Ben Lahring Acoustic Guitarist from Calgary, AB

I work hard to keep your entire live music experience enjoyable and stress-free! I bring my own professional grade equipment, and I always arrive early. I have over twenty years of performance experience, and a Master of Music degree specializing in guitar performance. I look forward to connecting with you and hearing about your event! PERFORMANCE BIO From his formative years spent in tropical northern Australia to a globe-spanning music career, Ben Lahring has established himself as a captivating performer with “absolutely beautiful” interpretations (Liona Boyd) and a “gift of playing the intention behind the music” (William Beauvais, composer). Ben has always been bold in his musical explorations, with engagements ranging from a year-long solo-guitar performance residency in Sydney, Australia, to touring with choirs, rock bands and soul singers. He was a regular fixture in the New York City guitar scene for several years, where he released his first album of solo guitar music, praised for displaying “a natural feel for the music” (This is Classical Guitar). Ben's repertoire ranges from Classical, Spanish, Jazz, and Basso Nova to covers of Country, Pop, and Rock favourites. Ben's latest album, Driftwood, has been reviewed to high acclaim as "a work of originality and shimmering beauty" (Vivascene) and “one of the most singularly beautiful guitar recitals” (Fanfare Magazine). He completed his graduate studies as a scholarship student at the University of Calgary.

• Note | Below is a sampling of my repertoire. Instrumentals only (no singing). Please contact me for specific queries or requests.
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• CLASSICAL
• Canon in D (Wedding Song) | Johann Pachelbel
• Prelude (from the 1st Cello Suite BWV 1007) | J.S. Bach
• Cavatina | Stanley Myers
• Classical Gas | Mason Williams
• Asturias (Leyenda) | Isaac Albeniz
• Recuerdos de la Alhambra | Francisco Tarrega
• Lagrima | Francisco Tarrega
• Granada | Isaac Albeniz
• Mazurka-Choro | Heitor Villa-Lobos
• La Paloma | Sebastián Yradier
• Berceuse | Leo Brouwer
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• LATIN
• Danza Brasilera | Jorge Morel
• Sons de Carrilhões | João Pernambuco
• Valses Venezolanos (Tatiana, Andreina, Natalia, Yacambu, El Negito, La Gatica) | Antonio Lauro
• Milonga | Jorge Cardoso
• Samba | Jorge Cardoso
• Seresta | Roque Carbajo
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• POPULAR
• Tennessee Waltz | Patti Page
• Here, There and Everywhere | The Beatles
• Blackbird | The Beatles
• Something | The Beatles
• I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song | Jim Croce
• Till There Was You | The Beatles
• The Dance | Garth Brooks
• Better Together | Luke Bryan
• Tennessee Whiskey | Chris Stapleton
• Stand by Me | Ben E. King
• The Sound of Silence | Simon & Garfunkel
• Vincent | Don McLean
• What a Wonderful World | Louis Armstrong
• Wonderful Tonight | Eric Clapton
• Can't Help Falling in Love | Elvis Presley
• Moon River | Henry Mancini
• Happy Together | The Turtles
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• JAZZ
• Fly Me To The Moon | Jazz Standard
• Days of Wine and Roses | Henry Mancini
• Embraceable You | George & Ira Gershwin
• Stella by Starlight | Miles Davis
• My Way | Frank Sinatra