The Ben Zeff Blues Band is a high-octane power trio that reimagines the blues through a lens of heavy, groove-metal aesthetics. Led by virtuoso guitarist and vocalist Ben Zeff, the band bridges the gap between technical precision and raw, soulful grit. Zeff, a Professor of Music Theory with a Doctorate in Jazz Performance, commands the stage with a style that is as academically sophisticated as it is viscerally charged. He is flanked by a powerhouse rhythm section: bassist Grant Gilliland (Denim Cobra, Fatal Contempt), whose relentless pocket provides the bands massive low-end, and drummer Beau Brandon (Withered), who brings the intricate technicality of extreme metal to a hard-rocking blues foundation. Together, the Ben Zeff Blues Band delivers a wall of sound that is disciplined, driving, and undeniably heavy.
Sunday, April 26
Time TBD
Columbus Blues Challenge 2026 at
Dolphin Lounge
345 Agler Rd
Gahanna, OH 43230
Friday, July 3
Time TBD
Bicentennial Park Stage
Lower Scioto Greenway
Columbus, OH 43215
Saturday, August 8
Eldorado's Cocktails and Entertainment
4968 N High St
Columbus, OH 43214