Sean started his recording career in 2000 with his brothers on their first original release, "Are We There Yet". Since then he has been involved in numerous projects, contributing vocals, guitar, arrangement, co-production and drums. Here is the complete list of albums that bear Sean's distinctive musical mark.
album: Are We There Yet
artist: The Bendickson Brothers
release date: 2000

This is a valiant but humble first effort by the Bendickson Brothers (sans the youngest: Nathan). Sean's songwriting is featured on a few songs, including Same Song, the Angel Song and the infectious High Road (which was featured in the independent films, Demon Hunters and Demon Hunters 2 - Dead Camper Lake (www.deadgentlemen.com). Sean's drumming talents are all over the CD.


album: Innocence and the Kicking & Screaming
artist: Stephen Minor
release date: 2002

Sean's good friend, Steve, asked he and his brothers to help craft the sound on his self-produced 2nd release. Sean plays drums on all the tracks. Jason Bendickson on bass. Aaron Bendickson on guitar. Steve has provided tons of support for Sean's music over the past 7 years. Check out Steve's website and latest EP Love Hate at www.stephenminor.com. Or check out the article on Steve at digthisreal.com.


album: Ordinary Day
artist: The Bendickson Brothers
release date: 2002

The Brothers (this time including Nathan) decided to spring for another collection of songs, this time recorded at Spectre Studios (Tacoma, WA) and Harbor Studios (Gig Harbor, WA). Sean writes and sings 4 of the 12 tracks on this collection, and drums on the entire album. Production credit for this album goes to Troy Glessner, Evan Brubaker and Zach Varnell (as well as the 4 brothers). This album can soon be heard and bought at CDBaby.com. Until then just go to the Bendickson Brother's website to order a copy.


album: On The Mend
artist: Kym Tuvim
release date: 2002 (Cake Records)

Producers Evan Brubaker and Troy Glessner recruited Jason and Sean Bendickson to back up Kym on bass and drums (respectively) for her second cake release. The result was an energy-filled, organic collection of Kym's honesty backed by a little Bendickson grooviness. Other musicians contributing include Dan Tyack on pedal steel, Holly Figueroa on background vocals and Julie Wolf on keyboards. Listen and buy at kymtuvim.com.


album: When I Was Made
artists: Edie Carey
release date: 2003 (Cake Records)

Evan and Troy brough Jason and Sean back into the studio to help out with the making of Edie's record. Although a little more 'produced' than Kym's record, Edie's masterful songwriting still comes through sincerely. Sean shares drumming credit with Skip Peri and Joel Litwin. Other musicians include Dan Tyack on pedal steel, Jonathan Kingham on various stringed intstruments, Phil Peterson on strings, Julie Wolf on keys. Check her out at ediecarey.com.


album: Liturgy
artist: Various Artists
release date: 2003

Once again, Sean & Jason team up for another album, this time produced by Zach Varnell, who helped with the Bendickson Brothers' Ordinary Day. Elliot Stockstad, Excecutive Director of Hilltop Health Ministries in Tacoma, WA decided to put together a benefit CD to promote the organization. Sean also wrote and sang a few original tunes for the album. More info can be found at www.hilltophealth.org or cdbaby.com/cd/liturgy.


album: Where I Want To Be
artist: Darren Johnson
release date: 2003

This bare-bones recording, produced by Zach Varnell and Andrew VanZandt at Spectre Studios, is the last full-length album that Jason and Sean recorded together as their rock-solid bass/drum duo. More info on this disc and Darren can be found at www.darrenjohnsonmusic.com.


album: Paper Wings
artist: Sean Bendickson
release date: 2004

Sean's first solo release also features Aaron and Jason Bendickson, Zach Varnell, Jeff Berghammer, Jonathan Kingham, Jakob Breitbach, Sam Collins, Ryan Smith and Bina Peters. Zach Varnell and Andrew VanZandt are much to thank for their production and engineering contributions on this first collection of Sean's original tunes. Go buy it now.


album: Big Sky
artist: Zach Varnell
release date: 2004

During the same weekend that Sean recorded Paper Wings, the same team stuck around the 'studio' and tracked this collection of Zach's tunes. So one can say that it's the sister album to Paper Wings. Dan Tyack does an amazing job on the lap steel on the majority of these songs, and Sean contributes a little background vocalizing. Check it out at www.zachvarnell.com.


album: Humpty Jumpty
artist: Paul Lippert
release date: 2004

Paul Lippert was working with Jonathan Kingham to produce the latest of his kids' music albums, and Jonathan hired Sean on the drums, along with the talented Myles Corbin on bass to come in for a tracking session at his home studio in Seattle. This is a playful collection of originals and old favorites. (www.raspberryrecords.com)


album: Life Is Changing
artist: Paul Lippert
release date: 2004

Along with Humpty Jumpty, Paul put together a series of tunes meant for a more mature audience. These songs were recorded during the same session as the kids' record, with the same players. Info can also be found at www.raspberryrecords.com.


album: Second Chances
artist: Kristin Connell
release date: 2005 (Exact Records)

Jonathan Kingham brought in Sean and Myles again to back up the talented Kristin Connell on this mellow, folky collection of her songs. This is Kristin's first full-length disc. She is planning on playing around the Tacoma/Seattle area quite a bit this coming year, so if you see or hear of her, go see her. Info can be found at www.kristinconnell.com.