David Thoener – Shaping The Sound Of The Genesis

by Tammy Hilderbrand After more than 40 years as a recording engineer, producer and mix engineer, David Thoener of Nashville is a seasoned veteran of the recording industry. Thoener mixed Ben Becker’s debut cd, Fall, which was released this month on iTunes, Spotify and over 50 music service platforms. Like most musical roads, Thoener’s is… Continue reading David Thoener – Shaping The Sound Of The Genesis

5th Song Hits iTunes

Ben’s first couple of weeks at Belmont has not slowed down his musical output. While settling into college life during the last two weeks of August, Ben wrote 2 new songs, released another song to video (Time Traveler) and pushed out his 5th song to iTunes, gPlay and Spotify (This Ain’t Over). This Ain’t Over… Continue reading 5th Song Hits iTunes

Wayne County Lumberjacks Are Headed To Sr Babe Ruth World Series

During the month of July alone, there are more than 100 “World Series” going on in various age groups across the United States. The term “World Series” seems to have lost its meaning from overuse, except when it comes to Little League, Cal Ripkin and Babe Ruth organizations. What sets these organizations apart is that they pay… Continue reading Wayne County Lumberjacks Are Headed To Sr Babe Ruth World Series

Ben Releases 4th Song: Boat in the Ocean

#BITO – This week Ben’s latest song “Boat In The Ocean” was released to iTunes, gPlay,Amazon MP3, Spotify, Rhapsody, Apple Music and a gazillion other music sites. Ben produced this song which was recorded in Nashville with engineer Steve Dady and guitarist Dave Cleveland along with other great musicians. On YouTube you can watch his… Continue reading Ben Releases 4th Song: Boat in the Ocean

2016 Preseason Poll – Greenville Ranked 2nd

Last month (Jan 19), the Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association (MHSBCA) released their preseason ranking for 2016, and just like last year’s poll Valle Catholic and Greenville sit atop the list. 1. Valle Catholic 2. Greenville 3. New Bloomfield 4. West Platte 5. Bernie 6. Scotland County 7. Westran 8. Crocker 9. Linn 10. Galena The… Continue reading 2016 Preseason Poll – Greenville Ranked 2nd

Ben’s Latest Song: Tell Me

This week Ben’s latest song “Tell Me” was released to iTunes, gPlay, Amazon MP3, Spotify, Rhapsody, Apple Music and a gazillion other music sites. On YouTube you can listen to the entire song but the only way to support this musician’s work is to buy it. Spend $0.99 or $1.29 and show him how much… Continue reading Ben’s Latest Song: Tell Me

The Perfect Season

Over the summer, no one predicted what happened on Thursday as the Greenville Bears capped their season with a final win and completed the undefeated season at 22-0. Before the season began the Bears lost one of their top pitchers and their schedule was filled with solid competition: some teams state-ranked; some teams two-classes higher; and some… Continue reading The Perfect Season

Becker Strikes Out 15. Bears Win 19th Straight.

The weather somewhat cooperated with the Greenville Bears on Monday. It was a constant drizzle for 20 minutes before the game through the end of the first inning. Ben Becker took the mound for the Bears and rang up a career-high 15 strikeouts against the Lesterville Wildcats. In the bottom of the first inning, the… Continue reading Becker Strikes Out 15. Bears Win 19th Straight.