Does Cowtown Need Another Jam?

Hey Music Lovers,
Does Cowtown need another jam? Not if you ask me. I've always felt that jams were the bars of Cowtown's cheap unimaginative attempt to make money off music without paying musicians.
If you agree with me then you'll no doubt wonder why I invite you to my open stage Monday night at the Auburn Saloon.
Let me explain. It starts with my apartment being very crowded with my suddenly mobile baby on the loose and ...anyway it seemed like a good idea to park my speakers at the Auburn Saloon when I'm not using them on the weekend. It started with just wanting to make space but once my head gets spinning... you see I've always wanted to book the music I want to hear into a cool room with art on the walls and no TVs or VLTs and no people who weren't there to hear the music. The Auburn Saloon, on Sundays and Mondays matches all those criteria. Right down to the "no people".
I know what you're thinking. What kind of crappy jam doesn't have any VLTs and TVs?
My jam doesn't have any VLTs or TVs and I guess it goes without saying that no UFC fights will be shown and no jam will be pushed till 11 because the Flames made the playoffs. (Fuck the Flames by the way) Also no pool table.
I want to book other people to host it but first I need to show the management signs of life. There is literally nobody there ...except me and my excellent sound system so if you happen to have friends that like to drink - not necessarily alcoholics but people who like to drink beer more than tea bring them to balance out all the damn tea drinking. Or not. I actually like playing to a completely empty room. All the better to enjoy the sound of my own voice. It starts at 7 and goes till at least 11.

Maybe I'll see you there
- Ben

Ben sings a new lullaby for a brand new baby

BEN ROSE welcomes a new singer to his act

That's right, Ben Rose has successfully passed on his genes. Beren Gabriel Rose started harmonizing with his dad at 4:52 am on July 7th, 2008.

Congrats on fulfilling your biological destiny, Ben.

- FanClub

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