Ben and the Sea

The Story So Far...
Armed with a guitar, a notebook, and a heart full of adventure, Ben Webb has been on a journey of discovery—and his fans love what he has found.

A musician at heart for as long as he can remember, Ben realised that life is what you make it after two bouts of Bell’s Palsy left his face partially paralysed. Ben packed his bags after wowing audiences up and down the east coast of Australia with his previous solo project. He said goodbye to his hometown of Port Stephens, New South Wales, and set off to find a new sound—wherever it might be. His journey took him to more than 15 countries over 12 months, playing shows throughout the Europe and the United Kingdom, before he finally settled in Belgium. It was here, in the heart of Europe, that Ben hada chance to collect his thoughts and write “This Long Old Road…”, a three-part concept album that pays homage to the likes of Simon and Garfunkel, Bob Dylan and Jeff Buckley, whilst maintaining a distinct,original sound.“

‘This Long Old Road…’ was originally intended to be a simple solo project,” says Ben, “but my travels brought me into contact with some phenomenal musicians, and they each put their own special stamp on it.The Sea was born.” The Sea is a collection of musicians from around the world, brought together by a shared passion for music.

“These songs are different to anything I’ve ever done before. It’s the sound and idea that I’ve always searched for but could never really achieve until now,” Ben says of his latest endeavour. “The music is a lot more laidback than ever before, as most of the songs were written in relaxed environments—like on a night train moving through the Czech Republic, or whilst watching the sun set on a Thai horizon … it was all during a time of great reflection.”