In the near future, the Jay Bennett Foundation will launch its first-ever electronic auction to raise money for our charitable giving.
Jay Bennett Foundation Is Excited to Announce its First Grant!
On Monday, November 1, 2010, the Jay Bennett Foundation announced its first official charitable grant.
Jay Bennett Foundation Fundraiser an Emotional Affair
On Saturday, September 25, 2010, the Jay Bennett Foundation held its first official fundraising event at the Subterranean in Chicago, Illinois.
My Darling Video
This is one of my favorite videos…. I hope you enjoy… And remember that on Saturday, September 25 at the Subterranean (Chicago IL) there will be a special night celebrating the life and music of our dear friend, Jay Bennett. This event doubles as a fundraiser for the newly formed Jay Bennett Foundation as well…
You got to make rules to break rules
The first two songs on Jay Bennett’s new album Kicking At The Perfumed Air, Diamond Smiles and Second Last Call, came from a whirl wind recording experiment in which Jay tried to record 10 songs in 12 hours. Setting hard restrictions on time, recording techniques, and instruments he could use (only acoustic, no electric instruments)…
Announcing the formation of The Jay Bennett Foundation!
On the one-year anniversary of Jay’s passing, his family and friends announce the creation of The Jay Bennett Foundation—an organization supporting music and education. The foundation is spearheaded by Jay’s brother, Jeff Bennett, and Jay’s mother, Jan—two of Jay’s biggest fans. The Jay Bennett Foundation will launch on May 24 on JayBennett.org, Facebook (facebook.com/jaybennettfoundation) and…
A Note From Edward Burch
Most people are familiar with Jay Bennett for his tenure in Wilco–from that very first show in the basement of Cicero’s in St. Louis (under the moniker Black Shampoo) to his dismissal from the band in August 2001. What not as many are aware of are his musical accomplishments before and after. Prior to being…
