In a solo career spanning 25 years, Ben Reel has received worldwide critical acclaim with appearances on the BBC and RTE. Having supported the likes of Jools Holland and The Cranberries, he has also collaborated musically with talent such as Hal Ketchum and The Blockheads and has co written and performed live with some of Nashville’s finest, including David Olney and Nanci Griffiths.
Ben’s music is often described as ‘Americana’ but, as one critic said, “He’s not afraid to throw in some in folk, soul, reggae vibes, which in turn call to mind John Hiatt at his best”. Another describes him as “somewhere in the middle ground between rock and jazz or a sound that is sometimes reminiscent of Dylan and the Band”. He has also been described as the Irish Springsteen and comparisons have been made about his voice sounding like the ghost of Roy Orbison!
Ben Reel released his 11th studio album ‘Come a Long Way’ in June 2023. The album charted at No.9 in the Euro Americana chart and No.28 in the IBBA world blues chart.
In the past Ben was selected to play an official showcase at Folk Alliance in Memphis and has toured as double bill with Tommy Womack (Nashville) in the US & UK and also with legendary American folk singer/songwriter Eric Andersen in the UK & NL.
He has graced international festivals such as Jamming @Hippie Jacks (USA), New Orleans music festival in Furth (DE), Musiktan festival in Bilbao (ESP), Haarlem Jazz & Huntenpop (NL), Robin Hood folk festival (UK), Kilkenny Roots, Cork Jazz & Electric Picnic (IE).
Ben has built a loyal fan base in various countries around the world and continues to be one of the hardest working troubadours around. Ben will release a new album in 2025 which will be his 12th studio record.
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Doors Open at 6:45PM
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