Ben Caplan And The Casual Smokers Stranger SXSW 2012 Showcasing Artist

Rugged, raspy, and roaring with charisma, Halifax s Ben Caplan is to folklore what smoke is to bourbon. Perfectly coupled. Ben s songwriting is as bold in range as it is in ferocity. Fuelled by a striking melodrama and powerful lyricism, it s the romance and the manhood crashing with his voice that gives Caplan a truly innovative and experimental artistry. A sound that bridges the gap between controlled composition and unruly passion. Ben Caplan first toured outside of Nova Scotia in January of 201