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Gary Bennett
Country / Rock / Alternative

::Human Condition, available now::



NASHVILLE, Tennessee
United States

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Member Since1/14/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.GaryBennettMusic.com
Band MembersGary Bennett- Lead Vocals, Rythm Guitar/ Jimmy Lester-Drums/ Mark W. Winchester-Bass/ Milan Miller-Lead Gtr, Harmony vocals/ Kenny Vaughn- Lead Guitar-Harmony vocals/
InfluencesMusical-Singing: Bob Wills, Tommy Duncan, The Beatles, The Delmore Brothers, Johnny Horton, Tom T. Hall, Charley Pride, John Fogerty. + Songwriting: Tom T. Hall, The Beatles, Harlan Howard, John Fogerty
Sounds Like Basically, traditional country and rock, (more rock than rock-a-billy). A mixture of noted influences, with a unique, distinctive, warm voice and an honest straightforward Songwriting style.
Record LabelLandslide
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 15 2009 8:00P
Layla’s Bluegrass Inn Nashville, Tennessee
Jul 22 2009 8:00P
Layla’s Bluegrass Inn Nashville, Tennessee
Jul 29 2009 8:00P
Layla’s Bluegrass Inn Nashville, Tennessee

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   About Gary Bennett



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Gary Bennett co-fronted and was a founding member of one of the most successful country music bands of the 1990's, BR5-49. During Gary's tenure the group received three Grammy nominations and was hailed by music industry trade magazine Billboard as having "single-handedly revived the soul of country music in Nashville". The band sold over 500,000 albums and toured the world, headlining shows as well as being invited to open shows and tours for acts like Bob Dylan, George Jones, Merle Haggard, the Black Crowes and Brian Setzer.





After five major album releases and years of constant world wide touring, Gary felt as though the musical freedom BR549 once enjoyed had become stagnant due to the "retro" pin tagged to them. Wanting to make original & more progressive music, Bennett made a decision in to step away from the group and let his head clear. Gary left BR549 in 2002 and retreated from music for a short while, only to return to writing and performing.

"Getting back in touch with real people in the real world gave me the inspiration to start writing again," he says. A series of personal tragedies in 2004 helped reinforce that desire. "I know that music was given to us to smooth the rough, bumpy road of life," he states. "I believe that whether I'm walking down the sidewalk or on a stage, my purpose is to try to help people. Songwriting is what I have been given to achieve that."

In 2006 he released a critically acclaimed solo record, "Human Condition", and went on tour to support the record's release. Human Condition presented 12 new recordings, most of which were written by Bennett, including one co-written with Todd Snider ("Better Than This"). "That song began - as most of mine do - as an instrumental that we used to call 'The Swamp Song' because of its feel," says Bennett. "Several years ago, I happened to catch a Todd Snider performance on TV and liked his rhythmic wording and stream of consciousness approach to writing. Shortly thereafter, we got the chance to write together and I played him this song. 'Better Than This' is about finding out what's over the next hill. When I started to write the lyrics, I was reminded of the little town that I grew up in Washington that was next to a mountain. At night, it revealed the glow of lights in the distance, which was the city of Portland, Oregon. As it turned out, Todd was growing up in Portland at the same time I was in Washington, so he could relate to what I was seeing."

Bennett's career as a solo artist was very well received by critics and fans alike, many of the opinion that he had never sounded better. In late 2006 he released a live concert DVD and short documentary film.

"Inside and Out" focuses on Bennett's departure from music in 2001 and his return as a solo artist earlier this year. The DVD is split up into two parts.

"Live in Nashville" showcases Gary's new songs as well as a few old ones in a live setting with a strong backing band including: Jimmy Lester (Los Strait Jackets, Webb Wilder), Milan Miller (Jubal Foster, The Wrights), and Mark Winchester (Brian Setzer, Emmylou Harris). The show was taped in Nashville in front of an audience of Bennett's diehard fans who were treated to an amazing performance and also a surprise toward the end of the show when Donnie Herron (BR549, Bob Dylan) joined Gary on stage for the first time in five years.

"The Making of Human Condition" is a short documentary which includes footage from the recording sessions that took place in 2005. Interviews, never before seen BR549 clips, home movies, photos, demo recordings, and Gary Bennett charm are included.

