Ben Howard (born 24 May 1988) is an English singer-songwriter, born in London. He moved to Totnes Devon in his teens and is currently signed to Island Records and Communion Records. Howard was raised by musical parents who exposed him to lots of their favourite records from singer-songwriter artists from the 1960s and 1970s, such as Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan, which were a big influence on him. Because of the label's history of UK folk singers [Island], including Nick Drake and John Martyn, Ben decided to sign. With singles "Old Pine", and "The Wolves" released already in 2011, he has recorded an album entitled Every Kingdom for the label, which was released on 6 October, 2011. In 2012 Ben will launch his music in America with ‘Every Kingdom’ finding a release on April 3rd, with appearances at SXSW in Texas and a US tour already confirmed. [Wikipedia]Based on these videos I'm thinking the folks at SXSW are in for a treat this year. Keep an eye out for that album.
There ain't no way you can keep your feet still while this is playing.
The Wolves - Old Pine - Black FliesLive Sessions
This is an amazing song, so good I had to use it twice.
The FearHMV Institute Birmingham February 28 2012 [adventurer4700]
And here's a totally different version, I love comparing different presentations of the same song. This is a great acoustic version from the Secret Sessions.
The Fear
One more from his current UK tour.
Only LoveBristol O2 Academy - Leap Year day - 29 February 2012
