If you missed The Folk Festival on WDCB this past Tuesday, where I played the song I wrote that was inspired by a Jenny Bienemann haiku for the Haiku Milieu show this Saturday (2/7) at The Venue in Aurora, IL, it goes like this.

Tuesday morning stuff. Also, I, and some of the other artists who will be performing at The Venue in Aurora this Saturday night, 2/7, for Jenny Bienemann’s Haiku Milieu show, will be on Folk Festival on WDCB at 8pm tonight to talk about it and play the songs we wrote for the occasion.

I can’t wait to share the stage with so many of my friends next Saturday at The Venue in Aurora, IL for Jenny Bienemann’s Haiku Milieu concert, celebrating the release of Jenny’s new tiny book, “The Come Back.” We’ll all be performing original songs inspired by Jenny’s haiku.

Tomorrow night!

I’ll be playing some tunes on The Songwriters Lounge livestream this Saturday night, hosted by Michael Marsden, and, if you’re in the area, you can join us live and in person at Black Dog Vinyl Cafe in Plainfield, IL. We’ll be kicking off around 7pm!

I can’t wait to play a gig with my friends Demi Clara and Jack the Acquaintance this Friday night at the Artists’ Collective of Aurora, IL. Be collective.aurora. Doors at 7:00, and JTA takes the stage at 7:40 to get us rolling. Come hang out!

Taking it easy and trying to stay warm this weekend, but there’s some cool stuff incoming. See you then. #music #songwriter #livemusic

SUNDAY (1/11) I GET TO SING WITH @jasonbenefield.com #EchoandRansom at our home away from home #blackdogvinylcafe in Plainfield. 1pm 💙

We moved our BDVC gig to Sunday, 1/11 at 1pm so everybody can enjoy the Bears game. Come see us for our first E&R gig in 2026!

Packing up the rig to head out to Social 45 in Frankfort, IL tonight, 12/27, to sling some tunes with the mighty @jamesgedda.bsky.social from 7:30-10:30. Come hang out with us!

TONIGHT! Headed to Social 45 in Frankfort, IL to do some picking alongside my buddy @jasonbenefield.com from 7:30-10:30. See y'all there!

Dec 19 - Posted Midwest Show Dates: @jasonbenefield.com - Dec 20 @mtoriander.bsky.social - Dec 20 @theexbombers.bsky.social - Dec 19

Back in my old stomping grounds tomorrow night. Let's spend some quality time together.

December Midwest Show Dates: 18- @bethkille.bsky.social 18- @highonstress.bsky.social 18- @jasonbenefield.com 19- @theexbombers.bsky.social 20- @jamesgedda.bsky.social 20- @jasonbenefield.com 20- @mtoriander.bsky.social 20- @radkey.bsky.social 20- @theexbombers.bsky.social

December Midwest Show Dates: 17- @highonstress.bsky.social 18- @highonstress.bsky.social 18- @jasonbenefield.com 19- @theexbombers.bsky.social

Heading back to Westmont on Saturday night. Come see me at Whiskey Hill! 9:30 go-time.

Dec 16 - Posted Midwest Show Dates: @gravehuffer.bsky.social - Dec 27 @jasonbenefield.com - Dec 18

I can’t wait to hang out with some of my friends this Thursday night at Demi Clara’s Storytime Songwriter Showcase at Black Dog Vinyl Cafe in Plainfield, IL. These shows are always a great time. Don’t miss it! #music #musician #songwriter #listenlocal

Closing out 2025. Come see me!

Mind giving me a spin? open.spotify.com/artist/7hqTD...

I was intending to release this song as a single but decided to do "Apothecary" instead. Downside is this one has barely any streams on it. It's a shame, because I think it's a pretty good one. I wrote it the day after John Prine passed: open.spotify.com/track/3VqUY2...

Nov 26 - Posted Midwest Show Dates: @bcbandil.bsky.social - Nov 26 @dizgo.bsky.social - Dec 5 @fountainsofwayne.bsky.social - Dec 31 @jamesgedda.bsky.social - Nov 26, 28, 30 @jasonbenefield.com - Nov 26

Tonight! We start at 7:30!

Buying vinyl records, CDs, and other merch is a great way to tangibly support an independent musician. I've got some stuff up on my website. If you dig what I'm doing, or are looking for a gift, click here: jasonbenefield.com/store

(11/15) Posted Midwest Show Dates: @jasonbenefield.com - 11/21 @mustardplug.bsky.social - 12/3 @pullstringband.bsky.social - 1/17

I’m so excited that I get to share the stage with the ethereal Sophie Coyote at Black Dog Vinyl Cafe in Plainfield, IL on 11/21. Showtime is 7pm, and you’re not gonna wanna miss a minute.

