Benji Kirkpatrick and The Excess @bk_excess
New band from Benji Kirkpatrick, with Pete Flood and Pete Thomas. Original songs, bouzouki/guitar, bass, drums. Represented by @goodhonestmusic bkexcess.co.uk Joined April 2015-
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Benji Kirkpatrick and The Excess retweeted
This Thursday, in #Shakespeare's #stratford Live! #newalbum #livemusic #folkmusic #AcousticGuitar #bouzouki ticketsource.co.uk/stratfordplayh…
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Benji Kirkpatrick and The Excess retweeted
Video Premiere: @bk_excess Benji Kirkpatrick’s 'In Phase' is out on 6th October; watch his new video for the beautifully arranged “You Could Try Roulette”, his second album single. His album tour kicks off in October. folkradio.co.uk/2023/09/video-…
Benji Kirkpatrick and The Excess retweeted
You can now pre-order my new album IN PHASE from @Bandcamp and get the single of the same name NOW for stream or download! benjikirkpatrick.bandcamp.com/album/in-phase #newalbum #NewMusic2023 #folk #acoustic #ROOTS
Been very quiet here for a while but there's a new album on it's way! See below!
Been very quiet here for a while but there's a new album on it's way! See below!
Benji Kirkpatrick and The Excess retweeted
On Sunday 2nd October, @PeteCThomas and I play a duo show at @TwickFolk. Our first live gig as a duo after only online stuff previously! twickfolk.co.uk/events/benji-k…
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@HoganMusic Yes, we have @Benji_KP @bk_excess Benji Kirkpatrick and the Excess on Sat 18 June at ACE Space, Newbury #livemusic bar at venue acespace.org.uk/events/benji-k…
Hear songs from #goldhaswornaway on Saturday night at @acespacenewbury 8pm. We can’t wait! So we’re practicing tonight... #livemusic #roots #acoustic #folk #weekend #bouzouki #bass #drums #guitar
Benji Kirkpatrick and The Excess retweeted
Folk ace, @bk_excess, takes the form a trio: comprising of fellow Bellowhead band mate, Pete Flood on drums with Pete Thomas (Megan Henwood and Jackie Oates) on bass. 📅 Mark your calendars! Our free festival, Folk on the Quay, will be happening the 25th and 26th June! 📅
Benji Kirkpatrick and The Excess retweeted
Gigs this week! On Tues 14th Paul Sartin will be at The Musician in Leicester & at Cecil Sharp House in London on Weds 15th. Benji Kirkpatrick & The Excess are playing on Saturday night at Ace Space in Newbury. #folkandroots #altroots #tradfolk #folk #livemusic #keepmusiclive
Benji Kirkpatrick and The Excess retweeted
Looking forward to this Saturday
Looking forward to this Saturday
Benji Kirkpatrick and The Excess retweeted
📢 Music programmers & promoters 📢 Contact us to book: @jackieoates @bk_excess @faustusmusic @angelcakepie @JonWilksMusic @Patakas1 All out on tour this year and next (full list of dates too long for Twitter!). Get in touch 07872 075626 / [email protected]
Benji Kirkpatrick and The Excess retweeted
NEXT FRIDAY! I'm going back to my home county of Shropshire for an intimate gig at Moor Hall Studio, Newcastle-on-Clun as part of The Bettws Triangle Festival. 17th June 4pm. Details of the full line up here, gorgeous location and scenery bobbybritnell.co.uk/about/exhibiti…
Benji Kirkpatrick and The Excess retweeted
ACE Space Newbury Unplugged Open Mic for June 2022 CANCELLED Unplugged Open Mic is back on Friday 1 July 2022 and then monthly from September 2022 until July 2023 on first Friday of month.
Benji Kirkpatrick and The Excess retweeted
This Wednesday, 1st June #nuneatonfolkclub in The Queens Hall, 8pm. FREE! #livemusic #folk #acoustic youtu.be/GxHOxJFC34g
Benji Kirkpatrick and The Excess retweeted
Benji Kirkpatrick and The Excess play @acespacenewbury Sat 18 June acespace.org.uk/events/benji-k…
Benji Kirkpatrick and The Excess play @acespacenewbury Sat 18 June acespace.org.uk/events/benji-k…
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Benji Kirkpatrick and The Excess retweeted
Today's newsletter is devoted to the master musician & song-writer himself, Benji Kirkpatrick, & his alt-roots band THE EXCESS. Available for festivals throughout the year & bookings during: 8 - 18 December 2022 and 13 - 25 April 2023. mailchi.mp/3b86f2dff6f9/j…
Hooray, our first gig of the year!
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