Join us in the splendid setting of the Art Gallery for our Fall Music Series.

American-born songwriter and visionary Benji Aresty brings his rising independent music project to the Athenaeum. With a voice that’s lived many lives and lyrics that cut straight to the heart, Benji writes songs that feel like soul medicine—raw, real, and meant to move you. The music spans folk, blues, soul, and cinematic rock, grounded in live instrumentation and emotional storytelling.

Benji’s songwriting is deeply personal, often born from grief, love, transformation, and spiritual inquiry. His lyrics are a call to feel more, to heal more, and to live more aligned with truth. Whether it’s an acoustic ballad or an electrifying anthem, each song is created with purpose: to open hearts, spark conversations, and create moments of collective resonance.

Aresty. isn’t just about sound—it’s about soul. The project’s mission is to use music as a tool for emotional and social awakening. Its vision reaches beyond entertainment, aiming to build community, raise consciousness, and be a bridge between cultures. In a time when the world is aching for authenticity and healing, Aresty. is showing up with open arms, a full band, and a message that matters. Listeners of Ray LaMontagne, The Head The Heart, John Mayer and Michael Franti will enjoy Aresty.

Aresty. is on a journey—one rooted in integrity, driven by intention, and uplifted by the power of song.

Listen to Unconditional Loving - https://aresty.bandcamp.com/track/unconditional-loving

This event is free, ADA accessible, and open to the public.

Music in the Art Gallery Series Upcoming:
November 20 - Linda Warnaar
December 18 - Kingdom Mountain Dulcimers with Poet Reeve Lindbergh