Ben Grillet has built his reputation the way great country artists always have — earning it on the stage. A road-tested performer who knows how to work a room, he spent years entertaining crowds as a featured act at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City while sharing stages with respected touring artists. His shows are known for authentic traditional country, strong crowds, and the kind of live energy that keeps audiences engaged from the first song to last call. Professional, reliable, and built for the road, Ben delivers a show venues trust to keep people coming back.
“Country music built for the stage, the road, and the people who came to hear it.” - Ben Grillet
The Live Show
Ben Grillet’s live show is built the way country music was meant to be experienced — loud, honest, and right in front of a crowd. After years of performing in casinos, dancehalls, festivals, and honky-tonks, he knows how to read a room and keep audiences engaged from the first song to last call.
With roots in traditional country and the Red Dirt / Texas country scene, his performances blend crowd-favorite classics, original songs, and the kind of energy that only comes from years on the road.
Whether performing solo or with a full band, every show is built around the same goal: great country music and a room full of people having a good time.
Available formats:
• Solo acoustic
• Duo performance
• Full band
What Venues Can Expect
Ben Grillet has spent years working stages across casinos, honky-tonks, dancehalls, and live music venues, building a reputation as a reliable, professional performer who knows how to keep a crowd engaged.
His shows consistently draw strong crowds and deliver the kind of atmosphere venues want — a full room, an active dance floor, and audiences that stay through the last song.
From opening slots for national touring artists to headlining his own nights, Ben brings the same focus every time: give the crowd a great show and give the venue a night worth booking again.
Stage Credits
Ben has shared stages with respected artists across the traditional country and Red Dirt music circuit including:
Cody Jinks
Shooter Jennings
Randy Rogers Band
Parker McCollum
Ned LeDoux
Wayne “The Train” Hancock
Chad Sullins
Jackson Taylor
Let’s Play
For booking inquiries, show availability, or venue partnerships, please reach out through the booking page or contact management directly at benja.grillet@gmail.com or 712.710.8260 CST
Ben Grillet continues to bring traditional country and Red Dirt music to stages across the Midwest and beyond.