From Cowtown to Hogtown

Ben will be playing the venerable Cameron House in Toronto on April 26th. Come check out his new CD "Cowtown."

Featuring Krista Hartman and Andrea Ramolo.

Also check him out warming up at The Branch in Kemptville on April 24th.

I'm Hot For You, Hillary (new edit)

Ben Rose has a bit of a crush on Hillary. First he was annoyed at all the hate she doesn't deserve but than he developed real feelings which needed an outlet. And she poll dances at the end.

Greetings From Cowtown

Welcome to the debut of the cover of my debut CD. I may never finish it but we're definitely finished the cover.

Hotter For You Hillary

Even though Ben can't vote in the U.S. election he still likes to get involved. Here he expresses his heartfelt views on Hillary Clinton in a NEW REMIX.

Ben Rose Opens for Dirty Laundry

Catch Ben on Monday November 5 when he will be the opening act for the triumphant return of Dirty Laundry (Calgary's Only Completely Live, Completely Improvised Soap Opera).

This Fundraiser/Season Opener features the talents of Ben Rose as doors open at 7 pm at the Church of the Green Fools.
Win a free CD!

Dirty Laundry starts at 8 pm. Band PopeDaddy follows the show and opens the floor up for dancing and mayhem.

Church of the Green Fools - 2404 Erlton Rd. SW
tickets are $30 at the door, $25 in advance.
Laundry Line: 403.701.1284 for more details.

California Dreaming

Thanks to everyone
who tuned in this weekend for
Ben Rose's appearance on In Studio, on California 103.

Ben Rose Rocks.
Don't forget to check out his new video page
or sign up to Ben's new Facebok Group:
Ben Rose is the Money.

Everybody's Talkin' (about Ben Rose)

Hello Music Lovers

Tune into California 103
this Sunday night (September 30) between
6 and 8 pm
and hear Ben Rose LIVE

Ben will be in the studio performing live and chatting with host Kathy Shane, so cuddle up and listen to some hot new tunes to warm the chilly night. Listen to the debut of Ben's brand new recording, a cover of Harry Nilsson's "Everybody's Talkin."

Sunset Theatre / ArtsWells Festival in BC

Ben played a successful one night only show at the Sunset Theatre in Wells, BC on August 1, 2007.































Ben also played shows during the ArtsWells Festival, including this protest song workshop with other performers Joey Only, and Mamaguroove.

Ben's Interior Tour

No, it's not a self-reflective exercise or a medical investigation; Ben goes deep into the heart of BC's Interior as he takes his tour to Sunset Theatre and to the Arts Wells Festival in Wells, BC this August.

Check out the Arts Wells Festival's MySpace Site HERE.

Happy Stampede

During July Ben will be performing at private parties around the city, however, if you're lucky you can catch Ben sometime downtown on Stephen Avenue Mall when his unique brand of street concerts traditionally please patios and out of towners alike.

Catch him while you can!

Show Me the Love

Hey Music Lovers,
I've got 3 things.

First,
A big "Thank You" to everyone who has helped make my Wednesday night jam at Denim (950 QueenslandDrive SE) a hit. It now features live recording and a booking agent from Jake Carvin Entertainment in attendance on the first and second Wednesday of the month.

Secondly, Ben Rose and the Money will be rocking a joint called Grand Central in Okatoks this Saturday night (The 5th of May). Strangely enough the place really digs original music and you can still smoke but it's well ventilated.
To get there take highway 2a to Okatoks and turn left on Elizabeth.

And coolest of all Thirdly,
On May 10th The Ship and Anchor Songwriting Contest has the chance to immortalize me forever as Calgary's third best songwriter. For those I haven't told already, the last two years I have won Second Runner Up(third), 250$ and two Thursday night passes to the Festival. While it would
be tempting to chase the first prize of a lot more money and a chance to play a side stage at noon, I have made up my mind that I want third. I want the record to show that for three consecutive years in the mid-oughties there was only one man in Calgary trully worthy of the title,

Third Best Songwriter in Calgary

and it was Ben Rose.

The rules clearly state that they are not judging your performance or how
much you work the crowd but rather the song itself. Having observed the
contest for its first three years it seems to me that more often then not
the winner is the act that puts on the best show and has the best crowd
support. So get your asses down and shamelessly out cheer my rivals cheering
teams or you could always defect and cheer for Heather Blush. It all starts
at 7:00 pm Thursday night May 10th at the Ship and Anchor. My birthday is the day before and all I want is for somebody to meet me at the Ship at 5 for good seats.

Ben
www.benrose.ca

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Ben Rose Rocks! Vibe 98.5's $100 000 Star Search

Check out Ben's video below for "Baby...Please (eat something)" filmed live at the auditions for Vibe 98.5's $100 000 Star Search competition.

Ben DID get his ticket to Hollywood - in this case Hollywood is Coyote's Nightclub on May 19th where he'll be performing. Help him make it into the next round! Starting (late) May 19th, vote for Ben on Vibe's website and help him become The Next Big Thing.

Ben Rose and Friends at Central Blends

Join Ben at Central Blends for good music and good coffee, this Friday February 2nd, starting at 7:30 pm. Featuring the smoky soulful music of Chelsea Eden, plus Ben's signature blend of Bubblegum Protest songs.

Central Blends - Friday February 2nd
203 - 19th Street NW (Kensington):30 pm start / 7:30 start / $5 cover

www.benrose.ca

Your Sister

A cheeky new Ben Rose video from Girlfriend's Living Room Studios, this is for anyone who's had a crappy job. For the easily amused, not the easily offended.

Home for Christmas

Here's a video of the saddest song ever written. For anyone who gets wistful around the holidays... Even the cat looks sad.

Ben's CD finally available!

Yes it's true. My first full length CD of originals, "The Cost" is finally available for purchase. No kidding. Check it out here.

December 1 @ Central Blends in Kensington

House Party

Sorry if I seem to be harping on this, but it's a pretty cool gig. I'm happy to be doing a show in my home town and if anyone out there's going to be in Regina - come on down.

The lowdown is:
My sister, who I used to sing with when we were Regina's answer to The Partridge Family, has a doula (if you're like my girlfriend and have no idea what this is, you can look it up here) who is apparently quite the party maven back in the hood, and has thrown many a shindig to great success.

So if you're in Regina on November 18, 2006, head to 2517 Coronation Street and pay $15 at the door. If you're looking for a deal, contact kherriot@sasktel.net for $10 advance tix.

Oh, and if you come down, don't forget to BYOB. And bring one for me.

Cheers,
Ben.

Ben and 2 Girls From Edmonton

Hey Music Lovers,
As some of you may know, I entered the Ship and Anchor/Calgary Folk Festival songwriting contest this May and for the second year in a row placed third prompting some to declare me Calgarys third best songwriter. Anyway, a woman named Alexia Melnychuk completely knocked my socks off with her song for which she won best performance (and $250 more than me). She is passing through on tour with another songwriter named Lara Yule Singh and had this Friday open so I booked us a short notice gig at Central Blends in Kensington (203 19th St.SW). The show will go 8 to 11 and I will start the night off with a few special guests including a couple of my students who are too young to play the bars but might just break your heart. The coffee and food are great and the vibe will be mellow. The cover is 5$. See you there.
Ben

Karma

Greetings Music Lovers,
This Tuesday the 29th I will be the opening act for my friends Freebone at
Karma Local Arts House (2139 33rd Ave. SW in Marda Loop). Freebone are a
melodic rock band with cool harmonies, the show starts 8:30ish, cover is 5$
and my dad will be sittin in with me. See you there.
Ben