Ben Howard at Barfly Camden – 13th Dec

It has been an extraordinary year thus far for Devonshire singer-songwriter Ben Howard. He released his EP, ‘Old Pine’ through Communion Records back in the Spring, and just six months later has been celebrating his debut album entering the UK album charts at 7.

Compared to the likes of John Martyn, Donovan, and Bon Iver, Every Kingdom (produced by the band’s bassist and drummer Chris Bond), captures the rawness and intimacy of Ben’s live performance. The deftness of touch, the spellbinding nature of those six strings carefully finger-plucked, and Ben’s otherworldly vocal cries are spun and woven sublimely.

The singles that followed the Old Pine EP release were met with widespread acclaim and fantastic support from the nation’s radio stations too. Both The Wolves and Keep Your Head Up were playlisted, and Ben’s already blossoming fanbase began to grow to each and every corner of the UK and beyond. This third single, The Fear, is another sumptuous example of just how alluring both Ben’s natural vocal and guitar-picking technique combine to dramatic effect.

Following his sold-out European tour, Ben is playing a handful of UK dates in December and February 2012. These include a headline show at London’s Shepherds Bush Empire as well as this gig at Barfly in Camden.

WHERE: Barfly Camden, London
WHEN: Tuesday 13th December, 7.30pm
PRICE: £15

For more info see www.barflyclub.com