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So says Gregory Rochford: > I have yet to find any Christian bands that resemble Pink or Tull.  But there is > one band called Circadian Rhythm that gives you the impression that you are > listening to U2 at times. > At least one of delirious? ’s songs have that ‘trying to clone U2′ > sound. ( ‘Did you hear the mountains tremble?’ )

And many more of their songs. I also kind of get an early Cat Stevens vibe from some of Third Day’s stuff (Love Song). But there are too many U2 wannabes out there, and it is not the kind of music I am into.  Ah well, there aren’t even any secular bands out there who are trying to sound like Pink Floyd or Jethro Tull nowadays.  I’m not too surprised.  I’ll have to start one or something.  Christian Cream-style blues-rock. – Avenger

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Can I join you Christian Cream style blues-rock band?  I live in Plano, TX though.

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This thread started out to be a "looking for a rehearsal space" post.  This has turned out to be a great thread that is buried under the wrong header. I think I will submit a new thread. BTW, I think the White Heart is the band I could not remember it’s name.

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> Beleive it or not, but I heard some Christian Gangsta Rap

Long before the "Christian Music" tag existed, there were Christian motorcycle clubs and Christian karate clubs. My eldest daughter was really impressed that I was listening to King’s X–"Hey Dad, you know that’s Christian music you’re listening to?" Give me a break.

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>      I was wondering what facilities that some of you use for practice > or rehearsal space? >      I live in a small rural town in Kentucky and have virtually no > place for a band to practice.

I would think a small rural town would have a barn someplace that you could use rent some space in. —                                                     Brian Rost                                                    Stargen, Inc.

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> I have yet to find any Christian bands that resemble Pink or Tull.  But there is > one band called Circadian Rhythm that gives you the impression that you are > listening to U2 at times.

At least one of delirious? ’s songs have that ‘trying to clone U2′ sound. ( ‘Did you hear the mountains tremble?’ ) IMHO gr

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"Did You Hear the Mountains Tremble" is an awesome song.  We put it in our rotation mix about once every two months.

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> So says reverb: > These new Christian bands play all the styles we have liked > for years including the grunge, rap, folk, R&B, blues, pop and on & on. > Hello there.  Could you recommend to me either a good Christian blues band, or > one that sounds something like Pink Floyd or Jethro Tull?  I have been > searching, but have not found anything satisfactory.  Most of the stuff they > play on Christian radio here is standard pop-rock fare. > – Avenger

Beleive it or not, but I heard some Christian Gangsta Rap a couple weeks ago…….  Leave it to All Things Considered to find something like that!

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> Try one of your churches in the area.  If you are a member, (especially a member > that contributes in some way), then often you can get access during the off > hours. > You may actually be able to contribute your musical talents to the church in > some way.  And LIKE it!

I’m looking forward to a major Resurrection Celebration this Sunday.  I count it a priviledge to be able to play at my church, especially on such a significant day as Easter.  That wasn’t always true, having grown up in a church whose music program consisted of organ, piano, choir, and an occasional soloist.  There was an underground subculture who were familiar with groups like Petra, DeGarmo & Key, White Heart, Geoff Moore & the Distance, and AD. I got a late start on bass (I’m over 40 now), but I’ve been "actively" playing for about 10 years now (i.e., developing technique and stretching myself).  Some of the stuff we do makes me really work on my chops and is downright FUN. I’ve been in a few bands that did mostly Christian rock covers, but lately, there’s no greater feeling for me musically than to play my heart out to the Giver of the gift of music.  It’s my way to give back a part of myself.  And when I started, I never would’ve imagined that playing in church would be a stretch.  It’s quite fulfilling when it all comes together!  And even if my playing is flawed, I know that my offering is accepted when it comes from a heart of worship. > Remember this, Jesus most often ministered to the poor, sick and the mentally > insane.  The real outcast of the mainstream social order.  Jesus LOVED the ones > that the majority hated.  He cared not what their past was like.  He cared what > their future could be.

Amen to that!!!!

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So says reverb: > These new Christian bands play all the styles we have liked > for years including the grunge, rap, folk, R&B, blues, pop and on & on.

Hello there.  Could you recommend to me either a good Christian blues band, or one that sounds something like Pink Floyd or Jethro Tull?  I have been searching, but have not found anything satisfactory.  Most of the stuff they play on Christian radio here is standard pop-rock fare. – Avenger

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I have yet to find any Christian bands that resemble Pink or Tull.  But there is one band called Circadian Rhythm that gives you the impression that you are listening to U2 at times. There was another band that I cannot for the life of me remember their name. They had a Tull, Kansas, Queens Riche fusion sound.  They were an older band from the 1980’s. Degarmo & Key has a very aggressive rock sound. Small Town Poets is awesome. Then there is Mark Farner from Grand Funk Railroad who does what he calls God Rock. Of coarse most people know that Kansas gradually transformed into a heavy Christian theme in an obscure way.  In the late 1980’s they replaced Steve Walsh with an awesome singer named John Elefante (great vocal resemblance).  John has gone off and made some totally fantastic solo albums.  His sound crosses many territories (Beatles, Kansas, and his very own brand of sound).  Well produced and arranged songs.  Makes me wish I was that good of a song writer and performer. Try looking into these other often EXTREME Christian bands: P.O.D. Audio Adrenaline Sonic Flood PAX217 Toby Earthsuit Klaus Badelt Bleach Mercy Me Fold Zandura East West Third Day Petra Paul Baloche Matt Redman Phil Keggy Swift

