We Have Not Heard (2012)
1. We Have Not Heard
(feat. Phil Keaggy & Joe Vitale)
2. Judgement Day
(feat. Phil Keaggy)
3. Like The Sunrise
(feat. Phil Keaggy)
4. I Can Be Free
5. Song For Ed
6. Come In From The Woods
7. Relax
8. Where Were You
9. Purposeful and True
10. The Jesus Movement
11. Thank the Lord
Spread The Word (2010)
1. Old & Faded
2. The Way To Live
3. Holy Light
4. She's Better Off
5. Don't Tell Me That You're Spiritual
6. I Have Freedom
7. I Love My Wife
8. Random Acts
9. Seashell World
10. There Is A Faith
11. Spread The Word
"All in all The Sunrise stands out from other contemporary Christian bands in my mind with their unique signature sound, slamming grooves & unique approach in delivering a message that doesn't come across as feeling under duress or artificial. This is what makes them so effective in delivering their message to the world." - Indie Music Digest, Feb 8th, 2011.
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The Sunrise is a new 1970's Jesus Music Movement style Christian rock duo from Cleveland that features acoustic guitar, keyboards, lead and harmony vocals. Sometimes the duo is fleshed out by bass and drums as it is on our current CD titled "Spread The Word."
Our music is greatly influenced by the "1970's Jesus Movement Music" that was spearheaded by people like Chuck Girard and Love Song, John Fischer, Phil Keaggy, Honeytree, The Sweet Comfort Band, Larry Norman, 2nd Chapter of Acts, and the GREAT Keith Green, etc. This is all such great music, you will do yourself a tremendous favor by seeking it out! We are inspired by the classics but still have a modern feel. We were compared to "A Christian Wilco" and "The White Stripes" by Jesusfreakhideout.com.
Our CD was produced by Fernando Perdomo who flew up to Cleveland from Miami to produce and play drums and bass on the full CD "Spread The Word." Fernando was recently signed for representation by the past manager of KISS! The CD was mastered by Zach Ziskin who has won a Grammy Award for engineering.
The Sunrise CD titled "Spread The Word" has been reviewed Nationally in "Christianity Today Magazine(!!!)" "Skope Magazine," "Indie Music Digest," "NeuFuture Magazine," and the National record and CD collectors mag, GOLDMINE MAGAZINE. This review appeared in the Oct 8th, 2010 issue #788, which hit the newsstands Sept 18th across the country. This is a great review from a secular magazine and compares the songwriting of The Sunrise to "1970's Paul McCartney, Seals & Crofts, Don McLean and Todd Rundgren." WOW! The entire review is on our web site www.thesunrisemusic.com.
The Sunrise has had the opportunity to open for Andy Pratt, (who had the big 1970's hit "Avenging Annie" and is now a Christian artist) at The Winchester Music Hall in Cleveland, Ohio. Andy Pratt called The Sunrise's music "IMPORTANT."
The Sunrise's music has been played on dozens of radio stations both Nationally and Internationally including WHK 1420 AM & WNCX 98.5 FM in Cleveland, Flame CCR 92.1 Wirrel England, KWPB 98.7 Newport Oregon, Corazon 1610 AM Houston, TX, KHCA 95FM Manhatten Kansas, WQLC 102.1FM Lake City Florida, eight internet radio stations so far including jango.com, and we were on the "Christian Talent Spotlight" featuring a live interview and two songs over the GMAP Broadcast Network on June 30th, 2010. In October 2010 The Sunrise song "Holy Light" was in the ARISE RADIO "Listener Top 20" for four weeks, peaking at NUMBER TWO! Also, Jim was among the Top Five Finalists in the Time Warner Cable "Random Acts Of Music" Songwriting Contest in 2010, which was able to be viewed and voted on by literally millions of people.
We have played some great venues in Cleveland including The Winchester Music Hall, Wilbert's, The Barking Spider, The French Creek Nature Center, The True North Concert Series (twice), The Root Cafe, etc.
QUOTES ABOUT THE SUNRISE and OUR DEBUT CD "Spread The Word:"
"Man that's good! Are you going to give me a copy?" - Phil Keaggy on 7/9/10.
"For anyone who loves the music of '70s radio pop, this can be a true find." - Goldmine Magazine Oct 8th, 2010 issue #788.
