Hey :)!
Like Michael (Klatt) said already below it was an amazing evening with you - you made it perfect with your songs and stories! Thank you so much, Heike
P.S.: Are you already in Denmark?
PAT HAWKS
January 25, 2012
hi Good evening Ben ,wow so good 2 hear from u ,so glad we r freinds have a good blessed night God be with u all
yur NORTH CAROLINA FRIEND
PAT
Michael Klatt
January 15, 2012
Hi Ben,
we loved the as we say Wohnzimmer-Konzert (livingroom concert) last Saturday. We enjoyed your performance very much and singing with you was fantastic.
We are looking forward to May 11th.
Andrea & Michael
PAT HAWKS
January 2, 2012
Hi MR BEN wow how its great hearing from u all,here n north carolina its wind snowing & turning colder so good hearing from u Christian brother ,yur christian friend pat hawks,lowgap nc
Inge & Juergen
December 25, 2011
The gifts of Christmas are many, but friendship is the nicest of all.
Hi Ben,
to wish you a merry Christmas Day, and a year that´s bright in every
way.
All the best and a big hug from your Northern Lights from Delmenhorst
Inge and Jürgen.
We hope, we see you next year. Best wishes for Anne, Colum and Tommy.
Lincoln Imp
November 19, 2011
Hi Ben
How great to see you in the East Midlands on your recent mini-tour. I enjoyed your concert at Bingham where you appeared to be so at ease and welcomed by the whole audience, a great evening! I also really enjoyed your concert at the Guildhall in Leicester, a very haunted place, and loved it when you sang the Ghost in This House song, very fitting. What a wonderful setting! You drew the audience out beautifully and had them all singing at the end, once more, stories and songs of your life were enthralling and enjoyable. I look forward to your next visit to this part of the world and who knows, you may even find time to visit Lincoln, explore the hill and the flatland and engage a whole new audience.
I look forward to this happening, perhaps in 2012?
Abbas
October 26, 2011
Hi Ben,
well done!
you are making me addicted to yourself. i'm so happy that i found this site. i wish your cds were available in Iran and i could buy all your works at once.
you're great.
be safe.
a.
Kaitlin
October 10, 2011
Hello Mr. Sands!! I recently discovered your incredible music via Jango. Its so beautiful and soothing, I can't get enough of it. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful gift with us all.
Lincoln Imp
August 13, 2011
Hi Ben
Great to see you when I travelled to Fiddlers Green Festival in Rostrevor to see the Sands Family closing the Festival. You and the rest of the family were in top form. The audience certainly appreciated the music, songs and stories. I look forward to seeing you later in the year, both on your own tour and with others in 'In Love With the Dance' in Newark and Leicester.
Cindy Grayson
August 10, 2011
Wish I could say how much I enjoyed the show - which I know I would - but that's for future time. I will say, however, I have listened to several of your songs and I really like what you do - the words and the tunes. I will take more time to listen again soon.
James MCcormick
July 12, 2011
just got your email. not sure who you are?
are you anything to Bobby Sands?
What type of music do you play? Country Irish Or other?
Gerry Devlin
June 25, 2011
Hi Ben
Really enjoyed your show with US Choir and Musicians and Kevin Conneff in St Anne's Cathedral!
Very moving - well done!
G.D.
Brian & Sheila Toal
June 6, 2011
Hello Ben,
What a superb concert the capacity audience were treated to last night in Armagh; the Sands Family musicians and songsters at their very best! The well sequenced blend of music, song, storytelling and natural humour, all incorporating a fascinating journey through the natural evolvement of life's journey, was an absolute pleasure to behold; so thoroughly professional in its overall presentation and yet so relaxed and enjoyable in its delivery. And what superb musical backing for every number; so skilful and delightful throughout. (Never forget to take that mandolin with you wherever you go!) Little wonder the truly appreciative audience spontaneously stood applauding in genuine acknowledgement at the end of the show.
Congratulations on a magnificent show that only the Sands Family could deliver with such aplomb. Please convey our thanks to Ann, Tommy and Colum, and indeed yourself, for such an entertaining evening.
Brian and Sheila Toal.
Ben
May 31, 2011
Many thanks, Anton - to you, Ben, Keith, Colin, John and the whole team there at Folk on the Moor ... your club suited me down to the ground too! ... best singing audience I've encountered for quite a while!
Hope to see you all again before too long.
All the best with all the music.
