Jason Benefield
@jasonbenefield.com
Americana singer-songwriter from Chicago, Illinois
I have friends everywhere
https://jasonbenefield.com
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I have friends everywhere
https://jasonbenefield.com
https://linktr.ee/jasonbenefield
Last year I played guitar for my buddy Aaron Kelly at the Vintage Illinois Wine Festival in Utica. This year, I’ll be back for a solo set on Sunday, 9/20, at noon. Grab your tickets now.
#music #livemusic #songwriter
#music #livemusic #songwriter
September 14, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Last year I played guitar for my buddy Aaron Kelly at the Vintage Illinois Wine Festival in Utica. This year, I’ll be back for a solo set on Sunday, 9/20, at noon. Grab your tickets now.
#music #livemusic #songwriter
#music #livemusic #songwriter
“When you cut this city it bleeds orange and blue.”
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Bear down, Chicago Bears.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Bear down, Chicago Bears.
September 9, 2026 at 9:10 PM
“When you cut this city it bleeds orange and blue.”
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Bear down, Chicago Bears.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Bear down, Chicago Bears.
Celebrating 6 years of Black Dog Vinyl Cafe (and 9 years of E&R) this Saturday night!
September 8, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Celebrating 6 years of Black Dog Vinyl Cafe (and 9 years of E&R) this Saturday night!
Coming up:
• E&R at Black Dog Vinyl Cafe in Plainfield for BDVC’s anniversary weekend on 9/12.
• Solo at Vintage Illinois Wine Festival in Utica on 9/20 (tickets on my website and theirs).
• Song Swap at BDVC with Jackie Carol on 9/25.
#music #songwriter #livemusic
• E&R at Black Dog Vinyl Cafe in Plainfield for BDVC’s anniversary weekend on 9/12.
• Solo at Vintage Illinois Wine Festival in Utica on 9/20 (tickets on my website and theirs).
• Song Swap at BDVC with Jackie Carol on 9/25.
#music #songwriter #livemusic
September 7, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Coming up:
• E&R at Black Dog Vinyl Cafe in Plainfield for BDVC’s anniversary weekend on 9/12.
• Solo at Vintage Illinois Wine Festival in Utica on 9/20 (tickets on my website and theirs).
• Song Swap at BDVC with Jackie Carol on 9/25.
#music #songwriter #livemusic
• E&R at Black Dog Vinyl Cafe in Plainfield for BDVC’s anniversary weekend on 9/12.
• Solo at Vintage Illinois Wine Festival in Utica on 9/20 (tickets on my website and theirs).
• Song Swap at BDVC with Jackie Carol on 9/25.
#music #songwriter #livemusic
I’ll be at the Aurora Farmers Market bright and early this Saturday, 9/5. Last market set I’ve got in 2026, so swing by and shop local.
#music #livemusic #supportlocalmusic #songwriter
#music #livemusic #supportlocalmusic #songwriter
September 3, 2026 at 6:17 PM
I’ll be at the Aurora Farmers Market bright and early this Saturday, 9/5. Last market set I’ve got in 2026, so swing by and shop local.
#music #livemusic #supportlocalmusic #songwriter
#music #livemusic #supportlocalmusic #songwriter
This Saturday I’ll be headed up the Fox for an afternoon set at Riverlands Brewing in St. Charles. 2:00-5:00pm.
#music #livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
#music #livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
August 26, 2026 at 9:14 PM
This Saturday I’ll be headed up the Fox for an afternoon set at Riverlands Brewing in St. Charles. 2:00-5:00pm.
#music #livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
#music #livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
Dolly Parton was a profound influence on me as a musician, and, more importantly, an inspiration as a human. Lots of people tell you how to live. She just showed you. I already miss her 🦋
August 26, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Dolly Parton was a profound influence on me as a musician, and, more importantly, an inspiration as a human. Lots of people tell you how to live. She just showed you. I already miss her 🦋
We will always love you 💔
August 25, 2026 at 7:21 PM
We will always love you 💔
I’m very excited to share the Black Dog Vinyl Cafe stage and swap songs with the remarkably talented Heather Mall this Friday night. You don’t want to miss this.
#music #livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
#music #livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
August 18, 2026 at 5:53 PM
I’m very excited to share the Black Dog Vinyl Cafe stage and swap songs with the remarkably talented Heather Mall this Friday night. You don’t want to miss this.
#music #livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
#music #livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
It’s been a dream of mine to have a song played on WXRT. This Sunday night, I’m elated to announce that the legendary James VanOsdol will be spinning “When I Get Old” on Local Anesthetic. Make sure you tune in this week and every week, and thanks to JVO and XRT for showcasing Chicagoland artists!
August 14, 2026 at 2:53 PM
It’s been a dream of mine to have a song played on WXRT. This Sunday night, I’m elated to announce that the legendary James VanOsdol will be spinning “When I Get Old” on Local Anesthetic. Make sure you tune in this week and every week, and thanks to JVO and XRT for showcasing Chicagoland artists!
Looking forward to a lovely afternoon this Sunday at Blind Corner / Go Brewing in Naperville. Swing by and I’ll sing you some songs.
