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It's Been A Long Time!

Hey Benwahs fans!!!!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Welcome to the wonderful year of 2012 where good things happen and music rules the world!

We're sorry we havent blogged for ages but facebook kinda kidnapped us for a couple of years!
Anyway we're back and ready to write!

Just a very quick catch up. The Benwahs are now a Brummie based three piece consisting of:

Myself on Vocals and Guitar, Ben on Drums and Si on Bass.

We have just been signed to MAS Records, a non-profit music development programme founded in 2001 by Kevyn Gammond, with Robert Plant (ex-Led Zeppelin) and Karl Hyde (Underworld) as its patrons. http://www.mightyatomsmasher.com/

And we are having lots of fun rehearsing and gigging with the view of writing together as a band, sorting some acoustic sets and gigging and busking to all you beautiful people!

We are also talking about lots of other little challenges we can set ourselves to make our journey more fun, but we'll let you in on that a bit later!

For now we hope you are happy and well and we'll leave you with our soundcloud so you can enjoy some newly signed femme fronted punk! ;-)

Love and Punk,
The Benwahs
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THE BENWAHS NEW EP 'COME TO MINE' NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES!

THE BENWAHS NEW EP 'COME TO MINE' IS NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES!!!

The Benwahs have just signed up to Ditto Music!

Ditto Music are a Birmingham UK based Digital Distribution Company who distribute your music to over 700 retailers including

iTunes, Spotify, We7, Napster, HMV and even worldwide mobile networks PLUS they take 0% commission!

You pay to sign up along with a £2 monthly fee which covers itemized sales analytics and server storage and you get to keep 100% of all money made when your CD sells!

They also offer:

Chart Eligibility

Free Barcodes

Name Your Label

Pre Release

Free iTunes & Spotify

4th Release Free

The Benwahs signed up to Ditto Music on 25th October and by 21st November their EP Come To Mine was available to buy on both iTunes and emusic!

Come To Mine will be available to buy on all your favourite download sites in the next few days so subscribe to this blog and we'll keep you updated here!

That's all for now folks!

Massive love and enjoy Come To Mine!!!

Love Love,

The Benwahs

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ARE YOU THE NEXT PAUL MCGUINNESS?

ARE YOU THE NEXT PAUL MCGUINNESS?

DO YOU WANT TO GET INTO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY?

DO YOU HAVE PASSION, DRIVE AND A BUSINESS MIND?

If so YOU could be managing The Benwahs

The Benwahs are looking for a manager who is focused, business minded, ambitious and confident.

A manager who can negotiate the best gigs, live performances and media appearances.

A manager who is as passionate about our music as we are.

A manager who wants to get the whole world talking about THE BENWAHS!

The Benwahs are a Birmingham based female fronted Panda Punk band who are ambitious, hard working and very very passionate!

To date The Benwahs have appeared on Hollyoaks playing the SU:BAR, recorded with a top producer, being featured in numerous newspapers and gigged extensively around London and Birmingham.

The Benwahs have been managing themselves but feel now is the time to bring in someone who can really capitalise on the unique sound and look of the band, the contacts we’ve made so far and the pure passion we have for making The Benwahs big!

If you feel you can achieve all this, get in touch TODAY!

Contact: thebenwahs@hotmail.co.uk

www.thebenwahs.co.uk

THE BENWAHS ON RHUBARB RADIO!

The Benwahs played a live acoustic set on Brummie radio station Rhubarb Radio yesterday. However due to an unfortunate server problem the set didn't go out!

However, Ben's uncle recorded us & has saved the day by posting the videos on YouTube!

Type "The Benwahs Rhubarb Radio" into the search & listen to two songs & an interview!

We'll go back into Rhubarb Radio soon to do another set but for now....enjoy!

Thanks Ben's uncle! xxxxx

Here's a link for one song "In My Head"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFXxXKBrI..

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THE BENWAHS ARE GONNA BE ON RHUBARB RADIO!

