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Ben Sures
Acoustic / Folk / Roots Music




Canada

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Member Since12/20/2005
Band Websitewww.bensures.com
Band Membersone to seven
InfluencesMike Mcdonald (The Broadband, Jr Gone WIld)from Edmonton, not the others. Dr Bombodee (aka Walter Ferguson), Dave Moore, Woody Guthrie, Dock Reed, Paul Robeson, Aengus Finnan, Starlight Gospel Singers, Terry Morrison, Jane Hawley, Chris Smith
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 25 2009 5:00A
The Works art and design festival Edmonton, Alberta
Jun 29 2009 2:30A
The Works art and design festival Edmonton, Alberta
Jul 4 2009 8:00P
Neighbour’s Dog BBQ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Jul 10 2009 8:00P
The Artery Edmonton, Alberta
Jul 16 2009 7:00P
House Concert Kaledan,BC, British Columbia
Jul 17 2009 8:00P
Chances Casino Kamloops, British Columbia
Jul 18 2009 6:00P
The Plaza Revelstoke, British Columbia
Jul 20 2009 7:00P
Riverside Bandshell Kamloops, British Columbia
Jul 22 2009 8:00P
Minstrel Cafe Kelowna, British Columbia
Jul 23 2009 8:00P
The Main Vancouver, British Columbia
Jul 24 2009 8:00P
Islands Folk Festival Duncan, British Columbia
Jul 25 2009 8:00P
Islands Folk Festival Duncan, British Columbia
Jul 27 2009 7:30P
Tree House Cafe Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
Jul 31 2009 12:00P
Cameron Band Shell Victoria, BC, British Columbia
Jul 31 2009 7:00P
Gabriola Island Coffee HOuse Gabriola Island, British Columbia
Aug 1 2009 8:00P
House Concert Nanaimo, British Columbia
Aug 6 2009 8:00P
Edmonton Folk Festival Edmonton, Alberta
Aug 7 2009 8:00P
Mountain View Festival Carstairs, Alberta
Aug 8 2009 8:00P
Edmonton Folk Festival Edmonton, Alberta
Aug 9 2009 8:00P
Edmonton Folk Festival Edmonton, Alberta

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   About Ben Sures
Anyone who has heard Ben Sures perform will tell you that big talent comes in small packages. A veteran of the contemporary folk and roots music scene, Ben has long fought for the recognition he deserves in the Canadian music industry. His 2005 award in the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting Competition, for his song Any Precious Girl, is evidence of his genius, his originality, and his tenacious ability to flawlessly pick his way to the top of the guitar heap while telling an absorbing story in words that only the craftiest of lyricists could pen. Raised in Western Canada, Ben began playing guitar in high school, and has been writing and performing ever since, touring festivals, small venues and living rooms across the nation. Ben performs live with his talented bass player/back up vocalist, Shantel Koening, sometimes under the alias Supergroup. Often featured on CBC, Ben’s performances are energetic and humourous, and whatever the venue, he manages to connect with his audiences with a seldom duplicated sense of intimacy that draws the listener inextricably into the folds of his melodic story telling. While Ben's voice has been compared to Paul Simon, and his songwriting has been compared to Sarah Harmer and Greg Brown, his originality has truly made him a brilliant and outstanding gem in the diamond mine of the Canadian music scene. Ben has four cds available through Spirit River Distribution, and on his website at www.bensures.com . Now a well respected musician within the industry, he also plays on several compilation albums. If you have the opportunity to experience this unique performer, it should not be overlooked. And, if you’re unable to get out and see him, you’ll be astounded to know that he also makes house calls. If you ask Ben to play in your living room, he will deliver an unforgettable and intimate evening of story and song - and you don’t even have to change out of your pyjamas.

