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Road trippin’ this week in the States
Cincinatti, Columbus and Canton Ohio, Charleston West Virginia mountain mama, Knoxville Tennessee, then back to Nashville on the weekend. Woop!
Read moreVIDEO: New release clip for ‘More Than You Deserve’
‘More Than You Deserve’ is the first release from the debut album ‘Love Is Not For You, My Dear’.
Read morePREVIEW: Breaking Hart Benton’s new album.
AUDIO: Pre-release tracks from the album here. Working on release details for the record now.
Read moreSeptember/October 2014 USA dates
Breaking Hart Benton will play USA shows in September/October 2014 around the Americana Music Association Conference and Awards. Cincinnati, Columbus and Canton in Ohio, Charleston West Virginia, Knoxville Tennessee, then back to Nashville to round things off.
Read moreMark Moffatt named President of Americana Music Association.
The Association runs the Americana Music Festival & Conference each September. Last year, export body Sounds Australia organised performances by 23 Australian acts, with 11 executives attending. As a result, Mustered Courage left with a US booking agency deal while Newcastle’s Melody Pool and Breaking Hart Benton from Brisbane attracted label interest.
Read moreAmericana 2013 – Tennessee Tour
Sept 17: The Bluebird Cafe, Nashville
Sept 18-22: Americana Music Festival, Nashville
Sept 22: The Basement Nashville
Sept 23: The Black Dog Market, Franklin, Tennessee
Sept 24: Hotel Indigo, Nashville
Sept 25: Puckett’s, Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee
Hitting the road in Tennessee for a few shows around the AMA Festival and Conference.
Read moreRecording begins in Nashville.
Songs for the new full length album were written between Brisbane, Los Angeles and Nashville. Pre-production is underway with Mark Moffatt in his Big Dog Studio in Belmont, Nashville… there is a steady stream of joggers on the streets.
Read moreMarch 2013 Tour – Brisbane, Gold Coast, Wollongong, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide
Saturday 2 March – Mandala Arts Cafe, Gold Coast Friday 8 March – The Waiting Room, Brisbane (with O’Little Sister) Thursday 14 March – 5 Church Street, Bellingen Friday 15 March – The Newsagency, Sydney (with Sarah Humphreys) Saturday 16 March – Illawarra Folk Club, Wollongong Wednesday 20 March – Some Velvet Morning, Melbourne Friday […]
Read moreVIDEO: Breaking Hart Benton explain the new genre “Fast Depressing”
BHB in Duo mode… playing “What Should I Tell The Newborn Child” as part of the Sofar Sounds live streamed concert series in Melbourne.
Read moreVIDEO: Benton does INXS with banjo
BHB in Duo mode doing a cover of the INXS song “Don’t Change”
Read moreSaturday Nov 10 @ Pure Pop Records – St Kilda
We’ll be jumping off the plane on Sat Nov 10 in Melbourne and heading straight to Pure Pop Records in St Kilda for an afternoon show. We had a great time when we were there earlier in the year and we’re looking forward to getting back. Pure Pop Records 221 Barkly Street St Kilda Free […]
Read moreWednesday Nov 14 @ Bebida Bar – Fitzroy
Breaking Hart Benton do two sets at Bebida on Smith Street from 8pm so you can eat, drink and be merry. Wed Nov 14 – Bebida Bar & Cafe – 325 Smith Street Fitzroy
Read moreThursday Nov 15 @ The Lomond Hotel – Brunswick East
We’re opening for Boston mandolin master Jimmy Ryan. We’ll be kicking off at 8:3opm. The Lomond Hotel – 225 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East, Melbourne
Read moreBob Dylan tribute, Wednesday Nov 28 @ Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
Tickets are now available for the Bob Dylan tribute night at Black Bear Lodge. Head to oztix.com.au
Read moreDorrigo Folk and Bluegrass Festival – Fri 26 to Sun 28 Oct
We’re excited to have been invited to this year’s Dorrigo Folk and Bluegrass Festival… which will feature some brilliant performers from the USA including The New Worlds from Nashville, The Whitetop Mountaineers from Whitetop Virginia, and US master banjo player Ross Nickerson… plus a host of Australia’s best Bluegrass, Old-Time and Folk artists.
Read moreWednesday October 24 @ Lass O’ Gowrie, Newcastle
In between the Kangaroo Valley Folk Fest and the Dorrigo Folk Fest we’re playing a gig at the Lass O’Gowrie Hotel in Newcastle… a great venue for original live music. Wednesday October 24. The night will kick off around 7pm. Breaking Hart Benton will be on stage at 10pm.
