Jason Benefield
@jasonbenefield.com
Americana singer-songwriter from Chicago, Illinois
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I have friends everywhere
https://jasonbenefield.com
https://linktr.ee/jasonbenefield
Sharing the stage with my buddy Michael Rawls at Black Dog Vinyl Cafe on 2/21. We’ll be swapping songs and stories and such. Mark your calendars and come hang with us.
February 11, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Sharing the stage with my buddy Michael Rawls at Black Dog Vinyl Cafe on 2/21. We’ll be swapping songs and stories and such. Mark your calendars and come hang with us.
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“Broken Things” from the Haiku Milieu show at The Venue in Aurora, IL on 2/7/2026.
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Broken Things - Jason Benefield - Haiku Milieu 2/7/2026 at The Venue (Aurora, IL)
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February 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
“Broken Things” from the Haiku Milieu show at The Venue in Aurora, IL on 2/7/2026.
youtu.be/X-f5K5-GfN8?...
youtu.be/X-f5K5-GfN8?...
“Broken Things” from the Haiku Milieu show at The Venue in Aurora, IL on 2/7/2026.
youtu.be/X-f5K5-GfN8?...
youtu.be/X-f5K5-GfN8?...
Broken Things - Jason Benefield - Haiku Milieu 2/7/2026 at The Venue (Aurora, IL)
YouTube video by Jason Benefield
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February 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
“Broken Things” from the Haiku Milieu show at The Venue in Aurora, IL on 2/7/2026.
youtu.be/X-f5K5-GfN8?...
youtu.be/X-f5K5-GfN8?...
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.
February 5, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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.
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.
February 3, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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.
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.
January 30, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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 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!
January 29, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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!
January 27, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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!
January 26, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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
#music #songwriter #livemusic
January 23, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Taking it easy and trying to stay warm this weekend, but there’s some cool stuff incoming. See you then.
#music #songwriter #livemusic
#music #songwriter #livemusic
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SUNDAY (1/11) I GET TO SING WITH @jasonbenefield.com #EchoandRansom at our home away from home #blackdogvinylcafe in Plainfield. 1pm 💙
January 10, 2026 at 1:40 AM
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!
January 5, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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!
December 27, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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!
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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!
December 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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!
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Dec 19 - Posted Midwest Show Dates:
@jasonbenefield.com - Dec 20
@mtoriander.bsky.social - Dec 20
@theexbombers.bsky.social - Dec 19
@jasonbenefield.com - Dec 20
@mtoriander.bsky.social - Dec 20
@theexbombers.bsky.social - Dec 19
December 19, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Dec 19 - Posted Midwest Show Dates:
@jasonbenefield.com - Dec 20
@mtoriander.bsky.social - Dec 20
@theexbombers.bsky.social - Dec 19
@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.
Heading back to Westmont on Saturday night. Come see me at Whiskey Hill! 9:30 go-time.
December 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Back in my old stomping grounds tomorrow night. Let's spend some quality time together.
Reposted by Jason Benefield
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
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 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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
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
Reposted by Jason Benefield
December Midwest Show Dates:
17- @highonstress.bsky.social
18- @highonstress.bsky.social
18- @jasonbenefield.com
19- @theexbombers.bsky.social
17- @highonstress.bsky.social
18- @highonstress.bsky.social
18- @jasonbenefield.com
19- @theexbombers.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
December Midwest Show Dates:
17- @highonstress.bsky.social
18- @highonstress.bsky.social
18- @jasonbenefield.com
19- @theexbombers.bsky.social
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.
December 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Heading back to Westmont on Saturday night. Come see me at Whiskey Hill! 9:30 go-time.
Reposted by Jason Benefield
December 16, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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
#music #musician #songwriter #listenlocal
December 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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
#music #musician #songwriter #listenlocal
Closing out 2025. Come see me!
December 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Closing out 2025. Come see me!
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...
open.spotify.com/track/3VqUY2...
I'm Alright
open.spotify.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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...
open.spotify.com/track/3VqUY2...