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Band to Join, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, Didgeridoo, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.ABOUT
Ben James is a jazz-blues singer with a deep love for timeless songs and heartfelt storytelling. Though he’s been playing music his whole life, he's only now beginning to share it with the wider world—not for fame, but for connection.
With a soulful set list that spans Leon Bridges, Otis Redding, Alicia Keys, and Chris Stapleton, Ben blends classic soul with modern emotion, delivering covers that are personal, honest, and rich with mood. His performances are quiet reflections—somewhere between a smoky late-night bar and a warm Sunday afternoon.
- Screen name:
- ben115165
- Member since:
- Sep 11 2025
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 25
- Gigs played:
- 50 to 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Modern Soul & Jazz-Blues Artists
Leon Bridges – vintage soul tone with modern elegance
Michael Kiwanuka – emotional depth, cinematic arrangements
Chet Faker – lo-fi soul meets subtle electronic texture
Ben L’Oncle Soul – smooth blend of Motown and French soul
Childish Gambino – genre-shifting creativity (Redbone)
Marcus King – Southern blues-rock with emotional storytelling
Amy Winehouse – raw, jazz-infused vulnerability
Valerie June – modern folk-soul blend (if you explore originals later)
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Expert
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Advanced
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
- Lead Guitar:
- Moderate
- Background Singer:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
Microphones
Cords for days
Guitars
4-16 track desk
