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The Revolution starts Now!

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Excitement levels are high as Transistor Radio prepares for the August 28th drop of debut A Legacy Between, also the first release from Up At Nite Records, the new rock imprint of Syntax Records. It is a joining of pioneer spirits, as Transistor Radio’s melodic indie-rock represents well the innovative energy of Up At Nite, created by the pacesetters behind JoshuaFest, Cornerstone California, and Syntax Records, an upstart itself, putting out the freshest underground sounds since 1997.
Four driven years and several permutations have resulted in today’s Transistor Radio line-up, solid since January of 2006: Jamesdon Kissling (vocals/keys), Guy Bravo (guitar), Sam Moreno (guitar/vocals/keys), Andrew Galbreath (bass/vocals), and Jordan Heid (drummer). The band’s membership met through the unique juxtaposition of prayer and Myspace. “We just clicked from the get-go,” shares bassist Andrew Galbreath. “What really melded us together was the coming together of our first two loves: God and music.” Along with a driving desire to open connections between a loving God and those in desperate need of Him, the quintet brings together avid passions for music across the board: frontman Kissling loves Dashboard Confessional, Bravo is a Led Zeppelin fan, while Sam Moreno still listens to Stryper and Jordan Heid is a huge country fan. All five bring years of robust individual expertise together to create the melodic hook-rich sound that is A Legacy Between.
Transistor Radio’s alt-rock groove is backed up by boldly honest lyrics that flow from their strong relational drive. Unafraid to open up a vein and reveal candid fears, they serve up the deeply expressive “California in December,” and bravely convey the chaos of dependency in “Addiction.” Their sound is message-oriented without skimping on sonic excellence, as illustrated in the melodic intensity of “The Getaway,” powerfully portraying one mind’s consideration of the gospel and its benefits.
“This record touches base on the human issues that everybody relates to,” says label founder Aaron Diello. “I mean everyone. You cannot listen to A Legacy Between and not relate. You find yourself singing the song for yourself, and crying out to God because you know you’re not alone. This record does an amazing job of pointing the listener in the right direction . . . to a God that is infinite in love and grace.”
This direct approach is no surprise coming from a band willing to invite fans to send in prayer requests and discussion questions. Meeting regularly on Tuesdays to cover those needs in prayer, the Transistor Radio guys are focused on the mission. “We don’t want to be just a band about music,” shares drummer Jordan Heid. “We feel God calling us to take it a step further, and become engaged in people’s lives. That’s what God calls us all to do in the Bible, period. To be engaged with one other.”
A Legacy Between deals with everything life throws at us. From our own trials that we create for ourselves to the trials God places in our path. Transistor Radio’s chunky guitars, contagious hooks, and potent lyrics open the doors of hope and encouragement just when we need them most.

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Member Since: 2/10/2004
Band Website: wearetr.com
Band Members: Andrew: bass, Guy: guitar, Jordan: drums, Sam: guitar, Jamesdon: Vocals

For All Booking Information Please Call: Tom DeKorne at Jeff Roberts and Associates 615-859-7040 Or email: [email protected] :

Influences: Prayer Requests: As a band, we would love to pray for you. We meet every Tuesday to pray, practice, and just sit and enjoy each others company. So if you are need of prayer or someone you know needs prayer, please feel free to send us a message or email us at [email protected] :

Discussion: This topic applies to challenging questions life may throw at you. Whether it’s about God, religion, or life, we would love to talk with you. We aren’t saying that we know everything, we just believe that God calls us to be engaged in peoples’ lives, discussing and wrestling with what we has humans think is right or wrong compared with what God’s word says. So please feel free to send us a message we would love to hear from you. :

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Record Label: Up At Nite Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

A Good Bye from Jordan

A Good Bye from JordanGood morning anyone who may read this. For those of you who haven't read or heard TR is no more So it has now been over a full day since our last show and I can say it still h...
Posted by TransistorRadio R.I.P on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:13:00 PST

No Ur Not goiN kraZy!

So many of the loyal TR fans are asking "didnt u guys have like a grip of shows posted up."   To answer...Yes we did Sorry but our APRIL TOUR HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Although we will be at the GMAs&r...
Posted by TransistorRadio R.I.P on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:41:00 PST

Its amazing what you find...

I’ve been bugging Guy and Jamesdon for videos of the band for a while now. About a week ago Guy waltzed into practice and presented me with four DVD’s full of TR footage. Most of it is of...
Posted by TransistorRadio R.I.P on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:05:00 PST

HOLD UR HORSES!!

A quick TR update...First and foremost we just came back a few days ago from the " Things not seen tour "with Wavorly which im my opinion if you didnt get to see, was a really good show. Old time budd...
Posted by TransistorRadio R.I.P on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 01:42:00 PST

*ATTENTION* Betty’s in the shop

Quick update for all.  We in the TR camp regret to inform you that we will not be able to attend the first two shows of the "Things Not Seen" tour with Wavory and A Current Affair. To use a bit o...
Posted by TransistorRadio R.I.P on Sun, 20 Jan 2008 06:31:00 PST

New Songs and Single

We have two new songs up for you all to listen to. Please let us know what you think. If you don't have copy of A Legacy Between please go pick one up at the store or online! The new single is The Get...
Posted by TransistorRadio R.I.P on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:05:00 PST

Recap of TR’s 2007

Recap of TR's 2007   So another year has passed and this next one is sure to just go by as quick. So let's take a trip down the memory lane for what was 2007 for us.   March we got our r...
Posted by TransistorRadio R.I.P on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:33:00 PST

The AP Tour next spring?

PLEASE GO VOTE FOR US FOR NEXT SPRINGS' ALTERNATIVE PRESS TOUR. ITS OPEN FOR UNKNOWN SIGNED BANDS AND THAT WOULD BE US. IF WE CAN GET EVERY MYSPACE FRIEND TO VOTE WE MIGHT JUST SEE U NEXT SPRING. THAN...
Posted by TransistorRadio R.I.P on Thu, 27 Dec 2007 06:55:00 PST

Email and New website

So good morning everyone! How is you Christmas season going so far? Please let us know we do really care! So I just wanted to let all of you know that we finally have our email set up and you can get ...
Posted by TransistorRadio R.I.P on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:16:00 PST

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO listen up!!

So this Sunday we are playing Rawkfest with Thousand Foot Krutch,dizmas,and a bunch of good bands. All you ALBUQUERQUE NM TR fans listen to M88 radio (88.3fm) Tune in between 7-9 for Morning show with...
Posted by TransistorRadio R.I.P on Fri, 07 Dec 2007 02:12:00 PST