Ireland's Darkness & Light

Ben Reel

Though he's of & lives in South Armagh, Ireland, the music of Ben Reel is variously described as Rock/Americana, Roots Rock, Alternative Folk, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock and even Jazz Pop. Thing is, he's great. Though Irish through-and-through, he's influenced by musicians all over, like Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Neil Young, Rob Orbison, U2, & many more. Having grown up in the middle of "the troubles" in Ireland, Ben is deeply committed to a better country & a better world.

Past/current religious/spiritual influences:
Catholic, Eastern, Non-affiliated 

Find his music on CDBaby/BenReel and CDBaby/BenReelBand

All songs in this program are written & performed by Ben Reel:
Queen of all Roses - from This Is the Movie
This is the Movie - from This Is the Movie
All Souls Alive - from New Horizon
Keep on Drivin - from Time to Get Real
Darkness and the Light - from Darkness and the Light
Landscapes - from Land of Escape

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SOS-000465

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