

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Singer/Songwriter Night with Demi Clara and Jason Benefield
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: This will be the debut monthly singer/songwriter night by Acquainted Waves. My first guests are an outstanding representation of our local music community. I'm excited to have Demi Clara and Jason Benefield perform in the first showcase.

9pm Demi Clara
8pm Jason Benefield
7:40pm Jack the Acquaintance

Doors open at 7pm. $7 cover.

Get acquainted with Demi Clara

Demi Clara is a prolific songwriter and vital member of our music community. Demi released her first single "Kiss Me" in 2020 and has released six more singles since with much more written. Her music has been an eclectic journey, beginning with a jazz influenced alternative sound, and is now arriving at americana and country inspired songs with her latest singles. Last year she released the three singles "Come Back In," "Tongue Tied," and Train Song" ahead of her EP currently being recorded.

Demi has been an important member and advocate for the local music scene. She used to play local music and interview artists as a radio host on WONC's Local Chaos. Since then she's hosted various songwriter showcases and festivals bringing together the community. You can find her regularly at Black Dog Vinyl Cafe in Plainfield either performing solo, in her duo with Aaron Kelly, or hosting her Story Time Showcase on third thursdays.

https://demiclara.bandcamp.com/

Get acquainted with Jason Benefield

Jason Benefield is an Aurora artist originally from Chicago with a music career spanning over 25 years. Jason's music is a rich tapestry woven from a diverse array of influences, reflecting the melting pot of sounds that is Chicago. Drawing inspiration from folk, Americana, classic rock, southern rock, outlaw country, classic country, blues, gospel, and more, his songs are a testament to the depth and breadth of his musical upbringing. 

Jason released his solo album  "Apothecary" back in 2024 and rereleased his earlier works on a compilation album "Archive." You can also catch him performing in his duo Echo &amp; Ransom with Colleen Wild and performing with the band Matt Derda &amp; The High Watts. One of his regular venues is also Black Dog Vinyl Cafe in Plainfield either performing solo, with Echo &amp; Ransom, or hosting his Song Swap series that features different artists each month.

https://jasonbenefield.com/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPD__ljbGNrA8P_8WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHp_TgsNLhjhN8mgkc7hfkjtaQ3Y-isuoOhpsOPBo0MmOanRxoxOuouxdNhMr_aem_V4magIQidMHaACGklNC0hA
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- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, performances, festivals, fine-arts, dog, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 37

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Aurora
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Artists' Collective of Aurora
- **lat**: 41.757183710454
- **long**: -88.316613435745
- **full address**: Artists' Collective of Aurora, 2 W. Downer Place,Aurora,IL,United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Acquainted Waves (https://allevents.in/org/acquainted-waves/27319605)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Artists' Collective of Aurora, 2 W. Downer Place,Aurora,IL,United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Acquainted Waves
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, art, performances, festivals, fine-arts, dog, live-music
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Singer/Songwriter Night with Demi Clara and Jason Benefield ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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