if this is the first time you have visited this page, my name is Ben Hamilton and I am a singer songwriter currntly living in Berlin.
My second album was released in the shops in Germany on the 31st of August. I have uploaded a few tracks from it for you to check out. If you like what you hear, drop me a line. I am currently UNSIGNED. You never know what can happen with a little positive action!
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"Born in Oxford, Ben’s first musical experiences were made while living in the commune his parents started. It was not your run-of-the-mill eco-warrior-hippy commune frequented by lost children. It was the second home of the British cult band Traffic who would organise late night jam sessions with other illustrious names of the time (and not so illustrious ones!). Ben lived there until he was three years old. His eccentric painter father then, being swept by a desire to capture light (!), promptly took Ben off to Florence, Italy. It was there, surrounded by frescos and mopeds, that he started to strum his first chords on the guitar.
At the tender age of 14 Ben’s world was turned upside down as he was sent to study at an English boarding school (Stanbridge Earls School). As it became clear to all concerned that a traditional academic path was not an option, Ben’s father gave him the opportunity to go to Australia. He offered him a plane ticket and 100 pounds in the pocket . The rest was "up to you my son".In Australia, Ben worked first on a cattle station and then as a doorman at a Sydney striptease club. Due to low finances and an expiring visa he returned to Europe and started busking his way through London, Lisbon, Barcelona, Florence and other European towns and cities, earning his first taste of applause and a warm meal every night. In Florence the German record producer Stefan Fischer, who was on holiday at the time, caught one of Ben’s sets in the Piazza Duomo. The meeting resulted in Ben travelling to Berlin where he has since headed various bands and played support for the much-missed and loved Elliott Smith (bless you Elliott) and Mark Eitzel (American Music Club) among others.Ben has released 2 albums (EMI) in Germany.He is in his element when playing live. The years of busking have given him a drive, stage presence and musical emotion second to none and is a must for any fan of live music. Have a listen!"
amazon.de // iTunes
amazon.de // iTunes
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