Jason Benefield

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Tom Waits: "I have a relationship with melody and at the same time also with dissonance," Waits said of his musical styles. "It's part of the kind of polar opposites of each other that I carry in me. Two dogs fighting all the time. I think I have two audiences out there: People who want to hear me go out there and just scream and stomp and talk about liquor. And people who want me to get very tender and sentimental and sensitive and vulnerable. It's all part of it."
"Record companies are no longer interested in maintaining or nurturing or supporting the growth of an artist," he continued. "They want you as a cash cow on the day you get there. And then, when you stop making milk they want you on the barbecue right away."
"I worry sometimes about recording, because it feels like you're eating the feathers and you're throwing away the bird," he said. Performing live is different, "because I really ran away and joined the circus," he said.
"That's what everybody did who got into music. You went to a show somewhere and you said, `Man, that's it.' Maybe it's kind of like alligator wrestling, because you're dealing with something that's alive. And you might be thrown by it and you might be gored by it, and it's bigger than you, but you may get to ride it."
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Pre-save “Apothecary,” streaming everywhere on 9/13!

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Playing tunes at the Aurora, IL Farmers Market this morning if you wanna swing by. Shop local. Listen local.

A beautiful sunset over the Rockies and a freakin’ in Denver.

I’ll be back home in Aurora (IL, not CO) for the on Saturday morning, so come shop local and I’ll sing you some songs. 8-noon.

And don’t forget to pre-save my first LP, “Apothecary,” streaming everywhere 9/13. Link in bio.

I had to have my “Apothecary” album release show at . It’s home base for me. Besides, what better place to release a record than a record store?

I’ll be playing “Apothecary” live in track order, then I’ll play a set of some old favorites.

9/13 at 7pm. Mark your calendars.

Pre-save my upcoming album, if you're into that sort of thing:

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This Saturday, 7/6, I’ll be playing some songs on the . I took this picture prior to passenger boarding when I played on the riverboat last year. It was a beautiful, memorable evening, and I’m sure this voyage will be, too. I’d love for you to come along. Ticket link in my Linktree (see my bio).

My first full-length album, “Apothecary,” is coming. Click the link in my bio to pre-save it!

Head on over and pre-save "Apothecary," would ya? I'd certainly appreciate it.

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Apothecary
Coming 9/13
Pre-save link in bio

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Chris Leonard at in Aurora, IL
Artwork by
Album release show at in Plainfield, IL on 9/13 at 7pm

Whenever he sees one 😉

I won't be at Aloft in Bolingbrook this weekend, friends. Go find some other local music to listen to!

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Here’s what’s cooking the next few weeks. More details on the JB website (link in bio) 🤘🏻

That quote is a great example of Charles Schulz's dedication to his art and his refusal to compromise his vision!
Charles Schulz, the creator of the beloved Peanuts comic strip, was known for his perfectionism and attention to detail. He was very particular about how his work was presented and refused to let others alter it in any way.
The quote mentioned is a great example of this. Schulz was adamant that his work be printed exactly as he drew it, without any changes or edits. He felt that even small alterations could compromise the integrity of his art and the message he was trying to convey.
This stance was quite bold, especially considering the commercial pressures and editorial demands that come with creating a popular comic strip. But Schulz was unwavering in his commitment to his art, and his refusal to compromise ultimately helped to establish Peanuts as one of the most iconic and enduring comic strips of all time.
Schulz's dedication to his craft is an inspiration to artists, writers, and creatives of all kinds, and a reminder that staying true to one's vision is essential to producing work that is authentic, meaningful, and impactful.

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Neil Gaiman is the coolest.

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This weekend:

On Saturday 6/8 I’ll be at the from 8 to noon. Come support local farmers and small businesses. The will be there for World Wide Knit in Public Day, too!

On Sunday 6/9 come see me at in St. Charles from 1-4pm. You can knit there, too, if you want.

You are always welcome on this ship.

Happy Pride Month.

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No gigs this week, so here’s a pic of a visitor we hosted in our front yard yesterday.

We’re back in Plainfield, IL this Saturday, 5/18, to help our friends at celebrate their 5th Anniversary! Come sing some songs with us!

Tonight! Get your tickets now!!!

Gina Marie and the Golden Bucks | Michelle McCarthy | Jason Benefield at ROXY Lockport An evening of live, local music with Gina Marie and the Golden Bucks, Michelle McCarthy, and Jason Benefield at the ROXY in Lockport, IL!

Do not miss this show, friends. The brilliant and I will be sharing songs and stories at this Saturday night, May 11th. We kick off at 7:00. Don’t miss a minute.

Happy Gotcha Day, Mona 🩵 You’re the goodest girl.

Here she is returning a nose boop. Swipe for a pic from five years ago today at .