A Conversation with RoughGauge May 2025 Featured Artist, Ben Kays

Dropped Among This Crowd · May 6, 2025 · 33m

This week on the show, Sara J. sits down with RoughGauge’s May 2025 Featured Artist, Ben Kays.

They dive into the guitarists who’ve shaped his sound, the pros and cons of being a left-handed player, and the rhythm guitarist he turns to for inspiration. Ben opens up about his songwriting process, the emotional and mental role music plays in his life, and what it means to be a well-rounded musician.

He shares how his dad influenced his journey into guitar playing and gigging, and reveals the first solo he ever learned. Ben also brings in “The Falcon,” a custom-built guitar by the Slovak company…