True Witness
Douglasville, Georgia, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2001 | SELF
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About True Witness - ChristianMusic.com interview and music review feature - Christian Music.com
"True Witness is an adult contemporary christian band from New York that poses questions, discusses faith, and sings of a greater love. Songs like, How Love Lit the Full Moon, and Not Too Late, describe the beauty of creation through metaphor and experience - the tangible essence of God's creation at work here and now."
"Their music teeters back and forth between Americana and Adult Contemporary. From tracks like On High utilizing tight harmonies and more driving guitars, to Bridge, a piano led track."
- Awaken Music
"themessageroom.com continues its concert season with a double bill of contemporary Christian music. True Witness, a band out of New York, well known to Soulfest concert goers, will perform two nights."
- Showcase/Foster's Daily Democrat
Canadian American Recording Artist, True Witness is a New York based band. Their positive contemporary musical style is a blend of acoustic and electric rock n’ roll that identifies with all age ranges. Their passion is to offer thought provoking songs that describe life’s struggles, and present clear, simple solutions of hope with an encouraging positive message in tough times. Their distinctive rock sound offers an alternative of strength, faith and hope to everyone living through the struggles and challenges of each day.
True Witness originated as an acoustic band in 2002 with Tom Bowen, Tim and Dan Adams. They collaborated with published poet and lyricist, Christine Bowen, and the band proceeded to develop their unique original musical compositions, eclectic styled arrangements, and inspirational vocals. The journey began in Florida but in 2003, True Witness enhanced their focus and depth of music by moving to the Hudson Valley region of New York to perform throughout the Northeast and New England.
On December 16, 2007, True Witness released their first acoustic CD album, “Origins”. Soon after, on March 30, 2008, the band released their progressive, Americana rock second CD album, “Once In Time”, and also launched their “Love Is Enough” tour ’08, a 10 state tour spanning over 7 months, with 60 plus dates.
Their “(Love)² On High” tour ’09 began March, 2009 and continued through December, 2009 with over 50 plus dates throughout 11 states and Washington DC. Amongst the multi date tour, True Witness performed at premiere venues like The SoulFest 2009, Kingsfest ’09, Cherry Blossom Festival 2009, Utica Music Fest ’09, and Rocket Town in Nashville, Tennessee. They were recognized as a Notable Winner in New York City’s premiere MEANY festival.
Throughout their tour experiences, the band became very diversified, performing in coffee houses, bars, clubs, Performing Arts Centers as well as large outdoor venues and festivals.
Beginning February 2010, the band launched their third Tour series, “You Can’t Silence the Lamb” and as of June, 2010, True Witness signed with Canadian American Records, Ltd, Ursula Music / BMI. The “Once In Time” CD was re-mastered for radio and has been released Nationally and Internationally. "How Love Lit The Full Moon" and “On High” are featured radio releases.
The band published and released their first Music Video, "How Love Lit The Full Moon", on February 2, 2009 and also produced a 20 week comical video webisode series called "The Adventures of Mik Smada" based upon their popular song and first music video, "How Love Lit The Full Moon".
"Their positive message is certainly appreciated in this time of crisis all over the world.
The music speaks for itself" - SKOPE Magazine A2W (March, 2009)
True Witness music reaches out to all people, everywhere. The music of True Witness reflects life, truth, hope, and love. On October 2, 2010, True Witness will be releasing their third CD album “Send Me.”
Instrumentation
Tim Adams
Lead Vocals, Acoustic and Electric Guitar and Piano
Dan Adams
Background Vocals, Bass
Tom Bowen
Background Vocals, Lead Acoustic and Electric Guitar
Cameron D. Watson
Drums, Percussion
Chris Bowen
Lyrics, Percussion, Clarinet
Heather Adams
Keyboards
Kim Adams
Flute
Discography
ORIGINS
The “Origins” CD is an acoustic inspirational album about overcoming and rising above the obstacles of loneliness and loss of hope.
ONCE IN TIME
Released March 2008.
The “Once In Time” CD provides 14 powerful songs describing life’s challenges and needs. The songs bring out strong emotions and thoughts while offering solutions through hope, faith and love.
THE ADVENTURES OF MIK SMADA
Webisodes Released September 2008
A comical 20 week webisode video series based upon the band's first music video for the song: "How Love Lit The Full Moon" from the "Once In Time" CD.
HOW LOVE LIT THE FULL MOON Music Video
Released February 2, 2009
Label:
Canadian American Records, Ltd.
Ursula Music / BMI
Website: www.truewitness.com
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'The next band that we have chosen for this month is a band that resides in between the NYC and the New England music scenes. True Witness is a Christian inspired rock band. Their music is in a positive nature and their message of Christ, love, and hope is a main source of their songwriting. In March of 2008, True Witness put out an album, ‘Once In Time.’ The bands following is strong as we saw by the massive amount of live dates both past, present, & future. A favorite track from True Witness that really exposes how talented these guys are is, “On High.” Music fans should not get confused that just because you are not Christian, does not mean you cannot enjoy this genre of music. Their positive message is certainly appreciated in this time of crisis all over the world. The music speaks for itself.'
Skope Magazine...March 2009
- Skope Magazine
www.myspace.com/ventsmagazine
February 2010 Issue...True Witness was chosen for the Top Bands Section. - Vents Magazine
"The band True Witness from the Hudson Valley entertains Friday during the Utica Music and Arts Fest at Hannah Park."
Long article with Large picture on the cover of the Observor Dispatch.
