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Ben Bowen King
Blues / Gospel / Folk

Product: Amazon, I-Tunes, CD Baby, talkingtaco.com



SAN ANTONIO, Texas
United States

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Last Login:  9/18/2009
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Member Since9/27/2006
Band Websitewww.talkingtaco.com & www.sidewalksaints.com
Band MembersBEN BOWEN KING: six-string acoustic guitar, 12-string guitar & resonator guitar. Both CDs $10.98 on www.talkingtaco.com
InfluencesThe Rev. Blind Willie Johnson, & The Rev. I.B. Ware
Sounds LikeTraditional, pre-WWII gospel guitar like a circuit-riding preacher would play.
Record Labelwww.talkingtaco.com-CDs $10.98
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Ben Bowen King
Within the past few years Ben Bowen King has carved out a national reputation for the "roots gospel guitar." His first release, "Sidewalk Saints," won national critical review. Here are some samples: "King's guitar playing is an antidote to the 'dumbing down' of gospel instrumentals -- THE VILLAGE VOICE "King uses his gospel guitar to 'preach' and 'rejoice in the Lord. This music transports you back to a lost chapter in America's history." -- SOUTHERN SOUL & BLUES REVIEW "King's guitar brings back the soulful sound of pre-WWII gospel music." -- USA TODAY On his latest release, "A LAYING ON OF SONG," King delves into the tradition of "a laying on of song" where if someone is ill or depressed, their friends would gather around their bed and surround them with an informal performance of America's best-known hymns. Using both the six & 12-string guitar performs such hymns as "What A Friend We Have In Jesus," "In The Sweet By & By" and "Amazing Grace." The roots of the songs on the CD and download (available on I-Tunes, e-music and Rhapsody) go back to the theme of "adversity over come." The composers were writing music to "lift up" a congregation or a sole listener facing life's challenges. These melodies, which are all almost over 100 years old, have become so much a part of America's spiritual DNA that their melodies and harmonies bring a sense of grace and promise that everything will be all right "in the sweet by & by." All of the tunes on "A Laying On Of Song" have an interesting "back story." Ben will be going over these back stories on his MySpace Blog. Here are a few examples: "In The Sweet By & By" This song was literally written as a prescription for depression by a minister who was a part-time pharmacist. He had a regular customer who suufered from depression and one day the man was detailing his woes when the pharmacist/minister said: "Don't worry everything will be all right in the weet by and by." Within 30 minutes the two men wrote the music and lyrics to this classic hymns. "A Laying on of Hands" is available at www.talkingtaco.com and Amazon.com:

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Jan 24 2009 9:34 PM

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Thanks for adding me to your friends list. It is so good to have Christian Friends. I really like your music it is a Blessing. May God Bless You!
Patricia
Mo' Kauffey

Mo' Kauffey



Jan 16 2009 12:47 AM

Hi Ben, just sending a howdy down from the cool blue north.
Hope all is well.
your friend........and mine,
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The Rev. Jimmie Bratcher

The Rev. Jimmie Bratcher



Dec 17 2008 4:08 PM

Thanks for having me as your friend...

Peace,
The Rev.
A.P. Carter

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Dec 13 2008 10:29 AM

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Nov 14 2008 5:40 AM

John Reed

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Nov 11 2008 5:19 PM

Just dropping by to say hello and I appreciate your work. Thanks, John Reed.
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Nov 3 2008 10:19 AM

Jay Kay

Jay Kay



Oct 24 2008 3:06 AM

I really like all of your new songs Daddy!!!
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Oct 15 2008 10:51 AM

Hiya!
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Oct 6 2008 4:51 PM

Bob Corritore

Bob Corritore



Jul 1 2008 11:03 PM

Ben-
Thanks for your music and friendship
-Bob
Back2Blues Fest

Back2Blues Fest



Jul 1 2008 4:18 AM

Hi Ben,
The Back2Blues Fest Guitar raffle tickets are here! This guitar was built and donated by Trimmed And Burnin Amps/Guitars.
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God Bless,
Back to the Blues
Devil’s Hollow

Devil’s Hollow



Jun 24 2008 7:20 PM

Ben,
Thanks for the props, sendin' them right back at ya, the sounds are good! Come on out and catch a show sometime!
All the best,
Tres from DHT
San Antonio Blues Society

San Antonio Blues Society



Apr 4 2008 2:43 PM

Thanks Ben, Glad to have you as a friend and your Talent in SA!
SABS
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brother griffin

brother griffin



Dec 21 2007 5:50 PM




Here's some of my tunes with some other Roots Gospel performers you might enjoy.

YOUNA

YOUNA



Dec 21 2007 12:39 PM

Salut Thanks for the add and for taking a listen...much appreciated!!any comment or feedback would be great..anyways its almost Christmas, but it's not the same here in Bangkok..Seasons Greetings :) Youna
brother griffin

brother griffin



Dec 20 2007 7:18 PM




Stephanie Adlington

Stephanie Adlington



Aug 5 2007 4:04 AM

Thanks so much for your friendship!

Cheers, Stephanie
Please visit www.stephanieadlington.com  THANKS!
Back2Blues Fest

Back2Blues Fest



Jul 18 2007 1:12 AM

Hello Ben
Thank you for being a feind to "the best little Gospel Blues Fest west of Chicago". Really like your slide work!
God Bless,
Back2Blues Fest
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May 15 2007 12:50 PM

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May 11 2007 2:13 PM

WHEN THIS MESSAGE REACH YOU WE PRAY THAT EVERYTHING IS WELL, SO STAY IN TOUCH AND STAY BLESSED.
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Apr 29 2007 7:50 PM

Howdy Ben! Great music.... thanks for the add.


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Phoenix FM

Phoenix FM



Apr 24 2007 12:45 PM

Thanks for the add!



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