THE BENWAHS ARE GONNA BE ON RHUBARB RADIO LIVE ON SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER!

The Benwahs songs will be played on the show some time this week so have a listen here, RHUBARB RADIO ,and let us know when you hear us!

We'll also be playing a live acoustic set on Saturday 24th October between 10am-12pm on the MIDSWEEP show!

Do not miss it! This will be our first ever acoustic set as a band and nobody knows how Panda Punk sounds acoustic!!!!

An audience is also welcome so if are near the Custard Factory in Birmingham on the 24th pop by and lets have us a mini party!!!!

Mail the Benwahs at thebenwahs@hotmail.co.uk if you need any more info!

Love love,

The Benwahs

xxxxx

BRUMMIE POP PUNK BANDS NEEDED FOR THE BENWAHS BASH LAUNCH!

THE BENWAHS BASH @ GOSTA GREEN will run every last Thursday of every month.

Are you a pop punk band local to Brum, free on 29th October and up for dressing in Halloween fancy dress?

If so you could be a part of The Benwahs Bash launch night, bringing free music back to students!

It's a totally free night. Four bands will be playing half hour sets and as it's our launch night we are looking for the best Brummie bands to kick off the party in style!

Contact the Benwahs via Myspace or email thebenwahs@ hotmail. co. uk with your details and a link to your myspace.

Lets make this a night not to forget!

THE BENWAHS BASH @ GOSTA GREEN

The Benwahs bagged a really cool residency yesterday!

THE BENWAHS BASH @ GOSTA GREEN will now run every last Thursday of every month.

Free theme nights with free music. Saving you every last penny for that all important pint!

The first one will be: Thursday October 29th: Halloween theme!

So get your death rags out and come join the free party! You'll have a ball with The Benwahs!

See you there!

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PS. If you know of any local Brummie bands who would like to play a Benwahs Bash night get them to message us on myspace or facebook and we'll try to sort them a slot! Thanks x

THE BENWAHS ARE LOOKING FOR GIGS!

THE BENWAHS ARE LOOKING FOR GIGS; anywhere, anytime, any day!!!

THE BENWAHS love playing and wanna play all over the place. So if you put on bands, know a promoter, need a band for a night or know of any really great venues please let us know!!!

Get some Benwahs fun down your neck of the woods!!!

Mucho Love'o and thanks in advance!!!!

THE BENWAHS

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THE BENWAHS NEW LINE UP REVEALED!!!

TA DAH!!!!!

THE ALL NEW, ALL BRUMMIE, BENWAHS LINE UP IS ANNOUNCED!!!!

WE HAVE:

SUZIE on vox and rhythm guitar,

JON on lead guitar and B.V's,

BEN on drums,

JASON on bass.

All brummies, all musos, and all ready to play you crazy!!!!

Check out THE BENWAHS MYSPACE for pics!!!

Pssst, keep an eye out for forthcoming gigs, it won't be long now kids, we're on our way!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mucho love'o

THE BENWAHS

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THE BENWAHS NEED NEW MEMBERS

BAD NEWS AND GOOD NEWS BENWAH BABES AND BENWAH BOYS!

BAD NEWS: THE BENWAHS HAVE DISBANDED!!! BOO!!!

GOOD NEWS: SUZIE BENWAH; FOUNDER, WRITER, SINGER AND GUITARIST, HAS MOVED BACK HOME TO GOOD OL' BRUM AND IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS TO KEEP THE BENWAHS ALIVE!!! YEAH!!!!!

SO IF YOU KNOW OF ANY KICK ASS BRUMMIE MUSOS FORWARD THEM TO THIS PAGE AND GET THEM ON BOARD AND LETS GET US PLAYING THE LIKES OF THE RAINBOW, ACADEMY AND THE SUNFLOWER LOUNGE.

