Ben Glover: taken from upcoming album: Before the Birds

Single: TRICK OF THE LIGHT
RELEASE DATE: Fri August 26th

Album: BEFORE THE BIRDS
RELEASE DATE: Fri Sept 9th

Ben Glover has been compelled to write songs since his mid-teens growing up in County Antrim, Northern Ireland— when he was awoken and unsettled by Bob Dylan. Armed with a law degree from Queens University Belfast, he put his legal ambitions on hold to pursue a career in music. That career got its start with Glover’s debut outing, The Week The Clocks Changed, produced by J.D. Foster (Calexico, Richmond Fontaine) and featuring guest appearances by A-list roots music artists including Jim Lauderdale, Buddy Miller and Vince Gill. Through the Noise, through the Night followed in 2009, which was produced by Neilson Hubbard (Kim Richey, Matthew Perryman Jones, Glen Phillips), and drew rave reviews and comparisons to the likes of Ryan Adams and Bruce Springsteen.

Relocating to Nashville in ‘09—to summon the spirits of great songwriters that came before him—Hank, Willie, Cash and Kristofferson—Glover began penning new tunes with some of Music Row’s finest, including acclaimed singer-songwriter, Mary Gauthier. His second record Through the Noise, Through the Night was filled with soul-moving melodies that linger and stir.

Now comes his 2011 outing, Before the Birds, again produced by Neilson Hubbard and recorded in Nashville.

On your third recording, Before the Birds, how has your sound evolved?
“I feel as if it’s taken three albums for me to finally step into my own shoes; to finally create a sound, which I feel wholly represents me. It's not as if my first two albums were very heavily produced, but my sound has naturally become more stripped back, less layered. I was very intent on making my vocal and the essence of the song be the focal point of Before The Birds. This was my second album working with the producer Neilson Hubbard and it's the most personal record I've made. Neilson creates such a trusting environment that allows for us both to throw out ideas and try new things. That relationship afforded me the space to explore and make the truest record of my career.”

Ben is hitting the road in support of the new release with highly acclaimed Americana artist Mary Gauthier. Gauthier has invited Ben to be her special guest on the UK/Ireland leg of her “Foundling” Tour, which begins in April and runs through May. After wrapping the tour with Gauthier, Ben heads out to headline his own shows in Northern Ireland and Scotland through the summer with plans to return to the States for shows on the West Coast towards the end of the summer months.

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For More Information on Ben Glover & the new record, please contact:

R.O.Ireland: Good Seed PR
Linda Coogan Byrne: +353 851659065
E: linda@goodseedpr.com
www.goodseedpr.com

Northern Ireland:
James Rollins: 07967 584573
E: james@jamesrollins.co.uk

What some people have said about Ben Glovers work in the past.....

“Before The Birds is simply stunning.."
musiccritic.co.uk

"..quite exceptional. He's writing songs that are universally great and he's delivering them with such poise. He gives the listener reassurance and soul at a time when you thought those qualities were all used up..." STUART BAILIE (BBC)

"Take a listen, because this is a musical love affair you'll want to be in for the long haul." Netrhythms

"Ben Glover’s voice is as smooth as chocolate and Before the Birds is as warm and comfortable as your favorite fleece on Saturday morning...This album will mellow out even the toughest commute. It’s is a must have." Fanrealm

“For anyone wondering who the next big thing to come out of Northern Ireland will be, we at The Late Show would advise you to take a listen to Ben Glover..." THE LATE SHOW, BBC RADIO ULSTER

“There's the unmistakable spark of the classic storyteller in Ben's songs. He writes real songs about real characters and delivers them with a passion you rarely see these days. He is without question one of the finest song writers in Ireland today.” RALPH McLEAN (BBC)

"Ben Glover hails from Northern Ireland but sounds like he belongs amongst the best of American singer/ songwriters- and could easily be a rival for the likes of Ryan Adams" GET READY TO ROCK (NIKK GUNNS)

"Glover’s voice gives a frailty to some of these songs that really pushes their mood to another level... There are a number of killer tracks on this album." Broken Jukebox

"Ben Glover is blessed with a very special voice." –RICKY ROSS (Deacon Blue)

".. it seems that Ben Glover is on the edge of greatness." THE IRISH NEWS

“..Remember the name. He is going to be massive.” WWW.THEMUSICCRITIC.CO.UK

"... a major talent in the making"
MAVERICK MAGAZINE - **** (4 stars)

"Glover's charisma is palpable from the opening chords..."
THE IRISH TIMES - **** (4 stars)

"The quality of the writing is excellent and Ben has an engaging voice. I feel sure we will be watching his career for many years to come." BLUES MATTERS

"Glover is our very own Bruce Springsteen with an Irish accent " STATE MAGAZINE

“.. could easily be the work of big-hatted cowboys, but are strangely all the more impressive when sung by a law graduate from Co. Antrim.” Q MAGAZINE