BEN LAINE

BEN LAINE with JESSICA LAFLAMME GARDNER Spaulding High School Freshman Ben Laine is no ordinary musician. The young singer/songwriter is somewhat of a musical prodigy. Special guest at the Rochester Mayoral Inaugural, the gifted young musician stunned guests as he sang and played a touching arrangement of America The Beautiful. The audience shot to their feet with a standing ovation. The concert includes contemporary music by popular artists like Billy Joel, Bruno Mars and Coldplay, as well as, some of Ben's own compositions. Joining Ben is Montreal native singer/composer/musician Jessica Laflamme Gardner, former member of the renowned Montreal Jireh Gospel Choir. She currently teaches jazz vocal and choral in Dover, NH at Cocheco Arts and Technology Academy, MusicalArts Academy and Portsmouth Christian Academy. Event proceeds benefit the Rochester Middle School, where Ben played saxophone in school band. *Handicap accessibility available in balcony only.