July 06, 2009 08:00 PM
C&L's Late Nite Music Club - The 50 State Strategy with Ben Sollee (KY)
(Thanks to reader Walter for this tip!)
This week's installment of the 50 State Strategy brings us cellist/singer/songwriter Ben Sollee of Lexington, KY. No, he might not sell as many records as My Morning Jacket but to my ears he's the most accolade-deserving Kentuckian.
Check out more at his site.
Every Monday night, C&L's Late Nite Music Club will feature an act from every state, alphabetically by state, as part of LNMC's 50 State Strategy. Know a band or artist that you think is the best in their state? Email suggestions to latenitemusicclub [at] gmail.com. Next week: Louisiana.
Every week, I'm astonished at the talent displayed by each state. I love strings, and cello music is a fave of mine. Kentucky produced a real gem in Ben Sollee.
Thank you, Max!
Good work picking Ben! He's a local gem.
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They are out there.
I'm always a sucker for the cello...this was unique, it was almost like 'fiddling on the cello'...very cool.
Good voice and his 'own' sound.
Thanks for the post.
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We have a lot of good musicians in Ky.
You should hear what happens any saturday night.
Nice work Ben.
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