Bollotta-FIDE · 2026-05-18 · 49 min
Anthony and Alex are back for another episode of Bollatta-FIDE. This week is an Artiest week. They sit down with Ben Betts! Ben is a multi-instrumentalist performer who blends live steel drum artistry, looping techniques, and DJ-style energy control to create a full entertainment experience from a single stage setup. Raised between the coasts of Florida and Maine, his sound is rooted in modern coastal rhythms with Caribbean influence, offering a sophisticated island aesthetic with a contemporary edge. With a background in Music & Sound Design (BFA, Hampshire College) and over a decade of live music experience, Ben approaches each event as a crafted performance - not just a setlist. Using steel drums, guitar, bass, vocals and live looping, he builds an evolving atmosphere that shifts seamlessly from ambient welcome music to feel-good cocktail vibes to high-energy party sets. With the versatility of a full band contained within a single, elegant setup, Ben adapts in real time to read the room, manage momentum, and elevate the energy of the event.
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