[07/01/09] Happy Tuesday!
Well, it was on the 30th of June anyway. My thanks to 40North for inviting me to play for part of the evening's festivities. The performance included some very talented modern dancers. That experience was very new to me, but I received a flattering amount of positive feedback. Be sure to check out today's News Gazette if you haven't already. We were featured on the front page! If you did not pick up a paper copy, you can view the photo and the captions here.
Be sure to keep up on my show information. I've been adding more dates for the summer.... See you out!!
-JASON
[06/23/09] A STATE IN NEED
As many of you know already know, the state of Illinois is considering drastic measures to deal with it's unbelievably high deficit. It is a challenge that will require some sacrifice, however, one of these sacrifices should be completely out of the question... The state of Illinois is considering cutting the budget allowed for social services by 50%. Keep in mind this state already ranks 51st in the United States in funding for community residential Developmental Disability services. We cannot afford to loose what we have. Please think of how this will affect you and the ones you love. I encourage you all to take some time and look into this matter and contact your local legislature as soon as possible.
Take care,
-JASON
[05/03/09] PLEASE NOTE SHOW CHANGES
Hey,
Please note that the May 8 show will not be held at the IMC. New information is listed in the shows section.
-JASON
[04/14/09] NEW CONFIRMATION AND UPDATES!
Ok,
Be sure to check out the few changes and additions in show information. Thanks. Looking forward to seeing you out!
-JASON
[03/27/09] BONEYARD AND TWITTER
Hey guys,
I am taking a little break from the Boltini gigs. I'm taking some time to write some more songs and make more Art for the Boneyard. Thanks so much to all who came out and made Monday nights more fun than they have a tendency to be. And thanks so much to Robb Tobias and company for providing me a space to do my thing. They have always been extremely supportive of me.
So, getting geared up for the Boneyard Arts Festival. I will be playing at the new venue in downtown Champaign called INDIGO, which will be taking over the space of the old furniture lounge. This will be an art space with many cool things on the walls. Check the shows section for details.
Also, I am now on Twitter. Look me up! My profile name is "JasonmBentley". Yes, I am a late bloomer when it comes to these things! Still getting used to it... I would love it if you might have some tips to brighten my experience. Shoot me an email.
Ok, until more...
-JASON
BIO
Jason Bentley is a singer/ songwriter from central Illinois. His warm baritone voice variantly glides over and under his guitar strummed compositions. The lyrical content often embraces longing for the self and its relationship to the world, ranging from maddening uncertainty to adoring appreciation. Jason has played with national touring acts like Mark Erelli, Jeffrey Foucault, Denison Witmer, Vicki Salz and local favorites like Angie Heaton, Deconstructing Jim, and Colonel Rhodes.
Thanks for the add! Come check us out this Saturday, July 11th, at The Iron Post(9pm) in Downtown Urbana, or come out a jam with us on July 16th at Cowboy Monkey Open Blues Jam in Downtown Champaign.
Thanks so much for your friendship and kind support of my music! Stop by anytime to listen to my songs on myspace. You can hear more from my full-length debut album "Elusive" and pick up your own copy of my songs at adrinathorpe.com, Mp3tunes, Itunes etc. Each album sale brings me closer to putting out new songs to share with you! If you'd like to tell your friends about my music, that would be incredible!
thanks so much for stopping by! i'm so glad you like my music. :) I wish I could have been at y'alls concert, I bet it was great.
and thanks for your comment it was so kind. :)
Hey, how are you doing? It's been a long time. I am planning on coming to Champaign in the next month. We should get together. I will let you know when I pick the date.
Hey man,
Nice picture... kinda freaky. Just wanted to give a belated thanks for playing with us the other night. Ok, it wasn't completely sold out, but it was fun. Let's do it again sometime.
they are just my crew. We work together. I'm a solo act now and not even that really. I haven' t had a chance to drop my books and pick up a guitar in like six months. I'm thinking of switching and learing the violin.