Ben
lincoln imp
May 30, 2011
Hi Ben
Great to see you are making your way back to the East Midlands in the Autumn.
We look forward to meeting you again and sharing your wonderful music and stories.
I hope you are enjoying your tour in the south of the country at the moment.
Anton Horwich
May 30, 2011
Thanks for a great evening at Folk on the Moor last night - you created a wonderful atmosphere and your songs and personality suited the club down to the ground!
Enjoy you stay in Devon!
heather rice
February 4, 2011
Hi Ben,
Wonderful to connect again, i am still so grateful to your help with Dreamfield. We are settled in well and building bits as we can. The place is filled with music with the Kids.
Love and hugs Heather
Eileen Rafferty
February 4, 2011
Hi there Ben
Looking forward to meeting you next Friday Night February 11th 2011 at 8.30 pm when you come to perform in our community centre here in Drumconrath, Navan Co Meath. We are very busy preparing for this event and we hope that you will enjoy been here with us again. See you then. Eileen
Lincoln Imp
January 29, 2011
Hi Ben
Wondering when you will be back in Lincolnshire. The last time I saw you was a wonderful evening in Bingham. Hope you and Barbara will be back over to see us all soon.
John-Paul
January 3, 2011
Dear Ben,
I am a big fan of yourself and your music. unfortunately ive not had the priviledge of seeing you perform live yet, but Im sure I will soon. In fact i believe you know my Uncle, Father Jim, of Spalding parish, lincolnshire, and you and your brother did a gig at his some time back. unfortunately I missed it, but i hope you will come back again !
It was my Uncle jim that introduced me to you as he is a big fan! I am a young guitarist myself and I love 'The Cheesecake Song'. I want to learn it so I can play it for my Uncle, Father Jim, and impress him! So please could you send me the chords for that please?
I hope to hear from you!
Willie Mc Cready
December 20, 2010
was just amazed at the night we had in Bennigan's Bar in Derry.absolutely brilliant. but as i listened to you and your songs i left that night and thought to myself i am going to write a song. that's probably the best feeling i thought i was going to get until that is i actually finished the song and had it in front of me. i wrote it about the economic climate at present but i didn`t put the chords to the song but as you gave me the inspiration i would like to get feedback to see if it is worth putting music to. Will send by e-mail.
Wm. Mc Cready
Bennigans Bar Derry. Ireland.
Stefan
November 23, 2010
Hi Ben, many thanks for that great concert in Giessen! Enjoyed it - and the new CD -very much.
Even learned something: writing songs about cheesecake is much more nutricious than writing songs about diets! ;0)
Best wishes
Stefan
Damien Kelly
November 21, 2010
Hi Ben, Having left Ireland (Armagh)many years ago, I still listen to Gerry Anderson, who features you regularly. I remember way back -late 60's/ early 70's when the Sands family played in a Dundalk bar....truly amazing - I can picture the gig quite clearly after all these years! Not sure if you would have been one of the 'younger' performers at that time. I'm about to retire and move back to either the UK or Ireland, so I will make an effort to catch a performance soon! p.s. I'm not the Damien Kelly who left a message earlier.
Michaela Juricka
November 17, 2010
Hi Ben,
thank you foe the great evening in Munich, hope you will do it again.
Best wishes to you, and have a funny time in Germany
Take good care Michaela
Ben
November 13, 2010
Thanks Ian and Issy!
Great to meet up with old and new friends in Dunfermline and Falkirk - and last night in Stonehaven!
Take good care
Ben
Ian Doran
November 12, 2010
Hi Ben
Thanks for a wonderful evening at Falkirk. Happy travelling and may all your gigs be as warm and welcoming.
Cheers
Ian
issy fraser
November 10, 2010
Really enjoyed the night at Dunfermline Folk club so nice to hear you in person, love to all the family,, Issyx
John Hillen
November 8, 2010
Really enjoyed your songs on Pat Kenny this morning. Was driving at the time and had to pull over. The song for your daughter was very moving. Beautiful. Have you any plans to come to Dublin anytime soon. John.
Ben
November 4, 2010
Hi Barry
Great to hear from you!
Delighted that you sang "Take My Love With You" at Gemma's wedding!
Well done - not the easiest of tasks on such an emotional day, as I well know myself!
Give my love and best wishes to Gemma.
All the very best to you and yours - and greetings too to Gerry B.
