Ben Griffith

There’s no doubt about it; Ben Griffith is destined to be a star. From when he casually wanders on stage to the moment he leaves - you are his. Emanating an infectious passion for music and life, his deceptively simple and beautifully crafted songs capture the hearts and minds of his audience.Drawing from a plethora of influences, Ben conjures melodies strung together with lyrics that combine heartfelt emotion with wry honesty. These qualities are underscored by a sense of truth, of depth to his thoughts and ideas that raise his songs up from the ranks of his peers.Live he presents a delectable range of possibilities. Switching effortlessly from the role of solo troubadour to that of front-man, his songs shine throughout. Guitar and voice merge in a soft, chilled out style of his own, sweetly tempting you in. Other thoughts and troubles drift away as his songs evoke memories of the joyous leap and swell of new love; of nights lost to alcohol and great ideals; of the cauterizing ache of a broken heart.Starting as part of a band on the gig circuit in London, Ben discovered his passion for playing early. In 2002 he headed to Brighton to pursue his music. In his own words, “I've decided that music is what makes me happy and makes me feel alive.” In pursuing his own sound Ben took advantage of the scene around him, using the opportunity to work with other artists and producers, such as Tim Bidwell (Hardkandy, Kate Walsh, Gloria Cycles), who has now produced his forthcoming album.Previous work with Tim Gomersall, the architect behind Nylon Rhythm Machine, culminated in Ben's "Tea and Sympathy" EP released last October to rave reviews.Ben’s playing has gone from strength to strength, and with the help of last years UK Tour, he has now built himself a solid fanbase around the UK. Audiences are captured by his combination of candid charm and irreverent humour, as well as the sincerity and quality of his music. Recent shows have seen him hijack the headliner’s audience, disarming even the most indifferent of listeners. The near future will see further shows for Ben in and around the Capital and at festivals, with the imminent release of his first major Album this Autumn, to be followed by many shows around the UK.One thing is certain, it is only a matter of time before we are all dancing to the beat of his heart (written by late Henry Wingate). this "Seagull" video was filmed and directed by Ina. Seagull is available to download from iTunes.