Media and BLOGS
3.5.23 Bencjones stops by Tulips for the Fort Worth Library's Off The Record
Join music librarian Rita Alfaro as she sits down with singer / songwriter Bencjones. Find out what drives him to make music and what he does for a living during the day! Amplify 817's Off The Record takes a deeper dive into the stories of our local musicians, how they came up in the business and...Watch Episode Here
2.1.23 Bencjones shares how inflation is impacting the creation of music on KERA
Frankie Randazzo knew he had to make some cuts. The co-owner of Library Bar in downtown Fort Worth saw the cost of food, rent and live entertainment grow so much that the bar took stock of its expenses, large and small. FULL STORY HERE
11.23.22 Bencjones Kicks Off FWTX Music Showcase For Tim Love's Brand New Music Venue Tannahill's
Come to the Fort Worth Stockyards for the Fort Worth Local Music Showcase to see headliner Vincent Neil Emerson along with opening artists Kris Luv of Danni and Kris, Jacob Furr, Bencjones....Click HERE
11.20.22 Bencjones Visits Fort Worth Roots Podcast For the First Time
BenCJones joins us at Pouring Glory for the Border Collie rescue and Chili Cook-Off. Ben is an incredible Fort Worth musician that first popped up on our radar when he was preparing for the Amplify817...Click HERE
9.1.22 KXT's Preston Jones: Stream these North Texas artists on Bandcamp Friday
After a brief hiatus, Bandcamp Fridays are back. If you’re unfamiliar with the event, it’s pretty straightforward: To help musicians amid the uncertainties of the ongoing pandemic, the streaming... FULL STORY HERE
8.26.22 KXT: Scenes from the Amplify 817 Showcase at Will Rogers Auditorium
Will Rogers Auditorium was full of Fort Worth local music on Wednesday, as Amplify817 put on a showcase for 817 Day celebrating local artists Gr4nt, Bencjones, Averi Burk and Cut Throat Finches.. FULL STORY HERE
8.18.22 Bencjones makes history at the FIRST Amplify 817 Showcase at Will Rogers Wednesday Night
Fort Worth residents were treated to an array of performances at the first ever Amplify 817 showcase at the Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium on Aug. 17. FULL STORY HERE
8.15.22 Bencjones Throws Down Gauntlet on the Funky Panther Podcast
In full over the top wrestling persona, Bencjones goes all in promoting the Amplify 817 Showcase at Will Rodgers! See the FULL INTERVIEW HERE
8.15.22 Texas Today: Spotlighting Fort Worth Musicians at Amplify 817
The Fort Worth Public Library presents Amplify 817, a concert showcase highlighting Fort Worth musicians. Plus, a performance by BenCJones! Click here to WATCH FULL SEGMENT!
8.5.22 FWR "Listen: Still haven’t found your song of summer? A Fort Worth musician has you covered"
Bencjones spoke with arts and culture editor Marcheta Fornoff about his new album and how Fort Worth has helped boost his music career. LISTEN TO FULL STORY HERE
7.10.22 Bencjones to play at Will Rodgers for 817 Day
Funkytown. Cowtown. Panther City. Whatever you call Fort Worth, you won't want to miss the 8-17 day concert. We're ready to show some big love to the...FULL STORY HERE
7.10.22 Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Chill out on the Trinity and take in some cool tunes...
Chill out in a lazy river and rock out with some cool tunes for the “Rockin the River: Live on the Trinity Summer Music and Tubing Series,” which ... FULL STORY HERE
6.21.22 Bencjones visits the Funky Panther podcast
Bencjones got a chance to sit down with Tim, Chad and Javier and discuss his music and the new album on The Funky Panther Podcast. FULL SHOW HERE
6.17.22 Bencjones gets write up in The Star Music Blog
Ben has always had a passion and love for music from a young age, being influenced by his family that is full of creative minds and talent. Songwriting, recording, and....FULL STORY HERE
6.1.22 Bencjones is featured once again on the Texas Music Mixtape out of Austin, TX
Thanks to DJ Marc and KOOP and the TX Music Office for the love!!
1.22.21 Bencjones "Busks" the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo for the first time!
Partnering with Visit Fort Worth, Hear Fort Worth and the FW Stock Show and Rodeo Bencjones played for the hundreds of people coming and going at the food court.
