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Upcoming live performances | July 2022

Looking forward to another busy month of shows. Please share with your friends. 

7/3 Renegade Winery (Mokelumne Hill, CA) 

7/9 Willows On Main (West Point, CA) 

7/17 Murphys Irish Pub (Murphys, CA) 

7/30 The Pour Choice…

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Neil Young Archives

Neil Young is one of my favorite recording artists. It started for me back in 2002, when I was living in Minneapolis. One of my favorite rituals, after any rainstorm, was to walk to the record store down the street…

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CAM award for "Outstanding Musical Achievement"

Here's a video of when Nolan Apostle surprised me after my show at Renegade Winery, with the 2021 CAM Award for "Outstanding Musical Achievement". I'm so very grateful to all who nominated me and for everyone that's supported me over…

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Highlights from Day One: Folk Unlocked Virtual Conference

This week I'm attending the Folk Alliance International Virtual Conference. Here are my personal highlights from day one of the conference.

 

My favorite Panels & Discussions: 

Audio Production In-Person and Remote: Shani Gandhi, Rachael Moore, Trina Shoemaker, Gena Johnson…

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Today Bandcamp is waiving fees

Today, Bandcamp is waiving their fees to support artists during the pandemic. Which means that 100% of the sales will go directly to the artists.

Check out my new EP "Four New Songs" on Bandcamp! These are studio recordings…

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All shows canceled through June 2020

Well, it doesn't seem like this virus is going to go easy on us. Until further notice all my live performances are canceled until I can feel confident that everyone attending will be safe. So sorry we won't be…

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March 21, 26 & 28 Shows Canceled Due to COVID-19

Some sad news. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the rest of my March performances have been canceled. I hope there will be an opportunity to reschedule these at some point. Although I will miss performing for you, I believe…

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The Future of the Benson Songwriter Exchange

 

As many of you know, I am moving to California in a few days. So what will happen to the Benson Songwriter Exchange? It will continue on! Over the past couple months I have been gradually transitioning the…

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BSE "Truth and Lies" Release Party | Reverb Lounge - Dec 12

The Benson Songwriter Exchange (BSE) is celebrating the release of their second compilation "Truth and Lies". The concert will feature performances from Brad Hoshaw, Michael Campbell, Tica Perri, Joe Watson, Doug Kuony, Jon Miller, Tyler Harman, Robert Matter, Mark Haugen…

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