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Benjamin Raab

@benjaminraab.bsky.social

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Writer of words for pictures in TV, film & comics / amateur musician a.k.a. IDLE HANDS / co-creator/founder of online game BEST. CONCERT. EVER. www.bestconcertevergame.com https://open.spotify.com/artist/3rT1jbjF680AzYRmSlgKyR?si=SWlAXmjCTLKUB1iLfL3y-g

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 5h

In honor of #AceFrehley… Here’s my lineup for “Best Costumed Bands” 🎶🔥 Vote for it: bestconcertevergame.com?vote=7c3c365... or submit your own! #bestconcertever

Best. Concert. Ever. Your Dream Festival, Every Day.

Assemble the ultimate concert lineup!

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 6h

Double Platinum for me, when I was 8. Ace was my favorite. Closest thing to a rock n' roll superhero.

Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 6h

He was a guitar superhero straight out of the comics. Coolest thing ever to an 8-year old just starting to listen to rock n’ roll.

Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 7h

Safe travels across the universe, Spaceman. You were an all-time LEGEND. #RIPAceFrehley

Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s my lineup for “Best 70s Pop” 🎶🔥 Vote for it - bestconcertevergame.com?vote=bd51a17... or submit your own! #MusicSky

Best. Concert. Ever. Your Dream Festival, Every Day.

Assemble the ultimate concert lineup!

bestconcertevergame.com

Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 2d

Play BEST. CONCERT. EVER. this Friday 10/17 @ 5pm PST for the chance to win exclusive #TheMidnight merch! #MusicSky

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 2d

While we wait for our agents to reschedule this meeting -- YET AGAIN -- I can tell you that this particular exec has certainly made a first impression on me.

And thus far, dear reader, it has NOT been a good one. (5/5)

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 2d

The good execs recognize that a writers' time is just as valuable as their own and actively go out of their to avoid letting those last minute scheduling conflicts derail what could be the beginning of a potentially beautiful creative partnership.

Others, not so much... (4/5)

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 2d

Yet, this same rule doesn't seem to apply to execs who wait until a couple of hours before your first meeting to kick that can down to a later date.

Now, I don't know this person; I only know the position they hold, the power that position gives them and the way they choose to wield it... (3/5)

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 2d

But here's the thing that chaps my ass...

They say you only get one chance to make a good first impression. It's an aphorism we writers have to live and die by when it comes to our careers.

Good first impressions can open doors. Bad ones could slam them shut forever. (2/5)

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 2d

This one's for the #TVwriters:

Just had an exec at a big production company cancel a general meeting we've had on the books since July for the 4th time. Once again, something came up last minute, forcing them to reschedule... which isn't uncommon. Especially at a company like this. (1/5)

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 4d

Here’s my lineup for “Best Bargain Bin Bands” 🎶🔥 Vote for it: bestconcertevergame.com?vote=6c629ac... or submit your own! #bestconcertever

Best. Concert. Ever. Your Dream Festival, Every Day.

Assemble the ultimate concert lineup!

bestconcertevergame.com

Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 6d

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 6d

Bet your ass I did. #Rush

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 6d

Today is the Citicard presale. Which was a complete pain in the ass.

Ultimately managed to get good seats for the Saturday show but not without a serious hassle from my credit card company who insisted that we pay for the tix using Citicard only to then flag the purchase as possible fraud.

😤😤😤

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 6d

I have opened Miro and started a board.

Pray for me.

#WriterSky #WritersLife

Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 6d

Or fly down to LA. It’s closer!

Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 6d

You could always go to YYZ

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 6d

#Rush tix acquired.

Phew.

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 6d

Now streaming on all music platforms! #MusicSky #NewMusic #IndieMusic #Rock #Prog

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By The Stroke Of Midnight by Idle Hands

Stream and Save By The Stroke Of Midnight - Distributed by DistroKid

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 9d

First single off my musical alter ego's next album - ALL EMPIRES WILL FALL - is now available for pre-order on Apple Music... #NewMusic #IndieMusic #MusicSky #Instrumental music.apple.com/us/album/by-...

By The Stroke Of Midnight - Single by Idle Hands on Apple Music

Album · 2025 · 1 Song

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 10d

As a longtime fan of #TheMidnight, I’m beyond excited to be partnering with them and their label, Ultra Records, for this awesome BEST. CONCERT. EVER. event!

Save the date! Play the game! Win exclusive merch! And listen to their new album, SYNDICATE, now available for purchase and streaming!

Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 10d

Er. Mah. GERD.

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Rush Sets Reunion Tour for 2026; Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Discuss the ‘Difficult Decision’ of Finding a New Drummer After Neil Peart’s Death

Rush will head out on a reunion tour in 2026, with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson joined by a new drummer. The tour will pay homage to the late Neil Peart.

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 14d

Watch this space…

#comingsoon #bestconcertever #music #synthwave #collab

Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 14d

Neil Peart coming out from behind the drums for the very first time in 40 years to take Rush’s final curtain call with Geddy and Alex at the Forum in Los Angeles.