Benji
Benji

BENJI (the band) is the marriage of all three distinct musical styles. Their styles range from folk/country rock to soul to swing. Their songs are infectious, original and performed with youthful excitement. They incorporate full-sounding harmonies and a variety of instrumentation into their music, producing an altogether refreshing and satisfying aural experience.

Wherever a rhythm section is appropriate they turn to either Mike Ostler (bass) and Pat Mooney (drums) from Guelph, or Ralph Dame (bass) and Brian Hodgson (drums) from London.

John Charlton (Guelph, Ontario) performed for many years in London (Planet People, Sci-Phonics) before being drawn into Guelph's vibrant music scene. While he is well known for his ability to move fluently from drums to guitar to keyboard, he also possesses a strong, soulful singing voice and a talent for writing quality songs.

Steve Woeller (Hamilton, Ontatio) co-founded Guelph's Big Smoke in the early 1980's and penned many of their trademark songs. His music is clever and catchy and his voice has a warm, baritone-like quality. Although he primarily plays guitar, he has recently developed into a formidable harmonica player.

Tannis Slimmon (Guelph, Ontario) played extensively for many years in Guelph's Bird Sisters and later on in Crows Feet. She is an accomplished guitar and mandolin player and she possesses a wonderfully smooth and rich voice. Her genuine love for vocal harmony is witnessed by all who have had the pleasure of seeing her perform.
Recordings

Benji II
released 1999

Benji II CD

Benji
CD $16.00 ON SALE AGAIN SEPTEMEBER 8, 2003

1. In My Time of Dying
2. Burlington Street
3. Five Senses
4. Nearly Everything
5. Two Places
6. Misery
7. Lend Me a Moment
8. Hoping to Find
9. Searchers in the Night
10. Brave Little One
11. These Wheels
12. Won’t Live You Down
13. Three Birds


Benji

Benji
CD $16.00 ON SALE AGAIN SEPTEMEBER 8, 2003

1. Armistice Day Play
2. Rockwood Stomp
3. Are You Weary
4. When Will it End
5. Wake Up Jake
6. The Masked Man Behind the Wheel
7. Hold On Sister
8. Dream On John
9. So Good So Bad
10. Time Song Play
11. Sky, Soil & Sea
12. The Place I've Been Livin' For
13. Modern Age