BIO
IRISH AMERICANA FROM THE HEART OF VIRGINIA
Multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter Ben-David Warner with one foot in the choral music world and one in the folk music world. A former member of Scythian, he is currently the assistant conductor of The University Singers at UVA and The Oratorio Society of Virginia as well as a touring folk musician bringing his blend of Irish Americana to a city near you.
Trained on the classical violin, Ben-David plays guitar, banjo, fiddle, and just about anything with strings that he can get his hands on. Ed Helms’s The Bluegrass Situation praises his “Built These Walls” as a “blue-collar ballad we can all get behind.” He recorded his debut solo album Red Rockin' Chair in 2015.
"Built These Walls is a blue-collar ballad we can all get behind"
- The Bluegrass Situation
"A terrific collection of folk songs and music, beautifully crafted and recorded. An instant favourite"
- Enda Scahill of We Banjo Three, on Ben-David's debut album
"Great music and great entertainment. He never fails to bring the crowd out of their seats. It is a contagious vibe in here when he plays.."
- Jacie Dunkle, Owner,Tin Whistle Irish Pub, Charlottesville, VA