Ben Katzman's Degreaser / Thicc Lizzy / Edging
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May 9 Thu
Ben Katzman's Degreaser / Thicc Lizzy / Edging9:00 PM
Chicago, IL
Empty Bottle
Empty Bottle
Age Limit: 21+
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$12.00
Doors: 8PM / Show: 9PM / 21+
BEN KATZMAN'S DEGREASER
BEN KATZMAN'S DEGREASER
When it comes to the music industry, Ben Katzman has seen it all. He serves as the creative force behind the shred-tacular metal outfit, DeGreaser. He’s rocked with influential acts like Guerilla Toss, Mannequin Pussy, and Colleen Green. He’s toured the world, written jingles, and even launched his own label, the cult-classic BUFU Records. While all of these experiences have shaped who Ben Katzman is today, there is one step in his musical journey that has spawned the biggest paradigm shift in his life - teaching kids to express themselves through the power of guitar. When Ben started spreading the shred in his hometown of Miami, he rediscovered the pure love for music that inspired him to dedicate his life to it in the first place. Through teaching, Ben was able to return to the perspective of playing music as a path to personal growth rather than an effort to build a career for success’ sake. The concept of music as a tool for better mental health is at the heart of his new LP, Transcendental Shreditation. This record is a seven song speed metal odyssey loaded with mantras centered around the power of self-belief. It’s about wearing your heart on your sleeve while still rocking your hardest and a statement that Ben will no longer hide behind the caricature of himself that he has felt the need to live up to in the past. In short, Transcendental Shreditation is about turning negative energy into something positive.