Having grown up in a musical family, there was always a guitar near by. Ben began playing guitar at the age of 14 and, influenced by his Dad's love of blues, Ben helped form the blues/rock band Bonedaddy at the age of 18 covering such blues staples as; Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Robert Johnson and the 3 kings, BB, Albert and Freddie. Having several lineup changes throughout the first few years of performing, Bonedaddy became a trio with Ben covering all the guitar work. Bonedaddy continued to perform in and around Calgary and got the opportunity to share the stage with many great local talents which helped inspire the young band and encouraged them to continue to strive for improvement. They performed on television programs such as; The Big Breakfast and the Breakfast Show and played several festivals in Alberta. They also played several fundraising and charitable events for causes ranging from drug awareness to raising funds for food for shelters. Throughout the years, Ben continued write material for Bg & the Inferno as well as play guitar and perform live with several bands; from cover bands to original Americana acts. He has had the honor to work on a few studio albums including Craig Moreau's, Every now and Then and his latest release, The Daredevil Kid (recorded at the Congress House Studio in Austin, Texas) to which Ben has songwriting credits for 2 tracks. Ben released his debut album in 2010 titled Walking a Fine Line to solid reviews and his follow up EP titled Burn it Down is scheduled for an early 2017 release. 

Quotes and Press;

"Bg & the Inferno, this is a dynamic band that brings Live to Alive! Music that can be dance to or just sat back and enjoyed. Great mix, good guys to work with and a great add to any live music venue!" Strathmore Hotel

"I have been a fan of Ben's since he was 12 years old and played Tennessee Flat Top Box, note for note, on my guitar, after hearing it on TV. Ben has one of the most accurate ears for music I have ever come across and a groove I have only witnessed in the top players of my generation. Whether he's playing a solid Jimi or Stevie riff or one of his brilliantly written and beautifully sung originals, Ben has the ability to make you feel as well as hear what he is playing. He has since gone on to play and sing on both of my albums and is a permanent partner in my recording and touring band" Craig Moreau