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Big D bassist Ben Basile's Benergy

Posted by Loren on March 4, 2025

Big D bassist Ben Basile's Benergy
Big D bassist Ben Basile's Benergy

Ben Basile, bassist in Big D and the Kids Table, has announced an upcoming solo LP, Benergy, which will also be the inaugural release on new Wiretap Records imprint Sleepwalk Sounds.

While Basile has performed with a number of artists over the years, this is his first collection of solo original songs. It was recorded with Jon Degen (Big D and the Kids Table)  in 2023. On the record you'll hear diverse sounds that are often rooted in ska and jazz.

Of the lead single, Basile says, ""Mountain Road" was written to represent where I am now in life... It's literally the road I live on currently."

The album release date is still to be announced.

Big D bassist Ben Basile's Benergy
Big D bassist Ben Basile's Benergy

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