I am a 'cellist living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I play rhythm and lead 'cello in an Old-time, hillbilly, Americana
string band called Muddy River String Band.
"Hillbilly" Ben Prior is a proud native of the state of Wyoming. After playing the violin for three years, Ben
switched to the 'cello out of pure spite at the age of 15. Ben continued to study classical 'cello for eight years,
until he ran away from home and joined the circus. After a twelve year absence from playing a musical instrument, Ben
once again picked up his 'cello and began to scratch upon it. His renewed interest in music resulted in an interest in folk
music instead of classical music. Ben continues to look for new styles of playing the 'cello. With regards to his instrument,
Ben says, " I took that staid old gentleman of the orchestra, gave him a bottle of whiskey and a snort of coke and set him
loose in a bordello. Let's watch and see what happens next!"
Who I'd like to meet: I would like to meet people who are interested in Americana music. I am especially interested in other 'cellists who share this interest.
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Whew -- it's been awhile since you signed in -- we are having our CD release Party on Sept 13 (Sat)- 8p til at the ABQ Press Club (near DT)...we'd love to see you and yours. We are also having a reggae band so it should be a shindig -- See you maybe? L
Howdy Hillbilly Ben! I wanted to drop you a note to thank you for taking the time to accept us as your friend, and listening to our music. We appreciate the gesture and are grateful that you enjoyed our tunes enough to add us to your community of friends. After all, having people connect with our music is why we do this. I hope you'll come by often to say hello and let us know what's happening with you, and when you have a spare moment, please visit our brand new webpage at www. crosstimbersbluegrass. com there you can listen to more of our music and find out more about us. Feel free to sign the guestbook! (And if you have any ideas about how we could improve the webpage, be sure to let us know)
All my best and thank you again, Matt (the bass player) Cross Timbers
He is a mellow fellow with a cello. He is the prior Ben but never a has ben. He has Ben there and done than. Never high strung, simply well hung. He bows, plucks and never ever sucks.
Nice one! If I could freaking program in HTML, I'd have a rather snappy slug-bug comeback. Alas, you'll just have to watch your back! Love and kisses!!!!
hi guys! are you teacherless? wanted to let you know that i can take gwen until JC gets here if you are needing direction... if not, happy summer, and come to twinkle in the park!
Sorry that my jam idea has not come together yet; I have been very busy with the two bands and the CD project. I saw your RSVP fo the Mystic Lizard show at The Range this Thursday, maybe we can "catch up" and try to make a plan then. Hope that you and your family are well.
Thanks for coming to Blue Dragon. Now let us know when you are playing and we hope to see you Sunday....ps...see what I mean about hamming it up?...really helps keep those shakes at bay.....
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Hey Ben,
Love your snowy picture. We can't believe it either! I've never seen anything like it here. Hope all is going well with the new addition to the family--and when things settle down, yes...let's jam!
Sorry I've been out of touch for a bit. Tons of deadlines and a move going on. But I wanted to drop you a line to wish you the happiest of holidays and a prosperous new year. Let's make 2007 the best one yet!
All the best, Philip http://myspace.com/philipclarknyc
Just stopped by to say hello. Well, my pre-Christmas jam has become a post-Christmas jam, but I still plan to try to pull something together soon. I will keep you posted. BTW, I am just about to start recording my very first banjo CD, which will consist of mostly original instrumental material. I am so excited!!
