Ben is a 26-year-old singer-songwriter and artist from North London. In the late 1990s Ben played (song writer, lead vocals, guitar) with Sam Walker (The Tailors, Trash Aesthetics) in indie band Minehead and later, lead guitar and backing vocals with The Trams. In 2001 he did an Art Foundation at Chelsea Arts CollegeBefore leaving London to study Visual Arts and Theatre at the University of Brighton he had a brief stint as one part of jazz quartet Sparky and the Barfmonkeys; the other members being Sam Walker, classical composer Joseph Finlay, and drummer Michael Searl. Ben's experiences in Brighton influenced much of the material that is now at the forefront of his rapidly advancing solo career. The combination of blues and rock, unique voice and electrifying live performances set Ben out from other musicians of his age and genre.Ben has played Leonards EC1 and has upcoming shows at The Edinburgh Cellars, Leonards, and The Windmill, Brixton.Previous and upcoming gigs13th July 2007
Leonards, EC1 (30 minute slot)
30th June 2007
Supporting The Tailors at the Windmill, Brixton
8th June 2007
Edinburgh Cellars (30 minute slot)
16th May 2007
Leonards, EC1 (30 minute slot)
11th May 2007
The Star (Open mic)
2nd May 2007
Bullet Bar (Open mic)
2006
Victoria Stakes, London (Acoustic night)
2003
Bath Arms, Brighton (Open mic)
1998 – 1999
The Trams (Lead guitar and backing vocals)
1997 – 1998
Minehead (Lead vocals, guitar, and song writer)
Benjamin Sandler