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Remedy Drive
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Like most brothers, Remedy Drive members David, Paul, Philip and Daniel... |
 Like most brothers, Remedy Drive members David, Paul, Philip and Daniel Zach had their fair share of squabbles growing up. And with no television at home to distract them, the boys had few other outlets for their energies. Fortunately, they found common ground in their love of music. In fact, the first time they heard a guitar solo, they say it “made them feel alive.” And for four brothers who listened to a steady diet of Keith Green, it was a revelation that ended up having a profound effect on their future. Unlike most kids, David (vocals, keys, guitar), Paul (vocals, guitars), Philip (vocals, bass), and Daniel (drums) say they’re thankful they didn’t waste countless hours in front of the tube. “We’d just come home from school and play music instead,” Paul recalls. “Music was fun, and it definitely gave us a creative outlet. And now, it’s given us a forum to ask life’s biggest questions.” Before recently signing with Word Records, the Lincoln, Nebraska, natives’ humble beginnings evolved into an enviable Midwest and West Coast following, and Remedy Drive was playing more than 200 shows a year. Driven by an innate desire to engage audiences with a dynamic rock show that combines the raw energy of scrappy Indie rock with the colorful artistic panache of the Blue Man Group, the guys happily played wherever they were asked: summer festivals, colleges, camps, conferences and churches. “We offer people a no-expenses-spared rock show,” Philip elaborates. “Our goal is for our audience to really enjoy themselves. Plus, they get the added benefit of hearing songs that rally against everything we’re being fed in popular culture.” And now that Remedy Drive is signed, they’re not about to become primadonnas any time soon. In fact, not much has changed for these down-to-earth Midwesterners. While it could’ve been easy for them to assume they’d finally arrived, the brothers seem genuinely surprised to actually have a manager, let alone a publicist and booking agent. “For guys used to doing everything themselves, that’s pretty incredible,” Paul says. “And we still have our creative freedom, too.” Joining forces with the 2008 Dove Award winner for Producer of the Year, Ian Eskelin, Remedy Drive was stretched in ways it never expected artistically. With musical influences ranging from experimental rockers like Muse and The Bravery to the more straight-ahead rock sounds of U2 and Switchfoot, Remedy Drive’s piano-driven rock shimmers with intense energy and eclecticism. “Phil is always trying to push us in a more electro direction, which keeps us on our toes,” David says. “When I think of what Paul brings to the table—imagine a guitar player that tries to imitate a symphony. And Philip does things with bass lines that I’ve never heard anyone else do. Working together is so much fun because everyone contributes something unique.” Lyrically speaking, the guys find inspiration in the everyday and always have a pocket-sized notebook nearby to jot down new observations. “I want our listeners to be involved with everything we do in Remedy Drive, our music should reflect real life,” Daniel says. David adds, “We’re all getting sold this lie that the stuff we own can make you happy and validate who you are. We want to sing about something permanent, something real that’ll never burn out or fade away. Ultimately, we want to give our listeners hope.” Remedy Drive’s first radio single, “Daylight” likens the striking beauty of nature’s most basic function to life’s most challenging moments. “We wanted this jam track to be a home for a memorable lyric and melody,” David says. “In Lord of the Rings, Gandalf said ‘Look to the east at first light,’ and that’s the message we’re offering here: Even in the most desperate times – there’s a glimmer of hope with each new day because there is something to put your hope in.” Later on in “Belong With You” the band distinguishes the difference between happiness and true joy. “We always let the music speak for itself,” David shares. “We’re not preachers or theologians; we play rock ’n’ roll. But we felt like it was important to talk about issues we all deal with. And there’s certainly got to be more to life than our own happiness.” One of the most refreshing qualities about Remedy Drive’s work is its desire to provide food for thought without all the candy coating. “If there’s anything Remedy Drive can do, it’s to shed light on the situation,” Philip says. “Remedy Drive is the highway we’re all on as a band, and we want to steer people toward redemption. We’ve not arrived—we’re all on a journey. And we don’t have all the answers. But we’re also not afraid to ask the questions, and we hope that our music will inspire everyone to do the same.” For more information about Remedy Drive, check out www.remedydrive.com.
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6/17/2009 - Remedy Drive Celebrates Six Weeks at No. 1
Word Records’ rock newcomers Remedy Drive are currently celebrating their sixth week at the top of the CHR chart with their breakout single, “All Along.” Their No. 1 slot also marked the last No. 1 song on R&R’s CHR chart.
The group also recently teamed up with Air 1 and Creation Festival for a unique summer road trip promotion. The winner, from Queen Creek, AZ, was announced today and will be flown to Seattle, where they will then take an RV to complete the road trip to Creation Festival in Washington state. For more details, check out www.air1.com/promodetails.aspx?i=5107.
For a full list of tour dates and more information on Remedy Drive, please visit www.remedydrive.com.
