Stuart Benbow

The Sound-

Blending the heart of country music with the rich story telling of folk, and adding a touch of pop to give it some drive, Stuart writes about the world around him.  Raised on music, and taking to instruments at an early age, the acoustic guitar eventually became the primary instrument of choice when crafting or performing songs.

Life-

A husband and father of two, a voice over artist and producer by day and a singer-songwriter whenever possible, Stuart was born in Ontario, Canada, and now lives in the State of Michigan.

Surrounded by many musical friends, music is as much a therapy as it is a calling.  

Hobbies-

An avid participant in songwriting challenges throughout the year, including FAWM (February Album Writing Month), 50/90, GYAWS (Get your A$$ Writing Songs), and the Songwriting and Recording Challenge.

A lover of all things wind and water, a past and hopeful future builder of sailboats, and a dreamer of escapes across the water on adventures beyond imaginings.

A leather crafter, picking up the hobby while I was too unwell to perform or work, I've grown to really enjoy making leather goods ranging from stage attire to bags to watch straps.

Looking Forward:

The past couple of years have been extremely challenging for many of us, and I am no exception.  I'm hoping to fund some studio projects, and perform more regularly, putting the pieces in place for more long term projects.

Looking Back:

Past performances highlights include, but are not limited to the following events and venues...

Fairs and Festivals:

CLM Fest - Cambridge, Ontario

Milford Concert in the Park - Milford, MI

Scarecrow Festival - Trenton, MI

Appleumpkin Festival - Tecumseh, MI

Bloom Fest - Milan, MI

Michigan State Fair Superstar Competition - Novi, MI

Michigan State Fair Cultural Stage - Novi, MI

Milan Singer-Songwriter Festival - Milan, MI

Fisk Farm Festival - White Lake, MI

Founders Day Festival - Farmington, MI

Concert Venues:

Trinity House Theater - Livonia, MI

Token Lounge - Westland, MI

The Junction - Livonia, MI

Miscellaneous Events:

ConcertWindow.com - Online Concerts

Various Nursing Homes - SE Michigan area

Private House Concerts - SE Michigan and Ontario, Canada

 

 

 

 

Bars, Cafe's and Tea Rooms:

Triple Goddess Tasting Room - Ypsilanti, MI

Ypsi Alehouse - Ypsilanti, MI

Proving Grounds Coffee and Ice Cream-Milford, MI

JP McGuire's - Taylor, MI

Nico & Vali Italian Eatery - Plymouth, MI

Black Crystal Cafe - Ann Arbor

Crazy Wisdom - Ann Arbor, MI

Biddle Blend Cafe - Wyandotte, MI

Tongues Coffee - Wyandotte, MI

Plymouth Coffee Bean - Plymouth, MI

Goldfish Tea - Royal Oak, MI

The Dovetail - Warren, MI

Mentobe Cafe - Farmington, MI

Lighthouse Cafe - Milan, MI

Farmer's Markets:

Hespeler Village Market - Cambridge, ON Canada

Artisan and Farmer's Market - Brightmoor, MI

Milan Artisan and Farmer's Market, Milan, MI

Wayne Farmer's Market - Wayne, MI

Westland Farmer's Market - Westland, MI

Warren Farmer's Market - Warren, MI

White Lake Farmer's Market - White Lake, MI

Huron Valley Farmer's Market - Highland, MI

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