Ben Sollee
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Folk / Soul
Hometown:
Louisville, KY
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sonaBLAST! / Thirty Tigers
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Ben Sollee
So says a remarkable new study published by the U.S. Public Health Service in the July-August issue of Public Health Reports. Further evidence that mining and in particular mountain top removal mining...
Cindy Schneider
Cindy Schneider
Thanks for posting that, Ben. I hosted a great Kentucky Artist on the radio show a few years ago who is doing good work in this area. www.mitchbarrettmusic.com. during the interview he spoke about it, raising awareness of the problem. If people want to be heard, they can sign this petition via http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=99083219479&h=GQiiq&u=9sdo1&ref=mf and here is a myspace group they can join. www.myspace.com/publicoutcryky
June 24 at 6:18am
Margaret Yearwood Fontenot
Margaret Yearwood Fontenot
not to mention the cost to the environment in ways that can never be fixed...
June 24 at 6:18am
Ernie Bailey
Ernie Bailey
hey guys check out this link..... it's called death of a mountain. http://www.wesjones.com/death.htm

I do agree with the ending of strip mining. we should go back to deep mining instead... however unhealthy it may be, it does provide work for the people who live there.... with out mining, there is no other way for people to work there. ... Read Morethere are no interstates, no factories, no rail ways..... there is no future in the mountains.... i am originally from Whitesburg Ky... S.E. KY..... I had no choice but to move from the home i grew up in. I had to move away from friends and family because I chose not to go into mining... Even with a college degree, where would I use it in the mountains? would appreciate any encouraging remarks.... lets think of ways to end poverty in the mountains....
August 23 at 4:27pm
Ben Sollee
So I'm in to the second day of my bike tour to Bonnaroo and I wanted to let you know that I'm going to be posting daily videos and memories at a new blogspot. Hope you can visit and take a look at wha...
David Gunnells
David Gunnells
in case others didn't know where to find the blog: http://pedalingagainstpoverty.blogspot.com

Gonna post any pictures, videos, etc. from bonnaroo?
June 22 at 2:49pm
Lindsey
Lindsey
I was so happy to see you at the Roo again this year. You mentioned that you may be available to help the Lexington Rescue Mission, where I work, and I want to talk with you further about that. Get back with me at your convenience--I'd love to brainstorm with you and see what comes up. :) ♥
August 7 at 9:49pm
Ben Sollee
For all those in New York I want you to know about the NY Loves Mountains Festival this weekend. I'll be performing with some tremendous artists like author Jeff Biggers (The United States of Appalach...
Darby Wilcox
Darby Wilcox
wwhat an awesome festival!
October 5 at 7:22am
Ben Sollee
I just wanted to take a second to let my family of fans know about my good friend and musical partner Abigail Washburn's eloquent new project AFTERQUAKE. Years ago Abigail found a deep passion for the...
Ben Sollee
Bike Necesseties. As I road around town today I had a few thoughts on essential items for one bike-touring-performing-cellist:1. A Compass. Can’t afford a GPS and some roads are just squirrlley.2. Str...
Geo J Scott
Geo J Scott
Yes, a GPS would be wonderful! I'm a biker too and frequently get lost. I was real nice meeting you at Cafe Nudord in San Francisco! I'm hoping that you get a phone call from Fiona Apple. You two would make an incredible machine! Cheers! ;~D
May 19 at 5:55pm
Michael Jo Mayer
Michael Jo Mayer
Yes, Ben Sollee and Fiona Apple would make incredible music together. I just downloaded Ben performing "Extraordinary Machine" for HearYa (Chicago indie music blog) and it's wonderful. I'm excited to watch you perform at Bonnaroo, Ben.
May 23 at 5:41pm
Ben Sollee
3.17.09. Begin at the Beginning. From above downtown Austin during South By South West must look like some huge, commercial strength washing machine of musicians, photographers, label, representative...
Ben Sollee
So this show up in Williamsburg is coming together. It's this Saturday at an intimate, all kentucky bourbon bar called The Lovin' Cup. The show is in conjunction with a showcase of the artwork of my f...
Ben Sollee
I had my first taste of gator last night. It was fried and it was good. We pulled out of snowy Oxford, MS yesterday morning and made it as far as Lafayette, LA on our way to Houston. We meet up with E...
Andy Drake
Andy Drake
Hey Ben! My parents actually met in Oxford before they moved to good ole KY. Got any plans to play in Utah soon??
March 16 at 7:44pm
Ben Sollee
I landed in Colorado Springs around 11:30 am and collected my bags. I can't afford to buy a seat for my cello yet so every time it comes out on the belt it's a guess as to wether it'll be in one piece...
Ben Sollee
Hello Everyone,So, here we are nearly a third of the way through my first-ever solo tour; it's been amazing so far. For those of you that have come out to the shows, thanks, and to those who are plann...
Ben Sollee
"A Few Honest Words" By Ben Sollee feat. DJ 2nd Nature from A Few Honest Words on Vimeo.
Ben Sollee
Time:8:00PM Monday, May 4th
Location:Mesa Arts Center
Emil Gottfried
Emil Gottfried
You were amazing!
June 13 at 9:28pm
Ben Sollee
Time:8:00PM Tuesday, April 28th
Location:Cafe Du Nord
Ben Sollee
I landed in Colorado Springs around 11:30 am and collected my bags. I can't afford to buy a seat for my cello yet so every time it comes out on the belt it's a guess as to wether it'll be in one piece...
Kimberly Neall Bloomer
Kimberly Neall Bloomer
Thank you for coming to Colorado Springs. You were awe inspiring!
February 13 at 8:55pm
Kerri
Kerri
Note to High Road Touring: Please buy Ben a seat for his cello. :) Pretty please?
March 15 at 3:21pm
Michelle
Michelle
i second kerris motion
June 10 at 5:46am
Ben Sollee

Ben Sollee Opening for Vienna Teng

with Vienna Teng
Time:10:00PM Friday, April 17th
Location:Schubas Tavern