The Ben Cote Band
Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2014
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Cutting-edge and guitar driven, The Ben Cote Band, hailing from Boston, MA, are making Rock N' Roll young and cool again. These Berklee-trained rockers are creating spirited original music, fueled by explosive guitar work and euphonic choruses, and bring an intimate feel to their brand of music. This trio brings energy and power to all their performances, and their mission is to fill the gap in the current music industry that is the absence of time-honored, American Rock N’ Roll. - HAIRBANDHEAVEN.ROCKS
Ben Cote may only be 23 while looking 16, but there’s no doubt he shreds with some killer bravado. Mixing the heavy influences of 80s rock gods like Eddie Van Halen, Steven Tyler, Clapton, and Slash; He even slips in some Replacements-like sounds.
Although Ben may be young, it’s obvious he is serious about reviving Rock n Roll. He is working hard and his efforts are being recognized and rewarded. He has been recognized for his professionalism by being awarded the 2017 Berklee College of Music’s Achievement Award, and the 2018 Professional Music Achievement Award. He is endorsed by @xoticusa, @seaglassguitars, and @dimarzioinc. Seaglass Guitars even customized a guitar for him, and they added the vintage coloring per his request!
The Ben Cote band is self-described as “Cutting-edge and guitar driven”. These Boston boys are creating “spirited original music, fueled by explosive guitar work and euphoric choruses”. Ben and his band are on a mission to make Rock n Roll cool again. Not that it ever went away but the music tends to a bit a little softer as we just passed the end of 2018. “Get your Licks in” showcases his outstanding guitar playing style. Cote definitely shines on the title track. The accompanying video is a must see if you want to see Cote and company rip it up. They pay spot-on homage to 80s hair bands while keeping a cool contemporary flair.
The album features hard driving guitar riffs. In “Country girl with a city dream” he revives the girl dreams of yesteryear before everyone was afraid to admit that sex sells. While his voice is his own, there are definite comparisons to Eddie and Steven which is perfectly ok with me.
The song “How’s it Feel” Takes a departure. He lets Alexandra Biancio take lead on the microphone. She comes off with a Wilson sister vibe that lends right into the driving guitar work and sharp percussion work. Their video shows Alexandra handling the lead while Ben he does his thing on his custom-made Sea Glass Guitar.
“How’s it feel to be on the other side?”, “Silent scream and broken dreams brought you here today” are some of the tasty lyrics that make up “Doesn’t Mean a Thing”. His whiplash style of guitar playing shines again on this track. He goes deep into the shred on this one. The hair and sweat fly in this video showing Ben and bandmates in a desolate area with no cell phone service. Stopping off at a creepy guy’s house while Ben plays the piano and the dude walks around with his meat cleaver. Well someone had to do it! He rocks hard with precision picking. Everything about Ben is rock n roll: the hair, the stance, the wristband, the shades, the attitude. The only thing he lacks is the sneer. His smile is too big for that. This just shows how much he loves what he is doing.
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Discography
"Southern Rain" - Single, May 2019
"Clinically Insane" - Single, April 2019
"Baby Gets Around a Bit" - Single, March 2019
"Nine Seven Six" - Single, February 2019
"Red, White, and Blues" - Single, January 2019
"Doesn't Mean A Thing" - Single, October 2018
"Get Your Licks In" - LP, July 2018
"Life's Hard When You're A Self Destructive Narcissist" - Single, Spring 2018
"Ex-Girlfriends Club" - Single, Spring 2018
"Why? (After All This Time) [feat. Dan Whitelock]"- Single, August 2018
"Tight Jeans and Sunglasses" - LP, December 2016
"Order Up" - EP, November 2015
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The Ben Cote Band, from Boston, MA and formed at Berklee College of Music, is just the guitar-driven breath of fresh air that the world needs right now in the 21st Century! Influenced by artists such as Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, and Aerosmith, this power trio is transfusing a new lifeblood into rock music and is creating spirited original music, fueled by explosive guitar work and euphoric choruses! Fronted by guitarist and vocalist Ben Cote, the band brings energy and power to all their performances, and their mission is to fill the gap in the current music industry that is absent of time-honored American Rock N’ Roll.
The Ben Cote Band has released several internationally-recognized recordings, including their 2018 LP, Get Your Licks In!
The band's music video, Get Your Licks In, was voted the Best Music Video of 2018 by WooTube! Ben has been featured in City To Country Magazine (Mar/Apr 2018), ION Indie Magazine (July 2017) and Metronome Magazine (June 2017).
Ben Cote is also a part-time teacher at the world-famous Berklee College of Music at their Summer Guitar Sessions!
The band tours all over the Eastern USA, and frequents venues in their hometown such as the House of Blues Boston!
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