Artist description A masterful modern songwriter with a world weary feel for great choruses, sweeping and beautiful melodies, a uniquely gritty voice and a strong sense of groove.

Music Style rock and soul

Musical Influences Pop songwriters of the latter century including everything from Harry Nilsson and Burt Bachrach to Carol King, Cat Stevens, Elton John, Elvis Costello, the poetry of Dylan and Springsteen, new wave and the real punks, show music, motown and new folk music. The music of talented friends and late night talk radio.

Similar Artists I've been told: Randy Newman if he rocked harder/ Tom Waits when he had a strong voice/ Springsteen and E. Costello

Artist History Ben Arnold is an artist of great depth and imagination. From East Coast, USA, Ben has recieved international recognition for his critically acclaimed RuffHouse/Columbia release "Almost Speechless" in the mid 90's touring throughout the US and Europe with his band and solo. Now just hitting his stride with the massive "In Case I'm Gone Tomorrow", a collection of over 30 soulfully searching tracks. Ben knows all too well the heart of the human experience and gets to the matter with wit and warmth. Though assembling a new live band, Ben now plays solo shows very regularly in the PA-NY-DC-NJ region and will tour parts of Europe and the US this year.

Group Members Ben Arnold and whoever shows up to play the gig.

Instruments vocal, piano, keys, guitar, harp, comb and paper...whatever...

Albums "Signal My Arrival", "In Case I'm Gone Tomorrow", "Soar", "Almost Speechless"

Press Reviews "Ben Arnold is ready to take on any level of competition, one of the brightest new talents." (PEOPLE MAGAZINE) Ben Arnold has an ear for coy harmonic twists and trenchant insinuating refrains. All of it stunning.." (Tom Moon-Phila. Inquirer)

Additional Info Available NOW - "Everywhere You Go" - The DAM CD by Ben Arnold

Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - USA

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