Read moreKangaroo Valley Folk Festival – Fri 19 to Sun 21 Oct
We’re heading to the Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival just south of Woolongong for a weekend of shows and jam sessions! http://www.kangaroovalleyfolkfestival.com.au
Read moreFriday September 28 @ Swingin Safari, Surfers Paradise
Doors open 7:30pm – $10 cover charge. First 10 groups through receive a copy of our debut EP for FREE! Swingin Safari is at 2945 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Cnr Thornton St, Southside Surfers Paradise phone 07 5538 3762 or visit www.swinginsafari.com
Read moreFriday September 21 @The Hideaway – Fortitude Valley
We’re back at one of our favourite Brisbane venues – The Hideaway on Brunswick Street. With one of the best Bluegrass groups you’ll find anywhere – The Company. Free entry. More info at The Hidaway’s site
Read moreSaturday September 8 @ Sol Bar, Maroochydore
Come grab a seat in one of the comfy couches and take in some Benton goodness from 7ish.
Read moreSaturday September 15 @ New Farm Bowls, Brisbane
Supporting our friend Megan Cooper and her band of Harmony Woollett on fiddle and David Law on keys. Here’s the Facebook event page.
Read moreAugust 24 to 26 – Kelly Country Pick – Bluegrass and Old Time Festival – Beechworth Victoria
Three days of pickin… with a couple of concert performances for good measure… in Beechworth, one of the most picturesque towns this side of the Mississippi… does it get better than this?
Read moreTuesday August 21 – The Old Bar – Fitzroy
Melbourne friends… we’re back at The Old Bar on August 21 (Tues) w/The Wild Comforts and Green’s Dairy Angel Ensemble
Read moreThanks to Bay FM in Byron
Thanks to Olly for having us on his show on Bay FM in Byron Bay… http://www.facebook.com/BayFM99.9
Read moreJune/July 2012 Tour Dates
Dates announced for the New Time Old Time Tour in June / July. Details are here.
Read moreThe “New Time Old Time Tour” begins…
Breaking Hart Benton are on the road again for the “New Time Old Time” Tour. Get to one of these shows and pick up the new EP. Get the tour details here.
Read moreSunday July 22 @ St Elmo Sunday Social Club, Byron Bay
St Elmo Sunday Social Club… get down from 3pm for food, wine, Benton.
Read moreFriday July 20 @ Upfront Club, Maleny
Back at the Upfront Club after a few months… such a great place for acoustic music.
Read moreSaturday July 14 @ Bon Amici, Toowoomba
The first Benton show in Toowoomba… should be great! Doors open 7pm. $10. Support by talented local folk quartet Ethelred.
Read moreWednesday July 11 @ The Joynt, Brisbane
At The Joynt, West End, with Luna Junction during their residency.
Read moreTuesday July 24 @ The Old Bar, Melbourne
Tuesday night at the Old Bar in Fitzroy w/ Moosejaw Rifle Club + Houndsteeth
Read moreSaturday June 30 @ Pure Pop Records, Melbourne
In-store appearance to launch the new EP in Melbourne. Kicks off at 3pm.
Read moreSunday June 24 @ Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
w/ Luna Junction and The Rusty Datsuns. Breaking Hart Benton EP Launch as part of the “New Time Old Time Tour”. Doors 7pm / $10 Facebook event is here http://www.facebook.com/events/135411263262972/
Read moreWed June 6 @ Hideaway Bar, Brisbane
At The Hideaway in Fortitude Valley to play with Kyle from Suicide Swans. 8pm start and it’s free entry. www.thehideaway.info
Read moreSaturday May 26 @ Lulu’s Byron Bay
We’ll be at Lulu’s Cafe playing some songs and sipping some coffee. Very nice.
Read moreSunday May 20 @ The Hampton Festival
Headlining this year’s festival is the brilliant Jeff Lang! Also on the bill are Danny Widdicombe, Innes Campbell, The Rusty Datsuns, Dana Hassell and more! The music alone would be worth a drive from, say, Brisbane.
Read moreMelbourne, Geelong & Canberra – April 2012
Melbourne, Geelong Sunday April 1 – Retreat Hotel Brunswick Tuesday April 3 – Armageddon Cake, Geelong Wednesday April 4 – Empress Hotel w/ Whittaker and The Tea Leaves Sunday April 8 – The Penny Black supporting Noriana Kennedy Monday April 9 – Grumpy’s Green (125 Smith Street) w/ Jenny Biddle and T.J. Quinton. Doors open […]
Read moreMelbourne, Sunday April 8 supporting Noriana Kennedy (Ireland)
We’re lucky to be supporting one of our favourite singers, Noriana Kennedy at the Penny Black in Melbourne on April 8 http://norianakennedy.com/
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