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Jason Benefield @jasonbenefield.com · 15d

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

A photo of the 10/6/2025 Hunter’s Moon with clouds closing in.

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Jason Benefield @jasonbenefield.com · 16d

Also, tomorrow (10/7) I’ll be at Studio A Cafe in Dekalb, IL for a lunch concert. If you’d like to be there live, register on the WNIJ website.

northernpublicradio.org/studioacafe

northernpublicradio.org

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Jason Benefield @jasonbenefield.com · 16d

“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

The “Apothecary” album cover, which is an illustration of a snake wrapped around a tree branch.

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Jason Benefield @jasonbenefield.com · 18d

Special guest appearance by a book I’m reading for no particular reason.

Jason Benefield @jasonbenefield.com · 18d

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.

A stack of stickers that say “Jason Benefield” and “jasonbenefield.com” along with a QR code that takes you to the website. The stickers are lying next to the book “1984.”

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Jason Benefield @jasonbenefield.com · 19d

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”

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Jason Benefield @jasonbenefield.com · 20d

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...

Spotify – Web Player

Jason Benefield @jasonbenefield.com · 20d

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...

Spotify – Web Player

Jason Benefield @jasonbenefield.com · 22d

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!

Jason Benefield and Scott McNeil at Black Dog Vinyl Cafe in Plainfield, IL on Saturday, October 5th.

Store | Jason Benefield - Americana Singer-Songwriter from Chicago, Illinois

Jason Benefield @jasonbenefield.com · 25d

Go grab a shirt, vinyl record, or CD!

jasonbenefield.com/store

The official merch store of Jason Benefield, Americana/folk singer-songwriter from Chicago, Illinois, featuring vinyl records and CD copies of his independent releases, t-shirts, and more.

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Jason Benefield @jasonbenefield.com · 27d

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

Jason Benefield on a stage playing the guitar in a small, intimate club room with an audience looking on.

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midwestshows.bsky.social @midwestshows.bsky.social · 28d

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

Jason Benefield @jasonbenefield.com · 28d

Come hang out with me tonight!

Jason Benefield @jasonbenefield.com · 29d

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.

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Jason Benefield @jasonbenefield.com · 28d

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...

Jason Benefield

Jason Benefield @jasonbenefield.com · 29d

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.

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midwestshows.bsky.social @midwestshows.bsky.social · Sep 22

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 ...

Gina Marie & The Golden Bucks w/Jason Benefield - Hey Nonny

Jason Benefield @jasonbenefield.com · Sep 18

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...

www.heynonny.com

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Jason Benefield @jasonbenefield.com · Sep 18

If you like Jason Isbell but think he's way too talented, boy have I got a Jason for you:

open.spotify.com/artist/7hqTD...

Jason Benefield

Jason Benefield @jasonbenefield.com · Sep 18

If you like raw acoustic singer-songwriter stuff, I humbly present:

open.spotify.com/artist/7hqTD...

Jason Benefield

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · Sep 18

The last political column I was allowed to write in the @washingtonpost.com was a criticism of Obama.

His people took issue with my piece, but we were respectful.

Now he is tweeting in support of me.

This is how free political speech and respect for debate *actually works*.

Or used to work.

Tweet From Obama mentioning my firing from the Washington post. Wirh a photo of me

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Jason Benefield @jasonbenefield.com · Sep 18

9/24: Opening for Gina Marie & The Golden Bucks at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights, IL. 7:30 set. Tickets available on the Hey Nonny site or via the link on my website.

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Jason Benefield @jasonbenefield.com · Sep 18

9/20: Guitar-slinging for my buddy Aaron Kelly at the Vintage Illinois Win Festival in North Utica, IL. 4:30 set. Tix on the festival website.