Ben Sollee News and Photos

Madison Square Park 2013 Free Concert Schedule

Wed, May 15 2013 2:47pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Vega is an American singer-songwriter of rare poetic genius and emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival of the early 1980s.

SXSW 2013 Survival Guide: Musicians Ben Sollee & Lukas Nelson's Best Tip -- Drink Water

Wed, March 13 2013 4:10pm - Source: Spinner

SXSW veterans Lukas Nelson of California-based rock band Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real and cellist, composer and singer/songwriter Ben Sollee gave us their survival methods of choice to help us all get through the rockin' festivities in Austin, Texas this year.

SAVE the Nomad Theatre!

Thu, February 21 2013 3:53am - Source: I AM FUEL, YOU ARE FRIENDS

The Nomad Theatre in Boulder, Colorado was founded in 1952 by a group of local actors who wanted a stage for performing their plays (at the cost of 75¢ a show), with the generosity of a local liquor store owner named Bauldie Moschetti who let them use his grassy field and helped pay for lights.

Video: Ben Sollee performs Backyard Brunch Session (CoS Premiere)

Thu, October 04 2012 3:38pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

David Chaitt has two loves: music and food.

[show review] Newport Folk Festival

Wed, August 08 2012 2:18pm - Source: Tym-pan-o-gram

The Newport Folk Festival is a music festival built for music lovers.

My Morning Jacket perform with Conor Oberst, Alabama Shakes at Newport Folk Fest

Sun, July 29 2012 5:48pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

My Morning Jacke t headlined the famed Newport Folk Festival last night, and there was no shortage of special guests.

Forecastle Festival 2012, Louisville, KY, July 13 - 15, 2012

Sat, July 28 2012 11:22pm - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

There's something about being able to walk through the familiar streets of a town you live in, the final destination a music festival.

Newport Folk Festival 2012

Thu, March 01 2012 6:59pm - Source: Pop Dose

The Newport Festivals Foundation™ has announced the lineup for the 2012 Newport Folk Festival® set to take place July 28-29 once again at the picturesque Fort Adams State Park. Tickets go on sale worldwide Thursday, March 1, at 10:00 am at www.newportfolkfest.net. The Newport Festivals Foundation continues to celebrate the festival's historic past by featuring emerging young artists alongside some of folk music's most venerable names.

Shorties (Anais Mitchell, Chip Kidd, and more)

Fri, February 24 2012 2:23pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

The Philadelphia Inquirer profiles singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell.

Jen Buxton- Don’t Change Your Plans

Thu, February 23 2012 4:08pm - Source: Twangville

I write a lot of really nice things about a lot of different bands and artists on this website.

Steve Earle- Tarrytown Music Hall (08.11.11)

Thu, October 13 2011 10:00am - Source: Twangville

I've been attempting to write this review of the Steve Earle/Dukes and Duchesses tour for going on 3 months now.

5 Questions with Daniel Martin Moore

Mon, July 25 2011 3:47pm - Source: Muzzle of Bees

This weekend, Kentucky singer-songwriter Daniel Martin Moore will be performing twice in Wisconsin.

Shorties (The Decemberists, Jane Austen, and more)

Sun, July 17 2011 1:28pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

ChartAttack interviews Chris Funk of the Decemberists about the band's latest album, The King Is Dead. The Washington Post lists five myths about Jane Austen.

Shorties (Rufus wainwright, George R.R. Martin, and more)

Tue, July 12 2011 1:23pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

A more comprehensive collection of an artist's career to date, you'd be hard pushed to find.

Ben Sollee (NPR Tiny Desk Concert)

Tue, July 12 2011 1:56am - Source: Pop Librarian

One of the most talented musicians of the current music scene, Ben Sollee, stopped by NPR's Tiny Desk Concert video series and proved once again why everyone who sees him preform live becomes an instant fan.

Daniel Martin Moore + Haley Bonar + Holcombe Waller - Cafe 939 (Boston, MA; Jun. 22, 2011)

Sun, June 26 2011 11:24pm - Source: Melophobe

On a rainy, dreary Wednesday night, Berklee's Cafe 939 offered a cozy sanctuary from the elements outside and a strong line-up of three thoughtful songwriters and their bands.

Matt the Electrician: Accidental Thief

Mon, June 20 2011 11:00am - Source: A Fifty Cent Lighter & A Whiskey Buzz

As I mentioned over the weekend, I have been completely enthralled lately by the newest release from Austin singer/songwriter Matt Sever, AKA Matt the Electrician.

TVD Package Deal and Interview: Vandaveer at IOTA, 5/21

Tue, May 24 2011 1:11pm - Source: The Vinyl District

I stop by Mark Charles Heidinger's "homecoming" and Vandaveer performance, his most recent project, where he plays lead guitar, writes songs, and harmonizes with vocalist Rose Guerin and drummer Robby Catholic (with guest appearance by John Thomas on Banjo/Slide), but first, he answers a few questions for me.

Album Review: Ben Sollee – Inclusions

Thu, May 05 2011 12:12pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

There's a nostalgia virus running rampant throughout indie music these days.

Live Review: My Morning Jacket in Lexington, KY (4/17)

Wed, April 20 2011 8:58pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Last Sunday, rapper/producer Kanye West capped off the start of the music festival season with a histrionic performance, which featured a Greek tragedy running theme and a grand entrance via a crane, for roughly 75,000 attendees at Coachella.

Album And Tour For Daniel Martin Moore

Tue, January 11 2011 2:31pm - Source: Glasswerk National \ Thirst for Music

Daniel Martin Moore has announced a UK and Ireland tour this March as well as his new album, which is to be released later this month.

Video Session: Cheyenne Marie Mize

Sat, December 25 2010 9:22pm - Source: LaundroMatinee

Fitting for this holiday season, as I find myself back in my hometown of Louisville, KY, that Laundromatinee.com is featuring the lovely and talented Cheyenne Marie Mize .