Ben Krakauer - ProfilesArchive

About Me

I grew up in Williamsburg, VA, studied music and anthropology at University of Virginia. I was a founding member of Old School Freight Train, and played with that group from 2000-2006. We toured and performed with David Grisman, and recorded 3 CDs.I teach banjo lessons at UVA, and also independently.Besides playing banjo, I play old-time fiddle, guitar and mandolin.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 5/3/2006
Band Members: Trio with Tristan Clarridge(cello, fiddle) and Tashina Clarridge(fiddle). Quartet with Clarridges and Margaret Glaspy (vocals). Duo with Pete Frostic(mandolin). We recorded an album called Wide Open.
Influences: some recent favorites: Nat King Cole trio, "Metheny Mehldau" (1st album), Chick Corea/Bela Fleck "The Enchantment", "The Ultimate Wes Montgomery", Arthur Smith, Andy Statman/Zev Feldman "Jewish Klezmer Music"
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Svigals residency/UVA Klezmer concert

I want to let everybody know about some exciting events going on at UVA in early December. Last year the McIntire Department of Music at UVA hosted a Bruce Molsky concert and free workshop, which was ...
Posted by Ben Krakauer on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:56:00 PST