Ben
barry gray
November 2, 2010
Hi Ben
my brother in law Gerry Breen sent me your cd "Take my love with you" and suggested I sing "Kellies song"
at my daughter Gemma,s wedding celebrated in
Antigua last thusday with guests from UK USA Germany and Spain.
It was a wonderful success and made Gemma very happy.
Thank you for lending it to me.
Cecil Carson
September 10, 2010
Enjoyed your chat to-day and songs with Gerry Anderson
Judy Garrett
September 7, 2010
Just to say hello. Checking some of your songs. Still the Cheesecake Song (catchy title)
Padraic Conroy
August 17, 2010
Helllo Ben,
I am a musician from Athlone Ireland now living in Los Angeles and would like your permision to record Good Bye Johnjo.
Could you advise me on same.
Thanking you in anticipation
Yours sincerely
Padraic Conroy
Ben
August 16, 2010
Lyrics and chords are on the way to you, Lorna ... will have to have a think about music notation!
Hope your father sings the song at your sister's wedding!
x
Ben
lorna
August 16, 2010
hi
Would it bepossibe to have the lyrics/music emailed as my sister is getting married and my father is a man of little words! My mother and I listened to the song 'take my love with you', and its perfect! beautiful song.
Tom Newman
August 6, 2010
Well done ben, turned out nice again! . . . (my version of TMLWY would have been a sure fire hit though . . ) lots of love and best wishes for all the family, Tom .
Ben
August 6, 2010
To Paul and others asking for words and chords of "Take My Love With You" - they are now on the Lyrics page on this website!
In some browsers the chords and words may not be aligned correctly - in any case feel free to drop me a line.
Ben.
Mary English
August 6, 2010
I loved hearing you on the Gerry Kelly show this week. The song 'Take my love with you' is really beautiful and I am sending the cd to my son in Oz for his daughter Caitlin. Thanks for the great song.and lyrics. xx
paul
August 2, 2010
hi ben, would it be possible to mail the chords and lyrics of "take my love with you" to me. it is a beautiful song. thanks. paul doyle
Paul Doyle
August 2, 2010
hi ben, would it be possible to e- mail the chords and lyrics of "take my love with you" to me. it is a beautiful song. thanks. paul doyle
Ben
July 30, 2010
Hi Damien
Words and Chords on the way!
All the very best
Ben
damien kelly
July 30, 2010
hi ben, would it be possible to mail the chords of "take my love with you" to me. it is a beautiful song. thanks. damien kelly
Kathleen Flynn
July 29, 2010
Hi, Ben - perhaps you remember me from Bedlington Folk Club? Heard take my love with you on Saturday night, ordered it on Sunday and had it here on Tuesday! Miss the folk club. All the best to all the family. Kathleen
Susanne
July 23, 2010
Hi Ben,
got your New CD "Take my Love with you" today. All Songs are great. Gratulation ! Hope you'll sell a lot CDs. It's the best CD you've ever make. The CD took a lot of time, but if it comes to such a phantastic CD - I like to say TAKE YOUR TIME- EVERYTIME. All the Best for you and your family
Susanne
judy
July 22, 2010
i just finished listening to your song " take my love with you " i think it is wonderful
Rindy
July 13, 2010
Congratulations on your new cd. Can't wait to get it.
Slainte, Rindy
Peter Kerlin
July 13, 2010
Congrats to your new CD, Ben! The bits and pieces I've listened to so far sound great. And "Take my love with you" almost brought tears to my eyes. Can't wait to see you again - and hopefully we'll get a chance to do something together - some day.
Take care, all the best
Peter
Geraldine Mc Mullan
July 13, 2010
Ben ..Take my love with you is beautiful ... warm heart felt words to any daughter xxx
Amanda Perks
July 13, 2010
Hi Ben, thanks for sharing your new CD, Take my love with you. Any chance of you visiting South Africa as some stage??? Take care and keep on writing wonderful music!!!
Butterfly
July 10, 2010
music is great...keep-up the good work my tagged friend
Anne
June 29, 2010
"If you follow where your heart leads, one road's right but no roads's wrong"
Dear Ben, Thank you so much for your music and friendship. Big Hug_bis bald_Anne
Bermice Guy
June 24, 2010
Hi Ben,
I just listened to you sing your song The Hug on TV.
I loved it..
Very well written and very well performed.
Mike Madigan
June 17, 2010
Won't belong now, Ben me lad, that you'll be gracing the far distant shores of the New Founde Lande! Keep an eye out fer our moose! See ya in Woody Point!
