I’ll be sharing the stage with the very talented songwriter, Ashley Filip Hoffman at this wonderful little monthly series that’s been going strong for more than 30 years. Lena’s is a wonderfully intimate listening room. Be sure to get there early. I go on at 7 PM.
Two old friends and consummate singer-songwriters join up to celebrate the height of summer with an acoustic show in a great listening room.
Based on the success and great feedback from the show on February 4th, I’m planning another evening of songs and stories at Waller’s Coffee House in Decatur. Expect a freewheeling night of music and prose with some immersive sound design and stories. Waller’s serves coffee, tea, wine, and beer. Seating is limited in this wonderfully cozy venue but the sound is amazing so be sure to get your tickets in advance.
I’m excited to be playing the first show after a very long break from performing. If you’ve not been before, Waller’s is a great little venue for music. It’s a wonderful sounding room with a great vibe and it’s intimate enough that it feels like we’re sitting together in my living room. Can’t wait to see you there!
Seating is limited so buy tickets in advance for $12.
The Woodlands Garden is a magical little place and one of my favorite venues to perform in. Tucked into a little patch of nature in the middle of Decatur is this wonderful wood gazebo that is screened in so you can hear the birds without getting devoured by the mosquitos. The acoustics of the room are perfect, it resonates with the music like an instrument itself. Rain or shine it will be a good time.
I’ll be joined by my dear old friend Cyndi Craven as well as Steve Cullen, and Lori Muskat.
Solo acoustic show at one of the best little listening rooms in Atlanta. Tickets are $10 and be beer and wine are available for sale.
Holiday show at wonderful little listening room in Decatur. Cover is $10
I’m back at Oakhurst Porchfest again this year and you won’t want to miss it! Come out and enjoy the coolest music event in Atlanta.
Don't miss one of the coolest, spontaneous musical happenings in the city.
An intimate concert in the woods on a perfect autumn afternoon.
The Hungry Ear is a wonderful, intimate room with amazing acoustics and a warm vibe. I'll be sharing the night with my good friends and brilliant musicians, Billy Gewin and John Cable.
Amazing local festival with top singer-songwriters. Artists include Kristian Bush of Sugarland, Emily Sailers of Indigo Girls, Shawn Mullins and John Gorka.
Don't miss one of the coolest, spontaneous musical happenings in the city.
Backing up the great songwriter Bill Kahler in one of the best listening rooms in Atlanta.
This is a one of a kind musical adventure and not to be missed. The folks who live in the beloved Oakhurst neighborhood of Decatur are all opening up their front porches to host over 150 musicians to perform. Ben and his long-time collaborator Allison Adams will be performing from 3pm to 4pm at:
117 Jefferson Place
Decatur, GA
Ben will be performing a couple of acoustic sets with the talented Allison Adams. Expect the same great original collaborations with harmonies and a few surprise covers. Woodlands Garden is a sanctuary in the middle of the city and a wonderfully intimate place to listen to live music. The open air gazebo has comfortable seating and the acoustics are perfect. These Sunday afternoon concerts in the garden are always a lot of fun.
Acoustic trio, Mercy Street will be performing at the Decatur Book Festival on Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Mercy Street is a side project for singer-songwriters, Allison Adams, Ashley Filip and Ben Wakeman where they perform their own material as well as some unusual covers from the 80's and from various Americana artists.
Every Sunday afternoon there is a wonderful music event in the Woodlands Garden. Ben will be performing a solo acoustic set with some special guests.
Come out early for this fun show with my buddy Jeff Barnes's fantastic alt-country band Flat Rock Swing. I'll be opening the show and we will play a few songs together.
Don't miss this very special event in Atlanta's finest independent book store. Ben will be signing and selling copies of Rewind, Playback as well as chatting with folks about his favorite writers. Afterwards he will play a short acoustic set on the patio next door!
Acoustic show with Allison Adams and Ashley Filip at Kavarna in Oakhurst. Kavarna is a cozy, quirky little neighborhood joint, part coffeehouse, part bar.
Come out and help celebrate the release of Ben's debut novel Rewind, Playback. Hosted at the legendary music venue, Eddie's Attic, this is guaranteed to be a wonderful night of entertainment. Ben will do a reading from the novel as well as perform a short acoustic set with some very special musical guests.
$12 Advanced General Admission - $16 at the door
$60 Table of 4 reserved seats
Admission includes voucher to take home a signed copy of the book for only $5.00!
Celebrating the opening of an organic farm at Oxford College down in Covington, GA. Acoustic in the round show with Ashley Filip and Allison Adams. Learn more here...
Acoustic show on the deck at Greater Good BBQ in Tucker. I'll be sharing the night with Jeff Barnes's country trio.