(11/13) Posted Midwest Show Dates: @bethkille.bsky.social - Nov 21-22 @jasonbenefield.com - Nov 15 @mtoriander.bsky.social - Feb, May 8-9

I’ll be playing some tunes at Whiskey Hill Brewery & Kitchen in Westmont, IL for the first time this Saturday night, 11/15. 9:30pm liftoff. Come hang out!

(11/5) Posted Midwest Show Dates: @bethkille.bsky.social - 11/5 @featherweightmusic.bsky.social - 11/14, 12/12 @jamesgedda.bsky.social - 11/7 @jasonbenefield.com - 11/9 @unwedsailor.bsky.social - 11/5

(11/5) Posted Midwest Show Dates: @bethkille.bsky.social - 11/5 @featherweightmusic.bsky.social - 11/14, 12/12 @jamesgedda.bsky.social - 11/22 @jasonbenefield.com - 11/9

Singing some songs at Blind Corner/Go Brewing in Naperville this Sunday afternoon, 11/9. We can watch the end of the Bears game together. Hopefully it’ll be less stressful than the last one 🐻⬇️

(10/23) Posted Midwest Show Dates: @allhailhereafter.bsky.social - 11/15 @jamesgedda.bsky.social - 11/22 @jasonbenefield.com - 10/25

Hitting up a new spot this Saturday night. Come see me at Milkstop Cafe in La Grange at 8pm.

Hey, @jasonbenefield.com - congrats on this!

Sitting around talking Talking to an empty room To the light of a Hunter’s Moon To the memory of her

“Apothecary” is a year and almost a month old and I appreciate everybody who’s been streaming it recently. Share it with your friends and head to my website for a physical copy! jasonbenefield.com

Got a new batch of QR code stickers from the beautiful people at @stickerjunkie.bsky.social. These are perfect for venue bathroom walls and the occasional lamppost. They’re also much nicer than the ones I used to get from a problematic hot sauce company.

10/4 @ 7pm: Song Swap with Scott McNeil at Black Dog Vinyl Cafe in Plainfield, IL 10/7 @ 12pm: Studio A Cafe at WNIJ in Dekalb, IL (to be there live register at northernpublicradio.org/studioacafe) Song: “January”

This song is not remotely explicit, and I'm far from puritanical, but I was hesitant to sing it live, let alone record it, because I felt like nobody would want to hear me of all people sing a song that references sex even in a roundabout way. open.spotify.com/track/6hbHTj...

This song is not remotely explicit, and I'm far from puritanical, but I was hesitant to sing it live, let alone record it, because I felt like nobody would want to hear me of all people sing a song that references sex even in a roundabout way. open.spotify.com/track/6hbHTj...

Swapping songs this Saturday (10/4) with my budding Scott McNeil at my home base, Black Dog Vinyl Cafe in Plainfield, IL. Come see some homegrown, organic music on a Saturday night!

Go grab a shirt, vinyl record, or CD! jasonbenefield.com/store

Last night at Hey Nonny was lovely. Thanks to Gina Marie & The Golden Bucks for having me along.

September Midwest Show Dates: 24- @jasonbenefield.com 25- @mustardplug.bsky.social‬ 25- @thewriteups.bsky.social 26- @eightysixedkid.bsky.social 26- @mustardplug.bsky.social‬ 26- @thewriteups.bsky.social

Come hang out with me tonight!

Hey look I'm asking you to stream me on your favorite streaming service again. I'm all over, but here's Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/7hqTD...

Playing a show with Gina Marie & The Golden Bucks at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights, IL on Wednesday, 9/24. Tickets available on the Hey Nonny site or just click the link on jasonbenefield.com.

September Midwest Show Dates: 23- @jeremyportermi.bsky.social 24- @jasonbenefield.com 25- @mustardplug.bsky.social‬ 25- @thewriteups.bsky.social 26- @eightysixedkid.bsky.social 26- @mustardplug.bsky.social‬ 26- @thewriteups.bsky.social 27- @bronsonarm.bsky.social 27- @dizgo.bsky.social ...

Hey Chicagoland. Got a big show coming up on Wednesday with my friends Gina Marie & The Golden Bucks at Hey Nonny and you should definitely be there. Tickets here: www.heynonny.com/shows/gina-m...

If you like raw acoustic singer-songwriter stuff, I humbly present: open.spotify.com/artist/7hqTD...