Many of you may know the band REVIVE
because of shows they have done with us over the last year...well,
now its time for a formal introduction. The audio interview that
has just started is from Mac...as he asks some key questions on
who they are and what their connection is to Third Day. click here to get the
song (you may need to click your right mouse button over the link
and save to your computer)
Also, REVIVE
will be opening up the Revelation Tour this
spring.
(put your mouse on link and click the right mouse button to save to your computer.)
We have included the official press release below for more information.
See below.
PRESS RELEASE:
AUSTRALIA’S POP/ROCK BAND “REVIVE” JOINS
ESSENTIAL RECORDS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THIRD DAY’S CONSUMING
FIRE PRODUCTIONS
Co-Produced by Third Day’s Mac Powell, Revive’s
U.S. Label Debut Chorus of the Saints to Release March 2009 (Nashville,
Tenn.) Dec.4, 2008 –Today, Essential Records announces the
signing of Australia’s latest musical export, high-energy
pop/rock band Revive. In partnership with GRAMMY-winning group
Third Day’s Consuming Fire Productions, the band of four
from Sydney relocated to the U.S. in 2007 to pursue a career in
Christian music. Championed and mentored over the last year by
the members of Third Day, Revive will release its 12-song label
debut titled Chorus of the Saints on March 10, 2009.
Third Day’s
lead singer, Mac Powell, co-produced the album with Revive. Chorus
of the Saints combines Revive’s passionate musicianship with
its direct emphasis on well-crafted lyrics. The vibrant pop/rock
outfit is anchored by Dave Hanbury’s charismatic lead vocals
which contain an element of drama and spiritual passion that commands
attention.
Powell notes, “I can’t wait for the USA
to hear this new album. It has the ability to make you want to
groove, or move you to tears in your own living room.” Third
Day bassist Tai Anderson adds, “Revive has everything that
I look for in a new artist: great musicianship and songs, a passionate
drive and work ethic, and the ability to really connect live with
an audience. Whether in the studio, in concert or backstage, they
listen to the lessons we have learned and apply them quickly to
their own band. Revive has set the standard for what I will look
for in future Consuming Fire productions.” Through its music,
Revive is about ministry and reminding people of the message in
Psalm 85. “It says, ‘He will revive their hearts.’ We
love that,” says Hanbury. “We want people to be refreshed,
like what our name means, to be revived. It would be great if someone
would listen to this CD, and feel like they could walk closer with
the Lord.” Having toured extensively in Australia with 3
acclaimed albums already to their name, Revive is fast connecting
with fans on tour with Third Day. After already playing more than
45 dates with the headliner in 2008, Revive will play 35 cities
in spring 2009 as part of Third Day’s Revelation Tour, yielding
more opportunities for American audiences to fall in love with
Australia’s latest musical export.
Dave Hanbury says, “It’s
an honor to share the stage with a band that has been so influential
on the industry as well as our own lives. So far American audiences
have been great to us and we can’t wait to visit every corner
of this enormous land!”
Revive got its start more than four
years ago when Dave Hanbury (lead vocals), Tyler Hall (guitar),
Mike Tenkate (drums), and Rich Thompson (bass) were at church together
in Sydney, Australia, playing shows for local youth groups and
schools. The guys first caught the attention of frontman Mac Powell
during Third Day’s “Down Under” tour of Australia
in 2007 at which Revive performed in an opening slot. Now in the
USA, Revive has played alongside Sanctus Real and DecemberRadio
on Third Day’s 2008 spring tour, and most recently with NEEDTOBREATHE
on the “Third Day Live” fall tour. For more on Revive
and to view the band’s video blogs from the road, please
visit www.reviveband.com.
About Consuming Fire Productions: Many
artists were incredibly instrumental in Third Day’s rise
to prominence. Not forgetting this, Third Day is committed to “paying
it forward” by investing in up-and-coming talent. Resourcing
its members’ collective business experience, production savvy
and the revered Third Day “live concert” platform,
Consuming Fire Productions is Third Day’s vehicle to develop
and help spearhead the careers and ministries of young artists,
bands and writers. Currently, Third Day is working with one of
Australia’s most highly-sought-after bands, Revive. Mac Powell
co-produced its upcoming U.S. debut album, with Revive band members,
and Third Day has featured Revive on several North American tour
dates. Third Day has also invited the quartet to be part of the
highly anticipated Revelation Spring tour.