#music #livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
#music #livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
August 13, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Looking forward to a lovely afternoon this Sunday at Blind Corner / Go Brewing in Naperville. Swing by and I’ll sing you some songs.
#music #livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
#music #livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
E&R will be at The Venue in Aurora, IL on Saturday night supporting our friend Mirabelle Skipworth.
Grab your tickets.
Grab your tickets.
August 12, 2026 at 6:48 PM
E&R will be at The Venue in Aurora, IL on Saturday night supporting our friend Mirabelle Skipworth.
Grab your tickets.
Grab your tickets.
I’ll be walking the streets of Lockport, IL this Sunday afternoon with my friends, supergroup The Petty Bettys, to raise some cash and awareness for Guardian Angel Community Services. Come see us!
July 31, 2026 at 7:21 PM
I’ll be walking the streets of Lockport, IL this Sunday afternoon with my friends, supergroup The Petty Bettys, to raise some cash and awareness for Guardian Angel Community Services. Come see us!
Haven’t shared a stage with my buddy Nick Wiesner in too damn long, but we’ll be swapping songs this Friday, 7/31, at Black Dog Vinyl Cafe. Come hang out with us.
#livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
#livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
July 29, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Haven’t shared a stage with my buddy Nick Wiesner in too damn long, but we’ll be swapping songs this Friday, 7/31, at Black Dog Vinyl Cafe. Come hang out with us.
#livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
#livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
One of the most fun White Sox games I’ve ever been to. Murakami hits 2 dingers and plates 6 ribeyes on his friggin’ bobblehead day? Magical.
July 27, 2026 at 4:45 PM
One of the most fun White Sox games I’ve ever been to. Murakami hits 2 dingers and plates 6 ribeyes on his friggin’ bobblehead day? Magical.
I’ll be playing some songs at the Aurora Farmers Market bright and early tomorrow morning. 8-noon. Shop local. Listen local.
July 24, 2026 at 8:13 PM
I’ll be playing some songs at the Aurora Farmers Market bright and early tomorrow morning. 8-noon. Shop local. Listen local.
I strung it myself, by the way.
July 24, 2026 at 2:36 PM
I strung it myself, by the way.
I’ve got one last gig at Brother Chimp Brewing’s North Aurora location tomorrow, 7/24, at 6pm. It’ll be an original-heavy set. Who’s coming?
#livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
#livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
July 23, 2026 at 4:02 PM
I’ve got one last gig at Brother Chimp Brewing’s North Aurora location tomorrow, 7/24, at 6pm. It’ll be an original-heavy set. Who’s coming?
#livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
#livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
This weekend:
7/24 at Brother Chimp Brewing in North Aurora for the last time.
7/25 bright and early at the Aurora Farmers Market.
#livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
7/24 at Brother Chimp Brewing in North Aurora for the last time.
7/25 bright and early at the Aurora Farmers Market.
#livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
July 20, 2026 at 5:20 PM
This weekend:
7/24 at Brother Chimp Brewing in North Aurora for the last time.
7/25 bright and early at the Aurora Farmers Market.
#livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
7/24 at Brother Chimp Brewing in North Aurora for the last time.
7/25 bright and early at the Aurora Farmers Market.
#livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
Next Friday, 7/24, I’ll be playing one last gig at Brother Chimp Brewing’s North Aurora location before they shut the doors for good. It’ll be an original-heavy set.
Swing by. Hang out. Chimp puns intended.
#livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
Swing by. Hang out. Chimp puns intended.
#livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
July 17, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Next Friday, 7/24, I’ll be playing one last gig at Brother Chimp Brewing’s North Aurora location before they shut the doors for good. It’ll be an original-heavy set.
Swing by. Hang out. Chimp puns intended.
#livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
Swing by. Hang out. Chimp puns intended.
#livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
Just added! I’ll be playing a free afternoon set in the Hey Nonny bistro on 7/18 before Covington Groove lights up the main stage. Reserve a table in the bistro and grab tickets for the main stage show on the Hey Nonny website.
#livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
#livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
July 17, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Just added! I’ll be playing a free afternoon set in the Hey Nonny bistro on 7/18 before Covington Groove lights up the main stage. Reserve a table in the bistro and grab tickets for the main stage show on the Hey Nonny website.
#livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
#livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
I will generally revert to, and even seek a kind of solace in, self-deprecation and my ever-present impostor syndrome, but this song should have been on The Bear.
open.spotify.com/track/1mdHDA...
open.spotify.com/track/1mdHDA...
Chicago Song
Jason Benefield · Chicago Song · Song · 2020
open.spotify.com
July 9, 2026 at 2:36 PM
I will generally revert to, and even seek a kind of solace in, self-deprecation and my ever-present impostor syndrome, but this song should have been on The Bear.
open.spotify.com/track/1mdHDA...
open.spotify.com/track/1mdHDA...
It’s been too damn long since we’ve been done an E&R gig at Skeleton Key, but we’re rectifying that this Saturday night. Come see us!
#music #livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
#music #livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
July 7, 2026 at 5:58 PM
It’s been too damn long since we’ve been done an E&R gig at Skeleton Key, but we’re rectifying that this Saturday night. Come see us!
#music #livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic
#music #livemusic #songwriter #supportlocalmusic