I decided to check in on one of my favorite bands recently, the David Crowder*Band. It had been a while since I had so I wanted to see what the boys were up to, if there were any new blog posts/youtube videos, or nearby tour dates. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that they are back in the studio preparing their new album - Church Music.
In order to appreciate the excitement of this news, I need to explain a bit of history of the band. One of the reasons I like this band so much is that they are so fan oriented. DCB started as a church plant worship band in Waco, TX. I was first introduced to them at a high school CCYC when they were known as the "UBC Worship Band." In fact, I specifically remember the Emcee having to announce "The CD's are not free, so if you took one, please either give it back or pay them for it. They aren't mad, they just need to be able to eat and afford gas for the way home." Anyway, they are now one of the biggest Christian bands in the country and it is certainly due to their fanbase rather than the promotion of a record label. Being thoughtful chaps, they strive to involved their fans in many aspects of their band happenings. They do things like hide links (or this) in their album artwork and invite everyone to Crowder's house to record background vocals for a song.The other thing to understand about this band is that they are oozing at the seams with musical talent of all types including instrumentation, invention, composition, and production. For example, their first record label album was called "Can You Hear Us?" Supposedly, while they were waiting to go to the studio and record , they started recording certain parts on their own. Before they knew it, had completely finished the entire album. So the studio calls and says "we are ready," and they reply, "well, we sort of already finished." The record was awesome and blew up big time. Since then, the label simply sends them equipment and a technician and they record everything in Crowder's barn.
When they started work on "A Collision, or 3+4=7" (easily in my top 5 favorite albums of all time), they started daily blogging sessions to update everyone on the progress of the CD. Then, while recording Remedy, the upped the ante and installed live-feed webcams around the barn so that their fans could be a part of the process. They also started posting daily YouTube videos with Clips of the Day. I know this sounds like it feeds right into the ultimate stalker fan mentality. However, these guys are actually really hilarious, uncommonly quirky and ridiculously smart so it is very enjoyable for fans of all levels. Plus it is really cool to actually watch how much actually goes into producing an album.They are currently recording their new album "Church Music" and once again have Webcams and Clips of the Day in addition to their multiple blogs. So check 'em out. I think its a lot of fun:
For anyone unfamiliar with DC*B, I think this is a good introduction:
Well, that's all on these guys for now. I'm sure they will be the subject of some posts in the future, but for now, go check their progress in the studio.
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