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Ben's Bio
New York City never fails to inspire every dreamer who experiences it first hand. London-via-Brooklyn songwriter Ben Godwin is the latest to fall prey to the whims of the world’s greatest city. His recently released album, “Skin And Boneâ€, offers nine twisted cabaret tales of city life told through his grisly baritone and unique vaudeville-pop poetic: tales of beauty, struggle and hope amongst the chaos and filth of the sidewalks, subways and skylines.
Ben moved to the City in 2005 after many successful years as a touring musician in the UK, performing at legendary London venues like the Troubadour, the Metro Club and the Kashmir Klub. He previously released the EPs “ShinyShiny†and “Lighter than Atomâ€. New York life transformed his sound into something resembling the gravelly, fractured style of Tom Waits or the apocalyptic blues of Nick Cave- ‘soaked in the gasoline, dirt, and restaurant grease of the sidewalks and subway platforms of his new home.’ (Tom Drake-Urbanfolk 10)
He is also a frequent performer in NYC for LIFEbeat’s Hearts & Voices program, which brings live music to people living with HIV. Proceeds from each sale of “Skin And Bone†will go to benefit LIFEbeat.
Among the new generation of independent artists who are getting their work out to audiences on their own terms, Ben will continue to bring “Skin And Bone†to the mainstream, knocking listeners out one by one, one song at a time.