Ben is about to finish up recording on his 6th studio album! This newest output from Ben Carr Music is (as the title implies) a fusion of his two musical passions, the ‘ukulele and the drums. Uke+Drums=Love is a three part album. The first involves just the ‘ukulele, including solo compositions, single take loop pedal…
Continue Reading...Come on out to see Ben at one of these engagements in February. Feb. 15: w/Sunny Lowdown, Whetstone Station, Brattleboro, VT
Continue Reading...That’s right! A new round of Uke Jazz Ensemble begins on Feb. 6, at the Vermont Jazz Center, located in the Cotton Mill, Brattleboro, VT. This 10 week class will cover a number of jazz standards and work through a variety of strum patterns & chord shapes, melody playing, and how to improvise a solo….
Continue Reading...Yes! Ben’s first music book is near completion and will be available in early December! (Just in time for holiday gift giving 🙂 You can pre-order at the Music Store The Ben Carr Music Songbook is an instruction manual with seven of Ben’s ukulele compositions and arrangements, which been notated and tabbed for your learning…
Continue Reading...Saturday, October 14th, is the first Vermont Ukulele Harvest!! The event takes place at Main Street Arts in Saxtons River, VT, and is a full day uke intensive with workshops, jams, a catered lunch, an open mic, and an evening concert. Artists include: Victoria Vox Curt Sheller Ben Carr Jane Davies Lisa McCormick and introducing…
Continue Reading...The Uke-n-Brew Festival is happening on August 27th in Adams, Mass. Full event details on the FB page: Uke-n-Brew
Continue Reading...Join two of Vermont’s finest ukulele players for an evening dedicated to the joys of playing and listening to the friendly little stringed instrument. Led by seasoned musicians Ben Carr and Jake Geppert, the evening will feature a beginners’ workshop, a performance and an open jam session. All are welcome to participate! Have a uke?…
Continue Reading...Late Spring/Early Summer dates are set. June 8 – Hickey’s Music Center, Ithaca, NY June 9 – Hambone’s, Pittsburgh, PA June 13 – Black Bear Burritos, Morgantown, WV June 15 – Wayne Senior Center, Wayne, PA June 16 – 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, PA June 17 – 4 Hr. Day Lutherie, Baltimore, MD June 20 –…
Continue Reading...This is a one day uke intensive located at Old Songs, Inc. in Vorheesville, NY, on May 13th. I’m offering a Beginners Workshop and an Intro to Fingerpicking Workshop. Other performers/educators include Jim & Liz Beloff, Paula Bradley & Bill Dillof, and Ron Gordon. Full details, schedule, and registration at: http://oldsongs.org/event/spring-into-uke-workshop-concert/
Continue Reading...The 4th Annual Allegheny Ukulele Soiree is the last stop during my April tour through PA and MD. This 3 day uke extravaganza will be filled with performances and workshops by Lil’ Rev, Racheal Manke, Stu Fuchs, and many others (including yours truly). Visit the website http://ukulelesoiree.com to purchase tickets and get more information about…
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