Since 2006 Gary has been focused on a career as a songwriter. In early 2009 he and nephew Jason Capps re-formed The McNeills, the successful group that the two led in Portland Oregon. The group plays every Wednesday night at the Full Moon Saloon in Nashville from 7:00-10:00!



Stay tuned to this page and the official web site for news on GB.




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Jul 16 2009 12:45 AM

On July 15th, The Hank in Chains Show will feature some of the greatest live performances of Bruce Springsteen from the past 30 years. Since taking the world by storm with his hall of fame album Born to Run in the mid 70s, Springsteen and his E-Street Band have become even more well-known for their always incredible live performances. The Boss started building his live music legacy in the 70s, and despite an E-Street hiatus during the late 80s/early 90s, he hasn't lost a step!

Artists/bands on this week's show include: BR549, George Harrison, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Black Keys, Willie Phoenix, Chuck Mead, The Petty Bones, Gary Bennett, Mudcrutch, Dana Fuchs, 66 Crush, The Devil Makes Three, and Chris Scruggs.
Silver Canyon Band





Jul 15 2009 12:48 AM

Gary Bennett thanks for accepting our request!
excellent songs - sounded Great!
The Best to You from SilverCanyonBand

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Jul 15 2009 12:48 AM

Thanks so much for adding us to your friends!! Keep Rockin the music! Luv the KG
Heather





Jul 12 2009 7:39 PM

Last night was the best show I have seen in a long long time!!!!!!!! I hope to see more to come just like that!! Wow you are soooo freaking talented!!
Frank





Jul 10 2009 5:32 AM

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Jul 10 2009 5:32 AM

Hey Gary,

Jason & I are trying to rearrange our schedules here so we can come on to Nashville Friday night to see your show. That's all he's talked about for weeks so hopefully we can get it worked out. And I know the last thing you want to do when you're not playing your own show is to go to another show... but if you're free Saturday night... & interested... come over have a beer with us at the Rutledge.

Take care, MH&tHS

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Jun 18 2009 7:07 PM

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Jun 18 2009 7:07 PM

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Jun 18 2009 7:07 PM

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Jun 18 2009 7:07 PM

Thanks for the add our new friends.
Thanks for the great sound too.
All best!
Keep in touch!

Black Chicken Leg
Greetings from Bosnia&Herzegowina!
Oprygirl





Jun 18 2009 7:07 PM

Hey, on your next album, I think you should record "Before I Met You.." Maybe you could make it a duet??? See Ya Wednesday...
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Jun 18 2009 7:07 PM

Thanks for the add,,
all the best from England
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Jun 18 2009 7:07 PM

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Oprygirl





May 30 2009 4:49 AM

Great show last night, you're a pretty good "picker" too...
Laurie





May 16 2009 12:39 AM

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May 12 2009 6:24 PM

Thanks for the add Gary.

Hal.
Oprygirl





May 12 2009 6:24 PM

I should be at the show in a couple of weeks, after the family leaves. Get a good song ready for me... I will need it. I will see you before then, Amber
Laurie





May 9 2009 8:23 AM

Thanks for the add...always a fan here in the Northwest!
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May 7 2009 5:36 PM






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Currently, we're playing locally here in the greater Houston area BUT if you or someone you know would like to book the band or our acoustic duo show we'll travel just about anywhere. Drop me a line at mike@parrish-hundley.com!!!!
Samantha





May 4 2009 5:54 PM

Gary Bennett- your songs have been stuck in my head since Wednesday! You did that on purpose didn't you. :)
Samantha Gray





May 4 2009 5:54 PM

Hey Gary, thanks for the friendship! Love your music.;)

Samantha
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Apr 30 2009 7:00 PM

Hey Gary Bennett!!! Howdy from Minneapolis! Wish YOU were the guy playing at Mystic Lake Casino this weekend.
It's only Vince Gill!! AAAY! Hope to see you in Nashville again soon!
Oprygirl





Apr 30 2009 7:00 PM

Good show tonight, even if I "forgot" to yell "FREEBIRD!!"
Although a friend reminded me to...
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