MonroeÕs Live to host the Ben Reel Band

The Ben Reel Band play Monroe’s Live on Friday, April 27 where the audience can expect rock with a touch of roots, blues and soul with an occasional injection of reggae.

The Armagh singer-songwriter has recently shared the stage with some Nashville greats like Nancy Griffith, Hal Ketchum, Eric Andersen and David Olney. He also released 10, a compilation album with material from his previous five albums as well as five new songs.

In the last 10 years Ben Reel has made numerous TV and radio appearances, including Bob Harris on BBC Radio 2 and has supported celebrated names like Jools Holland, Alabama 3 and The Cranberries. He has performed his song U People with the late, great Ian Dury’s legendary Blockheads , and has recorded the song with award-winning saxophonist Gilard Atzman.

More recently he has toured Europe, where the reviews have been positive and he has attracted a growing fan base which has led to him being invited to play the prestigious Dutch festival, Huntenpop. Along the way he has played with some of the finest musicians in Ireland and has built a loyal following.

Last year was a was a busy one with showcase gigs in Nashville and Memphis in and tours in Germany, Holland and Belgium. Now, 2012 promises to have an even more hectic schedule with a new album Watershed on the way, which will be released this September.

Doors for Ben Reel’s show on April 27 are at 9pm, admission €10.