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Ben Sures
Acoustic / Folk / Roots Music




Canada

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Last Login:  11/9/2009
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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 )
Nov 19 2009 8:00P
Tynt Calgary, Alberta
Nov 20 2009 8:00P
The Shamrock Calgary, Alberta
Nov 21 2009 8:00P
Private Party Edmonton, Alberta
Nov 24 2009 7:00P
The Stage at The Uptown Theatre Calgary, Alberta
Nov 25 2009 8:00P
Convocation Hall Edmonton, Alberta
Nov 27 2009 8:00P
Crown and Anchor Pub Edmonton, Alberta
Nov 28 2009 8:00P
Crown and Anchor Pub Edmonton, Alberta
Dec 11 2009 8:00P
Queen Alexandra Hall Edmonton, Alberta
Dec 31 2009 8:00P
Swing Dance ALberta Edmonton, Alberta
Dec 31 2009 8:00P
Dance Alberta Edmonton, Alberta
Jan 22 2010 8:00P
Full Moon Folk Club Edmonton, Alberta
Feb 4 2010 7:00P
Degnen Bay House COncert Gabriola Island, British Columbia
Feb 5 2010 8:00P
Cowichan Folk Guild Duncan,BC, British Columbia
Feb 11 2010 8:00P
House Concert Victoria, British Columbia
Apr 3 2010 8:00P
Northern Lights Folk Club 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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Stonebridge Guitars

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Oct 27 2009 8:41 PM

Thanks for signing on as a friend.  All the best!  Roger
Bruce

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Oct 27 2009 8:41 PM

Thank you Ben and welcome...with love and respect...Bruce
Claudio Giuliani

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Sep 3 2009 8:31 PM

 hi man 
hey & hello hermano Ben

GREAT TRACKS IN YOUR PAGE
I appreciate your songwriting


I send you my brotherly rockin'regards and one simple"ciao"from  Buscadero:  italian rock magazine

Claude




...all the best
Those Darlins

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Jun 5 2009 5:12 AM

Redline

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

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

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

Jordan Whiffen



Apr 13 2009 11:40 PM

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

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

skeeter hawk records



Mar 19 2009 5:20 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD
the neighbors dog

Neighbors Dog



Mar 9 2009 7:13 PM


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Ben & Mimi

Ben & Mimi



Mar 3 2009 1:39 AM

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

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

Claire Stewart



Jan 21 2009 7:54 AM

Ben!

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

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

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

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

Trick of Disaster



Dec 6 2008 8:26 PM

Hey Ben

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

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

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

Dave Mowat



Oct 22 2008 4:05 AM

Nice tractor!

The Harmonica King of Rice Lake.
Gathering Time

Gathering Time



Oct 8 2008 3:00 AM

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

Hillary Foxsong

Hillary Foxsong



Sep 23 2008 9:57 PM

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

Shannon Butcher

Shannon Butcher



Sep 16 2008 6:37 PM

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