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benji kirkpatrick
Folk / Acoustic / Alternative

Bouzouki/Guitar player and singer




United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/7/2009
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Member Since1/8/2006
Band Websitewww.benjikirkpatrick.com
InfluencesThe Band, Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, Richard Thompson, Gjallerhorn, John Kirkpatrick, Howlin Wolf, Nick Drake, ZZ Top, Sly and the Family Stone, Chuck Berry, Filarfolket, Ry Cooder, The Levellers, Gan Ainm
Record LabelNavigator
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 9 2009 8:00P
Sunfest (Bellowhead) London, Ontario
Jul 10 2009 8:00P
Sunfest (Bellowhead) London, Ontario
Jul 11 2009 8:00P
Winnipeg Folk Festival (Bellowhead) Winnipeg, Manitoba
Jul 12 2009 8:00P
Winnipeg Folk Festival (Bellowhead) Winnipeg, Manitoba
Jul 15 2009 8:00P
Festival Place (Bellowhead) Edmonton, Alberta
Jul 17 2009 8:00P
Vancouver Folk Festival (Bellowhead) Vancouver, BC
Jul 18 2009 8:00P
Vancouver Folk Festival (Bellowhead) Vancouver, BC
Jul 19 2009 8:00P
Vancouver Folk Festival (Bellowhead) Vancouver, BC
Jul 22 2009 8:00P
Butchart Gardens (Bellowhead) Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC
Jul 24 2009 8:00P
Calgary Folk Festival (Bellowhead) Calgary, Alberta
Jul 25 2009 8:00P
Calgary Folk Festival (Bellowhead) Calgary, Alberta
Jul 26 2009 8:00P
Calgary Folk Festival (Bellowhead) Calgary, Alberta
Jul 31 2009 8:00P
Cambridge Folk Festival (Bellowhead) Cambridge
Aug 1 2009 8:00P
Sidmouth Folk Festival (Faustus) Sidmouth, Devon
Aug 21 2009 8:00P
Piesse of Piddle Wyre Piddle, nr Pershore, Worcs
Aug 28 2009 8:00P
Shrewsbury Folk Festival (Faustus) Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Sep 11 2009 8:00P
Bromyard Folk Festival (Faustus) Bromyard, Herefordshire
Sep 12 2009 8:00P
St Ives Festival (Bellowhead) St Ives, Cornwall
Sep 18 2009 8:00P
Fareham Arts Centre (Faustus) Fareham, Hants
Sep 24 2009 8:00P
The Junction, Cambridge (Faustus) Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East
Sep 25 2009 8:00P
Square Chapel Arts Centre (Faustus) Halifax, Yorkshire

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Described by Time Out as a 'fretboard wizard ', Benji Kirkpatrick is a gifted guitar player and an engaging and experienced performer. Over the decade or so that he has been working on the folk scene, he has honed a distinctive style which has rare energy.
“…a memorably aggressive bouzouki style…Powerful…” - Mojo
As well as being a soloist, Benji has also collaborated with peers and veterans of the scene on various ventures. He is one third of Faustus along with fiddle and oboe ace Paul Sartin and Waterson:Carthy member Saul Rose.
Benji has also worked with Nationwide Mercury Prize nominee Seth Lakeman. The two of them have played duo gigs together and featured on each others albums. (Benji appears on Seth's Mercury Prize nominated; ‘Kitty Jay’ as well as top selling ‘Freedom Fields’). Oysterband invited Benji to join them on their Big Session tours of 2001 and 2003, alongside Cara Dillon, Eliza Carthy and Jim Moray.
Benji Kirkpatrick was born in the summer of 1976 when his parents, folk luminaries John Kirkpatrick and Sue Harris, were on a rare break from touring. The couple played together as a duo throughout the 70’s and 80’s and with countless classic line ups – Albion Country Band, Steeleye Span, Richard Thompson, Brass Monkey to name but a few.
In the hills of Shropshire, Benji, like other children immersed in the folk world, was brought up listening to a wide range of musical styles. It wasn’t long before he was picking up instruments and with the arrival of an electric guitar into his life, Benji began listening to 50’s Rock n’ Roll, before moving via ZZ Top to Jimi Hendrix.
At college, Benji formed a band called The Hedgerows, who eventually evolved into an acoustic outfit, resulting in them having a song (penned by Benji) featured on Evolving Tradition 1 (Mrs Casey Records) in 1995. This got Benji's name noticed and his solo debut ('Dance in the Shadow') was released in 1998 on the Wildgoose label. Benji joined the band Dr Faustus in the same year.
In 2004, Benji's 2nd solo album, 'Half a Fruit Pie', was released, this time on the Fellside label.
In the same year, Folk/funk/jazz/soul big band, Bellowhead was formed and Benji was a founder member. With an appearance on BBC TV's 'Later' and performances everywhere from the Royal Opera House to the Albert Hall(as part of BBC TV's Proms), the band has gone from strength to strength. They are headlining festivals in the UK and in Europe and, following in St Etienne's footsteps, have recently been named as Band in Residence at London's South Bank Centre for 2008. Benji has also been working with Maddy Prior, the voice of Steeleye Span, who has a new album out called 'Seven for Old England' on which Benji features heavily. There will be a tour in October '08 to promote the CD. With his services now in high demand, Benji has found it hard to knuckle down to his solo work. Hard, but thankfully not impossible. Boomerang, consisting of mostly original songs is the first album due for release on a brand new label, Navigator, in March 2008.

