Kristina Train / Ben Arthur

Show Description

Kristina Train’s powerful voice is leaving audiences amazed.  Often compared to the likes of Allison Krauss, Dusty Springfield, and Bonnie Raitt, the Savannah, Georgia native is making a name for herself with deep, expressive vocals and fiddle in hand.  Her soulful singing complements her catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics.  Drawing inspiration from her idol, Aretha Franklin, Train's bluesy vibrato alternates between gentle ballads and powerful belting as she sings with mature intensity and an awareness of her southern roots.

"Ben Arthur's got the looks and hooks of John Mayer."  - Rolling Stone

"If Ben Harper and Joseph Arthur made a baby, it would sound like Ben Arthur (and look like Bea Arthur, but that's another review). The funny thing is--well, not ha-ha funny, but you know--the Virginia native could easily steal away those other singer-songwriters' fans with his third and latest release. It's a charming, yearning disc packed with lilting acoustic guitars and lavish melodies, just the kind of thing Harper would make if he didn't really care about getting his songs on the radio. But when Arthur dumps his guts out on songs like "Mary Ann" and "Broken Hearted Smile," backing them with vibrant pop sensibilities and subtle electronic effects, it's clear he's got something bigger in his sights: John Mayer's album sales."  - E! Entertainment