Thriving and following the steps of independent acts before them, benjalu is a band that prides themselves on the old school approach of constant touring to promote their music.
Since their formation in 2006 the Newcastle based roots-rock outfit have made the most of their successes. In 2007 benjalu concentrated on playing every week, mainly focussing on shows in their hometown. They capped off the year when the band released their debut EP ‘Reflecting On’ to an overwhelming response.
2008 saw the boys driving the highways and dirt roads of Australia, playing two to four gigs a week, clocking up over 130 shows. 2009 has also to been a huge year seeing benjalu release their second EP and playing over 120 shows already.
Benjalu have picked up spots on two nationally released compilation CD’s, Jam For Awareness and Home Grown Roots, placing the band along side artists such as John Butler, Missy Higgins, Gurrumul, Blue King Brown, Ash Grunwald, Grinspoon and many more.
Benjalu have shared stages with music luminaries such as The Beautiful Girls, State Radio (USA), The Sleepy Jackson, Josh Pyke, Kate Miller-Heidke, Rogerthat, Jason Lowe, The Agents of Peace, Jon Stevens, Diesel and Paul Greene.
In March, the boys took time off the road to record an eight track EP. They were stoked to be able to work with Producer/Engineer Ian Pritchett (Angus and Julia Stone, The Beautiful Girls). The EP titled ‘Waterwalls’ was released in late May.
Waterwalls has received an excellent response with songs getting airplay on various radio stations all over the country including JJJ and ABC.
Inspired by life and a fusion of different artists, benjalu’s sound is forever developing, never letting their music to be boxed into one style. Lilen Pautasso of “This Is Not Rolling Stone” writes, “ Each song takes on a uniquely different personality mixing elements of jazz, folk, blues and contemporary rock to maintain the groups fresh sound as well as keeping there listeners interested.”
Benjalu will continue touring to promote the release of ‘Waterwalls’. They have plans of breaking into new territories later this year, before commencing work on their debut album to see in 2010.
Hey guy's. Really Stoked for your new years eve gig, Im going to play guitar with Afro Moses that night. (Im sniffing around for some gig's for the hippies at the moment.) Watched some video, you guy's are grooving well. And Yeah If you heard us on roots and all.. .. .. cool. ! Peace Love and light.......... Pana
Thank you very much for the Link Up & Sharing Your Music
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Keep up the Great Work!
Wishes you All the Best in 2009!
Enjoy your Weekend!
hey dudes. awesome seeing u guys on tues! weird, weve just finished up with a 7 track EP with ian pritchett! hes a fuckin legend. hope 2 see u again soon. jaz (drummer from Lovers Jump Creek)
ye north coast pubs will do anything to get bands to play..u could prob ask and receive a 12yr old boy too if the need occurred!? haha!
how goods the new yrs show lookin?? ill be there with the DLC boys! keen as! anyhoo, hopefully will catchya at Sawtie next friday, i swear u guys are the hardest working newy band out there! safe trravels!xo
hey! nice to meet u guys the other night at sawty! i c u'll be back soon! wont be able to get there as i cant drive (ankle reconstruction). let us know if u need a place to crash or anyhing though!erin xo
yehhhhhhhaaa hey boys how ya doin. hope all is well,, really pumped for peats ridge gona be so so so fun, are u boys gonna be stayin there the whole thing, if so lets camp together and snuggle it up hahahah
good luck with all ur shows keep it real and will see ya soooonns
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