“Beyond Pop” singer-songwriter Jake Benjamin will be joined by his band playing through the songs from his upcoming record Broken Stars along with the songs and stories that inspired it. Jake will also be paying tribute to the music that inspires his queerness. He will be joined by Jacob Aviner on guitar, Dan Montgomery on bass, TJ Rickette on drums, and Andrew Boudreau on keyboard."
Jake Benjamin:
"Near the end of his life, Vincent Van Gogh wrote, “I have put my heart and soul into my work and have lost my mind in the process.” Those words beg the question: what does one do when the inspiration is gone?
This sentiment resonated with indie-alternative artist Jake Benjamin. Jake was at a personal and artistic crossroads when he wrote his latest body of work, collectively known as Broken Stars. This artistically adventurous and boldly vulnerable opus was inspired by reading The Letters of Vincent van Gogh, a collection of correspondences from Van Gogh to his brother, Theo.
'I decided that the songs on this record should tie into themes of the psyche and the human spirit,' the NYC-based artist details. 'Some of the songs were written from famous artists’ quotes, and others were written from my own experiences with anxiety, depression, relationships, and sexuality.' He continues: “Today, I’m open to showing all the aspects of my life, including my queerness.'”
7:30pm Doors / 8:00pm Show
$10 GA
Ages 21+
***All patrons are required to provide proof of vaccination to attend.