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Ben Sures has 1669 friends.
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Those Darlins


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Jun 5 2009 5:12 AM

Redline





May 18 2009 6:25 PM

Great music! Thanks for your friendship, and welcome aboard the Redline ship. Looking forward to sharing the journey ahead with you. Take Care, and thanks again.
Peace,

Captain Redline


Puddles





Apr 28 2009 4:34 PM

The boys are drinking the beer later, I got ownership of the cd, :) women can be so much smarter than boys. I always love your music, it was a no brainer :) Keep healthy and happy kid.
Puddles





Apr 28 2009 4:22 PM

hey kid, just picked up some Big Rock, imagine my surprise when you were in the box.
Jordan Whiffen





Apr 13 2009 11:40 PM

Hey Ben
Sounds very cool!
Wish I could be there...
Take Care
The SATS Band





Mar 30 2009 8:55 PM

Hi Ben,

Thanks for the add.

I love the shuffle-feel of Drunk and in my kitchen.

Cheers,

Ben
skeeter hawk records





Mar 19 2009 5:20 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD
the neighbors dog





Mar 9 2009 7:13 PM


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Ben & Mimi





Mar 3 2009 1:39 AM

Allo mon ami!
Merci pour l'ajout!
Au plaisir de se recroiser bientôt :)
sugar magnolia





Feb 24 2009 2:59 PM

thanks for the add. so do you ever come out of canada? if you do you should come see us in the finger lakes of new york, u.s.
that is:)
Scott


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Feb 21 2009 11:00 PM

What's up my brother ? Long time no see. Give me a shout and let's catch up.
Claire Stewart





Jan 21 2009 7:54 AM

Ben!

When are you going to be in my neck of the woods?
Claire Stewart





Jan 21 2009 7:54 AM

Sounds good! What time? When are you in Victoria? Are you in need of a couch, my friend? What's your favorite 90s sitcom?
Puddles





Dec 29 2008 4:19 PM

Thank you very kindly. I so enjoyed listening to you today. I picked up the disc after remembering your name through 1 1/2 hours of music on CKUA, a minor miracle for me. :)Love the way you make music, never fails to make me smile.
suddenly breaking through
Daniel Mark Faller





Dec 19 2008 8:09 AM

great stuff.....greetings from Idaho...USA....thank you for the friendship and the tunes....daniel
Trick of Disaster





Dec 6 2008 8:26 PM

Hey Ben

It's been a while.
How is everything?
Dave Mowat





Oct 22 2008 2:11 PM

Joe is at Durham College now, so can't ask him...you can hear it when you get here.
Claire Stewart





Nov 18 2008 8:21 AM

BEN!

1) You're rad
2) I impersonated Erin Neville at Karaoke the other weekend
3) Woooooo!
4) You bet your boots I'll be in Victoria in Jan.
What's the occasion?
Dave Mowat





Oct 22 2008 4:05 AM

Nice tractor!

The Harmonica King of Rice Lake.
Gathering Time





Oct 8 2008 3:00 AM

Hi Ben, looks like we're all NERFA-bound! Looking forward to meeting you!

Hillary Foxsong





Sep 23 2008 9:57 PM

I'm psyched to hear you at NERFA! :-)

Shannon Butcher





Sep 16 2008 6:37 PM

Hey Ben! Hope you had a wonderful summer - you're clips continue to sound great!
INDIECAN MUSIC





Aug 28 2008 3:49 AM

Hey Ben,
How rude to play across the country and dis Toronto!?!?!?!? - lol. IndieCan would love to catch up with you sometime and do a live radio feature.

Cheers,

Joe C
host
IndieCan Radio
www. indiecan. com
info@indiecan.com
THIS WEEK: PUBLIC are live at IndieCan - more of the best music you've never heard
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Doug the slug





Jun 12 2008 4:52 PM

Hey Ben, no Thunder Bay dates on the tour yet? We'd love to see you, even if its just for a visit.
Countess Bassie





May 19 2008 1:25 PM

Hi from Tess and The Bow Djangos!
Sounding good, Ben! Looking forward to djammin with you sometime ! Thanks for adding us to your site.
Victor says 'hi', also!
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