jason bennett: News

My latest EP, "Walsenburg Line" has been chosen by one of the writers in the Pulitzer Prize-winning publication, The Village Voice as one of the best albums of 2011. Also, the single from that album, "How Many Miles (Until I Forget About You)" was chosen as one of the best singles of 2011. The Village Voice has been one of the most respected publications since the 1950's and it is an honor that I was chosen as one of their "best of 2011". Check it out here: http://www.villagevoice.com/pazznjop/critics/2011/684707/

My on-air reading of my story, "Me and Lloyd", which aired on KRCC and was printed in the Colorado Springs Gazette a few years back. It talks about my constant struggle singing over the loud latte' machine (Lloyd) at coffeehouses. Any singer-songwriter or fan of the movie "Dumb and Dumber" will like this. You can listen to it here:

http://radiocoloradocollege.org/2009/03/citizen-report-me-and-lloyd/

Hey folks. Just found out that my new acoustic blues song, "Cortez Blues" was featured on KGNU 88.5FM Boulder's radio show "Morning Sound Alternative". The show featured artists like Bob Dylan, Wilco and Gillian Welch. Thanks to KGNU for all of their support! The song is off my new EP, "Walsenburg Line" which you can get for only 5 bucks right here: http://www.cdbaby.com/jasonbennett7

http://www.kgnu.org/morningsound

I am happy to report that "Positively Pikes Peak - The Pikes Peak Region Sings Bob Dylan" is officially entered at THE GRAMMY's for "Best Folk Album" for the upcoming 2012 Grammy's. The first round of voting from members of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences is underway. I will keep you posted and let everyone know if we make it to the second round of voting! Congrats to everyone involved with the project! More info at http://www.positivelypikespeak.com

"Walsenburg Line" hits the Colorado Radio Charts!

http://www.gazette.com/articles/colorado-12408-colsprings-bennett-charts.html

Hey folks, in just its second week of release, my new EP, "Walsenburg Line" came in at #14 on the Colorado Roots Radio Airplay Charts! Radio stations have been playing both "She Spit My Heart Out On Raton Pass" and "How Many Miles (Until I Forget About You)". Get your copy now and hear what the buzz is about! Check out the charts right here: http://www.rootsmusicreport.com/index.php?page=statechart&state=CO

The Colorado Springs Independent has awarded "Positively Pikes Peak - The Pikes Peak Region Sings Bob Dylan" FIRST PLACE in the Indy Music Awards. This is truly an honor for myself as both a performer and producer of the CD and also an honor for all who were involved on this project. You can read the article right here: http://www.csindy.com/colorado/and-the-first-indy-music-awards-go-to/Content?oid=2362844

Check out the new article in the Gazette about "Positively Pikes Peak - The Pikes Peak Region Sings Bob Dylan" and other stuff about me and my music:

http://www.coloradosprings.com/articles/dylan-11391-bennett-local.html

"Positively Pikes Peak - The Pikes Peak Region Sings Bob Dylan" has been nominated for BEST LOCAL ALBUM in the Colorado Springs Independent. The album is still enjoying radio play all over the world and has sold in countries like Japan, Germany, The Netherlands, Australia, England, Ireland and many more. You can cast your vote right here: http://posting.csindy.com/colorado/Survey?survey=2241308

Eleven Mile Records is proud to announce that Jason's brand new EP, "Walsenburg Line" is finished and is now in the final release stages. We will keep you posted on the official release date and when the album will be available. Keep it tuned to http://www.bennettfolk.com for all the info.

Jason Bennett is back in the studio recording a new four-song EP which is due out this summer. The album is tentatively called "Walsenburg Line" and features four new original songs, all penned by Bennett. The album features the talented Brian Irwin on guitar and banjo. We at Eleven Mile Records will keep you posted on the album's progression.

