BEN CLEMPSON - Vocals,
Guitar,
Mandolin,
Banjo,
Harmonica,
Bass guitar,
Celtic harp /
JOHN PARKER - Double bass
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Influences
John Martyn, Richard Thompson, John Renbourne, Bert Jansch, Nick Drake, Gomez, Eric Bibb, Chemical Brothers, Led Zep, moby, The Prodigy, Tom Petty, The Black Crowes, AC/DC, The Tea Party, Reef, The John Butler Trio, The Red Hot Chili peppers, Al Green, Sam and Dave, James Brown, Roxy Music, George Formby, Tarzan?!
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“Ben Clempson’s Bluesy folk music evokes a gentler past, filled with laid-back double bass, gently picked guitars and soulful vocals”
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Ben has resently been recording his debut solo album, a collection of self-written songs features Ben playing guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo, celtic harp and harmonica. It showcases Ben's song writng with sensitive arrangements and encompasses a broad spectrum of styles from gentle folk through to raw, funky blues.
The calibre and range of guest musicians appearing on the album is testament to Ben’s exceptional musicianship and diverse material: John Parker (Nizlopi) plays double bass on more than half the tracks, and 2008 BBC Folk Musician of the Year, Andy Cutting (Kate Rusby, Blowzabella) adds diatonic accordion to the mix and The Coull Quartet (Somm, ASV, Hyperion) lend a masterly gravitas to a brace of string arrangements.
As a prelude to the album, a double A sided single will be a download-only. Ben will be touring in support of the releases. September sees him collaborating with the Coull Quartet again in a live context bringing Acoustic Folk and Chamber music to audiences in Coventry and Birmingham.
Biography
Folk-blues singer-songwriter Ben Clempson was born in Banbury, Oxfordshire, in 1977. His childhood saw him surrounded by creative influences with a career in the arts seeming inevitable. An accomplished artist, photographer and sculptor it was, fortunately for us, music that became the focus of Ben’s creative output.
Immersing himself in folk music during his teenage years he developed a distinctive guitar style combining intricate finger picking with slapping and tapping the body of the instrument. Playing his first solo gig at the Cambridge Folk Festival in 1998 he has, since then, gone from strength to strength, gigging extensively around the Midlands venues and festivals alongside artists such as Nizlopi. The influence of John Martyn, Richard Thompson and Paul Simon are evident but his style is entirely his own. Ben’s blend of strong melodies, spellbinding technique and infectious rhythms make music that is accessible to fans of all genres.
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Just stopping by to say "HI" Hope all is going well for you? I have been busy writing new songs and working on my book that I can't wait to finish and get sent off to the Publisher asap. Don't be a stranger. Love & light Andréa xx :)
Hey Ben! Just passing through to say "HI!" Hope all is going well with you? I am pleased to say that I got to play my songs..including some new ones with a small band at the Godiva Fest last weekend on the friday night on the villiage Acoustic stage. It was a wonderful experience. I've uploaded some pics that a friend of mine took...their are a few also taken by a freelance photographer where he got a great shot of me winking at a friend who was in the crowd. I have'nt seen or heard from you in ages and I hope to be coming along to Cox's Yard to hear you play this Thursday and at the G.W on the 11th July. Lotsa love (((HUG))) Andréa xx :)
T'was a privilege to be on the same bill last night. We thought you were great; sorry about going before the end, we needed to get our train; just made it with 5 mins to spare!!breathless Lee
Hello bro, cheers for the comment...
There's a CD with your name on it, no worries about that!
Will let you know when all the craziness has abated and we'll rock the Kasbah!!
See you soon dude
Hi my lovely! sorry to see that your up and coming gigs have been cancelled! Is everything ok? Please get intouch when poss. Lotsa love (((HUG))) Andréa xx :)
really enjoyed it, what a great night. i only happened upon it by accident as well! weekend was made up of some serious recovering but all good now! hope you enjoyed yours also
saresh x
This years festival is headlined by Billy Bragg (Friday), Seth Lakeman (Sunday) and Peatbog Faeries (Saturday) with many more top artists also performing incl the award winning The Demon Barbers.
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