Mike Benjamin & The Bend In The Road Band Third Appearance In A Year!

Mike Benjamin & The Bend In The Road Band return to The Fallout Shelter for their third appearance within a year, bringing a roots-driven blend of Americana, New Orleans funk, Delta blues, and classic rock. Their sound combines the melodic songwriting and vocal character of Little Feat, Steely Dan, and The Beatles with influences from The Meters, the Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers, Paul Simon, and the Neville Brothers.

Cambridge-born Mike Benjamin began by busking in Harvard Square and Boston subways before working as a vocalist and guitarist in New York, where he recorded national commercials and performed on the club circuit. After moving to Martha’s Vineyard, he joined Entrain and later formed the Mike Benjamin Band, releasing *Never Too Late* and *Backyard*. His career has included performances with Mark Cohn, Delbert McClinton, Patti LaBelle, Paul Shaffer, Bo Diddley, the Blues Brothers Band, and Susan Tedeschi, as well as an appearance at Seth Meyers’ wedding, where Brad Paisley joined the band for the couple’s first dance.

When: December 4

Showtimes: Doors open at 6 PM. The page does not state a performance start time.

Tickets: Price not available

Lineup: Mike Benjamin leads The Bend In The Road Band. Wes Nagy plays keyboards and bass; Rob Loyot plays saxophone and percussion and sings; Lennie Peterson plays trombone; Jeremy Driesen and Hudson Bausman alternate on drums, with the possibility of a two-drummer setup; and Chris Knott contributes bass, guitar, drums, and vocals.

Musicians: Wes Nagy’s credits include work with Lou Rawls, Gary U.S. Bonds, Bo Diddley, and Mick Taylor, along with television scoring for *The Drew Carey Show*, *The West Wing*, *Felicity*, and *Spin City*. Rob Loyot is a founding member of Entrain and has performed with Carly Simon, Susan Tedeschi, and Dave Mason, in addition to opening for Joan Jett, Hall & Oates, and Huey Lewis & The News. Jeremy Driesen has worked with Chuck Berry, Billy Idol, Sam Moore, Bo Diddley, and Richie Havens.

Music: The band’s performance is described as soulful, melodic, infectious, and rooted in longtime musical chemistry, with a focus on timeless grooves and live musicianship.

Venue: The Fallout Shelter, 61 Endicott Street, Norwood, Massachusetts 02062.

Format: The Fallout Shelter is an intimate performance venue and studio audience setting for the music television series *The Extended Play Sessions*. Events are presented as immersive experiences for both the audience and performers.

Ages: All ages are welcome.

Seating: General admission. The venue recommends arriving when doors open.

Accessibility: The Fallout Shelter is ADA compliant and has wheelchair access.

Amenities: Beer and wine are available for purchase, and each show includes a complimentary commemorative event poster.