''Falling Star'' - Mike Benjamin and The Bend In The Road Band

The Extended Play Sessions - December 11, 2025

Mike Benjamin and The Bend In The Road Band perform the song "Falling Star" on The Extended Play Sessions. Mike Benjamin and The Bend In The Road Band channel a dynamic blend of Americana, New Orleans funk, Delta blues, and classic rock — drawing inspiration from Little Feat, The Meters, the Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers, Paul Simon, and the Neville Brothers. Their sound is both soulful and infectious, crafted through years of musicianship and shared musical chemistry. 

The Band
Mike Benjamin - guitar, vocals
Rob Loyot - saxophone, percussion, vocals
Wes Nagy - keyboards, Hammond organ
Lennie Peterson - trombone
Chris Knott - bass, vocals
Hudson Bausman - drums


Production Staff
Maribeth Arena - Camera 2
Bill Hurley - Handheld camera, post video editing
Nate Belton - Boom camera
Joanne Craig - Camera 3
H Nat Stevens - Cam 1 Remote
Connor Quigley - Sound Engineer, Livestream Producer
Eric Nordstrom - Front Of House
Photographer - Dan Busler
Dave DeLuca - Post Audio Mix Engineer

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