Pete Thomas playing folk music
(2020-2021)
Benji Kirkpatrick played his acoustic interpretations
of Jimi Hendrix's songs, accompanied by Pete Thomas
on Friday, September 18th 2020
to mark 50 years since the great man's death
(start from 4.30)
New songs by Benji Kirkpatrick and the Excess...
Hiring Fair and Barefaced Lies were recorded despite the
group being separated by Covid-19
Jul-Aug 2020
Performing from home (Jun 2020):
Our personal version of the celtic song: Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór
Pete Thomas on bouzouki, Andrea Todesco on guitar
and Miriam Gallea on mandolin
Benji Kirkpatrick and the Excess are the guests on the
Tom Robinson Show, BBC6 Music
Feb 2020
Benji Kirkpatrick and the Excess in play ahead of their
Spring 2020 Gold Has Worn Away tour + poster for the same
See the Upcoming Gigs page for details.
Gold Has Worn Away by Benji Kirkpatrick & the Excess
is getting rave reviews - see the Discography page for links.
Here is the track In Your Cave (top) and a rehearsal session.
Watch the Upcoming Gigs page for details of their 2020 tour.