In only its second week in release, "Positively Pikes Peak - The Pikes Peak Region Sings Bob Dylan" rose to #5 on the Colorado Roots Radio chart. See the charts right here:

http://www.rootsmusicreport.com/index.php?page=statechart&state=CO

Well, folks, the CD release party for "Positively Pikes Peak - The Pikes Peak Region Sings Bob Dylan" was an absolute success. Standing room only. The performances that night by the artists were downright incredible. One lady came up to me after the show, and she was in tears. She was so moved by the event. It all came together after over a year of work. Artists, sponsors, friends, family, everybody. I'm sure everyone at the event will remember it for a long time to come. Most of the performances were also caught on tape! You can view 'em right here: http://www.youtube.com/positivelypikespeak. We also have a new web page for the CD: http://www.positivelypikespeak.com. You can purchase the CD straight from that site via Paypal. What a great stocking stuffer! Get it now, they will ship as soon as we can pop it in the mail. Thanks so everybody who made the concert and CD so special. You all know who you are. And Happy Holidays to you and yours from the Eleven Mile Records family.

Exciting news folks! The CD Release party/concert will be on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Venue 515 at the BAC-Business of Art Center in Manitou Springs, Colorado at 515 Manitou Avenue. Join me and many local artists like Lindsay Weidmann, Ted Shinn, Rick Stahl, Randy Ruebsamen, Chuck Haas, Jeremy Hodges, Barry Beard, Andrew de Naray and many more all performing the songs of Bob Dylan. $10 gets you into the show AND gets you a copy of the CD as well..........what a deal. All the info is in the calendar section on this web page. This CD is destined to be a classic here in the Pikes Peak Region. Hope to see you there!

Jason Bennett has a brand new song which will be released in the upcoming weeks. "How Many Miles (Until I Forget About You)" will be released as a single and was penned by Bennett. The song features Los Angeles musician Brian Irwin on Banjo and guitar and backup vocals. We at Eleven Mile Records will keep you posted on the song's release.

Way back in 1993 I graduated from the University of Redlands in Redlands, California with a bachelor's degree in business and management.  I had the pleasure of recently being interviewed by the University. You can read the interview right here: http://www.redlands.edu/academics/school-of-business/6046.aspx

And what is really cool is that the Princeton Review just rated the University of Redlands as one of the top schools in the West! Congrats Redlands!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Och Tamale!

Hey folks, just got word that I was once again a featured artist on Celtic Roots Radio which airs out of Belfast, Northern Ireland. My new song "Is It Love" was played on their recent radio show and I am honored that my music is being heard in Ireland! You can listen to the show right here:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=291549008

The world has lost a true American hero. One of my biggest influences in life, Harvey Pekar, has passed away at 70. The genius behind American Splendor will always remain one of my all-time favorite writers. If you haven't seen the movie starring Paul Giamatti, do yourself a favor and go see it. One of my favorite films of all time. Goodbye Harvey, and thanks for the brutal honesty, the laughs and for making me always root for the underdog. You were a true American inspiration and I will miss you.

Good news! 13 artists have been chosen to be featured on the upcoming cd, "Positively Pikes Peak - The Pikes Peak Region Sings Bob Dylan".  The album will be a benefit cd for COPPeR (The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region). I am now securing sponsorships for the project. If you are a local Pikes Peak Region business who wants to be represented on the cd please contact me for sponsorship information. We'll keep you posted on all the information as we get closer to a release date.

Jason Bennett

Hey folks,

Just got word that my original song, "Too Much Paperwork" will be on the PBS television series Roadtrip Nation. The show is about a bunch of young teens who hop into a big green RV and drive around meeting people in various careers as they search for their own path in life. It is a very inspiring and original television show. My song "Too Much Paperwork" will air on EPISODE 5 this season. When I get the date and time I will let you all know. The song was originally released on my 2008 album, "Slow It Down, Take a Step Back" and features myself on vocals, acoustic and electric guitars. You can find out more about the show at http://www.roadtripnation.com

You can also listen to the song at http://www.cdbaby.com/jasonbennett5

Hope you can tune in to hear it!