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Try one of your churches in the area.  If you are a member, (especially a member that contributes in some way), then often you can get access during the off hours. All of this of course is contingent on your willingness to get more benefit than just a rehearsal space (i.e. spiritual gain).  I know that many musicians are reluctant to step foot into churches because of the life style choices are not that well received in many churches.  But I am here to tell you, that ‘times, they are a changin’.  In case you haven’t heard Christian radio lately, there are some real tough acts out there these days.  And, with a better message than "my b**ch f**ked that d**khead again" (sorry for the irreverence, just trying to make a point here).  These new Christian bands play all the styles we have liked for years including the grunge, rap, folk, R&B, blues, pop and on & on. You may actually be able to contribute your musical talents to the church in some way.  And LIKE it!  You may be into the Metal sound, and draw your Metal head peers in for a safer and productive lifestyle with God at the center.  Not to mention, if things were negotiated correctly, you may get your rehearsal space for FREE! Just a thought.  Good luck.  BTW, I tried the horse barn thing, it is just too hot here in Texas – and the GIANT biting flies . . . OUCH! Remember this, Jesus most often ministered to the poor, sick and the mentally insane.  The real outcast of the mainstream social order.  Jesus LOVED the ones that the majority hated.  He cared not what their past was like.  He cared what their future could be.

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a milwaukee basement

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>a milwaukee basement

Which would be a great name for a band. I’ve had real good luck just finding industrial space (warehouses, storage places, even empty office space), calling up the building management company, not saying "like" or "Dude" too much, and convincing them to rent some space, because a bit of money and people around are better than keeping a property with no income and lots of windows for people to break. You have to know what you are going to say, and be prepared for their concerns like:  - You are a responsible employed person with good hair, strong teeth and a positive attitude who does not say "like" or "dude" too often.  - You will sign a lease and control who has access  - You will not have a million people coming in and out  - You will not have a big rave, and burn the place to the ground  - You are willing to only make noise after XPM If you are a good neighour in these kinds of places–go talk to the other tenants, make sure the know you number in case there are problems, buy toilet paper for the shared bathroom and keep it clean, etc.–the other people will usually appreciate having people around after hours to make sure that things don’t get broken into, windows don’t get smashed, and those crop circles mysteriously stop. If there is no open industrial stuff around, you can also try this with factories, auto body places, anywhere that has lots of space and power.  You throw a few bucks a month at them, and toss together somewhere secure to keep your gear (for both of your benefit).  They have a place that’s harder to target for break-ins. because people are around at all hours.  Play your cards right, and you might even get paid to play at the company party/softball game/surprise autopsy. This worked out really well for me a couple of times.  The best space had three deadbolts between us and the street, free light and heat, big picture window, and they trained security guards and dogs about three doors down, so the building was patrolled. $175 a month, which we split between 3 bands. I got told to go chase myself by a lot of building managers before I found that place, so you gotta stick in there until you hit a winner.

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In rural Kentucky this might be an option.  One of the last bands I was in rehearsed in a horse-barn.  Our only rent was that we needed to clean up the space we used and we needed to finish up before the horses were brought in for dinner.  It got cold in the winter, hot in the summer and the power was rather dirty, but we could make as much noise as we wanted, and it was free. Plus, it made for some good stories.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi gang, >      I was wondering what facilities that some of you use for practice > or rehearsal space? >      I live in a small rural town in Kentucky and have virtually no > place for a band to practice. I could put together a very good > marketable group of musicians if I could find someplace or someone > willing to allow music louder than your average clock radio. I just > wondered what creative alternatives the readers of this group have > utilized to make a little noise. > Later, > Dr. Gonzo

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> I was wondering what facilities that some of you use for practice > or rehearsal space?

One trick that worked great while I was playing punk with the Barking Spiders (yeah you never heard of them and never will)–we rented two storage sheds at the local U-Store-It or whatever it was called and they removed the wall between the two units for us. Yeah it got hot in the summers but I bought big lots of powdered Gatorene and we mixed it on the spot with water from the spigot in the facility and that took care of that. What a blessing to never have to hassle with neighbors!

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Hi gang,      I was wondering what facilities that some of you use for practice or rehearsal space?      I live in a small rural town in Kentucky and have virtually no place for a band to practice. I could put together a very good marketable group of musicians if I could find someplace or someone willing to allow music louder than your average clock radio. I just wondered what creative alternatives the readers of this group have utilized to make a little noise. Later, Dr. Gonzo

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