Bhi Bhiman

“His strikingly vibrant tenor octave resonates loud and powerful from any stage with as much recognition as his name.”-7×7 Magazine’s Clamour Blog

“Pronounced “Bee Bee-men,” this first-generation Sri Lankan American musician is pretty sure there’s no one else in the world with his name. Even if there is, chances are no other Bhi Bhiman could write a song as cool and catchy as the Bay Area’s Bhi Bhiman can…Sarcasm and humor are among his favorite instruments, but Bhiman’s debut solo album on HinJu Records, “The Cookbook,” has recipes with a serious taste to them, too.” -San Francisco Chronicle

“Fans can’t say enough about this 27-year-old folk-rock troubadour. Listen to their fond comparisons, likening Bhiman to Randy Newman, Bill Withers and — of course — Bob Dylan, and you might roll your eyes. Actually listen to him sing, however, and your reaction will probably be quite different. Bhiman is the real deal, and he has the talent to go far.” -San Jose Mercury

“Bhi Bhiman sings like a traveling Dust Bowl folkie crossed with Nina Simone.” -Willamette Week (Portland)

“It never ceases to amaze me what one man and one guitar can do, especially when that man is Bhi Bhiman.” -The Bay Bridged

“Bhi Bhiman is one of the most talented musicians I’ve seen in a long time.”-Zigaboo Modeliste

“The first thing you notice about Bhiman is his voice; it’s instantly striking and unique, a slapdash mixture of Bill Withers, Richie Havens, and Little Richard.”-The San Francisco Guardian

“It only makes good sense that the next great American folk hero/political voice is a very un-white, first-generation Sri-Lankan American. Bhi Bhiman (bee-bee-man) is arguably the wittiest and angriest person to pick up a guitar in the last 30 years and wield it like an aural hatchet aimed at chopping the head off all that’s wrong in the world.” -Local IQ (Albuquerque)

“San Francisco singer-songwriter Bhi Bhiman blazes through the Southwest with his witty lyrics and soulful folk tunes. On tour to support his freshman release, Bhiman promises an eclectic performance.” -Santa Fe Reporter