Jesse Benns
Jesse Benns | |
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| File:Jesse Benns Performing 2019.png Benns performing in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 17 March 1990 |
| Origin | Cheltenham, England |
| Genres | Blues, Folk Rock, Punk |
| Instruments | Percussion, Cajón, Drums, Guitar, Mandolin |
Jesse Benns is a British percussionist. He is best known for his work with Trevor Babajack Steger, The Hawthornes and Greg McDonald’s Glymjack. He is also a founding member of Thrown Together, and has recorded and played with Gerry Colvin.[1][2][3][4] He is an official artist of Meinl Percussion, signing an endorsement deal in 2023.[5]
Benns is particularly renowned for his energetic Cajón playing, with his fast-paced and driving style often being highlighted.[6]
Biography
Benns first started playing music professionally in 2013, forming Folk Rock band The Hawthornes.[7] In their near seven years together, the band released one EP, two full-length albums, and toured with acts such as The Hoosiers, The Phil Beer Band, Roving Crows, 3 Daft Monkeys and Terry & Gerry.[8][9][10] During this time Benns was made an official endorsed artist for the now-defunct Cornwall based Cajón brand Lion Cajóns, and also played several shows for Gerry Colvin, featuring on his album Six of One, Half a Dozen of the Other.[11]
Following the breakup of The Hawthornes, Benns joined Cambridge-based Folk Rock band Glymjack (fronted by Greg McDonald) from 2019 to 2021, playing in their expanded lineup for numerous shows and festivals including Cambridge Folk Festival, New Forest Folk Festival, South Petherton Folk Festival, Lakefest and others.[12]
In 2022, Trevor Babajack Steger enlisted Benns and accomplished violinist Jo Chambers for The Trevor Babajack Trio, recording his third album Not Far To Go and touring extensively. This album was picked as Album of the Month in December 2022 by the Independent Blues Broadcasters Association and also reached number 2 in the British Blues Chart.[13][14]
In 2023, Trevor Babajack won The UK Blues Awards Best Acoustic Act of the Year, and released a live album as a duo with Benns entitled Bootleg Blues: Live at Temperance, entering the British Blues charts at number 21.[15][16] Around this time Benns also signed a deal to become an official endorsed artist for Meinl Percussion.[17]
Discography
With The Hawthornes
- The Hawthornes EP (2014)
- Stoneville Street (2015)
- Cut & Run (2017)
With Gerry Colvin
- Six of One, Half a Dozen of the Other (2016)
With Trevor Babajack Steger
- Not Far To Go (2022)
- Bootleg Blues: Live at Temperance (2023)
References
- ↑ "A Conversation with Trevor Babajack Steger". thesoundcafe.com. 22 November 2022.
- ↑ "Glymjack at Cambridge Folk Festival 03/08/2019 – 15.00-17.00". Cambridge105.co.uk. 5 August 2019.
- ↑ "Introducing The Hawthornes". Folking.com. 24 May 2017.
- ↑ "Gerry Colvin - Six of One, Half a Dozen of the Other". Discogs.com. 2016.
- ↑ "Meet the Artist - Jesse Benns". Meinl Percussion.
- ↑ "Trevor Babajack Not Far to Go Press Release". Trevorbabajacksteger.com.
- ↑ "The Hawthornes - Self Titled Review". folkradio.co.uk. 5 November 2014.
- ↑ "The Hoosiers experiencing joy of the early days". punchline-gloucester.com.
- ↑ "The Phil Beer Band supported by The Hawthornes". folkinthebarn.co.uk.
- ↑ "INTERVIEW: Terry & Gerry". gigslutz.co.uk. 28 May 2015.
- ↑ "Gerry Colvin - Six of One Half a Dozen of the Other Review". www.fatea-records.co.uk.
- ↑ "BBC Radio Cambridge - Cambridge Folk Festival Special". bbc.co.uk.
- ↑ "Independent Blues Broadcasters Association Album Of The Month". Blues Broadcasters.
- ↑ "Leeds Blues Club Presents Trevor Babajack Steger". Leeds Inspired.
- ↑ "UK Blues Awards Finalists 2023". UK Blues. 28 January 2023.
- ↑ "UK Blues Acoustic Act of the Year Announced". Slapmag.co.uk. 10 May 2023.
- ↑ "Meet the Artist - Jesse Benns". Meinl Percussion.
External links
- Jesse Benns – official site
- Jesse Benns – Meinl Percussion artist page
- Trevor Babajack Steger – official site
- The Hawthornes – official site
- Glymjack – official site
- Gerry Colvin – official site
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