Vesper Pen and Ink Drawings for Commission

benandvesper — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:25:12 +0000

Hi B+V Fans!
Vesper here. For TWO WEEKS only (2/24/10-3/9/10), I am offering $100 pen and ink drawings in the subject of your choice. Get that tattoo design you’ve always wanted, or get a gift for that special someone. Contact me at vespersongs[at]hotmail[dot]com. Time is limited, so think of your subject and let me know.

To see examples of my work, visit http://www.vespersongs.com and click on “Portfolio” (or look at the backgrounds). Remember, this is black and white work.

Thanks–and see you on tour! Visit http://www.soundsfamilyre.com for tour dates.

Luv,
B+V

Ben + Vesper LuvTenets

benandvesper — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:28:28 +0000

At our Facebook page, in honor of Valentine’s Day, we’ve been posting 11 Tenets of Luv, one for every year we’ve been married. Let’s getcha started.

LuvTenet #1: Treat Each Other Like Strangers. (You may ask what this means.)
LuvTenet #2: Kiss (for real) at least once a day, on purpose.
LuvTenet #3: Let us presume the best. (quoted from Danielson, of course.)
LuvTenet #4: It doesn’t really have to take that long to know that he or she is “the one”. (If it does, then maybe they’re not.)
LuvTenet #5: ALWAYS speak well of the other in the presence of other people, never tearing down but always building up. Speak well and the feelings will follow.
LuvTenet #6: Be painfully honest (but always kind) about you-know-what and finances.
LuvTenet #7: Take Good Care Of Each Other.
LuvTenet #8: Quick Repentence Is King. (Sorry, Ali McGraw.)

Just added! IAM Conference March 6

benandvesper — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:25:00 +0000

Ben + Vesper have been asked to play at the closing ceremony for the IAM Encounter Conference on March 6.

IAM is the International Arts Movement. Their mission statement says:

“IAM gathers artists and creative catalysts to wrestle with the deep questions of art, faith and humanity in order to inspire the creative community to engage the culture that is and create the world that ought to be…We value an approach to life and work that is Rehumanizing, Aspirational, Enterprising, and Generous, and fosters an environment for effectively Wrestling with the deep questions of art, faith and humanity.”

We’re looking forward to seeing several old friends at the conference, like painter Bruce Herman, singer Christy Tennant and photographerDavid Sacks, as well as *finally* meeting the extraordinary artist Makoto Fujimura. Will we meet you there? We hope so!

Harvest of Hope Festival

benandvesper — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:59:58 +0000

B+V Videos

benandvesper — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:36:47 +0000

Luv EP Release March 8, NYC

benandvesper — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:05:56 +0000

at the Knitting Factory
361 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

with Danielson and Ortolan
Tickets $8

MONDAY, MARCH 8 • Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm

Tel: (347) 529-6696
Fax: (347) 529-6295

Directions:
The Knitting Factory is a 4 minute walk from the L/G Train (Lorimer-Metropolitan) and a 7 minute walk to L Train (Bedford Ave).

LuvInIdleness is here!

benandvesper — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:22:32 +0000

It’s official! Our new EP, LuvInIdleness, is available wherever you buy your favorite music.

Now, this little 5-song gem does not contain a lyric sheet. But we’ve made it easy for you to obtain one. Here’s how.
Step 1: Download the lyric sheet.
Step 2: Watch this Instructional Video to learn how to fold and insert the sheet perfectly into the sleeve.

You can also listen to the title track on the Hear page. Enjoy, and Luv!

Eye-Aching LuvinIdleness Package Art!

benandvesper — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:10:50 +0000

Keep those 3-D glasses you were given when you went to see Avatar, because you don’t even know what will happen when you gaze upon our new EP with those things on. We advise against this while climbing stairs, operating heavy machinery, or recovering from a migraine. Thanks to our son for this mind-warping discovery.

LuvInIdleness Pre-Order is upon us (you) {up to}…

benandvesper — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:03:41 +0000

Yes indeed, apparently now we can all own a copy of LuvInIdleness before the fact. Beat the mad rush to the store and order now. Be the envy of the hour. Share in the joy of your friends and immediate family. We are for sale in small quantities! 16 minutes has never felt this right. Where do you pre-order? Lots of places, but the best is www.soundsfamilyre.com

Ben + Vesper = LUV.

B+V, Ortolan, Danielson Spring 2010 Tour

benandvesper — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:29:23 +0000

A Familyre Drive Spring 2010 Tour!!!
Ben + Vesper, Ortolan, and Danielson will all be packin’ the van and heading off to make musical merriment at the fine cities below!
Download this poster and help us get the word out...
Come on out! All three bands will have just released or will be soon to release new records, so come hear some fantastic new material, as well as some old hits!

Here’s the itinerary:
03/06/2010 Ben + Vesper play at the closing ceremony of the IAM (International Arts Movement) Encounter conference at Cooper Union, NYC. 8 pm; conference registration required.

03/07/2010 Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie – Ortolan ‘Time On A String’ CD Release Party!

03/08/2010 Brooklyn, NY @ Knitting Factory – Ben + Vesper ‘LuvInIdleness’ EP Release Party!

03/10/2010 Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar

03/11/2010 Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506

03/12/2010 Athens, GA @ 40 Watt

03/13/2010 Orlando, FL @ Stardust

03/14/2010 Elkton, FL @ Harvest of Hope Festival

03/15/2010 Tallahassee, FL @ Club Downunder

03/17/2010 Austin, TX @ Beauty Bar – SXSW!

03/19/2010 Denton, TX @ Hailey’s

03/20/2010 Memphis, TN @ Hi Tone