"Sweet, melodic and moving, just a few words to describe 'The Sunrise' band. The joy of music lives in our hearts and souls, one of many gifts bestowed by our Lord and so beautifully conveyed by The Sunrise band." - Chris Hillman on 11/9/10
(Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee & member of The Byrds & Flying Burrito Brothers).
"it's a fine album with pointed lyrics addressing romantic love, social justice, pride, emotional abuse, spiritual transformation, and even an altar call." -Christianity Today Magazine May 24th, 2011.
"The Sunrise gives light to a new hope & happiness that will hopefully spread to all. These free spirits have made music that is contagious and you will ALL see The Sunrise coming up over the horizon very soon.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5." - Skope Magazine Jan 19th, 2011.
"The Sunrise should be seen as a revolutionary, contemporary Christian act. This is because there has been a lot of complacency and preaching to the choir with a great many CCM acts in the last decade. The Sunrise are able to have a strong, Christ-centered message but are able to wrap it in a very technical and catchy form. They are able to show the beauty present in Christianity while making some great music - buy a copy of "Spread the Word" if you'd like to see what I mean. Rating: 8.0/10." - NeuFutur Magazine January 2011.
"I enjoyed your disc and played a cut in the "Cleveland Connection" (on WNCX) and got good response. Keep up the good work!" - Michael Stanley on 4/12/11
(WNCX 98.5 FM Cleveland DJ, and noted Musician).
"Nice stuff, and I don't say that lightly." - Peter Karp on 5/8/10.
(Blind Pig Recording Artist with Number One Charting Blues Album in 2010).
"Smooth guitars, nice bottom end, very nice songwriting." - Shawn Phillips on 5/7/10.
(A&M Recording Artist w/ 40+ year career).
"I like it...I want a copy. I really like the vocal arrangements. I want to produce the next one." - Ike Willis on 6/4/10.
(Longtime Frank Zappa Band vocalist / guitarist).
"It sounds like the '70's but not in a bad way, in a GOOD WAY!" - Webb Wilder on 6/19/10.
(Former XM Satellite Radio DJ for 4 1/2 years and noted performer/songwriter).
"I have listened to your music and I like it very much. I feel your music is something that we can and will air on our station, and will minister to people as well." - Joyce Banks T.W.N.S. Radio on 6/27/10. (On-line radio station).
"Really love how you have captured the 'Jesus Music' sound, incredible! A great album." - Flame CCR Radio on 6/28/10. (Christian Radio station near Liverpool, U.K.)
"Overall, Spread the Word is a good choice for fans of Christian music from the 70s..." - Jesus Freak Hideout.com on 7/14/10.
"The band sounds like Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young & Jesus." - John Benson/The Cleveland Plain Dealer on 9/10/10.
So there is all this, but it is nothing if it is not all about worshipping Jesus. We pray that this isn't about us but about Jesus.
It's been going very well brother. Call me sometime! How exciting to have such gifted people on your latest recording. Send us some tracks so we can get them in rotation!
Sorry, I have not been on Shoutlife lately. I have spent a great deal of time in hospital. But God is my Healer for every where I hurt. I am trusting Him to take care of me. Praise His holy name!! Thanks for your beautiful friendship. I love and miss you very much.
DO YOU SOMETIMES FEEL LIKE A BRUISED REED, bombarded by satanic afflictions, assaulted by temptations, followed by guilt because you were temped? Well lift up your droopy spirit. And remember that Jesus Christ, a man of sorrow, knows all about yours. He was in ALL points temped just like we are. He knows we are attacked relentlessly by Satan's suggestions and the taunting of our flesh. He has been there. Yet He held fast to the Father by the power of Holy Spirit. He sympathizes and supports us in our face off with satan, unregenerate mankind, and the goading of our own stubborn flesh. Know this: a bruised reed He will not break and the smoldering flame of the Spirit in you He will not quench until victory come. See Matt 12:20. Isa 42:3. Keep your eyes on Jesus Christ. Go ahead and dance in the dark spots and have a beautiful victorious day! Have a beautiful day.
I will check out the CD. Sounds good. For an exciting story of 1960's adventure and history, check out 'Journeys across Niagara'. Great read for young people and adults. thanks
I will be praying for the complete success of your new album. I know the time involved in going to the studio to put an album out is cumbersome, so I applaud your dedication and commitment to lift Jesus through the gift of music HE so freely gave you!