HERE'S TO THE BENWAHS IN BRUM!!!!! WOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

LOVE FOR NOW,

THE BENWAHS

XXX

THE BENWAHS HAVE NEW RECORDINGS

THE BENWAHS have just finished recording and mastering WANNA SCREAM and I DON'T GIVE A...

We recorded with the amazing producer James Lewis at Miloco Studios and Dirtbox Studios and mastered with the brilliant masterer! John Davis at Power House Studios (where the infamous picture of Kate Moss powdering her nose was taken!!!)

We had a blast doing it and hope you have as much of a blast listening!!!

Turn up the volume and strut your stuff! Let's get ready to Benwah!!!!

xxx

THE BENWAHS NEED A HARD HITTING, DEDICATED, KICK ASS DRUMMER

THE BENWAHS NEED A HARD HITTING, DEDICATED, KICK ASS DRUMMER.

THE BENWAHS are a female fronted, Camden based, power-pop punk band. Consisting of:

Suzie Benwah, 28, lead vox & rhythm guitar &

Karen Benwah, 28, bass & BV's.

Our drummer is gutted to be leaving but is moving back to Newcastle to work and get married.

To date The Benwahs have played on Hollyoaks, gigging the SU:BAR, recorded a single with a top producer and have generated a lot of interest. We now just need the right drummer to get us back out there with the opportunity to present ourselves as a full band to those who are interested.

The Benwahs have extensively gigged Camden and Islington.

The Benwahs are looking for a drummer who is 100% dedicated. Someone who wants to spend the rest of his/her life hitting drums! Someone who wants top be a part of a band, and is willing to give every spare minute to pushing THE BENWAHS. In return we can give you good times, good friends and a life doing exactly what you want, music.

If you feel this is you check out THE BENWAHS and get in touch.

THE BENWAHS ON HOLLYOAKS TONIGHT!!!

THE BENWAHS BIG TV DEBUT IS FINALLY UPON US!!!!

THE BENWAHS WILL BE ROCKIN' THE SU:BAR ON HOLLYOAKS TONIGHT ON CHANNEL 4, 6.30PM!!!

KEEP YOUR PEEPERS OPEN AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!

YOU CAN ALSO SEE READ THE BENWAHS INTERVIEW ON THE HOLLYOAKS SITE BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW:

http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/H/hollyoaks/news/

SPREAD THE WORD BENWAH BUDDIES!!! THIS IS IT!!!! WOHOO!!!!! XXXXXXXXXXX

THE BENWAHS INTERVIEW ON THE HOLLYOAKS WEBSITE!

The Benwahs interview is live on the Hollyoaks website about their time on the set!

Click the link below to have a butchers!

http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/H/hollyoaks/news/

And remember to watch on WEDNESDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER, CHANNEL 4, 6.30PM!

The Benwahs big television debut! We're so frickin' excited!!!!

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THE BENWAHS IN THE PAPERS!

THE BENWAHS ARE IN THE CAMDEN GAZETTE AND CAMDEN NEW JOURNAL TODAY!!!

The Benwahs have made it into the local papers! You can grab copies outside the big Sainsbury's in Camden, London or follow the links below for the web versions!!!

Wohoo! THE BENWAHS name in print! We're getting there!!!

THE CAMDEN GAZETTE

CAMDEN NEW JOURNAL

THE BENWAHS NEW IMPROVED PAGE!!!!

Hey Benwah Babes and Boys!!!!

Have you noticed anything?

Yeh, we've finally had a spring clean on our page!!! About bloody time too and only thanks to Danni from dressedbydanni who was disgusted that we took no pride whatsoever in our myspace representation!!!!

Well all that has now changed! I fully apologize for out recent lackadaisical approach to The Benwahs myspace and hereby solemnly promise to maintain the upkeep of our brand new spanking page!!!

A massive thank you to Danni from dressedbydanni for being a great clothes designer who also learnt to do wicked web designing!!! Thank you Danni!

Have a meander round our page and be sure to let us know what you think!!!

