Ben Sollee
Folk / Indie / Soul
Louisville, KY
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Born and raised in Kentucky, the young cellist and singer-songwriter Ben Sollee is changing the way people think of the cello. While Ben has studied classically, his voice and style of playing reflect his connection to American roots music. His cello playing is a unique alchemy of fiddling, percussive bow work, and three-finger style plucking. His performances around the world with artists like Abigail Washburn, The Sparrow Quartet, and Otis Taylor reflect his diverse abilities. |---|
There is hardly a need to define Ben Sollee's music; it is, by nature, a fluid and versatile thing. He is just as likely to be found performing with a contemporary dance ensemble as with a bluegrass band. Ben's songs honestly address social issues, faith, and love with a soulful voice that transcends his 23 years. There are hints of influence by Sam Cooke, Paul Simon, maybe Ralph Stanley, but none tie Ben to a singular approach. |---|
In 2006 Ben Sollee performed in China with The Sparrow Quartet, an ensemble featuring vocalist Abigail Washburn, fiddler Casey Driessen, and banjo-master Bela Fleck, and the group became the first-ever Official U.S. Cultural Mission to tour Tibet. In four performances the band played for nearly ten thousand young students. |---|
Ben Sollee's newest album, Learning to Bend, is evidence of his broad musical perspective. With guests such as Rayna Gellert and Bela Fleck, the music sways from a driving, fiddle-fueled song about Americans' infatuation with their cars, to a playful song on growing up as a boy. The title track, Bend, poignantly addresses our need to accept difficult change and features a striking harp accompaniment composed by Ben. |---|
Ben's first independently released solo album, Turn on the Moon, is a collection of original songs with the exception of a singular version of Prince's When Doves Cry. His poetic songwriting addresses everything from Germany's 1939 invasion of Poland, to Americans' infatuation with their cars. |---|
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Feb 9, 2009
"Nice Slap-Bass Guitar" -Skater Dude
I landed in Colorado Springs around 11:30 am and collected my bags. I can't afford to buy a seat for my cello yet so every time it comes out on the belt it's a guess as to wether it'll be in one piece...
Nov 10, 2008
Update From The Road
Hello Everyone,So, here we are nearly a third of the way through my first-ever solo tour; it's been amazing so far. For those of you that have come out to the shows, thanks, and to those who are plann...
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