GARREN BENFIELD AT CYBER CAFÉ WEST

Garrin Benfield's sound is best described as freestyle acoustic rock. His music is a blend of moody, guitar driven rock and polyrhythmic groove all run through the filter of a very serious singer/songwriter. His talent shines through as a solo artist when he flat-picks his way through complicated, lightning-fast arrangements and creates mesmerizing soundscapes with the help of a Loop Station. Improvisation is at the center of a Garrin Benfield concert experience. Whether at a solo show or at a full band event, he twists and turns the tunes each night in an ever-evolving attempt to keep searching for new musical challenges. Garrin has been touring nationally for seven years and has played many of North America's best music venues. In addition, he has been performing regularly at festivals around the country, including The High Sierra Music Festival, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Blue Ridge Harvest Fest in Georgia, The Promise for Peace Festival in Marin County, CA and Atlanta's huge Dogwood Festival. He was also named "One of the Bands You Must See Live in 2005" by Jambase.com, the internet's premier source of information for live and improvisational music.

Garrin Benfield takes the stage at Cyber Café West (176 Main St.) on Saturday, April 15th. Music starts at 9pm. Cover charge is minimal. More info at garrin.com.