Bootleg Theater hosted Radical Face’s debut LA concert, an intimate performance with choral accompaniment by the Easterly Singers. Listening to Radical Face on record, Ben Cooper’s lush delivery of elegant folk melodies is striking. There is a narrative cohesion to his lyrics that suggests a powerful story behind the music. With much of the audience cross-legged on the ground before the stage, Ben secured his role as storyteller. Read more…

By Gianni Abbott Posted in Reviews, Show Reviews Ben Cooper, Radical Face

Reclusive indie folk artist Radical Face is back at it with a follow up to his 2007 debut, Ghost, with The Family Tree: The Roots released earlier this month.  With a handful of select live performances, the artist behind the folk mask, Ben Cooper, has also offered up the single, “A Pound of Flesh,” free for download.

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By Patrick Cowles Posted in News A Pound of Flesh, Radical Face, The Family Tree: The Roots