Ben Shannon — ‘Move On’
?”Sometimes you got to judge a book by its cover,” sings Ben Shannon on the opener “Break On Through.” Judging by this likeable and infectious arrangement which follows in the footsteps of the laid-back style of Jack Johnson, Shannon has a promising musical future ahead of him. The Nashville-born and Pittsburgh-raised singer-songwriter breaks on through in a big way with his full-length debut release “Move On.”
The raw emotion displayed on songs like “Without a Lie,” “Ghost Town” and “Darpo,” showcases the depth of the lyrical content and add an honest charm to the organic instrumental structure. The simplicity of Shannon’s arrangements parallels some of the older works of Bob Dylan in texture and style.
Shannon’s backing band is stellar with a beautiful blend of banjo, violin, cello, mandolin, organ, piano and guitar that add an attractively rich layer to his picturesque wording.
Shannon will celebrate the release of “Move On” in a star-studded show at The Rex Theatre May 20 at 8?p.m. Special guests include NYC’s Barnaby Bright, and locals Mark Dignam, the duo Broken Fences, and Frank DiNardo. Admission is $10 for 21 and over and $5 for 17 and over with student ID.
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