A little about Ben…
He’s back. You may recall that Ben first graced our stage as one half of the Tall Trees in 2014 and last played Henry House Concerts in December 2018. We are very excited to have him “break the seal” as our first show since the onset of the COVID pandemic!
In July of 2010, Bedford was named one of the “50 most significant Folk singer-songwriters of the past 50 years” by Rich Warren of WFMT-Chicago. The list also included Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, Anais Mitchell, Joni Mitchell, and John Prine.
In May of 2018, Bedford was named one of the six Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk winners at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas.
Ben Bedford Show Details
- Saturday, July 31, 2021
- Doors @ 6:00 for food and mingling; Music @ 7:00
- Ben will have merchandise for sale – and we’re all about supporting independent musicians – so bring a little extra folding money
- Weather has confirmed it will be perfect
- We’ll have potluck food and beverages — bring something to share
- Asking $20 donation for Ben Bedford, payable the night of the show
- COVID? We know it’s nothing to sneeze at, so we’ll be asking any guests who are not vaccinated to please wear a mask — and we will be keeping the house well-ventilated … if anything changes with CDC guidelines nearer the show, we will update with pertinent information. Gathering with friends for live music is super important to us so we want to keep that going with some sensible precautions.
Out on the rise, west of the town, where the tall Needlegrass burns to the ground.
We sit inside, together apart, and a window of light shines in the dark.
from Bedford’s The Hermit’s Spyglass
The Illinois songwriter is a masterful storyteller who can turn what seem like obscure historical references into engaging tales rife with vivid, stark imagery.
–Erik Ernst, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel