Marco Benevento

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Marco Benevento is one half of the Benevento/Russo Duo along with Joe Russo. Benevento plays keyboard, and a signature of his sound is heavy disortion. Performances include: Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Fuji Rock Festival, SXSW, Bonnaroo, Wakarusa and more.


Discography:

  • Benevento Russo Duo (self-titled debut album)
  • Darts (2003 - benevento/russo)
  • Best Reason to Buy the Sun (2005 - Ropeadope)
  • Play Pause Stop (2006 - Reincarnate/Butter Problems)


Previously, he was a member of The Jazz Farmers, and has been a regular on the New York City contemporary, experimental jazz scene for years. He has performed with countless musicians which include, Matt Chamberlain, Charlie Hunter, John Medeski, Mike Gordon, Trey Anastasio , Eric Krasno, Wayne Krantz, John Ellis, Dave Dreiwitz, Mark Friedman, Reed Mathis, Bobby Previte, Ari Hoenig, Terreon Gully, Brian Haas, DJ Olive, DJ Logic, Steven Bernstein, Briggan Kraus, Lyrics Born, Mike Dillon, Les Claypool, Phil Lesh, Skerik, Johnny Vidacovich, Stanton Moore and others.

He also features many circuit bent toys in the Benevento/Russo Duo as well as many other performances.