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Websites: https://benoitviellefon.com - https://benoitviellefon.bandcamp.com Benoit Viellefon is a French singer and guitarist established in the London England. Specialised in 1920's 1930's and 1940's music from the USA, Latin America and Europe, Benoit is resident at Ronnie Scotts and other famous clubs. He appears in some Hollywood films and TV productions as an actor and performer, and compose the soundtracks. he often plays in major festivals and performed for VIP such as Madonna, the Queen of England, or the Kremlin. Since 2006 he has been touring Europe with his three bands: The Orchestra, The Hot Club, The Trio.

Benoit's Wolrd News #16 - A new album, news concerts and more
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Resending: Benoit's World News - Issue # 16 - february 2026

Issue #16 - February 2026 Benoit's World News Hello folks I have almost managed to send my newsletter within one month of the previous one. A miracle! Would you believe it? I've tried to keep it short, if you want to get more in depth stories you'll have to come to the concerts, where I will talk a lot about all dramatic aspects of life. All I have to say for now is that i have a new album. Horoscope We are leaving the year of the wood snake (supposedly focused on transformation, wisdom, and...

Benoit Viellefon & His Orchestra "Going Full Circle" Live at the Royal ALbert Hall

Issue #16 - February 2026 Benoit's World News Hello folks I have almost managed to send my newsletter within one month of the previous one. A miracle! Would you believe it? I've tried to keep it short, if you want to get more in depth stories you'll have to come to the concerts, where I will talk a lot about all dramatic aspects of life. All I have to say for now is that i have a new album. Horoscope We are leaving the year of the wood snake (supposedly focused on transformation, wisdom, and...

Benoit's World News - Issue # 15 - December 2025

Issue #15 - december 2025 Benoit's World News Hello folks This is a very quick email before I board the boat to France early tomorrow morning. I won't try to sell you anything or bitch about the music industry, I litterally don't have time for this. Merry Xmas & Happy new year! I wish you all to have a fabulous time with your loved ones. I am sailing across continents to meet mine, and I can't wait. May you eat all the great food you can, drink only the best (and not the rest) and avoid...

Benoit Viellefon on the red carpet

Issue #14 - November 2025 Benoit's World News Hello folks First of all, let me apologise to those who could not sleep lately because I did not write anything since July... 4 months of wait, or even agony for some, I feel bad about it but I had good reasons being so time deprived as you will find reading further. Weather Forecast Let's skip to the next subject, nothing hot to mention here. Horoscope If you are born under the sign of the Taurus, have an artistic or musical career, travel...

Issue #13 - July 2025 Benoit's World News Hello Folks I should have published this a while ago, but instead I had to abandon my computer and mobile to take advantage of the good weather and reconnect with nature and the people I love. I don't feel guilty about it, and I even recommend it, but I am late by a few weeks. I hope you won't mind. Weather Forecast Glorious it was, is and will be! Up to 33 degrees Celcius in the UK in June, but if you think it's too hot, please spare a though for the...

Issue #13 - July 2025 Benoit's World News Hello Folks I should have published this a while ago, but instead I had to abandon my computer and mobile to take advantage of the good weather and reconnect with nature and the people I love. I don't feel guilty about it, and I even recommend it, but I am late by a few weeks. I hope you won't mind. Weather Forecast Glorious it was, is and will be! Up to 33 degrees Celcius in the UK in June, but if you think it's too hot, please spare a though for the...

benoit Viellefon new EP: Chansons de Paris

Issue #12 - April 2025 Benoit's World News Hello Folks I hope you all enjoy the fabulous weather. Since I spent the last 5 months locked in, I've been basking in the sunshine as soon as the sun came out. But that made me miss the April's fool day to publish my newsletter. Damn! It's getting better... "I have to admit It's getting better It's getting better all the time..." These are the lyrics from the Beatles song "It's getting better" from the 1967 "Sergeant pepper" album. I'm singing them...

Benoit Viellefon Orchestra - New York 2026

Issue #11 - January 2025 Benoit's World News Happy New Year! I hope you all had a merry Xmas and a happy new year. I have been off sick since late october hence the radio silence and the belated season greetings. I am truly sorry about my prolonged absence, but please read on… 2024 was the Year of the Dragon! 2024 was the year of the Dragon, the hottest ever recorded in human history as we officially broke the 1.5 degree increase in global warming. I have definitively tried my utmost not to...

Benoit Viellefon Orchestra - New York 1926

Issue #11 - January 2025 Benoit's World News Happy New Year! I hope you all had a merry Xmas and a happy new year. I have been off sick since late october hence the radio silence and the belated season greetings. I am truly sorry about my prolonged absence, but please read on… 2024 was the Year of the Dragon! 2024 was the year of the Dragon, the hottest ever recorded in human history as we officially broke the 1.5 degree increase in global warming. I have definitively tried my utmost not to...

Issue #10 - October 2024 Benoit's World News Bonjour I did not write anything in august because it was too hot and wet. September was also too wet and too windy. In truth, I was chasing my tail, as always, trying to keep my band together and find some money somehow. I'm finally taking a bit of time to send my newsletter, packed with some good stuff, extra minerals and vitamins. Weather forecast Oasis have announced a series of stadium gigs, they have put their brotherly differences aside as...