Event
Ben Sollee with special guests Cruz Contreras & Leah Gardner
Knoxville Botanical Garden's Stone Terrace Series continues with singer/songwriter/cellist Ben Sollee on Saturday, August 29 at 8:00 pm. The concert will be held under the stars on the Garden's terrace. Knoxville's Cruz Contreras and Leah Gardner of The Black Lillies will open the show.
Ben's unique performance experience and creative vision trump his 24 years and traditional classical training; he is poised to emerge as a solo artist, bridging genres and demographics with earnest and dynamic songwriting. Named on of NPR's "Top Ten Unknown Artists of the Year" in 2007, his distinctive cello technique and soulful voice have been marinating for years in his work with avant-garde bluesman Otis Taylor, The Sparrow Quartet, (featuring banjo-master Bela Fleck), and on the internationally known Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour.
An artist on the rise, Sollee gained attention this summer when he biked over 300 miles from Kentucky to the Bonnaroo Music + Arts Festival with over 60 pounds of equipment in town as a benefit for Oxfam America. Sollee is a vocal supporter of sustainable living and has been an active participant in numerous anti-mountaintop removal benefits throughout the South.
A special VIP package is available for this performance, which gives ticketholders access to a pre-show reception with wine, beer and hors d'oeuvres, meet & greet and photo opportunity with Ben Sollee, and access to a premium seating area directly in front of the stage.
Garden Members receive a $5 discount on general admission tickets. To receive your discount, choose the option for Member tickets and enter the password provided to you by the Garden office or call 865-862-8718 for personal assistance. For more information on becoming a member, visit us online at http://www.knoxgarden.org.
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LocationKnoxville Botanical Garden
2743 Wimpole Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37914
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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