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'''Ben Massarella''' is a percussionist and drummer best known for his work with the American rock bands [[Califone]] and [[Red Red Meat]]. Massarella currently resides in [[Indiana]]. |
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'''Ben Massarella''' is an American percussionist and drummer. He is a member of [[Califone (band)|Califone]], a former member of [[Red Red Meat]], [[Loftus (band)|Loftus]], and [[Orso (band)|Orso]], and co-founded [[Perishable Records]] with [[Tim Rutili]] in 1993.<ref name=newcity>[http://weeklywire.com/ww/11-02-98/chicago_raw.html Perish the Thought: A Fresh Take on Perishable Records]. ''[[NewCity]]'', November 2, 1998.</ref> |
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Massarella is also known for his work with [[oRSo]] and other artists that have recorded with his [[Perishable Records]] label. |
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He contributed percussion to [[Modest Mouse]]'s 2000 album ''[[ The Moon & Antarctica]]'', 2015 album ''[[Strangers to Ourselves]]'', and 2021 album ''[[The Golden Casket]]''. He has consistently toured with the band since 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/jonathanvalania/modest-mouses-isaac-brock-wants-to-be-more-than-a-myth |title=Modest Mouse's Isaac Brock Wants To Be More Than A Myth |website=[[BuzzFeed]] |accessdate=2018-05-19}}</ref> Previously, Massarella toured for many years with [[Iron & Wine]] and contributed percussion to the 2011 album ''[[Kiss Each Other Clean]]''. |
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Massarella played percussion on four songs on [[Modest Mouse]]'s 2000 release, ''[[The Moon & Antarctica]]''. |
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He also contributed percussion to Modest Mouse's 2015 album "[[Strangers to Ourselves]]". |
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Massarella also recorded with [[Iron & Wine]] on the album "[[Kiss Each Other Clean]]". |
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*[http://perishablerecords.com Perishable Records Website] |
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*[http://pastrysharp.com Pastry Sharp - Official Califone Website] |
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| Instrument | percussion |
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Ben Massarella is an American percussionist and drummer. He is a member of Califone, a former member of Red Red Meat, Loftus, and Orso, and co-founded Perishable Records with Tim Rutili in 1993.[1]
He contributed percussion to Modest Mouse's 2000 album The Moon & Antarctica, 2015 album Strangers to Ourselves, and 2021 album The Golden Casket. He has consistently toured with the band since 2014.[2] Previously, Massarella toured for many years with Iron & Wine and contributed percussion to the 2011 album Kiss Each Other Clean.
References
[edit]- ^ Perish the Thought: A Fresh Take on Perishable Records. NewCity, November 2, 1998.
- ^ "Modest Mouse's Isaac Brock Wants To Be More Than A Myth". BuzzFeed. Retrieved 2018-05-19.
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