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benji kirkpatrick's Friends Comments
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Montesa Audio





Jul 1 2009 10:01 AM

Hi, greetings from Spain - thanks for adding us
Richard @ Rugby Roots





Jun 22 2009 8:02 AM

Benji, thanks for being a Rugby Roots Reluctant Rambler on wednesday, what a great gig!!!

Richard
AnnieD





Jun 15 2009 6:44 AM

Benji, it was so good to see you last night, you really added something to the band, and Fire Marengo was superb. Why didn't you come out and mingle afterwards?
The Rawmarsh Mashers


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Jun 5 2009 1:05 PM

"Come on in my friend your welcome" and thanks for joining the small Gang of Mashers friends.
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Steve Weller





Jun 2 2009 11:19 PM

Thank You!
i saw a video of you and Seth the other day, in a bookstore in Cardiff I think it was..so wonderful!
About time you guys headed down to OZ me thinkest!
Thanks again, and best wishes from OZ
Steve
JACKIE.(Cailín Sualannach!)





Jun 2 2009 7:21 PM

Hi Benji!
How's things? So the tour with Seth Lakeman's over now?
Have a great week, mate!
Keep intouch!
/jackie. xx
RBE





May 30 2009 4:07 PM

HI! tnx 4 the add... I hope all is well with U...I listened to your songs, nice sound!!!. I'm so happy because I..ve finished my first album "A la media noche"... I give my best wishes to U from Santa Ana Querétarock!!!...keep in touch.
Emmanuel.
Phil





May 26 2009 9:07 PM

Hi Benji
Thanks for the add. Hope to see you playing soon.
Cheers
Phil
The Jessmeister





May 26 2009 2:53 PM

You were amazing at The Minack! What a truly incredible night! And it was really nice to see you in the band at Union Chapel. A very good addition. Good luck with the rest of the tour. x
Laura Joy





May 25 2009 4:22 PM

Was good to see you playin with Seth Lakeman at Union Chapel, London. I was hoping Seth would let you play some of your own solo material. Will have to come to one of your own shows.
Friends of Folk





May 21 2009 6:38 AM

Hi Benji and thanks for your friendship. See you at Wychwood!
Dyer:Cummings





May 6 2009 7:14 PM

Battle of the Bands Finals, May 2009
The London Bulgarian Choir





May 5 2009 3:17 PM

alan burke





Apr 24 2009 3:08 PM

Thanks for the add Benji. You're sounding mighty.
Kiss The Mistress





Apr 20 2009 8:22 PM

Hi there
great to play support for you on Saturday. Really enjoyed the gig.
Hope to catch you again sometime.

All the best
KTM
Redhouse Radio





Apr 20 2009 4:21 PM

Hello Benji, that was a great gig with the band at CB2! All the best with your music.
TwickFolk@Cabbage Patch (was Twickenham Folk Club)





Apr 20 2009 3:18 PM

Thanks to you and the lads for coming down to play at ours last night. T'was splendid!

see you sometime

cheers, Gerry
Laurel Swift





Apr 20 2009 8:50 AM

Cool gig Benji, love the new line up, definately hope you'll do some more of that! Everyone who wasn't there - you missed a good one - get there next time! Nice work!
Laurelx
JACKIE.(Cailín Sualannach!)





Apr 3 2009 11:19 AM

WOW!!! YOU KNEW? -You can upload up to 10 tracks on the player! I just noticed that!! WOW!!
Best wishes from a very (VERY) hopeful girl.
:D
TwickFolk@Cabbage Patch (was Twickenham Folk Club)





Apr 1 2009 4:56 PM

Hi Benji, 'Wallbreaker' currently playing on our MySpace jukebox in advance of your gig in a couple of weeks!

Tickets from http://www.wegottickets.com/location/466
Denis Turbide





Mar 29 2009 3:00 PM

Cheers for adding me.
Great tunes!
JACKIE.(Cailín Sualannach!)





Mar 29 2009 9:54 AM

Well, I must geed my fego, ya know!:) Like to see me pretty self (!) on yer page! :)))
Sitting here, rockin' to yer music, as usual!
Rock on, boy-o! Rock on!
Clockwork





Mar 14 2009 7:04 PM

Hey Benji, thanks for the add. Absolutely loving Boomerang! Songs and gig listings up in around a month.
Thanks again!
Kiss The Mistress





Mar 14 2009 10:43 AM

Hi there
Really look forward to meeting you at Cambridge next month.
Best wishes
KTM
Joshua Louis





Mar 9 2009 11:29 PM

Hi, thanks for the Friendship!!

Hope you're having an amazing Monday! Dr.
Joshua

http://www. JoshuaLouis. com
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