True Witness is an Atlanta, Georgia USA based independent Rock Band. The band recently received the First Runner Up Champions Award by the 2012 Prayzefactor's People's Choice with over 260,000 nationwide votes and won the 2012 Prayzefactor's People's Choice Award for Best Christian Rock Band of the Year. They also received a 2012 Gospel Choice Award Nomination and were honored with a 2012 Inspirational Music Humanitarian Award for their songwriting, video documentary and performance work with the "Reach Project". In 2011, True Witness received the Urban Inspirational Award for "Best Rock Band" and received nominations from the 2011 Gospel Choice Awards. In 2010, the band has also 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.

Their passion is to inspire lives through music and lyrics and be identified as a rock band for the people dynamically relating to all age ranges and genres on and off the stage. Their artistic contemporary rock sound merges a highenergy blend of acoustic and electric rock with inspirational thought provoking lyrics. A "must see" live show performance that captures an upbeat musical style uniquely unfolding life's struggles and offering plain solutions of hope in tough times. The band's purpose is to motivate and encourage people through their lyrics, lives and songs, with a declaration of strength, faith and love to everyone surviving the challenges of each day.

True Witness originated as an acoustic band in 2002 with Tom Bowen, Tim and Dan Adams. The high-spirited band enhanced their depth of inspirational, positive rock music by evolving into a significant touring rock band since 2007 performing throughout the New England / Northeast, Mid Atlantic and the Southeast. Throughout the years and all their tour experiences, the rock group became very diversified, performing in coffee houses, famed bars and clubs, (Ace of Clubs NYC, Delancey NYC, Sullivan Hall, NYC), (Museum Bar, Atlanta, Ga), as well as large premiere Performing Arts Centers, (Caesar's Palace Circus Maximus, Atlantic City, NJ, Lycian Centre, Sugar Loaf, NY) and large outdoor festivals (SoulFest in NH, KingsFest in Va, Unicity Festival in Md, BeachFest, NJ, Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC, Utica Music Fest in upstate NY). True Witness has performed at the famous Rocket Town in Nashville, TN, Olympic Centennial Park, Atlanta, Ga, The Masquerade, Atlanta, Ga, Full Sail, Orlando, Fl and the Atlantic Station, Atlanta, Ga. They have also performed at many large conferences and amusement parks such as Millinneum Music Conference, Harrisburg, Pa, Cape May Singer Songwriter, NJ, Six Flags in Jackson, NJ and Six Flags in Lake George, NY. 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.

In March 2011, True Witness relocated from upstate New York to Atlanta, Georgia and the band was extremely energized to increase their fan base by reaching out and extending their tours across the south and the nation.

On October 28th, 2011, True Witness released their 3rd CD, "Send Me" in Atlanta, Georgia and returned back on tour. The band continues to reach out and impact the hearts of people everywhere with imaginative songs echoing life, truth, and love. The group released two prior CD albums, "Once In Time" in 2008 and "Origins" in 2007. The band recently wrote and recorded new material at the Full Sail University Studios in Central Florida and performed at the popular Avalon Aglow Festival in Orlando, FL.

January 2012, True Witness was honored and privileged to perform and participate as Honorary Grand Marshals in the historic Martin Luther King, Jr. March Ceremony. Over the past 5 years, True Witness has traveled and performed at all different types of musical venues, met amazing people throughout their touring, experienced the sites and taste of small and large cities while sharing their music with some great bands. The band has built a considerable fan base in the Northeast, New England, Ohio River Region and the Southeast, while regionally touring.

Discography:

SEND ME

Released October 28, 201

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 life's challenges and needs. The songs bring out strong emotions and thoughts while offering solutions through hope, faith and love.

Single Radio Releases: "How Love Lit The Full Moon" /BMI "On High" /BMI HOW LOVE LIT THE FULL MOON Music Video Released February 2, 2009

True Witness single release, "How Love Lit The Full Moon" from the "ONCE IN TIME" CD, has hit the TOP CHRISTIAN HITS CHART? www.967wptr.com at #18, May 2010

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. SEND ME True Witness 3rd CD Coming 2011.

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.