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{{Short description|South African Christian rock band}}
{{BLP sources|date=November 2016}}
{{Use South African English|date=May 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2015}}
{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = The Benjamin Gate
| name = The Benjamin Gate
| background = group_or_band
| years_active = 1998–2003
| years_active = 1998–2003
| origin = [[Port Elizabeth]], South Africa
| origin = [[Port Elizabeth]], South Africa
| genre = [[Christian rock]], [[pop music|pop]], [[alternative rock]]
| genre = [[Christian rock]], [[pop music|pop]], [[alternative rock]]
| label = [[Forefront Records]] (2001–2003)
| label = [[ForeFront Records|ForeFront]]
| past_members = Costa Balamatsias<br/>[[Adrienne Camp|Adrienne Liesching]]<br/>Brett Palmer<br/>Justin Mulder<br/>Marc "Mac" Pautz<br/>Chris Poisat<br/>Nick Volsteedt
| past_members = Costa Balamatsias<br/>[[Adrienne Camp|Adrienne Liesching]]<br/>Brett Palmer<br/>Justin Mulder<br/>Marc "Mac" Pautz<br/>Chris Poisat<br/>Nick Volsteedt
| associated_acts = [[Jeremy Camp]]
| associated_acts =
| website = {{URL|TheBenjaminGate.net}}
| website = {{URL|TheBenjaminGate.net}}
}}
}}


'''The Benjamin Gate''' was a South African [[Christian]] band formed in [[1998 in music|1998]] following the motor vehicle accident and subsequent death of a mutual friend and fellow musician, Ben.<ref>Demalon, Tom. "[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-benjamin-gate-mn0000041941 The Benjamin Gate: Biography]", [[Allmusic]]. Retrieved October 24, 2012.</ref> Their name, which was also the name of one the entrances into the original city of [[Jerusalem]],<ref>{{bibleref|Jeremiah|20:2|NASB}}</ref> was chosen as a tribute to him.
'''The Benjamin Gate''' was a South African [[Christian rock]] band formed in [[1998 in music|1998]] by friends of musician Ben Herbert following his death in a [[traffic collision]].<ref>Demalon, Tom. "[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-benjamin-gate-mn0000041941 The Benjamin Gate: Biography]", [[Allmusic]]. Retrieved 24 October 2012.</ref> Their name, which was also the name of one of the entrances into the original city of [[Jerusalem]],<ref>{{bibleref|Jeremiah|20:2|NASB}}</ref> was chosen as a tribute to him.


==History==
==History==
The band, along with their manager and co-songwriter Marc "Thux" Theodosiou, left [[Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape|Port Elizabeth]] and came to the United States in [[2001 in music|2001]]<ref>DeBoer, Terry (December 8, 2001). "Christian group soaring as songs climb charts", ''[[The Grand Rapids Press]]'', p. A10.</ref> after David Bach at [[Forefront Records]] heard their demo that they had sent to [[Nashville, Tennessee|Nashville]] for mastering.
The Benjamin Gate released two local, independent albums while in South Africa, ''Spinning Head'' and ''comeputyourheadupinmyheart''. The band, along with their manager and co-songwriter Marc "Thux" Theodosiou, left [[Port Elizabeth]] and came to the United States in 2001<ref>DeBoer, Terry (8 December 2001). "Christian group soaring as songs climb charts", ''[[The Grand Rapids Press]]'', p. A10.</ref> after David Bach at [[ForeFront Records]] heard their demo that they had sent to [[Nashville, Tennessee|Nashville]] for mastering.


