Ben Babylon plans to preview his forthcoming album “Dreams for Sale” by releasing an EP version for the first time at Elton Expo 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada, which is scheduled October 4-6, 2013.

The son of the late Guy Babylon is among special guests who are slated to appear at the fan festival. Babylon’s band, the Ben Babylon Band, will perform at the Expo on October 5 and 6, 2013, with at least one member of the Elton John Band, percussionist John Mahon, sitting in during one of the shows.

The EP is comprised of original songs, including the already-released single “Contradiction,” which features members of the Elton John Band: guitarist Davey Johnstone, drummer Nigel Olsson, and the late Bob Birch on bass. That track, which also features cellist Martin Tillman, was produced by Jesse Johnstone, Davey’s son, and Greg Penny, who produced Elton’s album “Made in England.” Some background vocals on other tracks are provided by Ken Stacey, who has worked with Elton and other leading artists including the late Michael Jackson, Bette Midler, Phil Collins, Richard Marx and many more.

“My music could be classified as alternative rock, but I think you hear the influences of Elton and other classic rock artists and, of course, my dad,” Babylon said. Babylon’s father was Elton’s keyboardist and arranger for 21 years, until his untimely death from a heart attack in 2009. Ben and his mother, songwriter Kathy Brown-Babylon, have remained close to Elton and his band. Ben’s band, the Ben Babylon Band, performs throughout Southern California, and has opened for such well-known artists as Little River Band, Ambrosia and Air Supply. On August 9, the Ben Babylon Band will open for Kenny Cetera, formerly of the band Chicago, at The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California. In October 2013, Babylon will perform solo as the opening act for rock legend Leon Russell at The Canyon Club. In addition to performing with his own band during Elton Expo, Babylon will sit in with Elton Rohn, a renowned Elton John impersonator, during a tribute show at the Hard Rock Café in Las Vegas.

“I am looking forward to performing at the Elton Expo,” Babylon said. “It is an enormous opportunity for the band and me.”

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