Within a matter of hours we began recording, and spent eight days at the Magic Shop. Much great work has been done and we are going strong—11 songs are recorded and mixed for the album. Adam Levy has produced, Brian Thorn has engineered and mixed, many great musicians have played. Much love has been poured into and onto the process, starting with your pledges and enthusiasm. I am happy and excited to share it with you. We all are. Updates to follow...

All the best wishes to you,

Ben



Sending very best wishes to you!

And the update on the fundraising is: this is really exciting! We are more than halfway there, with almost 13K already pledged. There are six days left in the drive to raise 9K. As some of you have already poured on your love, here is just a note of thanks! And a mention that now passing the word to your friends, family, community, groups you are a part of, anyone you think would be interested in giving this project wings, is crucial, and much appreciated. To put this record in your hands and ears, we need your support.

In recent New York City news, met with the wonderful string arranger Nick Britell earlier this week, who will be arranging three of the songs on the album for a string trio. He has recently been working with the iconic 20th century composer Philip Glass on a new project, and is very much looking forward to this project too, as are we

In the updates of the Kickstarter page is a free demo I just posted of a song "When I Come Home". It will not be on the album, but it is the type of bonus prize backers receive—and will get more of once the drive is a success. I haven't technically lived anywhere since last summer, have just been traveling and playing shows, so this one is always somewhat poignant to sing

This record is being made possible by the support of many people around the world. (Thanks people!) And still it can benefit from the involvement of even more. Instead of keeping it under wraps, we recommend you tell others. Now. Thank you!

All the best wishes to you,

Ben

What’s next? Go to my Kickstarter page and you will see a video I made for the fundraiser, as well as more details, a list of prizes for you, etc. Pledge, make an album, become a patron of the arts

Thank you also to the 35 backers already throwing this project toward the goal. You are amazing!!

Thank you for all you are and all you do,

Ben



Sending very best wishes to you, wherever you are! Today is an exciting day. Today we are launching the one month fundraiser for my next album!!! We made a video about it, with fans, musical colleagues and friends talking...and doing other cool stuff. Adam Levy is producing (guitarist with Tracy Chapman, Norah Jones, Amos Lee and many more) and we will record it at the Magic Shop in New York City, the birthplace of many beloved albums, such as Arcade Fire's latest "The Suburbs" which won this year's Grammy for Album of the Year, Coldplay's "Viva La Vida", the O Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack, and lots of other iconic ones. 

Without you nothing can happen, and with you there is no limit to what we will create!

>>>TO WATCH THE VIDEO AND PLEDGE TOWARD THE ALBUM ON KICKSTARTER, GO HERE NOW<<<

All pledges are secure. There are lots of prizes for you, in return. 

>>>All details are on the Kickstarter page<<<

Stay tuned (or sign up for the mailing list here on the website) for updates as we embark on this exciting journey together...

Thank you for your consideration and support; thank you for all you are and all you do,

Ben

Best wishes to you! News about the new album will be announced soon. To be involved and receive important updates during the process, you can easily and quickly enter your email here on the homepage. Word will be sent

Thank you & at your service,

Ben

Last week's stellar audience and program at Acoustic Long Island was a real celebration! Thank you. Recorded live in front of an audience at the historic landmark Deepwells Mansion in St. James, NY, this is the #1 acoustic podcast on iTunes, with listeners around the globe. The show will be available in two weeks, April 21, with Mike Riddleberger (drums) and David Dawda (double bass). It is easy to subscribe to the Acoustic Long Island monthly podcast on iTunes

Especially for you who came to recent shows where the last record was sold out, please feel free to find all Ben Carroll music on iTunes, CD Baby, etc.

More news coming soon 

Thank you and at your service,

Ben

Best wishes to all! Back with concert dates in Tennessee, Texas and California starting this Wednesday, as shown here on the site calendar. Please confirm details with the venue near you, as times may change. Looking forward to seeing and playing for you, as always.

Just spent a wonderful two weeks in studio, songwriting and on stage with songwriter Joshua Meltzer in western Massachusetts; highly recommended

Thank you

Happy new year and best wishes to all! Back in the U.S. and looking forward to playing with a band again, and with songwriter Joshua Meltzer. Concert dates starting this Friday in the northeast are announced, as shown here on the site calendar; shows thereafter in the southeast, Texas and California to be announced soon. Please confirm details with the venue near you, as times may change. Looking forward to seeing and playing for you, as always.

Thank you

At your service,

Ben

Nice to be back in Europe, after several shows in beautiful U.K. in October, and a couple shows as well as wonderful places in Budapest. Concert dates in Austria and Germany are announced for December, as shown on the calendar; please confirm details with the venue near you, as times may change. Thank you

At your service,

Ben

10% To The Kids

Recently I had the opportunity to spend some time with the kids at Balashram, a residential school in the state of Orissa, India. They are orphans and children from single parent families in a region of severe poverty (60%). A highlight was playing guitar with them as they sang many time-loved Christmas carols from the West during their Christmas Pageant. They are precious!

10% of the show proceeds from this tour will go to them. If you want to give more directly right now, and learn more, you can go to this link.

Basically, after the super cyclone that devastated the coastal region of the state of Orissa, more than 3.3 million children were affected, according to UNICEF; 48,000 people died and many children were left without parents overnight. “In an effort to provide for the health and education of these children, in 2004 Hariharananda Balashram was founded. The goal is to provide the children with a solid foundation for the future. The Balashram is spread over twelve acres in the village of Pattamundai and has facilities to provide for the children’s educational, physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs. There are science rooms, library, sports rooms, playgrounds, and much more to facilitate their all-round development.” The reality of it all is heavy on the one hand, but the beauty, appreciativeness and brilliance of these kids is a pure joy to behold. Please kindly help if you can. Also, as this is a rural, impoverished part of India, what we think of in the US or in the West in general as a little amount, truly goes a long way there ($360 to sponsor one child for one year).

Looking forward to seeing and playing for you! Thank you

At your service,

Ben