The Benjamin Gate released two local, independent albums while in South Africa, ''Spinning Head'' and ''comeputyourheadupinmyheart''. Many of the songs of ''comeputyourheadupinmyheart'' were retooled and re-released on their first major-label album for Forefront Records, ''["untitled"]''. This album and ''Contact'' were critically acclaimed albums.<ref>Thorne, Evan (November 22, 2002). "Benjamin Gate make catchy, fun pop on 'Contact'", ''[[Daily Herald (Arlington Heights)|Daily Herald]]'', p. 6.</ref> They were nominated for four [[Dove Awards]], produced two No.&nbsp;1 and one No.&nbsp;2 singles, and toured the United States and Europe. Their merchandise was easily recognized by their [[gasmask]] logo. They had an endorsement contract from [[Oakley, Inc.]] This success helped them to be included on three [[Festival Con Dios]] tours.
Many of the songs of ''comeputyourheadupinmyheart'' were retooled and re-released on their first major-label album for Forefront Records, ''["untitled"]''. This album and ''Contact'' were critically acclaimed albums.<ref>Thorne, Evan (22 November 2002). "Benjamin Gate make catchy, fun pop on 'Contact'", ''[[Daily Herald (Arlington Heights)|Daily Herald]]'', p. 6.</ref> They were nominated for four [[Dove Awards]], produced two No.&nbsp;1 and one No.&nbsp;2 singles, and toured the United States and Europe. Their merchandise was easily recognized by their [[gasmask]] logo. They had an endorsement contract from [[Oakley, Inc.]] This success helped them to be included on three Festival Con Dios tours.


==Break-up==
The group parted ways in 2003 due to Adrienne's engagement to Christian artist, [[Jeremy Camp]]. It was noted that Adrienne felt that with her new family starting, that she could not handle the duties required of her both as a rockstar and as a wife. Since then [[Adrienne Camp|Adrienne]] has married musician Jeremy Camp, and they have two daughters, born 2004 and 2006. She has also released [[Adrienne Camp#Discography|two solo albums]]. Mac and his wife and children have relocated to southern England to be closer to his mother-in-law. Costa Balamatsias remained in [[Nashville, Tennessee|Nashville]] playing with various artists until early 2006 when he relocated back to South Africa. Nick Volsteedt, a former Mr. South Africa title holder, went to [[Los Angeles]] to pursue a modeling career. Marc Theodosiou currently works in the music industry for First Company Management.
The group parted ways in 2003 due to lead singer [[Adrienne Camp|Adrienne Liesching]]'s engagement to Christian artist [[Jeremy Camp]]. It was noted that Liesching felt that with her new family starting, that she could not handle the duties required of her both as a musician and as a wife.{{Citation needed|date=October 2012}} Since then, Liesching has married Camp and had two daughters, born in 2004 and 2006, and a son, born in 2011. She has also released [[Adrienne Camp#Discography|two solo albums]] as "Adie".

Pautz and his wife and children have relocated to South Africa. Balamatsias remained in Nashville playing with various artists until early 2006 when he relocated to South Africa. Volsteedt has also returned to the country.

Marc Theodosiou currently works in the music and technology industries in Nashville, TN.


==Band members==
==Band members==
* Costa Balamatsias – [[bass (guitar)|bass]]
* Costa Balamatsias – bass
* [[Adrienne Camp|Adrienne Liesching]] – [[Singing|vocals]]
* [[Adrienne Camp|Adrienne Liesching]] – vocals
* Justin Mulder – [[Drum kit|drums]] (later replaced by Brett Palmer)
* Justin Mulder – drums (later replaced by Brett Palmer)
* Brett Palmer – [[Drum kit|drums]] (later replaced by Nick Volsteedt)
* Brett Palmer – drums (later replaced by Nick Volsteedt)
* Marc "Mac" Pautz – [[guitar]]
* Marc "Mac" Pautz – guitar
* Chris Poisat – [[guitar]]
* Chris Poisat – guitar
* Marc Theodosiou – co-songwriter and manager
* Nick Volsteedt – [[Drum kit|drums]]


==Discography==
==Discography==
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* ''Spinning Head'' EP (1999)
* ''Spinning Head'' EP (1999)

</div>
Track listing:
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# "To Get Thru"
Tracks:
# "Parent"
# To Get Thru
# "Love's Not Love"
# Parent
# "Trench Prayer"
# Love's Not Love
# "Drown"
# Trench Prayer
# "Draw Water"
# Drown
# "Thumping Friends"
# Draw Water
# "The Healing"
# Thumping Friends

# The Healing
</div></div>
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<div class="NavHead" style="background:#EDF1F1;text-align:left;text-style:normal">
* ''comeputyourheadupinmyheart'' (1999)
* ''comeputyourheadupinmyheart'' (1999)

