Burle's Bio

Benny "Burle" Galloway is a songwriter, musician, producer, promoter, and artist... a true legend in modern Americana, Folk, Jamgrass, and Bluegrass culture!

Born in La Jolla, CA, January 1, 1958, Burle has lived in the mountains in North Central and Western Colorado since the 1970's.

Telluride is where he first heard and met the players who would become his heroes and mentors... Doc Watson, John Hartford, Norman Blake, Sam Bush, Tim O'Brien, & an older fellow who's name was Johnny Johnson aka JJ. He played bass for Bob Wills & the Texas Playboys. Don't forget Waylon, Willie, John Prine, Sid Campbell.

"JJ was my idol. Meeting him and watching him play bass with us young people. (Burle was in his 20s) He accelerated my musical mechanical education. I started creating songs, stories, and melodies that are now a permanent piece of our American music landscape... lucky me!"  -Burle  

Burle's work is revered by his peers and is held in the highest regard, being played at and around festivals everywhere. His songs are authentic, true, unique to him, innovative and iconic. His timeless tunes and melodies are known around the world for over three decades now. Folks say, "Burle's songs sound like they are 100 years old."

Music industry people, promoters, and venue owners/operators know Burle to be one the most well covered and sought after songwriters/composers in modern acoustic music and Jamgrass. 

Burle's vast catalogue and continuous stream of creations past to present has put him at the very top of his game. His unique visionary approach and appreciation of America's biggest stages with the most popular bands and performers of our time. 

The Ryman Auditorium - Nashville, TN

The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA

Carnegie Hall - Pittsburgh, PA

The Telluride Bluegrass & Country Music Festival 

His multitude of fans, his rapport with them, and his love for musical events, especially the way they bring people together to accomplish way more than just a show or concert, keeps Burle busy day and night.