# 168 - Ben Schlabach - Uncle Bengine and Local Music - May 19, 2026

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Podcast: [Bingo Is Life: A Post-Bingo Harrisonburg Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bingo-is-life-a-post-bingo-harrisonburg-podcast-6401130)
Published: 2026-05-20T04:01:29+00:00
Episode link: https://brothershowdyshell.podbean.com/e/168-ben-schlabach-uncle-bengine-and-local-music-may-19-2026/
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Duration seconds: 3030

## Resource

From the band Uncle Bengine, we welcome vocalist, guitarist, and song writer Ben Schlabaugh! Ben shares his story- Mennonite background and all. This is a great episode for the musician’s musician! Ben is another great example of the type of productive, creative individual that our local community is so lucky to have! We talk about a lot of music, a lot of where this music comes from, and a lot of love for local talent. A few mentions: Brothers Howdyshell website now available! Go sign up for a chance to win a free tshirt! https://www.BrothersHowdyshell.com Restless Moons Brewing - Lovely space. Lovely beer. https://www.restlessmoons.com/ Ruby’s Arcade - Rockin’ pie and pins in downtown Harrisonburg! https://rubysarcade.com/ Ben Schlabach Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/benjamin.schlabach Uncle Bengine Site - https://unclebengine.com/ Uncle Bengine Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/unclebengine?igsh=amIwcm1wd202bGh1

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