September 10, 2009 - Utica Observor Dispatch
August 30, 2008
Full Page Article with picture Spotlighting True Witness by Rachael Coleman - Times Community Newspapers/Hudson Valley, NY
LINK:
http://ow.ly/13x6A - Utica Observer Dispatch
Discography
I Have Arrived
Title Single
Released May 22, 2016
SEND ME
Released October 28, 2011
Running Time 52 minutes (12 Tracks)
An inspired, rock album consisting of 12 exceptional songs that engage the thoughts and encourage the hearts of everyone. "Send Me" dares to look beyond our own lives and meet the needs of those facing everyday challenges. The album is positioned to recognize human nature's apathy and excite each person to make an impact that will shine throughout their homes, neighborhoods and global communities. Love is always enough.
ONCE IN TIME
Original Release March 2008.
Re-Mastered and Released Nationally and Internationally
June, 2010 by Canadian American Records / Ursula Music / BMI
The Once In Time CD provides 14 powerful songs describing lifes challenges and needs. The songs bring out strong emotions and thoughts while offering solutions through hope, faith and love.
ORIGINS
Released December 2007
The Origins CD is an acoustic inspirational album about overcoming and rising above the obstacles of loneliness and loss of hope.
Single Radio Releases:
"Are You The One?" /BMI
"Beautiful Soul" /BMI
"How Love Lit The Full Moon" /BMI
"On High" /BMI
HOW LOVE LIT THE FULL MOON Music Video
Released February 2, 2009
THE ADVENTURES OF MIK SMADA
Webisodes Released September 2008
A comical 20 week webisode video series based upon the band's first music video for the song: "How Love Lit The Full Moon" from the "Once In Time" CD.
Booking: Contact Chris at 404-330-4413
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The multi-award winning True Witness is an Atlanta, Georgia USA based independent Rock band. Their progressive energy sound blends an imaginative slice of southern country rock and Gospel soul. After 5 years of mainly performing in the inspirational and faith-based surroundings, the band is shifting their energies back to their rock roots as a “band for the people” inspiring the mainstream secular markets. In 2014, True Witness won three esteemed Rhythm of Gospel Awards for “Send Me” as the 2014 Special Event CD of the Year and 2014 Urban Contemporary / R & P CD of the Year. Their song and music video “Beautiful Soul” won the 2014 Rhythm of Gospel Music Video of the Year. In 2013, the band won the 2013 Gospel Choice Award for Best Artist Group and the 2013 Rhythm of Gospel Awards Video of the Year. They received a 2012 Inspirational Music Humanitarian Award for their songwriting, independent video documentary and performance work with the “Reach Project” In 2010, True Witness received a Grammy nomination by (NARAS) the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences for Best Rock Performance by a duo or group with vocals. They continue to perform and be involved in numerous award winning independent music video projects as well as main stage award shows.
True Witness originated as an acoustic Americana band in 2002 with Tom Bowen, and brothers, Tim and Dan Adams. Initially playing in coffee houses and bars, the high-spirited band enhanced their depth of inspirational, positive rock music by evolving with additional members into a significant touring rock band since 2007 performing throughout the New England / Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and the Southeast United States. Throughout the years and all their tour experiences, True Witness became very diversified, performing in coffee houses, famed bars and clubs, (Ace of Clubs NYC, Delancey NYC, The Masquerade Atlanta, GA) as well as large premiere Performing Arts Centers, (Caesar’s Palace Circus Maximus, Atlantic City, NJ, the 2013 and 2014 Rhythm of Gospel Music Awards Televised Main Stages. Dove and Stellar Award 2013 Showcases, Nashville, TN, Center Stage, Atlanta, GA) and large Mainstream and Christian outdoor festivals (Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC, SoulFest in NH, KingsFest in VA, Utica Music Fest in upstate NY). True Witness performed at the famous Rocket Town in Nashville, TN, multiple amusement parks and conferences such as Six Flags (NJ, NY, GA) Millennium Music, (Harrisburg, PA), Cape May Singer Songwriter in New Jersey. The band shot an award winning music video and performed at the famous Olympic Centennial Park in Atlanta, GA, and has had multiple appearances at the famous Atlantic Station in Atlanta. They were recognized as a Notable Winner in New York City’s premiere Musicians and Emerging Artist of New York (MEANY) festival 2009, and the band headlined many performances in the New England Region such as the July 4th, 2009 and 2010 Rochester Fairgrounds in Rochester, NH before relocating to Atlanta, Georgia. The band has performed and interviewed in multiple television appearances.
In March 2011, True Witness relocated from upstate New York to Atlanta, Georgia and energized a surge in their fan base by reaching out and extending their tours across the south and the nation. In 2011, the band released their award winning third CD, “Send Me” and returned back on tour. The group released two prior CD albums, “Once In Time” (2008) and “Origins” (2007 Faith-Based) and are currently finishing their fourth spirited rock CD project “I Have Arrived” with a release in 2016. They are currently releasing the title single, “I Have Arrived” in May 2016 for distribution with a creative music video.
January 2012 and 2013, True Witness performed and participated as Honorary Grand Marshals of the historic Martin Luther King, Jr. March Ceremony, in Atlanta, Georgia. Their passion is to bridge all mixtures of lives through music and lyrics and be identified as a dynamic rock band relating to all age ranges and genres on and off the stage. The band’s purpose is to reach out and impact the hearts of people everywhere through their lives and songs. Their thought provoking lyrics encourage and motivate an essence of forgiveness with a declaration of strength, faith and love to everyone surviving the challenges of each day. True Witness and their songs echo life, truth, and love while merging the spirit and soul with and a high-energy blend of acoustic and electric rock. A “must see” live show performance that captures an upbeat musical style uniquely transcending life’s struggles and offering plain solutions of hope in tough times.
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