Big Love,

The Benwahs

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THE BENWAHS HAVE FILMED HOLLYOAKS!!!

HEY BENWAHS FANS!!!!

THE BENWAHS HAVE FILMED HOLLYOAKS!!!! WOHOOO!!!!

DRIVING DOWN THE MOTORWAY LATE ON MONDAY NIGHT THE BENWAHS EXCITED CHATTER FILLED THE CAR. LIKE LITTLE KIDS HEADING TO ALTON TOWERS THE BENWAHS MADE THEIR WAY TO LIVERPOOL. TALK OF HOLLYOAKS AND THIS BEING OUR BIG BREAK WAS THE SOUNDTRACK OF OUR JOURNEY.

STEPPING OUT OF THE CAR AT 11.30PM AND STARING UP AT A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE COUNTRY PUB HOTEL THE BENWAHS HAD ARRIVED! WALKING TOWARDS THE ENTRANCE WITH SLIGHT TREPIDATION WE HEARD "ALRIGHT MATE, PLAY US A SONG!". WE HAD MET OUR FIRST SCOUSERS!!!

WE DROPPED OUR BAGS IN OUR ROOMS AND HEADED OUT TO THE BEER GARDEN FOR A QUICK NIGHT CAP. AS SOON AS WE TOOK OUR SEATS THE SCOUSERS ROUNDED THE CORNER, PULLED UP A PEW AND GOT DOWN TO MAKING US FEEL RIGHT AT HOME! WITH QUICK INTRODUCTIONS THE COMEDY DUO OF THE GROUP, TONY AND BURNIE, BEGAN REGALING STORIES OF OLD AND SOON HAD US CRYING WITH LAUGHTER AND WANTING TO COME BACK TO LIVERPOOL MORE OFTEN THAN WOULD BE POSSIBLE!

FEELING QUITE RELAXED AND CHILDISHLY EXCITED ABOUT THE MORROW WE HEADED TO BED.

6AM THE ALARM SOUNDED AND SUZIE BENWAH JUMPED OUT OF BED AND INTO THE SHOWER. TODAY WAS GOING TO BE A GOOD DAY.

LIKE TWO GIRLS GETTING READY FOR A NIGHT ON THE TOWN SUZIE AND KAREN BENWAH DID HAIR AND MAKE UP WHILE HIGH SPEED CHATTING ABOUT THE DAY AHEAD!

AT 8AM THE BENWAHS ENTERED LIME PICTURES STUDIOS.

WITH WARM WELCOMES FROM EVERYBODY WE GRABBED SOME BREAKFAST AND MADE OUR WAY TO THE S.U.BAR!

LIKE ANY TV SET THE S.U.BAR WAS TINY IN REAL LIFE! THE BENWAHS SET UP THEIR EQUIPMENT AND, SCARED TO TOUCH ANYTHING FOR CONTINUITY REASONS, SAT AT A TABLE AND TALKED IN HUSHED TONES ABOUT OUR FORTHCOMING TV DEBUT PUNCTUATED WITH "OH MY GOD, LOOK AT THAT!" "OH MY GOD, WE'RE GONNA BE ON HOLLYOAKS" "OH MY GOD, THERE'S JUSTIN!".

AFTER HALF AN HOUR OF THE CREW SETTING UP LIGHTS AND SET THE EXTRAS FILED IN AND THE BENWAHS STOOD WITH DRY MOUTHS, NERVOUS GLANCES AND "THIS IS IT GUYS, ROCK OUT AND KNOCK 'EM DEAD!"

OUR TIME WAS NOW AND WE WERE GOING TO MAKE IT GOOD!

THE BENWAHS STEPPED ON STAGE, DONNED THEIR GUITARS AND STICKS AND GOT INTO ROCK GOD MODE!

FILMING BEGAN!!!

