Ben Poole - Must See 2011!

One last shout from me before I depart. Ben Poole is a British based Blues Rock guitar player. He played in the Dani Wilde band for the last few years, but has recently launched his solo career with the release of his first EP "Everything I Want", which was produced by ex-Ozzy Osbourne/Ian Gillan (Deep Purple) guitarist Bernie Torme. His style for me is a little like a cross between Simon McBride and Scott McKeon, but unlike both he has a real worth ethic for touring.

Here's some quotes about him, his website and his 2011 tour dates:

“F***ing amazing! I loved his playing…I really loved his playing!” -Jeff Beck

“A Really great player!” -Gary Moore

“Unbelievable! It’s very refreshing to hear someone in today’s time who reminds me of the guys who inspired me when I was young. He’ll be a household name someday for sure…Amazing!” -Richie Kotzen

“Ben really brings the fire with his licks. He’s got neck-snapping vibrato where he catches a bunch of strings at once and grinds the **## out of them. By the way he hits the guitar, we can only assume it’s been saying rude things about his mother! Ben impressed with his tone, touch and stage presence. Ben Poole: the next Joe Bonamassa?” -’Total Guitar’ magazine

“A fleet fingered and talented newcomer to the British blues scene. His playing may be ferocious but he rarely sacrifices precision for it. His phrasing belies his years. Definitely one to watch.” -’Guitarist’ Magazine

“This is a young man to look out for as he is no doubt a rising talent and should be supported when he comes to a local venue.” -’Blues Matters’ Magazine

“Very good. A really fresh sound and style!” -Paul Jones (BBC Radio 2)

“Great tracks, great guitar and vocal live…one great special player!” -Bernie Torme (Ozzy Osbourne, Ian Gillan/Deep Purple)

“Blues Extravaganza! The guitar sounds were impeccable, the timing was beyond reproach and there was evidence of dynamic awareness throughout…This was no “lazy” blues offering – Ben managed to sneak in everything from country licks to Satriani-style legato widdling, yet this was never to the detriment of the overall musicality of the performance. Nice!” -Guthrie Govan

Inspired by the Blues, infused with a hard hitting, “in-yer-face” rock approach:
http://www.benpooleband.com
http://www.youtube.com/user/benpooleguitar

GIGS

07 Jan 2011  Ben Poole in BRIGHTON  THE RANELAGH
St. James Street, Brighton. Venue phone: 01273 681634             
       
13 Jan 2011  Ben Poole in FARNHAM  FARNHAM MALTINGS (BLUES CELLAR)
Time: 8:30pm. Box office: 01252 793430               01252 793430        Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR. Venue phone: 01252 745444                       

21 Jan 2011  Ben Poole in CROWBOROUGH  BRICKLAYERS ARMS
Whitehill Road, Crowborough, East Sussex. 

23 Jan 2011  Ben Poole in BRIGHTON (PEACEHAVEN)  CENTRAL CLUB
Time: 4:00pm.  232 South Coast Road, Peacehaven, Brighton, East Sussex, BN10 8JS. Venue phone: 01273 582186                    Afternoon Show from 4pm 

29 Jan 2011  Ben Poole in BEDFORD  THE FLOWERPOT
Time: 8:30pm.  25 Tavistock Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2RB. Venue phone: 01234 309461   

27 Feb 2011  Ben Poole in MARYPORT  MARYPORT BLUES FESTIVAL SHOWCASE @ MARYPORT LABOUR CLUB
Time: 4:00pm. Address: Maryport, Cumbria. Venue phone: 01900 812412. 
         
     
Tour: UK TOUR MARCH 2011 

04 Mar 2011  Ben Poole in LEIGHTON BUZZARD  THE WHEATSHEAF
Time: 7:30pm. Admission: Free Entry.  57 North Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EQ. Venue phone: 01525374611.

05 Mar 2011  Ben Poole in SWINDON  THE ROLLESTON
Time: 8:45pm.  Commercial Road, Swindon, SN1 5NX. Venue phone: 01793 534238               01793 534238 
     
11 Mar 2011  Ben Poole in BARNSLEY  THE POLISH CLUB
Time: 8:00pm.  Blackburn lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2BA. Venue phone: 01226 288395             
       
13 Mar 2011  Ben Poole in GLASGOW  THE FERRY
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. Box office: 01698 360085               25 Anderston Quay, Glasgow, G3 8BX. Venue phone: 01698 360085
       
19 Mar 2011  Ben Poole in READING  THE PLOUGH
Time: 8:00pm. Address: 78 School Road, Tilehurst, RG31 5AW. Venue phone: 07776234230. 

24 Mar 2011  Ben Poole in LONDON  THE AAA @ ARCHANGEL
Time: 8:30pm. Address: 11-13 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5NP. Venue phone: 020 7938 4137. 
     
08 Apr 2011  Ben Poole in BENTWORTH  THE STAR
Bentworth, Alton, Hampshire.

29 Apr 2011  Ben Poole in CROWBOROUGH  BRICKLAYERS ARMS
Whitehill Road, Crowborough, East Sussex. 

01 Jun 2011  Ben Poole in WOLVERHAMPTON  THE ROBIN 2
Time: 7:30pm. Box office: 01902 401211               01902 401211        Bilston, Wolverhampton. Venue phone: 01902 401211               Double Headline with Jay Tamkin
 
17 Jun 2011  Ben Poole in BENTWORTH  THE STAR
Time: 8:30pm.  Bentworth, Alton, Hampshire.

18 Jun 2011  Ben Poole in ROSS-ON-WYE  LINTON FESTIVAL
Time: 5:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages.  Linton, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7RY. 

23 Jun 2011  Ben Poole in GLASTONBURY  GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL
Time: 10:00pm. Admission: SOLD OUT!. Age restrictions: All Ages.  Worthy Farm, Pilton, Glastonbury. Ben Poole and his trio will be playing on the Bourbon Street Blues & Jazz stage 

24 Jun 2011  Ben Poole in GLASTONBURY  GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: SOLD OUT!.  Worthy Farm, Pilton, Glastonbury. Ben Poole & his trio will be playing on the Bourbon Street Jazz & Blues Stage 

02 Jul 2011  Ben Poole in ALDERMASTON  BLUES ON THE MEADOW FESTIVAL
Reading/Newbury, West Berkshire. 

20 Aug 2011  Ben Poole in BENTWORTH  BENTWORTH BLUES FESTIVAL
Alton, Hampshire. Venue phone: 01420 561224               
       
07 Oct 2011  Ben Poole in BENTWORTH  THE STAR
Bentworth, Alton, Hampshire