Reviews, Etc.

ACHIEVEMENTS 

2004 Winner, Mountain Xpress Virtual Battle of the Bands

Winner, OSCA Songwriting Contest 

Two-time Finalist, Flatrock Music Festival Songwriting Contest

ON “SHINING FROM INSIDE”

“Songs about hope, the pursuit of dreams, peace, spirituality, the pain of lost love and one really nasty little dog. Excellent background harmonies, clean arrangements and a very thoughtful use of strings, horns and percussion…. subtle influences [from] World, new age, classical [and] Broadway…as colorful as a bowl of Trix. --Singer Magazine

“Like an angel plucking heavenly strings…a voice low and soothing…beautiful fretless bass, hand percussion and sweet back-up vocals…will leave you feeling good, like an uplifting church service or a dip in a hot tub.”   --Sing Out! Magazine

“In the spirit of Prince and Todd Rundgren, Benjammin has done the amazing: written, arranged, recorded, mixed and produced a fine, well-crafted, inspired and inspiring work of art. BRAVO!”   --Billy Jonas

“Optimistic…Benjammin obviously knows his way around a guitar…great backing musicians…the album's production quality is excellent.”   --Mountain Xpress

“Benjammin is a great musician…[with] a bright and positive outlook on life…beautifully arranged and performed…an intelligence not often found in happy songs.”   –The Indie

“New Age sensibility with folk instrumentation…very gentle and soothing… songs of love, peace and joyful contemplation of life.”   --The Muse’s Muse

“Skillful…there’s no denying the authority of his voice and guitar….”   -- Rapid River

“Exudes positive energy…a beautiful, soothing voice.”   – Spirit in the Smokies

LIVE PERFORMANCE QUOTES

    "A clever songwriter, skilled guitarist, and highly entertaining solo acoustic performer."   --Mountain Xpress

    ”A unique…singer/songwriter with a rich baritone voice and a humorous, intelligent bent toward life….”   --Asheville Citizen-Times

    “A terrific performer…wonderfully entertaining…his charisma and stage presence captured everyone right from the git-go. I can't wait to have him back!”   -– Karen Smith-Pearson, KSP House Concerts, Oklahoma City, OK

    “Heartfelt…an authentic and thought-provoking musical experience.”   --Jason Kimenker, Soul Infusion Tea House & Bistro, Sylva, NC

    “Do you like to feel great? Go see Benjammin – his spirit shines, and yours will too!”   --Jonah, Relaxed Reader, Asheville, NC

    "Benjammin was a pleasure to interview…his personality on the air was refreshing and warm. Witty songwriting, good guitar accompaniment, and some powerful vocal cords!"   --Martin Anderson, Host, WNCW-FM, Spindale, NC