blues @ temperance | Ben Poole Trio

Another world-class guitar player is heading to Temperance to perform a super-rare intimate show. Matinee show added due to demand! BEN POOLE is an internationally applauded, award winning blues, rock and soul guitarist, singer and songwriter hailing from the United Kingdom. Nominated as one of the “Best Blues Guitarists in the world” just prior to the 2 year pandemic hiatus alongside names such as Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, Joe Bonamassa & many more by the USA’s ‘Guitar World Magazine’ Ben Poole is very much at the forefront of the talent rich blues/rock scene on a worldwide scale. A now internationally recognised touring and recording artist since beginning his career playing on the local UK blues circuit aged 16, Ben Poole has also received critical acclaim from some of the most renowned blues and rock musicians in the world such as Jeff Beck, Gary Moore, John Mayall, Beth Hart, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Walter Trout, Richie Kotzen, Philip Sayce and many more. Besides this he has graced the covers of, as well as receiving awards and accolades from some of the most respected publications and organisations, including being voted in the top 15 best blues guitar players in the world a few years ago by the biggest selling guitar magazine in Europe (Total Guitar Magazine/ Music Radar). “Truly astonishing” – Classic Rock Magazine “F***ing amazing!” – Jeff Beck “A REALLY good player” – Gary Moore “So amazing!” – Beth Hart “Killer!” – Kenny Wayne Shepherd “Unbelievable!” – Richie Kotzen “I’m a big fan!” - Philip Sayce “Exudes class & prowess” – Guitar Techniques Magazine “Ben Poole is the full package” – Maverick Magazine “Definitely one to watch” – Guitarist Magazine “A really fresh sound and style” – Paul Jones (BBC Radio 2) “This is a young man to look out for as he is no doubt a rising talent” – Blues Matters Magazine