</div>
Track listing:
<div class="NavContent" style="display:none;text-align:left;">
# "Blow My Mind"
Tracks:
# Blow My Mind
# "Heaven Pan II"
# "Rush"
# Heaven Pan II
# Rush
# "Hands"
# "Falling Up"
# Hands
# "Grow Alive"
# Falling Up
# "Secret"
# Grow Alive
# "All Over Me"
# Secret
# All Over Me
# "Blow My Mind"

# Blow My Mind
</div></div>
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<div class="NavHead" style="background:#EDF1F1;text-align:left;text-style:normal">
* ''["untitled"]'' (2001)
* ''["untitled"]'' (2001)

</div>
Track listing:
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# "How Long" (3:35)
Tracks:
# How Long (3:35)
# "Scream" (4:28)
# Scream (4:28)
# "All Over Me" (4:10)
# All Over Me (4:10)
# "Heaven" (3:54)
# Heaven (3:54)
# "Lay It Down" (3:19)
# Lay It Down (3:19)
# "Nightglow" (4:10)
# Nightglow (4:10)
# "Blow My Mind" (2:48)
# Blow My Mind (2:48)
# "Halo" (3:35)
# Halo (3:35)
# "Rush" (5:35)
# Rush (5:35)
# "Secret" (4:37)
# Secret (4:37)
# "Hands" (4:18)
# Hands (4:18)
# "Live Out Loud" (6:37)
# Live Out Loud (6:37)
# "True" (hidden track) (4:12)

# True (hidden track) (4:12)
</div></div>
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<div class="NavHead" style="background:#EDF1F1;text-align:left;text-style:normal">
* ''demographics'' (2002)
* ''demographics'' (2002)

</div>
Track listing:
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# "To Get Thru"
Tracks:
# "Swoon"
# To Get Thru
# "Draw Water"
# Swoon
# "Fallin Up"
# Draw Water
# "Parent"
# Fallin Up
# Parent
# "Olah"
# "Thumping Friends"
# Olah
# "Give it Up"
# Thumping Friends
# "The Healing"
# Give it Up

# The Healing
</div></div>
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<div class="NavHead" style="background:#EDF1F1;text-align:left;text-style:normal">
* ''Contact'' (2002)
* ''Contact'' (2002)

</div>
Track listing:
<div class="NavContent" style="display:none;text-align:left;">
# "Lift Me Up" (3:09)
Tracks:
# Lift Me Up (3:09)
# "This Is Not" (2:34)
# This Is Not (2:34)
# "The Calling" (2:46)
# The Calling (2:46)
# "Do What You Say" (2:39)
# Do What You Say (2:39)
# "Overkill" (Colin Hay cover) (3:37)
# "Need" (4:55)
# Overkill (Colin Hay cover) (3:37)
# Need (4:55)
# "Light" (2:53)
# "Your Kisses Blind Me" (4:05)
# Light (2:53)
# Your Kisses Blind Me (4:05)
# "Tonight" (3:49)
# Tonight (3:49)
# "Gratitude" (3:05)
# Gratitude (3:05)
# "The Way You Are" (3:46)
# The Way You Are (3:46)
# "Violently" (3:50)
# Violently (3:50)
# "Fall Away" (2:59)
# "The Calling" (alternate version) (3:00)
# Fall Away (2:59)
# The Calling (alternate version) (3:00)
</div></div>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

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Latest revision as of 04:01, 28 June 2022

The Benjamin Gate
OriginPort Elizabeth, South Africa
GenresChristian rock, pop, alternative rock
Years active1998–2003
LabelsForeFront
Past membersCosta Balamatsias
Adrienne Liesching
Brett Palmer
Justin Mulder
Marc "Mac" Pautz
Chris Poisat
Nick Volsteedt
Websitethebenjamingate.net

The Benjamin Gate was a South African Christian rock band formed in 1998 by friends of musician Ben Herbert following his death in a traffic collision.[1] Their name, which was also the name of one of the entrances into the original city of Jerusalem,[2] was chosen as a tribute to him.

History

[edit]

The Benjamin Gate released two local, independent albums while in South Africa, Spinning Head and comeputyourheadupinmyheart. The band, along with their manager and co-songwriter Marc "Thux" Theodosiou, left Port Elizabeth and came to the United States in 2001[3] after David Bach at ForeFront Records heard their demo that they had sent to Nashville for mastering.

