Ben Sollee's Infowars at The Falcon

Also featuring drummer/percussionist, Jordon Ellis

http://bensollee.com/

Known for his thrilling cello playing, new techniques, a unique mix of folk, bluegrass, jazz and R&B, Ben Sollee possesses a smoky vocal style and a knack for intricate arrangements.

Songwriter, composer, storyteller, Sollee has a reputation for a 360º approach to his art. The Kentucky native educates as much entertains through his innovative style as a cellist; conveying genre-bending songwriting through electrifying performances and non-traditional album presentation.

Like his contemporaries Chris Thile and Abigail Washburn, Sollee’s music is difficult to pin down. Following a performance at the Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series, the New York Times remarked how Sollee’s “…meticulous, fluent arrangements continually morphed from one thing to another. Appalachian mountain music gave way to the blues, and one song was appended with a fragment from a Bach cello suite, beautifully played.” ...

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Also featuring drummer/percussionist, Jordon Ellis

http://bensollee.com/

Known for his thrilling cello playing, new techniques, a unique mix of folk, bluegrass, jazz and R&B, Ben Sollee possesses a smoky vocal style and a knack for intricate arrangements.

Songwriter, composer, storyteller, Sollee has a reputation for a 360º approach to his art. The Kentucky native educates as much entertains through his innovative style as a cellist; conveying genre-bending songwriting through electrifying performances and non-traditional album presentation.

Like his contemporaries Chris Thile and Abigail Washburn, Sollee’s music is difficult to pin down. Following a performance at the Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series, the New York Times remarked how Sollee’s “…meticulous, fluent arrangements continually morphed from one thing to another. Appalachian mountain music gave way to the blues, and one song was appended with a fragment from a Bach cello suite, beautifully played.”

Ben Sollee chases the folk muse to fresh and unusual places on his new release, INFOWARS. In his first full-length studio release in four years, Sollee teams up with longtime collaborator, percussionist Jordon Ellis. The two dive deep into heavy cello and drum grooves, adventurous instrumentals and achingly beautiful songs.

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