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This week we highlight another OH songwriter from the Toledo. We got to cross paths with Ben at the Trinity House Theatre in Livonia, MI and capture a couple of his tunes. This is a clip from his song "American Dream".

The full video and so many more from songwriters around the world can be found on the GHS playlist.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL19OhxQ0rvXvBIuFVw6lrAre80lTym5sP by @gagehousesessions

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This Sunday I’ll be on company time opening up for the legendary @teamwhitmore at @thegreendoorlive in Lansing, Michigan. Big fans of both Lansing and WEW, this is going to be a fun one! Get your tickys while they’re ripe for the getting or tell a friend! by @gagehousesessions

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SUPPORT ANNOUNCEMENT💥
Ben Stalets is joining William Elliott Whitmore at The Green Door on October 18th!

🎟👉 Tickets & additional info at the link in our bio! by @gagehousesessions

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12 days ago

At 2:08 pm my beautiful wife became my baby mama!! Henry Jerome Stalets is 7lbs 10oz, 20” long and loves the tit. Noelle got through the surgery like a champ. A nurse told her she’s never seen anyone handle that operation so well! When I heard Henry’s first cry I knew his voice. When I looked over the curtain I recognized him and my heart busted open and flooded with light. Hallelujah! by @gagehousesessions

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While we’ve been busy finishing up Henry’s room this song started festering. Don’t ask me why or where it came from, I’m just happy when I get anything at all! by @gagehousesessions

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1 year married. 11 and a 1/2 years together. 15 years mentally, physically and sexually attracted to her. I’ve changed her familial nickname from smelly to stinky and in our next phase of life I’ll be switching it to Sticky, so please refer to her as Sticky going forward. Can’t have henry roasting her for not showering. Plus, she’s like glue because every time I take a whiff on her I get high as giraffe balls. I refuse to go to glue rehab aka gluehab, I want to chase this high forever!!!! by @gagehousesessions

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2 months ago

There’s a new tech lord in town and @nat_pow_ is shaking in her boots by @gagehousesessions

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Got in a good one today! by @gagehousesessions

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As we age it becomes impossible to ignore each year passes by a little quicker than the one before it. The elders said this would happen. They say we all have two lives, the second one begins when we realize we only have one.
After I almost went to prison, everything important to me became more refined. It also unlocked a new fear; Jobs and landlords can now legally discriminate against me, and more importantly that affects how I can take care of my family. That sort of lit a fire under my ass and gave me a chip on my shoulder. Finding good work and housing is already hard enough, and I’m a frickin straight white male! I’ve got privileges damn it!
Each year’s been great in its own regard. Filled with the highs and lows that make this the human experience I’m glad to participate in. However, each year it was becoming harder to ignore that I wasn’t taking the steps towards what I wanted. A family, owning a home so no one can kick us out, playing more shows with my hero’s, riding BMX like I’m a kid again. I needed to marry the lady who’s seen me at my most precarious and taught me what unconditional love really looks like. Most importantly, I needed to show my gratitude for it all and I didn’t want to be afraid to call it god. Being self serving wasn’t really serving me anymore.
This last year I’m proud to say that I’ve made good on all those promises. I’ve had high highs (getting married & getting Noelle pregnant, purchasing our home, playing the best shows of my life, riding bikes more, etc.). I’ve had low lows - but this year I reached out to my community and got a new psychiatrist when my anxiety became too much to shoulder and I recognized I’d been settling for less for way too long. I was scared to change it up, but I’m so grateful that I did.
All these things have me incredibly grateful, optimistic and excited about the future. I love you all and I’m grateful for you! You’re going to help raise and shape Henry!!!
Here’s to 37 more years of learning, changing, being humbled, loving and gratitude. God bless this mess! by @gagehousesessions

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Hurting but not like I coulda been 😅😅😅
🎥 @just_me_zack_1989 by @gagehousesessions

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I’m so excited to open for the all timer @corybranan at Frankie’s tomorrow night. If you’re subscribed to my email list (cough hint), you’ve already had time to buy your ticket and make plans with the baby sitter. In the meantime I’ve been busy painting Henry’s room

Cory Branan has always represented freedom to me. From the first time I saw him at Mickey Finns, I knew this is how you do what I wanted to do. His piercing blue eyes stare at you during the most intense moments of a song while his unpolished banter relaxes you between songs. This is all tied together by unrefined, jolty and uniquely good guitar playing. Playing a good show is as free as I’ve ever felt.

Cory Branan is a hero and a legend. I’m incredibly excited to play with him tomorrow. Get your tickets if you haven’t already!!! by @gagehousesessions

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A couple weeks ago my very sweet friend @marqatlas gifted me a point and shoot digital camera and I’ve been taking photos of the things I love the most. My very beautiful pregnant wife, doggy and the kitty too! by @gagehousesessions

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