Many of the songs of comeputyourheadupinmyheart were retooled and re-released on their first major-label album for Forefront Records, ["untitled"]. This album and Contact were critically acclaimed albums.[4] They were nominated for four Dove Awards, produced two No. 1 and one No. 2 singles, and toured the United States and Europe. Their merchandise was easily recognized by their gasmask logo. They had an endorsement contract from Oakley, Inc. This success helped them to be included on three Festival Con Dios tours.

Break-up

[edit]

The group parted ways in 2003 due to lead singer Adrienne Liesching's engagement to Christian artist Jeremy Camp. It was noted that Liesching felt that with her new family starting, that she could not handle the duties required of her both as a musician and as a wife.[citation needed] Since then, Liesching has married Camp and had two daughters, born in 2004 and 2006, and a son, born in 2011. She has also released two solo albums as "Adie".

Pautz and his wife and children have relocated to South Africa. Balamatsias remained in Nashville playing with various artists until early 2006 when he relocated to South Africa. Volsteedt has also returned to the country.

Marc Theodosiou currently works in the music and technology industries in Nashville, TN.

Band members

[edit]
  • Costa Balamatsias – bass
  • Adrienne Liesching – vocals
  • Justin Mulder – drums (later replaced by Brett Palmer)
  • Brett Palmer – drums (later replaced by Nick Volsteedt)
  • Marc "Mac" Pautz – guitar
  • Chris Poisat – guitar
  • Marc Theodosiou – co-songwriter and manager

Discography

[edit]
  • Spinning Head EP (1999)

Track listing:

  1. "To Get Thru"
  2. "Parent"
  3. "Love's Not Love"
  4. "Trench Prayer"
  5. "Drown"
  6. "Draw Water"
  7. "Thumping Friends"
  8. "The Healing"
  • comeputyourheadupinmyheart (1999)

Track listing:

  1. "Blow My Mind"
  2. "Heaven Pan II"
  3. "Rush"
  4. "Hands"
  5. "Falling Up"
  6. "Grow Alive"
  7. "Secret"
  8. "All Over Me"
  9. "Blow My Mind"
  • ["untitled"] (2001)

Track listing:

  1. "How Long" (3:35)
  2. "Scream" (4:28)
  3. "All Over Me" (4:10)
  4. "Heaven" (3:54)
  5. "Lay It Down" (3:19)
  6. "Nightglow" (4:10)
  7. "Blow My Mind" (2:48)
  8. "Halo" (3:35)
  9. "Rush" (5:35)
  10. "Secret" (4:37)
  11. "Hands" (4:18)
  12. "Live Out Loud" (6:37)
  13. "True" (hidden track) (4:12)
  • demographics (2002)

Track listing:

  1. "To Get Thru"
  2. "Swoon"
  3. "Draw Water"
  4. "Fallin Up"
  5. "Parent"
  6. "Olah"
  7. "Thumping Friends"
  8. "Give it Up"
  9. "The Healing"
  • Contact (2002)

Track listing:

  1. "Lift Me Up" (3:09)
  2. "This Is Not" (2:34)
  3. "The Calling" (2:46)
  4. "Do What You Say" (2:39)
  5. "Overkill" (Colin Hay cover) (3:37)
  6. "Need" (4:55)
  7. "Light" (2:53)
  8. "Your Kisses Blind Me" (4:05)
  9. "Tonight" (3:49)
  10. "Gratitude" (3:05)
  11. "The Way You Are" (3:46)
  12. "Violently" (3:50)
  13. "Fall Away" (2:59)
  14. "The Calling" (alternate version) (3:00)

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Demalon, Tom. "The Benjamin Gate: Biography", Allmusic. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
  2. ^ Jeremiah 20:2
  3. ^ DeBoer, Terry (8 December 2001). "Christian group soaring as songs climb charts", The Grand Rapids Press, p. A10.
  4. ^ Thorne, Evan (22 November 2002). "Benjamin Gate make catchy, fun pop on 'Contact'", Daily Herald, p. 6.
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