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Humbly amazing!

I have seen Ben Sollee perform live twice now. And his music is a large % of my playlist because it's pure talent mixed with well thought out lyrics. Not only will the put on a great show, but they will talk to you afterward and they are all amazingly talented, yet very humble.

Ben Sollee and and Mother Falcon

The Howard theater is a nice venue. The staff is nice, the food is ok and the setting is intimate. I've followed Ben Sollee for a long time and try to see him every couple years. He is an amazingly powerful performer. However his performance was a collaboration with mother falcon. Mother falcon reminds me of a bad high school band. Almost every single instrument is played simultaneously. The band has a ridiculous amount of members 19?28? They are the epitome of "everyone gets a trophy". Their performance was horrible. Overwhelming and headache producing. Worse of all when Ben performed with them he was drowned out and overpowered by all of their unnecessary instruments. Ben should take care not to water down his power as an artist by collaborating with mediocre performers. The one or two songs Ben did solo were amazing. Mother Falcon is a joke.

Great Entertainer!

Ben Sollee is not nearly as famous as he should be. He's a wonderful entertainer. Very engaging and funny. He's as talented a musician as you're likely to see in nearly any setting. He uses the cello in unique and beautiful ways.

No one rocks the cello like Ben! Go see for yourself

Every time I think Ben can't out do his last performance, he proves me wrong! The opening performers were great, the shadow puppetry was a fantastic addition, and the music just gets better and better. He has a great group of musicians to complement his performance style and really showcase his unique sound.

Ben Sollee ROCKS!

Ben plays the cello like he's rocking out on an electric guitar. His hands move so fast and his energy is incredible! He is in the zone! Jordan Ellis on drums is a perfect match for Ben. He never misses a beat. The fiddle/violin player that played with them gave me goosebumps. The girl on bass looked like she was in 7th heaven and sounded like it too! Great group of musicians. LOVE the shadow puppets. So ingenious and went very well with the music. Only problem is the Opera House seating was very uncomfortable for me and I wanted to get up and dance to Ben's up tempo songs and couldn't!

Ben sollee was amazing

Amazing show! I go to all of his shows in the Lexington Louisville area. He is a great artist! Love him

creative genius!

The entire family enjoyed Ben's show. He is so very talented, engaging, and fun. The opening act, Anna and Elizabeth, was great, too.

Some wonderful, wonderful talent that could be enjoyed by just about anyone who appreciates music! Venue was good setting too, overall the show was a lot of fun/super laid back!

Ben exceeded all expectations

The music and atmosphere was amazing at this show. Ben is a truly gifted performer that has an unforgettable aura of kindness around him.

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Over the last two decades, Kentuckian Ben Sollee has distinguished himself as multi-faceted creative, blurring the lines between music, tech, and activism. A graduate of the Univeristy of Louisville School of Music, he holds a BFA in cello performance. Since his debut record in 2008, Mr. Sollee has released 6 studio records and nearly 10 EPs garnering praise from the New York Times and NPR. His music has been featured in tv shows such as Weeds and Parenthood. In addition, Sollee has a growing career as a composer for film, tv, and interactive media earning a Emmy Award in 2018 for his score on the ABC special Base Ballet. Beyond music, Mr. Sollee is known for his social and environmental advocacy working with organizations like Oxfam America, The Nature Conservancy, and Canopy KY to protect people and the land. He currently lives in Louisville, KY with his wife and three children.

Ben Sollee has teamed up with the string trio Time for Three to score the breathtaking drama Land . The film marks the directorial debut of actress Robin Wright who also stars in the movie, alongside Demián Bichir and Kim Dickens. The movie centers on a cosmopolitan lawyer who is consumed by grief after enduring a personal tragedy and feels her only escape is to disappear from her life and live completely apart from the rest of humanity. Jesse Chatham and Erin Dignam ( The Yellow Handkerchief , Submergence ) wrote the screenplay. Allyn Stewart ( Sully , Madeline ), Lora Kennedy, Leah Holzer ( A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood ) and Peter Saraf ( Little Miss Sunshine , The Farewell ) are producing the project. Sollee has previously scored several movies, including the 2013 documentary Maidentrip and the 2017 drama Beauty Mark . Land was released in theaters on February 12, 2021 by Focus Features.

Kentucky Native

Sollee’s 6th studio album, Kentucky Native breathes new life into the practice of bluegrass music. Recorded in a lakeside cabin in 2017, producer Alex Krispin and Sollee blend together influences from Kentucky’s more recent immigrants.

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I’m working to grow a greater sense of togetherness through events, multi-media productions, and educational workshops that address loneliness, improve health and nurture creativity.

Upcoming Performances

Friday night live.

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Given the current state of affairs surrounding the world health crisis many musicians including myself have turned to live streaming as a way to connect with fans. Please join me every Friday at 8pmET.

Touring is on pause as the world grapples with the pandemic. Before too long, Ben will be back on the road touring with his band Kentucky Native, as a duo with percussionist Jordon Ellis, and solo. Make sure to follow Ben on socials and subscribe to the newsletter to find out when new shows are added.

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Ben Sollee Announces Tour Dates In Support of Highly Anticipated Album ‘Ben Sollee and Kentucky Native’

July 10, 2017 Press Release In the News 0

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Nashville, TN — Acclaimed cellist, songwriter and activist Ben Sollee has announced tour dates in support of his upcoming release Ben Sollee and Kentucky Native . The highly anticipated album is a thought-provoking conversation about the practice and art of an ever-evolving American genre and is set for release on August 11th . Paste Magazine recently premiered the powerful video for “Pieces Of You,” a nostalgic song that places emphasis on human existence and was inspired by Sollee’s real-life friendship with conceptual artist Louis Zoellar Bickett II, view HERE .

This is the first official leg of tour dates with Sollee’s band Kentucky Native, which includes longtime collaborator Jordon Ellis (Percussion), Julian Pinelli (Fiddle) and Bennett Sullivan (Banjo). The group will perform in 20 cities throughout the month of September. The tour will cover territory in the Midwest with stops in Nashville, Chicago, Madison, Cleveland and Columbus. They will continue on toward the East Coast with performances in Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Boston and Albany, before returning to Sollee’s hometown of Louisville, KY.

Ben Sollee consistently performs and creates music that causes the listener to reflect and think. On his upcoming release, Ben Sollee and Kentucky Native , his curious spirit leads to further exploration about the beginnings of bluegrass and the connection to the sounds of early Irish and Scottish musicians and worldly rhythms from across the globe. As Sollee traces the origins of roots music back to the immigrants who helped shape it, he reminds us of how the immigrants of today continue to shape our music and culture.

Sollee continues to combine his environmental activism with music, demonstrating how art can help tackle challenging issues and create meaningful change. His documentary short “Ditch The Van,” which chronicles his decision to embark on a tour by bicycle, received the New Normal Award at this year’s Telluride Mountainfilm Festival. The award was created to recognize the project that best represented the festival’s climate change-related theme.