Mark Pino on Drums

Friday, November 7, 2025

Benson Highway Band plays this weekend in Bisbee!

We will be playing at least four sets at four different venues as part of SIDEPONY, a festival that happens there annually. Saturday's sets will feature us as a quartet, Sunday's as a trio.

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Benson Highway Band, Brick Box Tucson 11/5/25

A real good time was had on a real good bill. We played to some people and they were appreciative. It's such a blast to be out playing shows on the regular again. Woot!

Below: Sean Whalen setting up his rig in front of the backline drums, courtesy of The Working People drummer Dave. Peyotee drummer said he liked my cracked and abused Zildjian ride cymbal. I've been playing that thing for thirty five years now. Ugly beauty.

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Benson Highway Band plays this Wednesday in Tucson!

Wed., 11/5/25

8PM

Brick Box Brewery

220 E Broadway Blvd.

Tucson 85701

Peyotee

The Working People

Sean Whalen & the Benson Highway Band

Free!

I don't know who designed that flyer, but it's cool and I want a physical copy.

Thursday, October 30, 2025

A couple of shots of Benson Highway Band at Owls Club Tucson, 10/24/25!

Photos by Dalton Voss. Thanks to Sean for having them taken!

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Benson Highway Band-Owls Club Tucson, 10/24/25

The picture above is in front of Owls Club, which used to be a funeral home. I was talking with a friend during the show, and she was telling me about how the interior of the place has weird vibes and finds it difficult to go in. Thankfully, Benson Highway Band played on the porch! Some people came, and we played our set, including a couple of new songs. It was nice to have Kevin on guitar with us as he adds a really special vibe with his playing. A fun night in the night air that's getting chilly here in the Sonoran Desert. Benson Highway Band has more shows coming up, YAY.

Below: backline drums provided by The Desert Music Project dudes. Thank you dudes.