|
|
| |
| |
| Artist: |
Here is my "Official Bio":
At 9 years of age singer/writer/guitarist Ben Robinson locked him self in his room with a guitar his father had given him, and soon taught himself how to play. "I copied Stevie Ray's every lick then worked hard to create my own style".
Soon thereafter he was playing with adult bands throughout the south. Relocating to Southern California Ben quickly became an in demand side man for such notables as, Warrant, Gilby Clark, B.B. Chungking and the BuddaHeads. He had been touring with Warrant for quite some time when he was signed by 633 Music Group.
"It was a great experience playing with all those guys, they really gave me a lot of tips on how to entertain and connect with an audience. Being on the road with Warrant also gave me the time to write and find my direction, I am really very proud of what we have accomplished so far".
At almost 6'6 Ben has a bigger than life presence and many add that he has tremendous star power yet still is very approachable and personable. Most say he has wisdom, discerment and a God given abilty that belies the fact that he is only 22 years old.
Ben captivates crowds young and old alike with his style, stunning vertuoso guitar playing , and his intimate acoustic moments that offer a wonderful balance to the pyrotechnics of his show.
Ben has been featured as a solo artist on both regional and national stages including:
The Late Show with David Letterman,
Nickelodeon House Band,
B.B. Kings
Nick Nation commercial,
The Big Help-A-Thon With P. Diddy, and Justin Timberlake,
The Irvine Blues Fest,
The Coach House,
Rip's B.A.D. Ride,
The President's Ball for Harley Davidson,
Oceanside Long Board Surf Contest,
Rob Machado Surf Contest,
Temecula Rod Run,
The Apollo Theatre,
CA Center for the Arts, Escondido, CA.,
Rip's B.A.D. Ride - Irvine Lake, CA.,
Julian Blues Bash - Julian, CA.
On a recent performance, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top says, "I have seen a lot of guitar players in my day, but I have never seen anyone play blues like Ben Robinson."
"The Ben Robinson Band takes the glory days of Van Morrison and infuses it with an energetic dose of the grit of Lenny Kravitz at his best. John Mayer watch your back. Man, "Heart of Stone" is hit. And "Blue Sky Sanity is killer, too."
Hector Saldana, senior music critic, San Antonio Express-News (Hearst Corp.)"
"Ben steals the show EVERY time, no matter who is on the bill". Karen Davidson Creative Director Harley Davidson
"Ben's is the best that has ever sat in with the CBS Orchestra. He is a soulful guitar player – one of the best – at any age.”
Paul Shaffer Legendary band leader of the CBS Orchestra
Paul Shaffer
"I have worked with everyone from Eric Clapton, to Jeff Beck, and I put Ben right up there with them"! James Helman(Sheryl Crow, Grammy's)
"Ben is the real deal". Scotty Moore Guitar Pioneer
"Ben is a living legend in the making"! Monte Willis 633 Music Group
What is most important is Ben's impact on the audience, here are a few reactions from FIRST time listeners:
The Armageddon tune totally rocks! Its going on the air!
Jeff
BellyUp4Blues Radio
The Only Ass Kicking Blues Rocker
http://www.bellyup4blues.com
"I have seen a lot of hot blues players in my day, but I ain't never seen anyone play like Ben Robinson".
Billy Gibbons ZZ Top
|
|
|