12.8.21 Fort Worth Magazine adds Bencjones to it's Funkytown: 2021 in Music Playlist!
"With a nickname like Funkytown, you can assume some of 2021's best tunes are homegrown...Read FULL Article and LISTEN to the Playlist Here
11.16.21 Bencjones gets a shout on The Funky Panther Podcast and makes their playlist
Bencjones was featured on the Fort Worth based "The Funky Panther" podcast for the first time and was placed in their curated "tailgate playlist" of Amplify817 artist!
11.3.21 Bencjones makes the Texas Music Playlist for the first time!
Bencjones was featured on the Texas Music Office Texas Music Playlist highlighting his new EP "Afraid of Me". Listen to the entire Show HERE!
8.18.21 Bencjones stops by the "As An Artist" Podcast hosted by Anthony Sosa for Episode One
Bencjones and Anthony Sosa sit down and discuss his influences, the Fort Worth, TX music scene, the new EPs and the creative process. Listen to it here!
7.15.21 Central Track: The Sonic Equivalent Of Opening Window Blinds To Let The Sunshine In
Central Track picked "You" from the Disaster EP for it's 7/15 "Song of The Day"!!
"...he’s hoping that those in the 214 and 972 area codes will start to show him some love, too. And, given the strength of his just-released five-song EP Disaster...to Full Article"
7.9.21 City of Fort Worth: Layered sound gives solo artist Bencjones a sharp edge
"Bencjones creates music that can be called “alternative,” but that label doesn’t fully tell the story of his sound, which can be a mix of funk...(Full Article Here)"
7.9.21 Bencjones is headed to the Fort Worth Public Library
Bencjones has been officially added to the curated collection of local Fort Worth music by Amplify817 and the Fort Worth Library. Check it out!
7.8.21 Local media and organizations are promoting Bencjones' July 10th "pop-up"
Bencjones has friends in ALL places promoting the Friday July 9th EP release and the Saturday July 10th Show including KERA's Art and Seek, The Fort Worth Weekly, 91.7 KXT and DFWI.ORG
7.7.21 Bencjones lands the cover of the Fort Worth Weekly
Bencjones graces the cover of the Fort Worth Weekly for the first time! Check it out!
7.7.21 Fort Worth Weekly: Better Late than Never
"After taking a circuitous route to writing and recording his own music, singer-songwriter BenCJones feels like things are starting to happen. Continue to FULL article... "
6.19.20 Bencjones plays Fort Worth Water Gardens for first time
Bencjones wrapped up his four day "busking" gig with dfwi.org in style at the beautiful water gardens. See what happens after the first song
6.3.20 June dates for Busking in Fort Worth posted
Teaming up with dfwi.org. again Bencjones will be busking for the city however this time the locations will be 5th and Main(6/10 & 6/11) and The Water Gardens (6/17)
5.7.21, 5.8.21 and 5.28.21 Busking downtown Ft. Worth
Bencjones teamed up with dfwi.org to deliver some original live music in the heart of downtown Fort Worth at 7th and Main St!
4.15.21 Bencjones debuts "Baby Don't You Fight It" on 91.7's KXT Local Show
Bencjones was featured on the Local Show on 91.7 KXT and debuted his first single "Baby Please Don't Fight It" from his upcoming EP "Disaster". Twitter Post
3/5/21 "The Warp Factor" podcast out of the UK plays Bencjones!
The Warp Factor played a few Bencjones' tunes (Feel It In the Air and Just One Gun on their New Music Friday! Full Show here via twitter
12.1.20 Spotify releases end of the year stats for Bencjones
You got to start somewhere and despite COVID doing its best to shut down Live Music thank goodness people like to stream music. Check out Bencjones' Year Wrapped by Spotify
10.2.20 Bencjones is selected for the Fort Worth Grant Program "Sounds of Resilience"
Led by the Fine Line Group, the family offices of Sasha and Edward P. Bass, with support from the Alice L. Walton Foundation and the Tartaglino Richards Family Foundation, SOUNDS OF RESILIENCE will provide highly focused financial support to 41 talented musicians whose work brings the Fort Worth community together to reflect on their recent experiences in the world and to begin driving change and healing through music. See the full list here