The Soapbox – Wilmington, NC – Dec. 4, 2009
On a nearly bare stage, Ben Sollee sat with a cello surrounded by two bikes parked behind him and percussionist Jordin Ellis. The image said it all about the performers, on a bike tour raising awareness for Oxfam America, an organization seeking to help end poverty. Burden cycling on tour may have been, it seemed to have no effect on the evening’s performance. “This is a great way to meet Wilmington,” said Sollee. “Thank you for letting some bike vigilantes play.” (MORE)
