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Ben Woolman Music Now Available on Pandora Radio

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700

I am happy to announce that my music has been added to Pandora Internet Radio.

'Pandora is a new form of personalized internet radio that was designed to help you discover new music you'll love, and enjoy music you already know.

Pandora is powered by the most comprehensive analysis of music ever undertaken, the Music Genome Project: a crazy project started over ten years ago to capture the complex musical DNA of songs using a large team of highly-trained musicians.

Pandora is always free, with the option to pay for additional features.'

Here is a description of my 'musical DNA': folk roots, acoustic sonority, major key tonality, a good dose of acoustic guitar pickin' and acoustic rhythm guitars.

Free Online Video Lesson

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700

My first online video lesson is complete. Click on the Instructor link above for lesson info.

Many Moods Review from Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange

Sat, 22 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700

"Many Moods is completely instrumental, completely solo, with not one single overdub, and must be considered along with the extraordinary CandyRat label master players. Though the disc produces a great ambient sound for non-simplistic atmosphere and spatial enhancement of a balmy summer's day, attentive listening reveals many facets of surprising acumen alongside seemingly impossible feats. Woolman is of a stripe with Antoine DuFour in that regard: subtle but far deeper than the surface effect appears to expose."

Read the rest of the review by following this link: http://www.acousticmusic.com/fame/p06333.htm

Many Moods Heard Around the World

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700

I have added select tracks to the Internet radio station, Jango, and have been enjoying much positive response from listeners around the world. It has been reported that there are some 7 million listeners subscribed to this one particular network. Not bad. In the past few months my music has been played in 48 countries, from the the US to Taiwan, spanning 6 continents. Haven't figured out a way to crack Antarctica yet! Please check out my profile on their site. Raise your thumbs and thanks for listening!

Archived Interview from MPR's Radio Heartland

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

In case you missed it, I was a guest on MPR's Radio Heartland program to promote the CD and the release concert. Me and host Dale Connelly chatted a bit, I played a bit, and we listened to some tunes. Check it out!

Many Moods, the new CD, available now!

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Floating Feather Music is pleased to introduce, Many Moods, the fourth solo CD by Minnesota based finger-style guitarist, Ben Woolman. His latest effort offers the listener a diverse mix of musical genres ranging from the 1920s through the present century. In a sense, it is a nod to the history of finger-style guitar as well as an example of contemporary development of the style. This cosmopolitan collection features 8 original compositions and 3 arrangements with melodies hinting at the regional influences of: Latin America, Africa, Ireland, Eastern Europe, and the US, and evoking colors of: sunshine, sorrow, soul, funky, energy, joy, drama, and hope. Not since his debut CD, Lost in Density, has there been such a comprehensive representation of his abilities; a pleasant intermingling of diverse musical influences which in turn showcase his virtuosic skill and range of musical expression. It is a fine balance between intellect and intuition. According to Ben, "This project comes the closest to representing the many aspects of who I am as a player. It is a very personal statement with a splash of academia. Get to know this music and you will get to know me." ï»¿

'Many Moods' Press Release

E-Interview from, 'Guitarist', the latest Minnesota Guitar Society Newsletter

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Here is a very nice interview from, 'Guitarist', the latest Minnesota Guitar Society Newsletter. The article was published to help promote my CD release concert, part of their Local Artist Concert Series, which is set for: February 21st, 2010. Concert details are on my Calendar page. Enjoy!

Article is in .pdf format and can be found on page 5.

Article Link: www.mnguitar.org

New Blog, "Stepwise Motion", has Launched

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800

As I am waiting for my new CD to be released, I have finally launched my new blog entitled, "Stepwise Motion: Music, Processes, Fingerstyle Guitar, and Otherwise". I am planning to add new writings at least weekly with content including but not limited to: days in the life of a working musician, various musical musings, memoirs, and all things finger-style guitar. I hope you check it out, read, and enjoy!

New CD to be Released January, 2010

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

I have completed tracking the new CD - all instrumental finger-style guitar solos - and I am now in the final stages of artwork and production. It is my most expansive and musically diverse project to date featuring predominantly original compositions with a couple of arrangements mixed in - including a tune by The Police! Fun stuff. Check back here for ordering info and see my calendar for details regarding the release concert set for February 21, 2010.

Soundtrack Work Complete for Wolf Quest 2

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

I had the privilege of collaborating with the Buzza Brothers (from the band Kangaroo) earlier this Summer on a soundtrack project for the second installment of the online video game Wolf Quest. The official release is set for the later this year brought to you by, Eduweb.

Here is a link to the preview video: http://wolfquest.org/preview_video_ep2.php