beats has earned him a diverse fanbase. His live shows blend the improvisatory ethos of jazz with the frenetic energy of rock, and the result is an all-out feast for the senses -- from his vocal shouts on "At the Show" to his knob-twiddling on "This Is How it Goes", Benevento always treats fans to a mind-blowing concert experience on tour.
 
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Livingston, New Jersey-Born Marco Benevento began playing the piano at age seven, and by his early teens he was making home recordings on his 4-track tape recorder. While attending high school he performed with various bands, and in 1999 he graduated from Berklee College of Music. Benevento established himself in NYC's experimental jazz scene as a member of the Jazz Farmers from 1999-2001, and his reputation continued to grow after he formed the Benevento Rosso Duo in 2002. In 2008 he released Invisible Baby, his first album as a studio pianist, and in 2009 he followed up with an album of covers titled Me Not Me. He found a wider audience with his critically acclaimed 2012 album Between the Needles and the Nightfall, which delved more deeply into pop music with guest vocals from Annakalmia Traver (Rubblebucket) and a cover of The Knife's song "Hearbeats". An endlessly creative performer known for his live manipulation of sounds on stage, Benevento continues to enthrall on his unforgettable tours.

Reviews

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 6 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    MARCO IS GREAT

    by FuzzyNutz on 4/19/16Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn

    This was an amazing show. It feels good to feel good and that's what I've come to expect from listening to these guys... Great energy... I walked out of the Music Hall of Williamsburg feeling charged up and fulfilled...

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Marco Benevento Leaves Us Smiling

    by dhs2192 on 4/19/16Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn

    It’s kinda fun to trace the path that took Marco Benevento from the avant-garde basement of the old Knitting Factory in Tribeca to the point where he was standing atop his piano at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Saturday night, towering over the crowd in a black-and-white-and-Dayglo-striped suit, top hat and pink sunglasses like a live-action Dr. Teeth. But it’s a lot more fun to just fully enjoy the moment. And there were plenty of them to be had when the Benevento’s infectious, happy-go-lucky energy—and his backing duo—turned the Brooklyn crowd on its head and everyone just surrendered to the fun. Of course, you don’t begin an evening by hopping up on your instrument, that’s something you have to build toward. The set opened with “Dropkick,” off the recently released The Story of Fred Short, Benevento singing through the verses before opening into concentric circles of piano jams. Right off, his bandmates—Andrew Borger on drums and Karina Rykman pinch-hitting on bass (regular bassist Dave Dreiwitz playing with Ween across the river)—established themselves as guardians of the groove for the evening. While the crowd was quick to join the party and dance, no one was enjoying themselves as much as the three musicians onstage. The highlight mid-section of the show was a performance of the entire B-side of the new album, which is a sort of concept record. Played live, the music was an explosive prog-rock disco, each piece finding a deeper and more open-ended funk. Rykman was a revelation, often leading the charge with splatter-paint fuzz bass accented by head slamming, body gyrations and a Cheshire Cat grin. Benevento was equally as animated, both on and off the piano, finding his way into the crowd during “I Can’t See the Light” to dance and pose for pictures. The second half of the set was heavy on instrumentals from Benevento’s growing catalog, each song showing off Benevento’s skills at composition and improvisation. Sing-along, earworm melodies opened up into penetrating jams, his piano augmented by synth and samples, the music swerving between grooves and deep rocking, Borger and Rykman providing equal parts push and pull. And yes, there was dancing and strutting and piano hopping, and even a couple of unironic “Take it to the bridge” mentions in there as well. For the encore, Benevento brought out opener Mikaela Davis on harp to accompany a nice version of David Bowie’s “Heroes,” which began as just a pensive duet, but when the band returned, with an additional guest—Katie Jacoby on violin—the mood quickly shifted back to giddy party and the follow-up quintet version of the Rolling Stones’ “Let’s Spend the Night Together” was a perfect we’re-gonna-make-your-cheeks-hurt-from-smiling finish to the night. —A. Stein | @Neddyo

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Benevento trio spreads the groove

    by jmgreener on 4/5/15Great Scott - Allston

    Great energy great vibe. Great set of music. the first 7 or 8 are all must hear. They brought up a young lady to sing with the trio later in the show. At the show at the show...

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Pure fun

    by MTAdvocate on 9/19/14Mercury Lounge - New York

    Marco and his band have an amazing ability to impart joy & fun to the audience. They clearly love what they are doing and it's highly infectious. Couple that with the mastery each member has on their instrument and it's a recipe for a great show.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    GOOD TIMES

    by jlf420 on 11/17/10Trump Plaza - Atlantic City

    Awesome venue and killer show ! These three really played well together. SMOKE FILLED THE ROOM !

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great end to an EPIC show

    by Pattyrea on 11/2/10Trump Plaza - Atlantic City

    When you thought the musical enchantment of the evening ended as the last note of Tweezer Reprise sounded, enter Marco and great friends. I always enjoying seeing him play, but this was really special. Billy Martin may be one of the tightest drummers ever, coupled with the keyboard stylings of Marco and the thumpin' bottom end of the Slip and it was utterly spectacular. Loved the Benny and the Jets... found myself singing it until Frankenstein hit. The venue was a great size, but seating is extremely limited. If you want to sit, get there early. But, if you want to groove, there's plenty of space for that. Many thanks to Marco, Billy and Marc for playing so late - it was greatly appreciated!