What a long year!! I don’t need to tell you about that…. We’ve all experienced the pandemic life. I’ve been musically quiet for the past 15 months. Happy to say that Bayou X, the cajun/zydeco band I drum with, has a few gigs booked for this summer! So come check it out and get your…
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Greenfield, MA, Zydeco Party
Hawks and Reed host a Zydeco Dance Party with Bayou X and River City Slim & the Zydeco Hogs on March 15th from 2-6pm. Get yer dancing shoes on and be ready to groove!! FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/864767297313318/
Continue Reading...Ben featured in Ukulele Magazine
Check out the interview and write up about Ben, his music & teaching, recording, and the Vermont Ukulele Harvest. https://www.ukulelemag.com/uncategorized/ben-carr-transporting-hawaiian-spirit-to-vermont
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Uke+Drums=Love digital release is out!
The mastered tracks are in and the moment you’ve been waiting for has come —- new music from Ben Carr!! You can now order a downloadable version of this release at https://bencarrmusic.com/product/ukedrumslove/
Continue Reading...Pre-order Sale Ends in March for Uke+Drums=Love
There have been a few setbacks in the completion of Uke+Drums=Love, but the end of February and early March find Ben putting the finishing touches on recording for his 6th studio album. Mixing will be finished by the end of March!! And the album sent off to master soon after!!! Release date late spring/early summer….
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Strumming Workshop Series
Ben is offering a Four Week Strumming Workshop Series in Southern Vermont. Dates are March 3, 10, 17, & 24; 5:30 pm. Location is at the Vermont Jazz Center in Brattleboro, VT. Register online: Strumming Workshops
Continue Reading...Uke+Drums=Love available in 2019!!
Due to the intense planning of both the Vermont Ukulele Harvest and the October Uke Tour, the newest musical offering from Ben Carr Music had to be put on hold for a number of weeks. But never fear!! Now that Ben is settled back into VT after a busy September/October, the final vocal recordings and…
Continue Reading...October Southwest Uke Tour
After a great 2018 Vermont Ukulele Harvest, I’m heading out to the SW USA for some uke workshops and performances. Hope to see you at one of them! Oct. 19, 6pm – Tommy Rocks!, Jerome, AZ: Uke Workshop and Concert Oct. 21, 3pm – Good Samaritan Center, Las Cruces, NM: Uke Workshops and Concert Oct….
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Vermont Ukulele Harvest
The 2018 Vermont Ukulele Harvest is just two weeks away!! October 12 & 13 at Main Street Arts in Saxtons River, VT. Artists include: Sarah Maisel and Craig Chee Bernadette McMahon The Dirty Hillers Ben Carr Veronica Stevens Register online: http://www.vermontukuleleharvest.com
Continue Reading...Pre Order ‘Uke+Drums=Love’
Ben’s 6th studio album is near completion, and you can can help support this endeavor by pre-ordering it today! Uke+Drums=Love is a three part album. The first involves just the ‘ukulele, including solo compositions, single take loop pedal infused songs, and arrangements that involve 2-3 uke over dubs. The second features just the drum and…
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