Benjamin Jay Thomas
Twenty years at the intersection of music, spirit, and community.
Benjamin Jay Thomas is a singer-songwriter, record producer, and founder of Bring Forth, a nonprofit creative community based in Leavenworth, WA.
He’s spent roughly twenty years working at the intersection of music, spirituality, and community. His eighth album, Behind Your Eyes, The Stars Are Born, was released in 2026.
Twenty-plus years as a working singer-songwriter led to a simple realization: people don’t want to just watch a show — they want to actually feel something real, together, in a room.
Original songs guiding a room back to presence.
A Song Journey is a live music experience built around intention and presence. Original songs guide the evening — opening, moving through real emotion, landing somewhere grounded and connected.
Benjamin often brings other artists from the Bring Forth collective to join him, performing and sharing their own songs as part of the evening.
What happens.
Opening
An intentional start. Guests settle in and are invited into the space.
The Arc
Original songs carry the evening, moving through emotion and insight, returning to presence.
Connection
By the end, the room feels more open and more connected than it did at the start.
Closing
A short landing to take in the experience before people head home.
The Difference.
| Typical Live Show | Song Journey | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | The artist | The connection between people |
| Role of the songs | Entertainment, background to the hang | Something to receive from |
| Audience posture | Casual, social, listening while talking | Present, reflective |
| Purpose of the room | A fun night out | Real connection and presence |
“The music and memory of this beautiful evening will linger with us and evokes the greatest of human feelings — unity, love and possibility.”
“The Guided Concert is much more an experience than it is a show. The relaxing, chill vibe of the room creates the perfect setting for the incredible music and storytelling of Benjamin Jay Thomas.”
“Intimate, approachable, and deeply meaningful experiences that help people connect with wonder and mystery in a way that inspires, motivates, and provokes them to long for something more.”
“Benjamin Jay Thomas unites a room offering pause and vulnerability as he engages the spirit of humanity in the lost art of just BEING.”
Hosting a Song Journey.
The practical details for hosts and community organizers.
What is a Song Journey?
What do I need to provide as a host?
- An indoor space that comfortably seats 20–40 people — living room, studio, listening room, small venue
- Your people — inviting your own network is part of what makes the night work
- An evening of your time — light setup and being present as host
What does Bring Forth provide?
- The full performance, plus any additional musicians from the collective
- A small food budget — light snacks and refreshments, simple and healthy
- Promo graphics to share with your invite list
- Coordination on logistics and format
- A portable PA if the space needs one
What does it cost to attend?
- Tickets are offered on a sliding scale
- Nothing upfront to host
How much time does it take?
- One short planning call or text thread beforehand
- The evening itself, 2–3 hours including setup
- Spreading the word to your network in the weeks prior
Where are you booking right now?
- Fall 2026: Pacific Northwest
- Winter 2026–27: Southern California
Ready to host, or have more questions?
Email info@bringforth.orgInterested in hosting or booking a Song Journey?
Email us and we’ll send along the next steps and a one-on-one pricing sheet.
info@bringforth.org