Rene` Southwood
June 11, 2010
Hello Ben I listened to your music and I was most pleasurable.
yvonne butcher
June 10, 2010
hi ben i have joined your email site and i have your friendship in facebook take care from yvonne
Adam and Evie
June 10, 2010
Who's that handsome guy teasing us with your new CD cover, can't wait to hear the music that will follow!
Hugs
Judy Garrett
June 8, 2010
I finally listened to one of your songs, and fell in love with it. keep writing and I will keep listening.
clare sands
June 4, 2010
hello ben how u from cousin clare
dave "i'masodamngladimrish" devine
June 3, 2010
Well, I'm gonna write a letter to Garrison Keillor and say if he is all we got to represent folk music on our high brow public broadcasting station that he needs to dig a little deeper and this ever lovin' well
of wonderful music and share that opportunity with some of the best like you guys...
Thoralf
May 31, 2010
Dear Ben, many thanks for your nice Concert with Maranna and Noel in our Small Town "Eichwalde".
We had a lot of Fun with your "Gummiestiefel"-Story.
Wish you a good Healthness and God bless you!
Best Wishes Thoralf
Rene Southwood
May 14, 2010
Do you plan to come to South Africa?
Marina
May 10, 2010
Hello Ben,
i found your website and i listen to your songs ------- they are great and i can here this songs in real ---------- i love your voice ---------- thanks
take care ------ waiting to hear more from you
Marina
Andrea
May 2, 2010
Hello Ben
This morning I found you have a web site , so I come visited , and I listen your musics ,so beautiful ,you have a beautiful voice and the words of each songs touch my heart ,I wish I can hera you in real ,
take care , keep smiling !
god bless you !!!
Adam and Evie
March 26, 2010
Congratulations Barbara on another successful 'Ben Sands and Friends' concert in aid of Leukaemia Research Fund . A great nights entertainment and after listening to one or two songs from Ben's long awaited new CD we look forward to hearing more. When will it be available?
Best wishes
Sharon from Sydney
March 26, 2010
Your music is wonderful...
Margaret T
March 22, 2010
Really enjoyed your Ben Sands and Friends Concert in Newry! Great show from start to finish. Well done to all - especially yourself - you are getting better!
M.T.
MikeMadigan
February 17, 2010
Hello Ben me ole trout..as we say in Newfoundland. I have your cds, they are wonderful, well sung, great instruments, and a joy to listen to. Keep singing and Kathy and I know your turn will happen one day on the shores of this Newfoundland island off mainland Canada! Cheers~~~bassman mike of www.thesharecroppers.net
Ben
January 27, 2010
Dear Agnes
This song is on the CD "Better Already", which you can buy using PayPal from this website's Buy page or -
If you have any problems, please drop me a mail - ben@bensands.com
All the best
Ben
agnes freeman
January 27, 2010
Hello, i heard a song recently "We All Need A Hug" I would be so grateful if you could tell me if i can buy this CD. I thought it was the most beautiful song i have heard in years.Thanking you. Agnes
Norwegian fans
January 26, 2010
We are a lot of people hwo looking forward to see you up here Ben. "good to have you back"
Ben
January 23, 2010
Good to hear from you, Fidelis ,,, and Debby ....
Stand by, I'll see what I can do!
x
Ben
Debby Coey
January 23, 2010
Hello Ben!
Haven't heard many of your songs, but there is one I absolutely love....Hugs. My Granny introduced it to me not too long ago, and I would love to learn it on the guitar and eventually sing it to her. She'd love it. My Granny speaks very highly of you and always has ur CDs playing in her house. We both love the lyrics, hugs are the best medicine, and say more than words could ever! I was wondering if you have time could you please email me the guitar chords? I have searched everywhere for them but can't find them. Thanks for your time Ben.
Debby
(p.s. great website)
Fidelis O'Loan
January 19, 2010
Hi Ben
My mum Sadie Laverty from Ardboe is celebrating her 70th birthday in Magherafelt on saturday night. She is a HUGE fan of your music especially the Hug song. Her sister Bernie Quinn has been emailing you lately as well. I was wondering if you were playing anywhere near Magherafelt or Cookstown this weekend as I would love to bring her to hear you live! It would be a great surprise for her. Many thanks.
Adam and Evie
January 6, 2010
Great new 'Home' page Ben. Thanks for your New Year wishes, may we take the opportunity to wish your Goodself, Barbara and the family a Happy New year, not forgetting the Lincoln Imp!
