Times may be changing. Technology is really forcing the industry upside its head. Record shops closing, the general public’s interest waning, yet there are more dj’s and music coming out now than ever. Maybe not in the traditional channels, but if you know where to look, it will find you. So yes, the times may be discouraging as of late to some, but the thrust to keep pursuing the beat never ceases, even if the trend fades for a while.

Playing music for various audiences for 12 plus years and collecting dance oriented music for even longer, a broad based catalog challenges one to play a wide variety of sets at any given time and place via the power of digital technology. The combination of digital media, a powerful CPU, a kick ass sound card, a choice of controllers (vinyl or midi mixer) and the wide range of performance experiences makes for one versatil DJ. The ability to go from the most mellow funky track and transition smoothly over to the most banging’ Peak Hour Dance Floor Record all resides in the nimble mind of Benny Blanco® .

A graduate from the esteemed Berklee College of Music in the early 90’s, Benny took to DJ’ing alongside electronic music production and music synthesis education. The numerous performances (DJ & Live P.A.’s) throughout Boston Metro shaped him as an artist. Moving to NYC in 2003 made him really hone in and refine his skill set as many of the listeners proved to be more demanding. Boston gave way to creativity and flexibility on the airwaves, bars, clubs, corporate tour legs and countless underground style parties. While in New York City, the downward trend of dance music over the last few years has scaled back the amount of live performances. But, in the fall of 2005, Benny found a new, yet familiar outlet, online radio with the likes of supplying monthly dj mixes for AOL Radio.

If you can survive here, the grass will always be greenier anywhere else.

contact: benny@blancodisco.com
web: www.blancodisco.com

Release(s) :
sss027 - Breakfast EP