Ben Caplan

Rugged, raspy, and roaring with charisma, Ben Caplan's voice is to song as smoke is to bourbon: perfectly coupled. He is a songwriter and performer who is bold in both range and ferocity. The music is fuelled by a quality of melodrama and powerful lyricism that sets Caplan apart from his peers. Either solo or backed by his band, The Casual Smokers, Ben Caplan has captured the attention of music fans and media across Canada, Australia, and throughout Europe.

Breaking between guitar, banjo, and piano. Frequently supported by upright bass and drums. Striding in pace with gypsy-inspired strings and horns. Ben Caplan has marked his place in the global music landscape with an outrageous musicality and a growling spirit similar to that of Tom Waits. Not content to merely write and record, Ben Caplan keeps up the touring schedule of a maniac, having played more than 1000 shows since the release of his debut album in late 2011. His songs, his voice, his humour, and his charm all swirl together to create the rhapsodic energy of his live show - an elegant cacophony drawing in fans in ever widening circles.

On the strength of his debut album, In The Time of the Great Remembering, Ben Caplan won numerous Canadian awards, including Nova Scotia's 2012 Entertainer of the Year and the East Coast Music Award for Rising Star Recording of the Year for 2013. He's shared stages with acts ranging from Grizzly Bear and Dirty Projectors to The Staves and Blondie. In addition to his 1000+ club shows, He's played major festivals around the world including a prominent performance at the UK's Glastonbury in 2013.

At the start of 2015, Ben Caplan will break into new international territories with breakout tours planned in the US, Japan, Brazil, and New Zealand. His highly anticipated second album will be released internationally in the fall of 2015.