Ben Doerksen Show and Tell

If you live in Guelph and you are a fan of Guelph's myriad of musically gifted individuals, you may recognize the name Ben Doerksen. Ben has been a member of the now retired but not forgotten, Your Neck of the Woods as well as the frontman and eye-candy for Ben Doerksen and the Rebel Alliance. Ben has now ventured off on a solo journey through the musical galaxy and has recently released a new EP titled Gilding the Lily.

If you have yet to treat your senses to the album, you can find it, and pay what you choose for it right here. 

With a voice that is perhaps bigger than Ben himself, not an easy feat, Ben delivers profoundly written lyrics with themes that bring the listener to fields and prairies and rivers and kitchens and fireside sing alongs. Ben's lyrics penetrate the mind and invite, maybe even pull, the listener into a dreamscape. They are sensual. You can't help but feel the cool summer wind in late August, or the tall grass on your fingertips. 

With what sound like instant classics like Northern Rivers and Skies Like This, Ben is sure to make an even bigger impact than he already has on the Guelph music scene and even the Canadian music scene.

I had the chance to sit down with Ben while he discussed the ins and outs of playing with a band. He even brought a great show and tell item to prove just how cool he really is.

You can see that interview right here.

Also check out...

http://benjamindoerksen.bandcamp.com/

http://yourneckofthewoods.bandcamp.com/track/alberta-burning

www.zdc.4ormat.com

Ben Doerksen hard at work during Hillside 2012