Meet Benji Hughes, self-proclaimed friend-o-phile. Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, Benji spends much of his time masterminding his blend of inventive rock and ballads. At times earnest, at others whimsical, Benji is equally adept at keyboards and guitar. He loves beer but he loves women even more. Underneath his thick mane of strawberry blond hair and beard is a versatile singer/songwriter, full of heart. His music collection -- spanning everything from The Crystals, Merle Haggard, and Kinky Friedman to Talking Heads, The Cars, and Slayer -- is as wild as his gracious exterior. A Love Extreme flows like your favorite mixtape but with the classicality of Randy Newman and Leonard Cohen.