Best,

Jason

Good news folks! Jason's brand new cd, "17 Souvenirs", just came in at #16 on the Colorado Roots Radio Airplay charts. Check out the chart right here: http://www.rootsmusicreport.com/index.php?page=statechart&state=CO And, if you haven't yet, you can still get your copy right now! Best, Jason Bennett Eleven Mile Records

My brand new cd, "17 Souvenirs" just came in at #18 on the Colorado Roots Radio Airplay Charts. View the list right here: http://www.rootsmusicreport.com/index.php?page=statechart&state=CO Go get your copy now! Just click on the "buy" link from this web page.

Check it out here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/JasonBennett1

 Between 1998 and 2009 I wrote nearly 100 songs and released five albums. 17 of those songs are represented here. My intention was to record each song in an earthy, organic and honest manner. In today’s society of unnecessary noise, excess and commercialism, this simple approach appealed to me. Each song is a snapshot of people I have met, places I have been and various landscapes and roads I have taken. On this album you will hear songs about love, love-gone-wrong, boats, fog, the first hundred miles, being a Daddy and the moon. Some songs were written overlooking the Olympia, WA harbor. Others were written on the central coast of California. Many were written under the shadow of Pikes Peak in Colorado. Wherever the songs were written, I hope you enjoy them and that each little “souvenir” finds a small place in your life. Thanks for supporting independent music.

I am in the early stages of putting together a compilation cd of Bob Dylan songs performed by local Pikes Peak Regional artists. I am hoping to have at least 10-12 songs on the cd. To be considered for the cd, please send me a cd of your version of a Bob Dylan song. And obviously, you must be a local Greater Pikes Peak Regional artist. Keep the submissions diverse! All genres are accepted. This will be a charity cd, with profits after expenses going to a local charity which has yet to be determined. Therefore, artists will not be compensated for their songs. The cd will provide nice exposure for the artists, especially in the Pikes Peak Region. The panelists who will be judging the submissions for this project are:

MICHAEL TEARSON -Michael Tearson is one of the original architects of FM rock radio having started in 1967. He was on WMMR in Philadelphia from 1970-1992 doing late nights. Currently he appears on Sirius/XM's Deep Tracks channel weekends. He reviews music, video and books for Sing Out also writing the occasional feature. His Bob Dylan Radio Hour show featuring performers worldwide doing Dylan in every genre possible appeared on Sirius' Disorder channel for 243 weeks until the channel was shuttered in November 2008 as the XM and Sirius music menus merged. He'll be posting new shows including Dylan Hour style shows at www.radiothatdoesntsuck.com beginning early in 2010.

 LELAND RUCKER - Leland Rucker covered music as a newspaper and magazine reporter, columnist and editor for 25 years. He edited Musichound Blues: The Essential Album Guide, an encyclopedia of more than 600 blues artists, is co-author of "The Toy Book," a social history of post-war toys 1945-1972 and co-wrote and directed the 2001 documentary, "Sweet Lunacy: A Brief History of Boulder Rock," traced the rise of rock’n’roll in his adopted hometown. His review of the Slow Train Coming Tour was scheduled to appear on the inside cover of Saved, but Dylan changed his mind and used a drawing instead. He didn't take it personally and thinks Dylan's last 15 years are among his best.

JASON BENNETT - local Colorado Springs folkie who has written, produced and released six cd's of original music will be the music producer for this project. Jason has also covered two Dylan songs on past albums which have been very well-received throughout the world. Jason has been listening to Bob since he was a kid and attributes Bob as his major influence not only in music, but in life. Jason recently performed at the Pikes Peak Center Studio Bee and has been pickin' and singin' at coffeehouses, bookstores and art galleries in Colorado Springs for many years now. Eleven Mile Records Jason Bennett P.O. Box 38581 Colorado Springs, CO 80937 Deadline for submissions is June 1st, 2010. I am hoping for a Xmas 2010 release. P.S.- Shoot me an e-mail with your song selection to make sure it is not taken already! My e-mail is jason@bennettfolk.com for any questions.

Good news from the Eleven Mile Records home office. Jason Bennett's 6th cd, "17 Souvenirs" will be available in February, 2010. We'll keep ya posted on the exact release date and when it will be available for order. Happy holidays from Eleven Mile Records!