Circleslide

Circleslide are an American Christian alternative indie rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, and they were formed in 1999. Their members are lead vocalist and guitarist, Gabe Martinez, bass guitarist, Eric Vickers, lead guitarist, Jonathan DeAnda, and drummer, Lee Yoder. The group released, Connectology, an extended play, with Centricity Music, in 2004. They released, Uncommon Days, with Centricity Music, in 2006, as their first studio album. The band released, Echoes of the Light, their second studio album, in 2010, by Save the City Records.

Circleslide
OriginNashville, Tennessee
GenresContemporary Christian music, Christian alternative rock, indie pop
Years active1999 (1999)–present
LabelsCentricity, Save the City
Associated actsStompTown Revival
MembersGabe Martinez
Eric Vickers
Jonathan DeAnda
Lee Yoder
Past membersTim Martinez
Aaron Gillies
Mark Alvis

Background

The Christian alternative indie rock band formed in Nashville, Tennessee,[1] in 1999.[2] Their members are lead vocalist and guitarist, Gabe Martinez, bass guitarist, Eric Vickers, lead guitarist, Jonathan DeAnda, and drummer, Lee Yoder.[2] The group's former members were bass guitarist and background vocalist, Tim Martinez, lead guitarist, Aaron Gillies, and drummer, Mark Alvis.[3] They were called by CCM Magazine's Paul Coleman as a group to watch, in September 2006.[3] The group was hailed as a Best New Artist of 2006 from Christianity Today, in January 2007.[4]

Music history

The group released an extended play, Connectology, with Centricity Music, in 2004, and it was reviewed by The Phantom Tollbooth.[5] Their first studio album was released by Centricity Music on July 11, 2006, Uncommon Days.[6] This album was reviewed by AllMusic,[7] CCM Magazine,[8] Christian Broadcasting Network,[9] Christianity Today,[10] Cross Rhythms,[11] Jesus Freak Hideout,[6] and twice by The Phantom Tollbooth.[12][13] The band's second studio album, Echoes of the Light, was released by Save the City Records on October 5, 2010.[14] This album was reviewed by Christianity Today,[15] Cross Rhythms,[16] HM Magazine,[17] and Jesus Freak Hideout.[14]

Members
Current members[2]
  • Gabe Martinez – lead vocals, guitar
  • Eric Vickers – bass
  • Jonathan DeAnda – lead guitar
  • Lee Yoder – drums
Former members[3]
  • Tim Martinez – bass, background vocals
  • Aaron Gillies – lead guitar
  • Mark Alvis – drums

Discography
Studio albums[2]
  • Uncommon Days (July 11, 2006, Centricity Records)[6]
  • Echoes of the Light (October 5, 2010, Save the City)[14]
EPs[2]
  • Connectology (2004, Centricity Records)[5]
  • A Sacred Turn: Worship Vol. 1 (2005, Centricity Records)
  • Above the Stratosphere: The B Sides (2007, Centricity Records) [digital only]

Awards
  • Independent Music Awards, (2005, Contemporary Christian - Song, "Home")

References
  1. Edwards, Rose (July 8, 2012). "Circleslide: The Nashville rockers finding faith in the face of difficulty". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  2. Jesus Freak Hideout. "Circleslide". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  3. Colman, Paul (September 1, 2006). "Circleslide: Let's Ride" (PDF). CCM Magazine. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 10, 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  4. Argyrakis, Andy; Banister, Christa; Breimeier, Russ; Farias, Andree (January 1, 2007). "Best New Artists of 2006". Christianity Today. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  5. West Griffin, Andrew (October 3, 2004). "Connectology by Circleslide". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved May 28, 2015.
  6. Summerford, Lauren (July 8, 2006). "Circleslide, "Uncommon Days" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  7. Anderson, Rick. "Uncommon Days – Circleslide". AllMusic. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  8. Newcomb, Brian Quincy (October 1, 2006). "Circleslide: Uncommon Days" (PDF). CCM Magazine. p. 71. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  9. Jones, Jennifer E. "Uncommon Days". Christian Broadcasting Network. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  10. Breimeier, Russ (July 1, 2006). "Uncommon Days". Christianity Today. Archived from the original on September 7, 2009. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  11. Cummings, Tony (October 2, 2005). "Review: Uncommon Days - Circleslide". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  12. Anderson, Aaron (July 12, 2005). "Uncommon Days by Circleslide". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  13. Avants, Jonathan (January 8, 2006). "Uncommon Days by Circleslide". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  14. Fryberger, Scott (September 23, 2010). "Circleslide, "Echoes of the Light" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  15. Ham, Robert (October 5, 2010). "Echoes of the Light". Christianity Today. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  16. Crawford, Graeme (December 30, 2010). "Review: Echoes of the Light - Circleslide". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  17. MacIntosh, Dan (November 1, 2010). "Circleslide - Echoes of the Light". HM Magazine. p. 47. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
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