Born and raised in North East PA, Ben DiGilio knows what small town life is all about. He is a bachelor who spends his days working as a material handler / utility person at Bay Valley Foods. He’s also the talented bass player and backup vocalist for Small Town Revolution – the band he helped to create.

 

Ben first picked up a bass guitar almost 17 years ago. Although bass is his primary instrument, he also dabbles with guitar. Bens’ musical interests are primarily classic rock, blues, jazz, and country. He played in first band at age 22. It was an 80s hard rock band called Kronk. The next stop on his musical journey was in a band he created along with his cousin called Uncle Geno’s Feel Good Jam Band – which would later become Soul Brother Junction. It was the next band, Machines of Revolution, which would eventually become Small Town Revolution.

 

Ben credits three individuals who have been very helpful to him over the years. “Michael Calabrese, Andrew Mullen, and Clark Ellsworth have all helped me to get where I’m at now. I owe them each a debt of gratitude.”

 

On Small Town Revolution, Ben smiles and says, “I’m here for the money and the chics. Seriously, the friendship and camaraderie is a big part of this band.”

 

Bens’ most memorable musical moment was opening for Chris Cagle at the Lake Erie Speedway. Ben comments, “That was a real honor for Small Town Revolution.”

 

Ben spends much of his spare time supporting other bands. “I usually go and see other friend’s bands on the weekends,” he explains. “Otherwise, I stay at home relaxing with my beagle. I also lift weights and exercise regularly.”