Benji Kirkpatrick
Benji Kirkpatrick & The Excess at Saltworks Sessions
Lion Salt Works
Ollershaw Ln
Dec 9, 2023
8:00 PM GMT
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BENJI KIRKPATRICK is a singer, songwriter and musician who has been performing solo for nearly 25 years. He's a key member of multiple award winners, BELLOWHEAD, and was one third of the acclaimed 'bloke folk' trio, FAUSTUS. He is a long term collaborator with SETH LAKEMAN, and has also worked with a roll call of other artists including Oysterband, Thea Gilmore, Nancy Kerr to name just a few. Joelle Barker and Peter Thomas, THE EXCESS, both have diverse and impressive CV's, and together with Benji, produce a rhythmic alt roots sound, with beautiful emotional moments and a strong underlying power.
"Formidable musicianship. Hard hitting lyrics... highly recommended"
"Loaded with musical vigour"
"Dynamic and powerful"
Doors and bar open 7.15pm
Performance at 8.00pm
Fully accessible with free on site parking
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April 8th 2024
Excellent as always!
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Benji Kirkpatrick Biography
Benji Kirkpatrick is a singer, songwriter and musician. He has been performing solo for nearly 25 years. Benji’s new solo album of original material is due for release during Autumn 2023.
‘Multi instrumental virtuoso’
BBC Radio 6 Music
Well known as rythmic driver and key member of multiple BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winning big band, Bellowhead, Benji regularly collaborates with Seth Lakeman. He was one third of acclaimed ‘bloke folk’ trio, Faustus.
Benji’s Alt roots band, The Excess, is a three-piece power line-up comprising Joelle Barker on drums and Pete Thomas on bass.
The band released their debut album, Gold Has Worn Away, in 2019 to these reviews:
‘Loaded with Musical Vigour’
Northern Sky
‘A dynamic and powerful roots rock album for our age.’
FATEA Records Magazine
‘Persuasive and impressive…The glorious sound they make together is something rather special.’
Folk Radio
‘Formidable musicianship… highly recommended.’
Folk and Tumble
‘Serious message, deftly done.’
EDS Magazine
‘A five star album as golden as the CD sleeve.’
Folking.com
Read More‘Multi instrumental virtuoso’
BBC Radio 6 Music
Well known as rythmic driver and key member of multiple BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winning big band, Bellowhead, Benji regularly collaborates with Seth Lakeman. He was one third of acclaimed ‘bloke folk’ trio, Faustus.
Benji’s Alt roots band, The Excess, is a three-piece power line-up comprising Joelle Barker on drums and Pete Thomas on bass.
The band released their debut album, Gold Has Worn Away, in 2019 to these reviews:
‘Loaded with Musical Vigour’
Northern Sky
‘A dynamic and powerful roots rock album for our age.’
FATEA Records Magazine
‘Persuasive and impressive…The glorious sound they make together is something rather special.’
Folk Radio
‘Formidable musicianship… highly recommended.’
Folk and Tumble
‘Serious message, deftly done.’
EDS Magazine
‘A five star album as golden as the CD sleeve.’
Folking.com
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