Sittin' On Top Of The World - Benjamin Brown

Benjamin Brown is a singer/songwriter living in San Francisco, CA. Deceivingly young at age 25, he is a self-taught blues guitarist who plays with as much soul as any musicians from the aspiring immersion of blues artists in the early part of the 20th Century. Born in Chicago, his family traveled the country during his childhood, where they ultimately settled in rural areas of Northern California. At age 16, soon after Ben found his love for guitar, he suffered an accident leaving him with three quarters of a ring finger on his right hand – what he now uses for the signature beat you hear in most of his music. When Ben began performing, he wowed audiences at local public events and assemblies. He moved to Berkeley when he was 19 where he and his brother formed a simple, yet empowering band named Devil said Maybe - with whom he performed around the Bay Area for 2 years. Since then, his music has mellowed, singing and playing as a solo artist with a smoky draw, influenced by artists in the likes of Mississippi Fred McDowell, Howlin' Wolf, Blind Willie Johnson, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, The Doors and The Rolling Stones (to name a few). His lyrics suggest a sense of salvation, as he writes about triumphing a ruthless evil. However, his seemingly melancholy sound, when listened to closely, encourages an uplifting message. You can find this rugged bluesman, with his 1951 vintage Gibson cutaway in hand and a tattered notebook of lyrics at foot, at a plethora of venues in San Francisco and surrounding areas. *He frequents the stage at an Inner Richmond District Irish pub, The Plough and Stars, where his followers expect to see him at least once a month. You’ll be encapsulated by his deeply felt performances where he seems at peace with his soulful tunes. - He plays a mix of his originals and some very well done covers by old bluesmen and rock 'n' roll bands that he loves. He primarily plays two acoustic guitars, a Taylor that he has had since he was 17 - which knows his stories his songs, and a 1951 Gibson which he usually uses for slide. His music is about life and the triumph of living and Ben entertains his audience with the universal message (like his predecessors) that we can all get through it. With his authentic songs and his simple message of ‘getting by’ that bears both gravity and humanity. Ben loves playing to small crowds as well as large groups. He finds the silence of small rooms intimate and comforting when he sees people connecting with his music. Likewise, the chatter that comes along with bigger audiences, reminds him of that humanity. And when it inevitably quiets down as he plays, Ben is rewarded with the knowledge that his message is being heard. If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band! - ”LIKE”