What is the band?
A collaboration of agony and so many failed attempts. An alliance of fragmented talent. A discovery of unfulfilled potential.
Until now, few have sampled the multifarious blend that for so many months, unnoticed, has been developing in the darkness of the underground. Hidden in the shrouds of fog, solitude, and uncertainty, a daring has been awakened, combining several souls into one unavoidable destiny, a calling that cannot be denied. A truth that cannot be compromised. A story that cannot remain untold.
At some dimly marked point in the year 2000, two brothers wrote a song. And then another. And another. The songs kept coming, changing, growing, songs that echo beyond the minds and lips that bear them, converting every available ear into a catalyst for transformation. These songs formed the first chapter of the story called Strand, a venture that worked its way across many venues in northern Colorado, eventually fusing with a former member of fallen Denver band, The Turning. This fellowship bloomed into a promising ideal glistening with naïveté and elation, but in the winter of 2004, disintegrated in a single evening into so many pieces of bitter confusion and painful uncertainty. The void that ensued was known as simply that; an undefined hiatus from the vision that this band was so devoted to. Or were they?
The ensuing period of silence began to give focus to the struggles of identity, purpose, and calling that each individual was engaged in. One night stretched into twelve months of aching separation, dormant dreams, and restless talents. But the songs refused to fade; the divine whispers would not quiet, the flame would not go out. Embers of conviction remained, smoldering, each heart igniting the others and exhorting them to persist, to persevere, and to believe. A new epic was conceived, and even now the early chapters of a new story are being written.
This story is one of redemption and opportunity, of dreams shattered and restored, of new hope being born, and it continues to advance and expand. Bringing a distinctive sound, fresh ideas, and an unyielding mission, the band embodies the beauty of imperfection, the passion and intensity of faith, and the supernatural capacity of grace. It is a story that pours from the spirit of each person who hears it, a story that demands to be shared.
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Describing the sound of a distinctive band can be difficult, but these attempts come from a few who have caught glimpses of the story:
''A creative force to be reckoned with! Musically these guys bring a breath of fresh air.''
-Michael Tait, dc Talk (www.dctalk.com)
''...memorable hooks with insightful lyrics and contemporary styles. A formidable and fresh contender...''
-Taylor Mesplé, recording artist (www.taylormesple.com)
''...talented and ambitious. Definitely one of the new bands to watch for.''
-Dave Beegle, recording artist (www.davebeegle.com)
''Coldplay on steroids.''
-Steve Miles, Ben Park Drive (www.benparkdrive.com)