Ben Kweller

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Critic Consensus

Based on 33 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Ben Kweller is rated as an entertaining live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. Ben Kweller concert reviews describe live shows and performances as mellow, enjoyable, and relaxing.

ON TOUR

Purgatory at the Masquerade, Atlanta, GA, United States (Apr 15); The Basement East, Nashville, TN, United States (Apr 16); Union Stage, Washington DC, United States (Apr 18); The Bowery Ballroom, New York, NY, United States (Apr 19); Underground Arts, Philadelphia, United States (Apr 21); Brighton Music Hall, Allston, MA, United States (Apr 22); Grog Shop, Cleveland Heights, OH, United States (Apr 24); The Loving Touch, Ferndale, United States (Apr 25); Lincoln Hall, Chicago, United States (Apr 26); Fine Line Music Cafe, Minneapolis, MN, United States (Apr 28); High Noon Saloon, Madison, WI, United States (Apr 29); Off Broadway, St Louis, United States (Apr 30); The Echo Lounge & Music Hall, Dallas, TX, United States (May 2); Scoot Inn, Austin, United States (May 3)

FESTIVALS IN 2025

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Latest Release

Her Father and Her - Single (10 November 2023)

Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

San Francisco, United States (6/16/1981)

Bio

Ben Kweller is a singer-songwriter playing a mix of indie rock and power pop influenced songs that was born in San Francisco, CA in 1981, being a part of the group The Bens as well as having a critically praised solo career. In 1982, his family relocated to Emory, TX; his father, Howard Kweller, became the town's first doctor.

Has Performed With

Young Revelry

Critic Concert Reviews

The Aquarian Weekly (USA)

May 25, 2012

Multiple levels, three bars, a nice seating area on the first floor, and an absolutely fantastic beer menu.

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The Orange County Register (USA)

April 25, 2012

Ben Kweller at the Coach House on April 24.

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Houston Press (USA)

April 20, 2012

Ben Kweller at Fitzgerald's

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The AU Review (Australia)

March 7, 2012

Hi Fi Bar, Australia on March 5, 2012

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Consequence (USA)

February 25, 2011

While his everyman tunes possess more of a classic rock edge the production has always been slightly subdued more focused on studio tweaks than raw musicianship giving the impression that he’s holding something back on his albums.

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