Ben Granfelt Band

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Ben Granfelt Band, BGB, gets its energy from playing live gigs and this is also where the band is at its very best. The music is a pure cocktail of rhythm, melody and soul where even progressive and heavy rock music styles blend in naturally. This is rock music with a twist of blues-heavy-groovy-jamming and it just can’t get much better.
Like vintage wine Ben Granfelt just keeps getting better over the years. This 45 year old musician has a way of always sounding fresh but staying true to his own familiar sound at the same time. Ben Granfelt Band’s 10th album Kaleidoscope takes you on a musical journey and is released on Feb 4, 2009 in Finland and later elsewhere in Europe.
As most guitarists Ben has a long history of playing the guitar. He started as a little boy and has since played with many famous bands (e.g. Wishbone Ash, Leningrad Cowboys) and soon on 26 albums. His solo band was formed in 1993 and BGB has toured clubs and festivals in Finland, UK, Germany, US, Austria and Switzerland. Ben Granfelt and his band is also highly appreciated at the Abu Dhabi and Dubai Jazz Festivals.
When Ben is not bending the Fender this father of two is very much a family man. His schedules are planned according to the family and his hobbies, the martial arts. While Ben might be somewhat bendable in his parenting his achievements in martial arts speak of his uncompromising determination: 2nd degree black belt in karate and brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Influenced by e.g. Gov’t Mule, Jeff Beck, Peter Frampton and Robin Trower Ben interprets daily life into music and his music becomes a painting of it all.
Drummer Miri Miettinen has played with Ben since the begining of Ben’s solo career. Miri has played on over 300 albums as a studio musician and in many bands, films and theatrical plays. He also works as a drum teacher and runs his own SoundFactory studio with his partner.
Bassist John "Groovemaster" Vihervä is the king of jamming! He generates the pulse of life anywhere he plays. Among other groups John has played in Stratovarius, Five Fifteen and Monsterbore.
Kasper MÃ¥rtenson (keyboards) is the newest member of the band. Kaleidoscope is a great example of keyboards adding the final strokes completing the painting.
For more detailed info, please go to www.bengranfelt.com.
Read an excellent review of the album made by Blues-Finland.com (good practice for your Finnish skills).