WE DON'T WANT TO RUIN ANY STORY LINES OR HOLLYOAKS SECRETS SO WE'LL JUST SAY THE TYPICAL STOP-START NATURE OF FILMING PURSUED FOR THE NEXT FOUR HOURS. THE BENWAHS PLAYED, THE AUDIENCE WATCHED, HOLLYOAKS CHARACTERS ACTED AND EVERYTHING WENT SMOOTHLY!

IN NO TIME AT ALL WE WERE TOLD, "THAT'S A RAP, THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK TODAY, YOU'RE FREE TO GO".

AS WE STEPPED OFF THE STAGE NEIL, THE SOUND GUY, ASKED US IF WE WANTED TO WATCH THE FILMING BACK ON THE MONITORS. THE BENWAHS SAT WITH HANDS OVER EYES AND THOUGHTS OF PLEASE LET THIS LOOK GOOD AND AS NEIL PRESSED PLAY THE BENWAHS CAME TO LIFE ON STAGE.

IT WAS THE FIRST TIME THE BENWAHS HAD SEEN THEMSELVES PLAY AND WITH SMILES CREEPING OVER OUR LIPS AND EYES GLUED TO THE SCREEN WE ALL AGREED WE DIDN'T LOOK HALF BAD!

THE BENWAHS HAD DONE IT! IT WAS ON FILM, LOOKING GOOD AND WITH NOTHING LEFT BUT TO BATHE IN OUR OWN GLORY WE SAT BACK AND WATCHED THE MONITORS. OH MY GOD, WE'RE GOING TO BE ON HOLLYOAKS!!!!!!!

NEIL THEN TOOK THE BENWAHS ON A GUIDED TOUR AROUND THE WHOLE OF THE HOLLYOAKS SET! WE SAW EVERYONES HOUSES, THE VILLAGE, THE DOG PUB, THE LOFT CLUB AND BOY, WERE THEY REAL! ONE OF THE HOUSES WAS A WHOLE FOUR BEDROOM HOUSE WITH A DOWNSTAIRS KITCHEN AND LIVING ROON AND EVERYTHING!!!

INCREDULOUSLY SUZIE BENWAH ASKED "AND THIS WAS LITERALLY BUILT JUST FOR HOLLYOAKS?" AND EVEN MORE INCREDULOUSLY NEIL REPLIED "YEAH! THAT'S WHAT I'M SHOWING YOU...THE SET!".

IN MY DEFENSE, IT WAS MASSIVE!!!

AFTER NIPPING BACK TO THE LOVELY HOTEL FOR A QUICK BITE TO EAT THE BENWAHS WERE BACK ON THE ROAD.

HEADING HOME WITH TIREDNESS CREEPING THROUGH THEIR BONES BUT EXCITEMENT KEEPING THEM AWAKE, THE BENWAHS FELL INTO A SILENT THOUGHTFULNESS, EACH LEFT TO OUR OWN IMAGININGS WITH THE ODD "DID YOU SEE THAT BLOKE", "WHAT ABOUT WHEN WE HAD TO DO THAT". THE RETURN JOURNEY ENDED IN NO TIME AND SAYING GOODBYE AT THE TUBE STATION WE ALL PARTED WAYS. WITH SECRET SMILES AND FEELINGS OF ACHIEVEMENT WE ALL HEADED HOME SAFE IN THE KNOWLEDGE WE HAD DONE OUR BEST AND FELLING REALLY PROUD TO BE PART OF THE BENWAHS!

THE BENWAHS HOLLYOAKS EPISODE IS SCHEDUALED TO BE AIRED SEPTEMBER 10TH BUT THE BENWAHS WILL MAKE SURE TO REMIND YOU! WE DON'T WANT ANYONE MISSING OUR BIG TELEVISION DEBUT!!!

TO VISIT THE HOLLYOAKS WEBSITE JUST CLICK THE LINK BELOW:

http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/H/hollyoaks/

FOR NOW,

BIG LOVE,

THE BENWAHS

XXX