My Bad Side Wants a Good Time Paul Benjaman Band

• 1 Undercover of Night 03:10
• 2 Hot Dice 03:24
• 3 My Bad Side Wants a Good Time 02:41
• 4 Old Rock House 04:04
• 5 Chasm of Soul 03:50
• 6 Local Honey 03:11
• 7 Church of Space and Time 03:11
• 8 Outlaw Land 02:46
• 9 Detroit Train 03:52
• 10 La Serpentine 03:44
• 11 How Bad I Want You 04:27
• 12 Blues Skyline 04:19
• Total Runtime 42:39

Info for My Bad Side Wants a Good Time

Credit Paul Benjaman for carrying on that fabled Tulsa musical heritage, the 'Tulsa Sound', courtesy of a career that's found him and his namesake outfit, the Paul Benjaman Band, releasing an ongoing series of highly acclaimed albums that continue to indelibly inscribe his imprint on that unique and signature sound.

With his new album, the wryly titled My Bad Side Wants a Good Time, Paul and company further expound upon the groove-laden approach that remains so essential to the Sooner State's revered traditions, some of the songs were recorded in the restored environs of Church Studio in Tulsa, the former home of Shelter Records once owned and operated by Leon Russell.

The recording efforts have clearly paid off, while also remaining true to the vision Paul had for the album early on. "I wanted make a record that encompassed the sounds coming out of that historic studio in it's glory days," he reflects. "Now, when I listen back, I find that it also echoes a vibe that was consistent with the diverse sounds once heard during the glory days of rock and roll radio. I can almost hear a deejay talking up each track while segueing between songs."

Ultimately, it's clear that Paul is both diligent and dedicated to a certain form and finesse. He was tutored by the legendary country guitarist Junior Brown, and it was Brown who inspired Paul's original approach to guitar and his gravitation towards groove. "When Junior Brown gave me guitar lessons, he taught me the basics of blues, country and surf music, and also introduced me to what became my lifelong obsession with Jimi Hendrix," Paul recalls. "My interest in jazz and any number of players from several different genres came later, but it was Junior who convinced me that I could play all styles of music and eventually incorporate them into my performances.My style originates from an attempt to pay tribute to the musicians who inspired me, while also attempting to blaze a new path forward".

Recommended if you like: Gov’t Mule, Leon Russell, JJ Cale, ZZ Top

Paul Benjaman, guitar, vocals
Jesse Aycock, guitar, lap steel, pedal steel, background vocals
John Fullbright, piano, keyboards, harmonica
Paddy Ryan, drums, percussion
Aaron Boehler, bass
Sarah Frick, background vocals
Majesty Pearson, background vocals
Alexandria Nichole Moore, background vocals
Ann Bell, vocals (track 6)

Paul Benjaman
Building on the classic Tulsa Sound pioneered by the likes of J.J. Cale and Leon Russell, Paul Benjaman expands their groove-based genre to include most styles of American music with a strong dose of guitar power. Totally Tulsa.

A former student of the genre bending Junior Brown, Paul places focus on groove and original guitar style. His ventures as a bandleader and sideman have placed him all over the musical map, working with a diverse array of artists including Steve Earle, Jamie Johnson, George Porter Junior (The Meters), John Densmore (The Doors), Kris Kristofferson, Rita Coolidge, Gary Busey and many more. His road experience includes tours playing with the Grammy nominated John Fullbright (including the Tulsa Review Tour where John was also a part of Paul’s band) and also an appearace on the Tonite Show with Jimmy Fallon as sideman for the T Bone Burnett produced Secret Sisters.

Multiple tours in Europe and the States continue to preach his take on the Tulsa Sound, and he’s received press in American Songwriter, Paste Magazine and Rolling Stone.

This album contains no booklet.