Ariel Posen

For Ariel Posen, songwriting and guitar work have always been inseparable parts of the same creative drive. Over the past decade he has built a career that connects these two sides of his artistry, moving between his role as a sought‑after guitarist — collaborating with artists ranging from John Mayer to Tom Jones — and his own solo releases, which focus on melody, emotion and personal storytelling. His path has become as varied as his music, marked by appearances at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival, the creation of his own Fender Stratocaster signature model, and a vocal style that complements his expressive guitar playing. Posen continues to push boundaries, blending eras and genres as he develops his sound. His album Bannatyne brings that exploration back to his roots. Named after a street in his hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba, the record reflects on the past as a way of understanding the present. Across its twelve tracks, Posen mixes big, energetic guitar riffs and upbeat rhythms inspired by the 1990s rock he grew up with, alongside the grooves, textures and adventurous arrangements that have shaped his work from the beginning. The album draws equally from the intensity of his live performances — where he often stretches out and showcases the playing that led Rolling Stone to call him “a modern‑day guitar hero” — and from the precision of his songwriting. Bannatyne captures an artist in motion, honoring his origins while continuing to move into new creative territory.
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Sistermamalover (Live)

Ariel Posen - Sistermamalover (Live)