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~~LOCKBOXX~~~ **'Drop Shop'** in stores June 3RD!! |
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| Location: | San Francisco, California |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | May 31, 2008 (91 days back) |
About Me |
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mr. vigs is an independent producer, songwriter, keyboardist, DJ, remixer, and lead singer/keyboardist of Lockboxx .
This summer he will be celebrating and promoting the new Lockboxx debut, "Drop Shop", as well as co-writing, producing, and recording a full-length dance album with his newest live project, "NARADA", featuring legendary songwriter, producer, and drummer Narada Michael Walden (Whitney, Mariah, Aretha, Mahavishnu Orchestra).
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Ben Viguerie was born and raised in Houma, Lousiana, studied music Denton, Texas, and now resides in San Francisco. His first commercially-released recording was the 'Dubs in the Key of Life' album with Texas dub band, Sub Oslo. His most recent release was last winter's electro sensation "You Inspire Me EP" by molecule and mr. vigs. He has shared the stage with many nationally and internationally acclaimed artists such as Fugazi, Badawi, the Make-up, Mad Professor, Yeti, Him, June of 44, the Roots, DJ Krush, Steel Pulse, Del tha FUnky Homosapien and Spoon (SXSX 2008). In the studio, he has been a co-producer and sideman to great artists like house legends Rick Preston, John Howard, and Hipp-E; hip-hop pioneers Myka Nyne and Aceyalone (Freestyle Fellowship, Haiku D'etat), and Casual(Hieroglyphics); Michael Stipe of R.E.M.; Latin sensation Grupo Fantasma, and most recently, super-producer and world-class drummer, Narada Michael Walden.
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My Interests |
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Music:Member Since: 10/13/2003Band Website: characterrecords.com Band Members: Ben Viguerie (vox,keys), Brandon Miles(gtr), Steven Kray(drums), Mike Hall (V-Kit), Evan Jacobs (keys), Alan Uribe (bass) Sounds Like: Record Label: Character Records Type of Label: Indie |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Electro / Funk / Rock) |
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My Blog |
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BOOKINGS (bring mr. vigs to a city near YOU!) |
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| Please contact my booking agency, Next Hour Entertainment.christine@nexthour.net Posted by mr. vigs on Sat, 14 Apr 2007 12:57:00 PST |
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Sub Oslo links |
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| Sub Oslo Podcast:http://www.puffcast.com/index.php?post_id=11206&comm
ents=ona selection of live radio performances from '99-ish. enjoy!Sub Oslo Discographyhttp://www.suboslo.com/discography.html... Posted by mr. vigs on Wed, 22 Nov 2006 08:36:00 PST |
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Upcoming Releases!!! |
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| Oct 20th 2006-"You Inspire Me"-12" on Red Music- original mix + Votekk RmxThis Fall: Johnny Fiasco/Justin Martin OM Winter Sessions 3CD mix featuring "Angel" by Sona and Mr. Vigs Posted by mr. vigs on Tue, 19 Sep 2006 09:51:00 PST |
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CHR001 Rick Preston/Ben Vigs and CHR002 Greg Eversoul/Ben Vigs now available at STOMPY.com |
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| We are proud to announce the digitally re-mastered release of our first 2 records! :-)You can preview the songs and buy an mp3 ($1.49) or .wav file ($1.99). Hope u all enjoy, and thanks for the suppo... Posted by mr. vigs on Fri, 03 Mar 2006 01:59:00 PST |
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New Track out on NRK Hipp-E 'Psycho-Delics Trip 3' |
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| Side A "Musik" is a collaboration between Hipp-E and myself. Here's a link to the song online. enjoy!
record info:
http://www.nrkrecords.co.uk/recordstore/catalog/product_info
.php?products_id=362... Posted by mr. vigs on Sun, 29 Jan 2006 04:09:00 PST |
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heavy hitters |
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| Currently on heavy rotation:
Mizelle Bros.-Blacks and Blues, NR Time
Luther Davis Group- u can be a star
Roy Ayers- baby bubba
Lonnie Liston Smith- Sunburst
NIN-why do u get all the love in the ... Posted by mr. vigs on Tue, 25 Oct 2005 02:42:00 PST |
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What I'm Diggin' II |
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| Paul Anka - Rock Swings (this album is incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Soft Machine - 1 and 2
McNeal and Niles- "Summertime"
Afrodesia - "Sugarfree" (bet your life ain't nothin' if it's...)
Meters... Posted by mr. vigs on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST |
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What I'm Diggin' ... |
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| Chok Rock is some of the coolest music and freshest designs (Check Morris) I've heard lately. I picked up their 'Big City Loser' 12" (Warp Records) at BPM the other day which led to an internet inqui... Posted by mr. vigs on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST |
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My Friends |
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lockboxx, StevenVaughn, Raging Stallion, Lockboxx Funk, Lockboxx Drop Shop, Myka 9, Grupo Fantasma, OTHER WEAPONS... think about it., Brad, rick preston, GREG EVERSOUL, JOHN HOWARD, SAYZAM, Lauren, The Sexicanz, Salah el din Malik Aum Khan, BURST, Thomas Sari, Cru Cuttaz Entertainment..Keepin It REAL Hip Hop, Mark Angelil, afrikakeur SENEGAL FESTIVAL, Diva Radio Funk, Ernie, A History of Dallas Music, puff, Clare evers, Aceyalone Lightning Strikes.. IN STORES NOW!, ~MLJ Promotions~, LOAF Recordings, Kevin Yost, Maschinen Musik, Scott Binder, Gerhard Rader, jules etienne, THE OPIATES, ELECKTRO ROCK, Mike P, Datibo, Thought Cosmic, John From The Hill, Dose the Alien, Hawaiian D, Don Pedro ™, Spirit Qi, The Brain, Akenser, Dax Presents, SoundSAM, Ob.scene.Kidz (show à Montreal 13 Juin ), Killing All System Rules, Marie Satalina, terrencedixon music, Deemphasis, Process rebeL ate your beat repeat., Dj_Shh!, Aspects, Jeff Hilliard, George Kafetzis, Fire Charlie Weis
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