SoloCraft: The Art of One-Man Banding — Project Overview
SoloCraft began as a hands-on apprenticeship and creative exploration led by Ben Suchy and Danny Savage, focused on the art, mechanics, and spirit of one-man band performance. What started as a deep dive into building custom rigs, integrating foot percussion, and troubleshooting live setups quickly grew into something larger—blending performance, invention, and songwriting into a fully realized creative practice. Through workshops, live demonstrations, and community engagement, the project pushed beyond its original scope, showing how a single performer can create a rich, full-band sound while staying rooted in authenticity and individuality.
Today, Ben and Dan continue to build on that momentum. Their collaboration has evolved into teaching, performing, and developing new ideas that connect one-man banding with songwriting and storytelling. Whether on stage or in the classroom, they remain committed to sharing what they’ve learned—encouraging others to experiment, invent, and find their own voice within the SoloCraft approach.

This was one of the first Solocraft public appearances. Ben and Danny performed at You Name it Fest in Bismarck, ND. They started in one building and then paraded over to another stage. Ben's rig MOMBU (mobile one man band unit) is totally electric where Dan's is acoustic.
Ben playing his song Perfect Day and testing out a smaller 1 man band rig.
Ben Suchy & Danny Savage as SOLOCRAFT
Ben and Dan's 2026 grant finale
Ben experiments with his new project MOMBU-2 (mobile one man band unit). Ben was a finalist in 2026 for the Telluride Bluegrass Festival's "Troubadour Competition".
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