Ben Sollee
Welcome to the official YouTube channel of Ben Sollee—cellist, songwriter, and composer.
Known for blurring the lines between classical, folk, and R&B, Ben has spent his career redefining what a cellist can do. From his early days of "Ditch the Van" bicycle tours to scoring films and building community in his home state of Kentucky, his music has always been about connection.
NEW RELEASE: Time on Hold Ben’s latest album, Time on Hold, marks a surprising and welcome shift into a relaxed, country sound. Drawing inspiration from the soul-infused country of the early seventies—reminiscent of James Taylor and Phoebe Snow—the record remains distinctly contemporary and full of human spirit.
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Ben Sollee
Misty Miles, the first single from my upcoming record Long Haul, is now available on your favorite streaming platform!
In my healing journey from long-COVID I was reflecting on moments of revery and transcendence in my life. One of those was on a 2013 “Ditch the Van” bicycle tour along the coast of South Carolina. We found ourselves riding through a cathedral of live oaks trees in the low-slung, morning light that strobed through the mossy trees. It was quiet, except for the breeze and hiss of rolling wheels. It was a moment I felt at peace… satisfied. It was enough, and yet I continue to strive again and again for more in life. That’s a mystery to me about myself and human nature.
Listen and share: bit.ly/mistymiles
~ben
1 year ago | [YT] | 9
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Ben Sollee
Save the date! The first single from my new record drops next Friday, May 24th. Pre-save the song to be the first to listen: bit.ly/mistymiles
Be the first to listen: Pre-save the song to show those al-g0-rhythms you love your singing cellists!
🎥 - Media Pros Productions
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Spring Shows! I don’t know about you but I’m ready for spring. The omicron surge will almost certainly be waining and new life will be sprouting all around. And if you’re in the Southeast it will be an ideal time to catch a show.
I’ve tinkered with touring on and off throughout the pandemic, but I can feel that these shows will be special. I’ve been hunkered down at my home studio experimenting with new sounds and creating lots of music for movies and podcasts. So, expect the unexpected and some fresh takes on what have by now become old classics.
We’ve all been through a lot and it’s high time we celebrate life with some live music.
www.bensollee.com/shows
3 years ago | [YT] | 7
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Shows coming up this week!!
9/9 - St. Louis, MO - Angad Arts Hotel
tix: bit.ly/Sollee_21_StLouis
9/10 - Evanston, IL - SPACE
tix: bit.ly/Sollee_21_Evanston
9/12 - Nashville, TN - City Winery
tix: bit.ly/Sollee_21_Nashville
4 years ago | [YT] | 0
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Ben Sollee
Today LAND a film by Robin Wright and score by Ben and Time For Three is available on demand so that you may watch it from the comfort and safety of your home.
www.focusfeatures.com/land/
4 years ago | [YT] | 3
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Ben Sollee
New music out today! Really proud to have collaborated with @officialtf3 on the LAND soundtrack from director @Robin Wright. In theaters now and the music is available wherever you get your tunes.
backlotmusic.ffm.to/landsoundtrack
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