Remedy Drive’s 2009 Summer Tour Schedule:
June 18 Atlantafest Stone Mountain, GA
June 19 Alive Festival Canal Fulton, OH
June 20 Big Ticket Festival Gaylord, MI
June 24 Creation Northeast Shirleysburg, PA
July 3 Cornerstone Festival Marietta, IL
July 9 King’s Fest Doswell, VA
July 10 King’s Island Cincinnati, OH
July 11 Lifest Oshkosh, WI
July 16 Sonshine Festival Willmar, MN
July 19 Hills Alive Festival Rapid City, SD
July 22 Creation Northwest George, WA
July 31 SoulFest Gilford, NH
August 1 Rock The Sound New York, NY
August 5 Kingdombound Festival Darien Center, NY
August 6 UnityFest Muskegon, MI
August 15 NewSong Festival Leitchfield, KY
September 5 Lifelight Sioux Falls, SD
September 11 Rock The Universe Orlando, FL
September 26 AwakeningFest Leesburg, VA
Remedy Drive is exclusively booked by the William Morris Agency - www.wmaccm.com
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3/2/2009 - Remedy Drive Gears Up For a Big Summer
Nashville, TN (March 2, 2009) – On the heels of three GMA Dove Award nominations including “New Artist of the Year,” “Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year,” and “Short Form Video of the Year,” Word Records’ rock newcomers Remedy Drive are excited to announce their summer tour plans.
Since the release of their debut album Daylight Is Coming, the band has had an impact on fans and promoters alike, garnering rave reviews and stops at over 20 of the nation’s biggest Christian music festivals (see list below):
"I am a big Remedy Drive fan. When I first saw them showcased at a function for the Christian Festival Association I knew that they had what it took to make it in this industry, talent and a heart to serve Christ.”
- Chuck Tilley, Tilley & Associates/Atlanta Fest
“Remedy Drive has a style that really seemed to transcend what I was used to listening to. Their melodic, pop-rock style seems to suit them well and their lyrics are deep and full of the passion that they sing with. I am excited to have them at Creation 2009.”
- Bill Darpino, Executive Producer, Creation Festivals
"I have known Remedy Drive for a number of years now and have watched them grow both musically and spiritually. The band ministers to not just the youth but across generations."
- Alan Greene, Founder/CEO of LifeLight Communications, Inc.
Additionally, the group’s Dove-nominated music video “Daylight” topped TVU’s “Top 30 Video’s of 2008,” while their newest radio single “All Along” is currently climbing up both the AC and CHR radio charts.
For a full list of tour dates and more information on Remedy Drive, please visit www.remedydrive.com.
Remedy Drive’s 2009 Summer Tour Schedule:
April 17 Rivers and Spires Festival Clarksville, TN
May 2 Agape Music Festival Greenville, IL
May 15 Tulip Festival Orange City, IA
May 16 Club 3 Degrees Minneapolis, MN
June 11-12 Ichthus Festival Wilmore, KY
June 13 Carowinds Charlotte, NC
June 18 Atlantafest Stone Mountain, GA
June 19 Alive Festival Canal Fulton, OH
June 20 Big Ticket Festival Gaylord, MI
June 24 Creation Northeast Shirleysburg, PA
July 3 Cornerstone Festival Marietta, IL
July 9 King’s Fest Doswell, VA
July 10 King’s Island Cincinnati, OH
July 11 Lifest Oshkosh, WI
July 16 Sonshine Festival Willmar, MN
July 19 Hills Alive Festival Rapid City, SD
July 22 Creation Northwest George, WA
July 31 SoulFest Gilford, NH
August 1 Rock The Sound New York, NY
August 5 Kingdombound Festival Darien Center, NY
August 6 UnityFest Muskegon, MI
August 15 NewSong Festival Leitchfield, KY
September 5 Lifelight Sioux Falls, SD
September 11 Rock The Universe Orlando, FL
September 26 AwakeningFest Leesburg, VA
Remedy Drive is exclusively booked by the William Morris Agency - www.wmaccm.com
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9/9/2008 - Remedy Drive's Daylight Is Coming Makes Stellar Debut
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Sept. 9, 2008—Word Records band Remedy Drive has set the standard for all future first-time artists releasing projects at Christian retail this year, selling more than 4500 albums its debut week. The four-brother rock ‘n roll show follows this news with a fall headlining tour, visiting 25 markets through early November.
“The debut week for Remedy Drive represents years of work that the band has put into its ministry, and we are glad that its music and message has resonated with fans,” says Word Entertainment Chief Operating Officer Rod Riley. “We congratulate Remedy Drive on its exceptional debut and look forward to more great things from the band in the months ahead.”
Remedy Drive frontman David Zach adds, “We feel really honored and humbled that every day a few more people around the country are finding out about this band from Nebraska that’s been making music independently for the last five years. We are excited to take a new album out on the road.”
