Ben Salter
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| Background information | |
| Born | 23 March 1977 |
| Origin | Townsville, Australia |
| Genres | Indie pop |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Associated acts | Giants of Science, The Gin Club, The Wilson Pickers |
| Website |
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Ben Salter is an Australian musician. He is a member of Giants of Science, the Gin Club, The Wilson Pickers and The Young Liberals.[1] He released his debut solo album, The Cat (recorded and produced with Gareth Liddiard and Robert F. Cranny), in 2011.[2][3]
Solo Career
Ben has played hundreds of shows around the world as a solo artist. In 2012 he travelled for 5 months around Europe collaborating with as many songwriters and artists as possible. Playing shows in places such as Spain, Italy, Germany and Iceland. From that extensive tour he was inspired to release his "European Tour" EP. [4]
As a solo artist he has supported many musicians such as 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. [5]
On the 23rd June 2014 he was invited to perform at the APRA Awards (Australia).
Discography
- "Ben Salter Live" (Digital only release) Recorded at Bar Nancy, Melbourne - released 09/07/2012
- European Vacation EP (2013) - ABC Music - released 12/07/2013
References
- ↑ "COOL FOR CATS", Hobart Mercury, 15 September 2011
- ↑ Fair, Alex (16 September 2011), "Very much a Cat man", The Examiner Newspaper
- ↑ "Just add Salter", The Age, 4 November 2011
- ↑ www
.fasterlouder .com .au /news /36018 /European-Vacation-Ben-Salters-top-5-venues #37vbo5uypoASMvBz .99 . - ↑ www
.theaureview .com /news /queensland-music-awards-honour-the-finest-artists-in-the-state - ↑ Levin, Darren (12 August 2011), "The Cat review", The Age
- ↑ Cuthbertson, Ian (13 August 2011), "The Cat review", The Australian
- ↑ Andrewartha, John (3 September 2011), "Sounds", Hobart Mercury