Artist description Ben Stevens, an acknowledged leader in the traditional blues, delves deep to bring these styles into the present. With an international vision, Ben soulfully summons the spirit of the blues and makes it his own. Phillip Underwood of the San Francisco Examiner writes; "Ben Stevens, is a fine slide-guitar stylist with a splendid feeling for the blues and his voice is good enough to handle often obscure lyrics."

Music Style Blues

Musical Influences Musical influences are Lightning Hopkins. Homesick James, Mississippi John Hurt and Brownie McGhee

Similar Artists a mix between woody gutherie and John Hurt I presume witha little keith richards thrown in......MYSELF of Course

Artist History His heritage: the gold miners and Pony Express riders of the old west. Ben attended school overseas for much of his young life and later attended film school at NYU. It was here in Greenwich Village that Ben forged his chops and began to fully nurture his musician spirit. His experiences in New York led him into various music projects, including his first band Bleecker St., and jamming with such greats as Jaco Pastorious and Papa John Creach.

Group Members Ben Stevens

Instruments Gibson Guitar, Banjo, National Steel Guitar

Albums Radio Taboo, Reservation Blues, Tumbling Down

Press Reviews Dick Hendersen of the Pitch Weekly, Kansas City writes, "Ben Stevens' slide guitar playing and finger picking are unmatched this side of John Hammond. A master interpreter of the classics and an even better creator, Ben Stevens skillfully fuses tradition with timeless imagination. This young and fresh new talent uses elements of blues, jazz, folk, and bluegrass to tell his story. More than ever, Ben's music is demonstrative of his impeccable musicianship and song craftsmanship. As always, Ben Stevens is hanging with some of the most mapped musicians of our time, and helping to shape the future of American music. "

Location Boulder, CO - USA

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