BLANEY & HEUER

Liam Blaney and Ben Heuer are a well-established duo. Since 2006, the two young men have been performing together on stage. Over the years, Liam and Ben have toured extensively throughout Germany, across Europe, and even beyond.

With harmonica (Ben Heuer) and guitar (Liam Blaney), they offer audiences a wide-ranging repertoire of blues, roots, and folk that is guaranteed to captivate. The distinctive voice of half-Irish Liam Blaney carries a unique tone that immediately evokes the Emerald Isle, while never losing sight of the blues. Songs that connect with Blaney’s Irish roots become a truly special musical experience, enriched by Ben Heuer’s virtuosic harmonica playing.

In 2018, Liam took part in the TV show The Voice of Germany, delivering an authentic performance all the way to the quarter-finals. During the show, Ben made a guest appearance on the popular casting program. This gave the duo the opportunity to perform in front of a television audience of millions, earning overwhelming praise from both viewers and the jury.

• In 2009, Ben Heuer placed third at the World Harmonica Championship

• Ben is a HOHNER harmonica endorser

• Ben studied under harmonica legend Steve Baker

• Ben also works as a studio musician and soloist in large orchestras

• Involved in various commercial productions

Photo: Daniel Edelmann

• Tours in: the Netherlands, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Austria, and South Africa

• Winners of various music competitions

• Shared the stage with among others: Abi Wallenstein & Blues Culture, BB and the Blues Shacks, Boogielicious, Lillian Boutté, Kyla Brox, Sabine Kaack, Jo Bohnsack Blues Band, Dave Goodman, and many more.