Remedy Drive will continue to support the release of Daylight Is Coming with a fall headlining tour kicking off this week. The band will visit more than 25cities nationwide, including its native Lincoln, Neb. as well as major markets Chicago, Indianapolis, and Houston. For a current list of tour dates, visit www.myspace.com/remedydrive.
Produced by 2008 GMA Dove Awards Producer of the Year Ian Eskelin, Daylight Is Coming showcases Remedy Drive’s high-energy, piano-driven rock sound. The band’s debut music video, “Daylight,” was recently voted to No. 1 on TVU, a nationwide, 24/7 music video television network, and its current single “Daylight” is currently vying for adds at CHR radio. For more information about Remedy Drive, visit www.remedydrive.com. For press materials on the album, visit www.wordlabelgroup.com/pr.
David (vocals, keys, guitar), Philip (bass, vocals), Paul (guitar, vocals), and Daniel Zach (drums) originally began playing together in colleges around Lincoln, Nebraska. It wasn’t until 2003 that the band now known as Remedy Drive ventured outside its stomping grounds into territory spanning the Midwest and West Coast. In the last two years, Remedy Drive has performed more than 200 shows annually, including concerts at festivals, colleges, camps, conferences and churches. The band’s indie release, Rip Open the Skies (2005), has sold more than 20,000 copies to date. Keeping that pace, the band recently wrapped the spring 2008 “LifeLight Tour” with Building 429 and Bread of Stone. This summer, Remedy Drive appeared at major festivals including Spirit West Coast Del Mar, Spirit West Coast Monterey, Crossover, Ichthus, Higher Ground, Lifelight and Rock the Light.
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8/20/2008 - Remedy Drive Anticipates Release of Daylight Is Coming August 27
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Aug. 19, 2008—Four-brother band and new Word recording artist Remedy Drive anticipates the release of its national label debut, Daylight Is Coming, Aug. 26. In addition to finding favor with top-notch booking agency, the William Morris Agency, Remedy Drive is experiencing phenomenal feedback from fans, who voted its first music video, “Daylight,” to No. 1 on TVU’s “Most Wanted.”
After four years on the road as an independent artist, Remedy Drive will team up with renowned talent agency, the William Morris Agency (615-963-3000/www.wmaccm.com). Mark Claassen, agent, comments, “We’re really excited to be teaming up with Remedy Drive! They put so much effort into their energetic show that everyone leaves excited and encouraged. After listening to the CD, seeing them perform, and hearing their hearts for music and ministry, we felt like all the elements were there for a long-term thriving career.”
And in its short time on the national Christian music scene, Remedy Drive has already proven its staying power. Last week, the band’s debut music video, “Daylight,” was voted to No. 1 on TVU, a nationwide, 24/7 music video television network. The video will additionally be available to fans across the country through Interlinc. To view the video online, visit: www.myspace.com/remedydrive.
TVU’s program director and music director Nikki Cantu remarks, “Remedy Drive hitting No. 1 on our TMW Show for TVU is no surprise to us. The viewers absolutely love the video and have fallen in love with the band!”
Produced by 2008 GMA Dove Awards Producer of the Year Ian Eskelin, Daylight Is Coming showcases Remedy Drive’s high-energy, piano-driven rock sound. The album is winning with old and new fans alike not only via exposure of its music video but also at radio, as Remedy Drive’s current single “Daylight” moves up the CHR chart.
David (vocals, keys, guitar), Philip (bass, vocals), Paul (guitar, vocals), and Daniel Zach (drums) originally began playing together in college around Lincoln, Nebraska. It wasn’t until 2003 that the band now known as Remedy Drive ventured outside its stomping grounds into territory spanning the Midwest and West Coast. In the last two years, Remedy Drive has performed more than 200 shows annually, including concerts at festivals, colleges, camps, conferences and churches. The band’s indie release, Rip Open the Skies (2005), has sold more than 20,000 copies to date.
Keeping that pace, the band recently wrapped the spring 2008 “LifeLight Tour” with Building 429 and Bread of Stone. This summer, Remedy Drive appeared at major festivals including Spirit West Coast Del Mar, Spirit West Coast Monterey, Crossover, Ichthus, and Higher Ground. The band continues on the road this month playing Lifelight, Rock the Light as well as other performances and youth camps. For more information about Remedy Drive, visit www.remedydrive.com. For press materials on the album, visit www.wordlabelgroup.com/pr.
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7/30/2008 - Remedy Drive Debuts Its First Music Video "Daylight"
New Word recording artist Remedy Drive films its first music video,
"Daylight," from the band's Aug. 26 debut Daylight Is Coming
at Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, Ala. on June 16, 2008. Produced by The Erwin
Brothers, the video made its national television premiere on TVU Friday, July
11, 2008 and online at HearItFirst.com Tuesday, July 15, 2008. To view the
video, visit: www.myspace.com/remedydrive
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