Ben Salter
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Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Ben Salter | |
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 Oxford Arts Factory, 21 November 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 23 March 1977 Townsville, Queensland, Australia |
| Genres | Indie pop |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | ABC Music |
| Website | www |
Ben Salter (born 23 March 1977) is an Australian musician currently based in Hobart, Tasmania, in addition to being a member of bands including Giants of Science, The Gin Club, The Wilson Pickers, Hownowmer and The Young Liberals.[1]
In 2008 Ben Salter on banjo and vocals formed a country blues band the Wilson Pickers alongside John Bedggood on fiddle, mandolin and backing vocals, Andrew Morris on acoustic guitar and vocals, Sime Nugent on harmonica, guitar and backing vocals and Danny Widdicombe on resonator guitar and vocals.[2]
Solo career
Ben has played hundreds of shows around the world as a solo artist. In 2012 he travelled for five months around Europe collaborating with as many songwriters and artists as possible, playing shows in Spain, Italy, Germany and Iceland. From that extensive tour he was inspired to release his European Vacation EP.[3]
As a solo artist he has supported musicians including Cat Power, Built To Spill, Something for Kate, Violent Femmes, Augie March, and Tim Rogers.
Ben won the 2012 album of the year for The Cat at the Queensland Music Awards.[4] The album was recorded and produced with Gareth Liddiard and Robert F. Cranny.[5][6]
On 23 June 2014 he was invited to perform at the APRA Awards (Australia).
In 2015, The Stars My Destination was released through ABC Music.[7] to warm critical acclaim. In 2017 Back Yourself was also released by ABC Music.
Discography
| Title | Details |
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| The Cat | |
| Ben Salter Live |
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| European Vacation |
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| The Stars My Destination |
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| Back Yourself |
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| The Mythic Plane |
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| Summer of the Loud Birds |
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