Ben LaMar Gay’s music combines various influences, prominently featuring folklore, and aims to carry traditional tales from the past into the future. His debut album, Downtown Castles Can Never Block the Sun, compiled previously unreleased material, revealing his artistry to a broader audience. The subsequent album, Open Arms to Open Us, expanded on this by introducing a more extensive array of influences and collaborations. His latest release, Yowzers, is characterized as tighter and more intimate, showcasing quartet compositions that emphasize simple melodies while highlighting the raw power of his plainspoken, deeply personal lyrics.
Ben LaMar Gay's debut album, Downtown Castles Can Never Block the Sun, was a compilation of seven unreleased albums recorded over seven years, showcasing Chicago's hidden talent.
The follow-up album, Open Arms to Open Us, introduced a wider circle of influences, while Yowzers is a more intimate collection of quartet compositions capturing raw power through honest lyrics.
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