Benja

Sunshine on the outside/sunshine on the inside ☀️ This was probably the quickest roll of film I’ve shot through, and I’m enamoured with how abundantly music, nature and love have been showing up in my circle lately. Light and dark, perfectly imperfect: film reflects life itself. Infinitely grateful for those who continue to show up on this grief journey 💙 Shot on Dad’s Nikon EM from 1979 Kodak Gold 200 Thanks as always @yourlocalfilmlab 🫶🏻

Dorchester St @ Sunday Hot Club, 24 May, 3pm Sunday Hot Club’s first ever gig was with Dany and his friends. We asked Dany Avanzini what a fun gig for him would look like - He got a little bit nostalgic and remembered the endless jams at his place in Highgate Hill. For so many of us it was such a great incubator for so many different Gypsy Jazz collaborations and projects. In his words, ‘Dorchester Street was a place where music never stopped, a house that brought people together, where a real sense of community grew and daily sessions turned into lasting memories. So for this Sunday Hot club show we thought we’d draw inspiration from those nights and we collected a set of tunes that were shaped within those walls.’ Blending original compositions with reworked gypsy jazz classics inspired by Django Reinhardt, the sound carries the energy of those loose, rhythmic days, honest, spontaneous, and true to where it all began. Doors open 3pm Feature band 4-6pm Kick on til 7.30pm, the musicians may carry on...

🎶 Sneaky Preview Gig! 🎶 Crooked Compass Club hits the stage for the very first time ahead of its official launch 🔥 This long-time dream project from David De Santi blends trad tunes with a funky backline — reels, jigs, Italian grooves and driving rhythms in the spirit of Shooglenifty. Joining David: 🎻 Gareth Mewes – violin 🎸 Benja King – bass 🥁 Katie Randall – drums Expect a high-energy set featuring Bella Ciao, Misirlou and Music for a Found Harmonium. 📍 The Burrow, West End 🗓 Sunday 3 May ⏰ 5:30–7:30pm 👀 Next stop: The BUg BAzAAr – 28 May @ Mirrorball Ministries Catch the first outing… before it properly takes off 🚀

“A Household Favourite” ~ OUT NOW Only on a limited edition of vinyl 💚 Let me know if you would like to secure yours ! Forever grateful for @lil_zissou @showandtea @alexlestrange__ @phono.lab & my talented friends for your contribution and support in making this a reality 💚 More news to come ✨

Tassie Tour Pt. 4 1. boy band maxxing 2. howls moving castle 3. mr. steal your gigs 4. pies n’ nature 5. benja plays gat 6. yes chef 7. grazin’ 8. having a rinse 9. four scallop pies thanks 10. and bye #gypsyjazz #jazzmanouche #djangoreinhardt #tasmania #hobart

Tassie Tour Pt. 3 1. mbhc 2. role play 3. mona lawn 4. oboe rocks 5. dreamboat 6. beijinhos 7. fam lunch 8. exhibition 9. cultured 10. lachie gets kicked out of mona 11. hobart hit #djangoreinhardt #gypsyjazz #jazzmanouche #mona #hobart

Tassie Tour Pt. 2 1. fire horses 2. clockwise 3. sandridge estate 4. soundcheck in d major 5. benja’s lens 6. lachie vs iron 7. ceremony 8. wedding band/security 9. vibes 10. memento 11. rough mornings #gypsyjazz #jazzmanouche #djangoreinhardt #tasmania #jazz

Time to dust off the keys as the Forwards & Backwards are joining the captain @alexander_mccree this time next week for a mid-week dose of honky tonk rock’n’roll at our favourite haunt @thejunkbar 🎹 Joining us for this square dance social are @maddisonkatemusic and her full band, and @eden_king_music performing as a delightful duo! Next Wednesday, April 29th. Doors 6pm. Tickets only $10 (+bf) online, available via the Junk Bar website or the link in my bio, partners 🤠 📸 - @robihume

Welcome to our #OnlyHands Link in bio for full content. Jams at the @jackgreenebar #jazzmanouche #djangoreinhardt #gypsyjazz #hobart

Fun gigs are fun 🥁 📸 @drbonesawmcgraw

COLLAB ALERT! 🚨🚨 We’re teaming up with the fine folk at @thejunkbar to bring y’all a mid-week blessing of songs for the restless and the tender. A night of folk, country & rock’n’roll! FEATURING: 🪕 @maddisonkatemusic (full band) 🪕 @alexander_mccree (full band) 🪕 @eden_king_music (duo) Wednesday April 29th. Doors 6pm. First band 7pm. Tickets are only $10 (+bf) online from the Junk Bar website or link in our bio! Yeehaw 🤠 #livemusic #singersongwriter #countryfolk #rocknrollband #brisbanemusicscene

‘Seahorses’ Album available everywhere and to buy on bandcamp. Recorded and mixed by JB Paterson at easy machine studios. Artwork by Alexandra Sloane. Loving thanks to JB Paterson Rebecca Cunningham Jan Van Dijk Anjali Leonard Benja King Caleb Colledge Andrew Fincher Alexandra Sloane Super proud of this special badboy. Thanks to complete ledge JB for getting it over the line, the band (Benja, Jan, Andrew, Caleb) for making music with me and the great @anjalileonardmusic for making harmonies. Go get lost in @janvandijkart fiddle arrangements 🧚‍♀️ and @alexandra.sloane art.