Catch up with you soon
Ben
December 29, 2009
Hi John
No plans at the moment for a visit to Wigan - any suggestions gratefully received.
Ben
John Callan
December 26, 2009
An bhuil tu ag dull go di Wigan, Lancashire 2010???
Ben
December 4, 2009
On the way, Rolf!
Ben
Rolf
December 4, 2009
Hi Ben
Can you send me please the text of "Breakfast in Bremen" - the CD booklet is destroyed and I cannot read the words any more!
Danke
Rolf
Joan& ian McBride
November 12, 2009
hello Ben we really enjoyed your show in Lisburn last night. Please don't leave it 2 years before you visit again. Regards J& I
Ben
November 11, 2009
Pauline - I am recording Kellie's Song/Take My Love with You as we speak! Hopefully will be part of a new album before I am too much older! Will keep you informed.
Thanks Marian & Brian - great to see you again, had a great time in Bingham, Melton Mowbray, Leicester and all points around!
Ben
Marian and Brian
November 11, 2009
Hello Ben
We have had great feed back after your gig at Bingham folk club. Everyone had a great evening enjoying your music, songs both funny and sensitive and of course your yarn's, all true, we're sure?
Pete James the presenter at 103 The Eye radio station spoke highly of you too and enjoyed the full hour you were on air together.
Pauline Devlin
November 9, 2009
Hi Ben. Have you recorded the song you wrote for your daughter's wedding? Would love someone to sing it at OUR daughter's wedding in February ... but even a recording would be fine.
Pauline
CKD
November 7, 2009
Bonjour!
hugs
CKD
New Fan
November 5, 2009
I really enjoyed your performance in The Davy Lamp, Washington! Such a great Club - and you did a wonderful show. Listening to "Better Already" - love it!
J.H.
Lincoln Imp
November 3, 2009
So good to see you back at Bingham on Friday last and in such fine singing form as well. I particularly loved your stories as well as the songs. The song you wrote for your daughter's wedding is supreme, what a lucky girl. I hope you and Barbara come back to see us all soon.
Dave Downs
October 31, 2009
It was a real pleasure to be able to help out with the PA system for your gig at Bingham Folk Club last night - we hope you and Barbara enjoyed the evening as much as we did! Please, come back again very soon!! All the best, Dave & Jon
Marian Potter
October 19, 2009
love your song "Hug" , wishing you continued success.
Margaret Malcolm
October 4, 2009
Great night of song an fun last night in Newtownabbey from you and Gerry Anderson! Sheer entertainment - thank you both!
M & J
Mark
September 24, 2009
Thanks a million Ben. We could be singing it soon in Grace Neills!
Ben
September 22, 2009
On their way, Mark - greetings to George H.
Ben
Mark Hamilton
September 22, 2009
Would there be any chance of the Supermarket Wine Lyrics for a good friend of mine and yours, (G. Holmes)?
marco
September 17, 2009
TTTTHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNKKKKSSSSSSSSSS
Ben!!!!
with that lyrics you make so HAPPY!
now i can play and sing too!
Ben
September 17, 2009
"Supermarket Wine" lyrics on the way to Italy right now, Marco!
Ben
marco
September 17, 2009
hi Ben,
is it possible to have the supermarket wine's lyrics?
thanks...
Have a great day
Ben
September 16, 2009
Hi Annette
Kellie's song (Take My Love with You) will be on the new CD, which I am recording at the moment ... hopefully ready in the next month or so!
Will keep you informed.
Ben
Annette
September 16, 2009
When will you record the song you wrote for your daughter's wedding? It is a wonderful song!
Annette
Ras
September 8, 2009
Hi Ben! Enjoyed your great concert last night in Struer! Wonderful songs and stories! Have a great time in Denmark!
marco
September 2, 2009
I was at the Locarno concert and i came from italy to hear this great man... what a concert!
A wonderful evening in the pure magic folk dream.
Every song a jewel that shinin' like a national guitar, thanks for make this world a better place to sing.
I bought a cd and now i've got new songs to play and sing with my guitar. The version of supermarket wine is a diamon that never stop to shine.
May music bless you Ben.
Carsten
August 29, 2009
After Locarno concert I bought your Better Already CD - it is really great! I will write you for more CDs!
Thank you!
Petra
August 24, 2009
A wonderful concert in Locarno! You were the best! Good songs and music and fun! Come back soon to Switzerland!
Petra