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Playing just under one hundred shows in each of the last two years across New England and New York in highly respected venues including, but not limited to, The Middle East and Club Passim in Cambridge, Massachusetts, The Knitting Factory in New York, New York, Club Metronome in Burlington, Vermont, The Nines in Ithaca, New York and One Longfellow Square in Portland, Maine. Partnering with the revolutionary software UMIXIT, whose roster of artists includes Billy Joel and Aerosmith. Sharing the stage with nationally renowned acts such as Grammy Award Winning Singer Songwriter Jesse Harris, who wrote the Norah Jones’ hit “Don’t Know Why.” Releasing and promoting a six song EP, that critics are calling “flawless” (The Ithacan), “infectious” (EvolutionOfMedia.com), “tasty” (AddReviews.com), and “genuine” (The Wheaton Wire), and is receiving airplay on radio stations such as 92.7 FM WMVY in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts and 100.1 FM WDYN in Rochester, New York.

These are just some of the recent accomplishments of pop-rock pianist, singer, and songwriter Ben Willmott, who at the age of twenty-five is releasing his highly anticipated, full length, album RICH WITH LOVE . This collection of songs is an example of Willmott’s growing maturity not only as a songwriter, but as a singer and pianist as well. Filled with lush string and horn arrangements, solid drum grooves, catchy guitar lines, smooth vocals, and hooky piano riffs, the arrangements are a bit more experimental, but still the same simple straight-forward pop-rock music that everyone was talking about when they heard Ben Willmott’s last successful effort. Featuring fourteen brand new, original, compositions including the poetic “Alabama,” the sentimental “Emily,” and the crowd favorite “Ithaca,” RICH WITH LOVE is sure to take him to the next level.

Encompassing elements of Billy Joel, Ben Folds, James Taylor and Bach, Willmott mixes the pop, rock, folk and classical music styles that he grew up listening to and studying, This unique sound, which continues to impress listeners wherever it is heard, is described by AllAgesZine.com as being “nothing short of spectacular…simply unmatched by most of today's musicians.” The Bentley College Vanguard announces that “when these songs start playing thousands of times a day on the radio, you'll want to be the one to tell your friends you knew him first.” Music Journalist Kelly O’Neil writes, “though still under the radar, Willmott has amazing potential as the next American troubadour.”

From his childhood days in the rural town of Sherborn, Massachusetts, through his education at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, where he received a double degree in music and business, to the release of this new album, Willmott’s goal has remained the same: to create upbeat songs with a positive message that will give his listeners a reason to look forward to the future. As it was with his first release, it remains more apparent than ever, Ben Willmott is not an artist you want to miss.
Birthdate: September 25
 
 

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Some artists that have influenced me include:
Ben Folds
Billy Joel
Elton John
James Taylor

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Starting Out...

Hey Everyone—

I am really just starting out on Our Stage; I have not paid much attention to it besides uploading a few of my old tracks. I have now uploaded 7 songs from my new album “Rich With Love” and started entering them into competitions. Who knows what will happen, but it’s worth a shot! Thanks for checking out my profile here and as always, you can find out more information about me, upcoming performances, etc. from my website benwillmottmusic.com.

Best,

Ben

 
 

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Number of fan clubs: 4
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Music
Music Genres: Pop
I see live music: Weekly
Places to see music: Comcast Center in Mansfield, MA and TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, MA
Best Concert: Paul Simon
I find new music by: Talking with Friends
 
 

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  • Posted by Epoch In Satellite on Oct 10 at 8:39 AM EDT
    We appreciate your style. Nice to here a good sound.

    -Epoch In Satellite
  • Posted by kemery333 on Oct 3 at 11:00 AM EDT
    I LOVE Ben Willmott. No, seriously. Great CD, great sound, great voice!
  • Posted by Brian Bergeron and The Late Greats on Sep 25 at 3:11 PM EDT
    Hey man,

    Good luck on here. Glad you're going full fledged. I joined the 'fan club' so keep me posted. The album is going well but it's a long road before I finish. You know how it is.

    BB
 
 
 

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