The Voice: 5 things you didn't know about the Ben Allen Band

The Southwest Florida-based Ben Allen of the Ben Allen Band will perform on NBC's show "The Voice."

A hard-working group, the band performs regularly throughout the region at bars, restaurants, wedding, other private gatherings and more.

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Here's five things you may not have known about Ben Allen:

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His first paid performance was at the Blue Monkey Bar & Grille in North Naples.

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When he began playing music in Naples, Ben mainly performed Matchbox 20 songs.

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The band has opened for major country artists, including Lady A (formerly known as Lady Antebellum) and Thompson Square.

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Before moving to Naples, he was a house flipper in Tennessee.

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He worked as an inspector for Collier County by day when he first began performing live music at night.