Before diving into the official press kit, I just wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. It's been a wild journey filled with incredible moments that brought me to this point. As a songwriter, performing artist and all around creative, I've soaked up a lot of the human condition, and poured that into my music. Confessional and soapbox, therapist and pulpit, my music is truly heartfelt, and I'm overjoyed that so many have joined me along the way, resonating with my message and sharing their stories while I push ever harder to reach each new level in every aspect of what I do.
“The words and music of Stuart Benbows songs take the listener to waypoints both familiar and new. With adept prose and melody, Stuart sings stories we have all experienced bringing his own heartfelt style along in the process.”
— Blaise Glander, Singer-Songwriter
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Photo by Jay Jylkka, taken at the 2023 Funky Rivertown Fest Songwriters in the Round night.
Photo by Jay Jylkka, taken at the 2023 Funky Rivertown Fest Songwriters in the Round night.
Photo by Al Evans Sr., taken at the 2017 Michigan State Fair Superstar competition.
Photo by Curtis Drogmiller
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An award winning Americana singer-songwriter, Stuart Benbow blends the storytelling of folk with the heart and passion of country, adding a touch of pop to create evocative high energy performances. The Ontario native, transplanted to Michigan, has found a home within the strong musical roots of the mitten state.
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An award winning Americana singer-songwriter, Stuart Benbow blends the storytelling of folk with the heart and passion of country, adding a touch of pop to create evocative high energy performances. The Ontario native, transplanted to Michigan, has found a home within the strong musical roots of the mitten state.
With his passion for exploring the human condition, his new double length release, Christmas Unplugged looks at the holiday season through a variety of lenses, with fresh, relatable and impactful lyrics. His single, The Cobbler (2022) tackles abortion rights through metaphor, dodging firmly ingrained positions and encouraging thought provoking response.
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An award winning Americana singer-songwriter, Stuart Benbow blends the storytelling of folk with the heart and passion of country, adding a touch of pop to create evocative high energy performances. The Ontario native, transplanted to Michigan, has found a home within the strong musical roots of the mitten state.
With his passion for exploring the human condition, his new double length release, Christmas Unplugged looks at the holiday season through a variety of lenses, with fresh, relatable and impactful lyrics. His single, The Cobbler (2022) tackles abortion rights through metaphor, dodging firmly ingrained positions and encouraging thought provoking response.
Struggling through Covid Long Haulers for two years, and emerging even stronger, Stuart has spent countless hours honing his craft, relishing every moment he shares with his audience, and works tirelessly to make each show better than the last. paired with constantly writing new songs, no two shows are ever the same.