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Leading independent Christian organization announces winners at their annual conference
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Indieheaven president, Keith Mohr states, “as the music industry continues to change and more and more artists are either staying independent or going back to their independent roots, it is important to recognize the pursuit of excellence in this growing industry. The basis for the Momentum Awards is not competition, but comrades applauding and encouraging one another to create momentum in their music missions. We teach indies that momentum is paramount to success as an independent artist.”
Fan voting and a panel selected the winners in 15 categories. 4 special awards were also handed out. The Momentum Awards were cosponsored by Christian Radio Weekly
http://www.ciasummit.com/momentum-awards/
AARON GREER BAND RELEASES NATIONAL DEBUT ALBUM AGENTS OF CHANGE
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Doubling as graphic, video and sound designers, AARON GREER BAND employs a technological edge to deliver a live show rarely seen in churches or concert venues. Aaron Greer (vocals/guitar) shares many life experiences from the stage and wears his heart on his entire shirt when it comes to speaking about how Jesus Christ changed his life. His bandmates, C. Scott Gilbert (bass) and Clarence Grant (drums), share the same calling on their lives.
"We place an emphasis on the theme that we, as God's people, need to be agents in impacting and changing our society in the name, and love, of Jesus," says Greer.
The band will spend much of 2008 on the road promoting their album through a radio and retail tour, Christian television appearances and live concert performances. The band kicked off their spring concert schedule last month with a halftime performance at War Memorial Arena in
"We're genuinely excited to partner with such an innovative and relevant Christian group like the AARON GREER BAND," says Brad Mathias, Vice President of Operations at Infinity Music Distribution. "It's always a pleasure & a privilege to work with genuine Christian guys who know how to carry the Gospel forward without compromising their creativity and passion for music."
For more information on AARON GREER BAND: www.aarongreerband.com
AFTER EDMUND CELEBRATES RECORD RELEASE WITH THE KING
Slanted Records band blasts onto the scene with debut album, touring and hit single
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Hello debuted at #20 on the iTunes Christian Album chart, and the band’s CHR single, “Like a Dream,” has been the #1 New and Active song for two weeks in a row on the R&R CHR chart. After Edmund’s rock single, “Fighting for Your Heart,” which remains in the Top 30 on the rock chart, was recently featured on CCM Magazine’s new music sampler.
Named after the Edmund character in C.S. Lewis’ best-selling book series The Chronicles of Narnia, After Edmund has been making a name for themselves in the Atlanta region and beyond since 2001. With a wide range of influences, the band draws regular comparisons to such acts as Wilco, Keane and Foo Fighters, though their introspective lyrics tend to offer a more vertical slant.
“We grew up listening to all kinds of music—classical and classic rock to jazz and experimental stuff," notes bassist Matt McFadden. "We’re kind of a melting pot, a unique fingerprint for Christian music, combining so many of our individual musical influences into one sound."
And those elements are exactly what attracted Slanted Records, the pop/rock/alternative indie label under the Spring Hill Music Group umbrella, which also recently launched the GRAMMY-nominated act DecembeRadio. The two bands share the same producer Scotty Wilbanks (Third Day, Overflow, Echoing Angels), who introduced After Edmund to the highly interested staff while recording demos for the band.
"Most of the guys play at least two to three different instruments," explains Wilbanks. "It's pretty cool when the drummer can pick up a guitar and start playing jazz standards and the lead guitar player goes over to the piano and starts playing some Joplin. The guys do a high-energy live show, and I wanted to do my best to capture that vibe in the studio...there's no programming on this record. Everything was played live in the studio by the band, kind of 'old school' for today's way of making records."
“If Adam has an idea for a bass part, he’ll just go up and show me,” adds McFadden. “If our guitarist Ben has an idea for piano, he’ll go show Yates. Mitch, our lead singer and guitarist, actually notated piano parts for the song ‘Like a Dream’ in the middle of the night so he wouldn’t forget them and then came into the studio the next morning to show us that part.”
While the band is known for their highly-energetic performances and classically-trained members, it's the very heart of the band and their desire for true outreach and ministry that is catching audiences by surprise.
"Our ministry continues off stage since we enjoy talking to people and hearing what’s on their mind,” says drummer Adam Stanley. “Being a musician, life is really uncertain, but we’ve never missed a meal! We’ll be happy to share that, plus a lot of people are looking for someone outside their families to help them feel validated. Just being a listening ear does wonders for their self-esteems, which is an important part in finding the Truth. Sure we’re all sinners; but on the flipside, we’re beautiful in God’s eyes and people have to realize how much He loves them.”
After Edmund spent the fall of 2007 on the Shoutfest Tour, performing for crowds as large as 20,000 people alongside such artists as Jars of Clay, Jeremy Camp, Pillar, Superchick, Bebo Norman, The Afters and others. They've continued to tour through the winter in support of their debut album, including a string of dates with the popular rock group Seventh Day Slumber.
Hello is distributed by Word Distribution/WEA with digital distribution by EMI-CMG Distribution.
For more information on After Edmund: www.afteredmund.com
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