Performing our National Anthem at 2008 Ranch Rodeo Finals
Mother Earth Speaks Out On Florida Water Conservation
From the river front concert in Palatka, Florida...a tribute to Will McLean
Video No. 1 from "Rally For The Rivers" event featuring "America The Beautiful"
Video No. 2 from "Rally For The Rivers" event featuring "Turn Back TIme" by James Hawkins
Video No. 3 from "Rally For The Rivers" event featuring the song "Cow Hunter Dreams" written by Benjamin Dehart
Video No. 4 from "Rally For The Rivers" event featuring the song "Cracker Cowman" written by Frank Thomas
Influences
Song video featuring "Running Out Of Time"
Song video featuring brand new song; "Eagle John"
Song video featuring "Open Country"
Song video featuring "All I Ever Really Wanted To Do Was Be A Cowboy"
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As a kid Benjamin Dehart played autoharp and sang Bluegrass favorites
with his two younger brothers at local events and family gatherings. Today, his soaring, lyrical voice is getting to be one of the most sought-after in the Florida Folk Music scene.
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Born in Ocala but raised in the small farming community of Oxford, Fla., Benjamin grew up around horses and cattle. Although he later moved on
to the big city, he never forgot his roots and uses them as inspiration for
his music today.
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"I developed my love of cowboy songs and the cowboy way of life as a teenager while working for local cattlemen and farmers," he said. "Later,
I began to participate in historical reenactments, and it was my love of history that focused my musical direction."
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It was at a frontier rendezvous encampment not too long ago that folks started taking notice of the burly, red-haired tenor who, by this time, had
put aside the autoharp in favor of the acoustic guitar.
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Right away it seemed his music was in demand.
"People started asking me if I had a CD of my music, and I didn't," he said. "But it was touching to have this outpouring from folks who wanted
to take my music home with them."
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So he made up his mind then and there that he would record a CD and
have it ready for the following year's reenacting season. His first CD, "Warrior Bard," released in 2002, included a mixture of original tunes, operatic pieces and old Irish and Scottish traditional ballads. His second CD, “Taking Another Crack At It,” was released in 2004, and blends cracker cowboy history with the wistfulness of a modern-day mountain man trapped by the urban monster.
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His third and most recent effort, “Another Side of Me,” presents yet another aspect of this singer-songwriter’s multi-faceted personality. This album focuses more on Seminole and Native American history, and has a
somewhat darker tone than his previous efforts, but will no doubt prove
to be very popular among an ever-growing fan base.
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“This album is very close to my heart. It tells the story of a people who
were terribly wronged, of a people hated in war and mistrusted in peace, and of sacrifices made for freedom,” Benjamin said.
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The initial response to the new album has been overwhelming, he said.
“I am so thrilled that folks have embraced my work in the manner that
they have. I truly love my Florida heritage & history, and I feel honored
to be able to express this love through my music.”
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Benjamin has been questioned on many occasions about his vocal training
-- of which there has been none. He will always respond to the question by saying, "Most of the knowledge you need to get by in life can be had just
by paying attention."
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Thank you :-) I'm happy to know my dad is proud lol... I have managed dean's list so far for all our diffrent mods so that's a good sign :-) I ma happy to hear things are going well with you and I can't wait to hear the new music!! Hopefully, I will see you soon :-)
I feel myself in need Of the inspiring strains of ancient lore, My heart to lift, my empty mind to feed, And all the world explore. I know that I am old And never can recover what is past, But for the future may some light unfold And soar from ages blast. I feel resolved to try, My wish to prove, my calling to pursue, Or mount up from the earth into the sky, To show what Heaven can do. My genius from a boy, Has fluttered like a bird within my heart; But could not thus confined her powers employ, Impatient to depart. She like a restless bird, Would spread her wings, her power to be unfurl'd, And let her songs be loudly heard, And dart from world to world. WALT WHITMAN! I MISS MY BENNY BOO ! HUGS SWEET MAN ALWAYS FROM PA!
Don't think for one minute that I have forgotten about you and your beautiful music. We haven't talked for awhile but everything that you say in your songs bring joy and sadness in my life at one point or the other! You are a wonderful man and the way you portray this state gives me hope that tomorrow will bring better. Keep living that dream and I will definitely be with you all the way! I feel very lucky that I got to meet you not so long ago-you were a blessing in disguise. Miss you sincerely,a fan always, Julie P.S. Tell your wife I said Hello I MISS YOU GUYS!
I just have to comment that you really do have a beautiful life! The scenery that you surround yourself with and the beautiful music as well. You seem blessed.
I am spreadin the word about you! I have thought more about the house party but right now everybody is going on vacation so maybe later in the year I can get some commitments. Yeah I was basically raised in Ocala, but I was born in south Fl. It is a small world...
Hey there! How are you? I am on myspace mostly so I figured I'd look you up and bam...there you were! I've been talking non stop about your singing and your story...I'm totally your best p.r.person right now lol
