Ben Massarella
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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
.
Massarella is also known for his work with oRSo
and other artists that have recorded with his Perishable Records
label.
Massarella played percussion on four songs on Modest Mouse
's 2000 release, The Moon & Antarctica
.
Califone
Califone is an experimental rock band from Chicago. The band is named after Califone International, an audio equipment manufacturer. Their work has been critically acclaimed....
and Red Red Meat
Red Red Meat
Red Red Meat was a '90s Chicago-area blues-influenced alternative rock band. After their break-up, frontman Tim Rutili went on to form Califone, for which many of Red Red Meat's former members, including producer Brian Deck, often record and perform...
. Massarella currently resides in Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
.
Massarella is also known for his work with oRSo
Örsö
Örsö is an island located in the Stockholm archipelago in Sweden.The island is located south of Ljusterö and north of Värmdö. It neighbours popular island Grinda....
and other artists that have recorded with his Perishable Records
Perishable Records
Perishable Records is an independent record label founded by Chicago musicians Ben Massarella and Tim Rutili. Some artists include Califone, HiM, Joan of Arc, oRSo, Red Red Meat, and Fruit Bats....
label.
Massarella played percussion on four songs on Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse is an American indie rock band formed in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington, by singer/lyricist/guitarist Isaac Brock, drummer Jeremiah Green, and bassist Eric Judy. They are based in Portland, Oregon. Since their 1996 debut album, This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think...
's 2000 release, The Moon & Antarctica
The Moon & Antarctica
-2004 re-release bonus tracks:Isaac Brock was dissatisfied with the final mix and the album artwork for The Moon & Antarctica following its original 2000 release....
.