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Jars of Clay
Jars of Clay is comprised of Dan Haseltine, lead vocals,
Stephen Mason, guitar/ background vocals, Matt Odmark, electric
and acoustic guitars/background vocals, and Charlie Lowell, piano
and keyboards/background vocals.
Jars of Clay takes its name from
II Corinthians 4:7. "We have this treasure in jars of clay
to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from
us.
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Jars of Clay began in 1990 when a band of eager, but completely
unprepared, youngmusicians came together in a sort of "dormitory
acoustic group" at Greenville College in Illinois. Not even
thinking about an actual career in music, they began to write
songs more for the fun of it than anything. For even a little
more entertainment, they decided to submit a demo to a national
new artist competition. Three million records later, the music
of that unassuming group of college buddies is heard around the
globe. And the band, filling store shelves and the hearts of millions,
is Jars of Clay.
Since winning the Gospel Music Association's Spotlight Competition
in 1994, Jars of Clay has achieved multi-platinum status and collected
numerous awards - including a 1997 Grammy, 4 Dove Awards and 15
career Dove nominations. They have also received extensive radio
airplay on contemporary Christian, mainstream alternative rock
and alternative pop stations resulting in 10 #1 singles. But what
keeps audiences clamoring for more is the group's talent for blending
edgy and dynamic sounds with thought provoking and pointed lyrics
that challenge listeners to thrive outside of the typical.
"If I Left the Zoo", the
band's third album for Essential/Silvertone Records, grabs hold
of the unexpected and stands it on its head. Incorporating a unique
blend of organic and playful music - reminiscent of the group's
self-titled, debut album - with inspirational and witty lyrics,
If I Left The Zoo refreshes the spirit and ignites the soul.
2003
Jars of Clay were very busy this year, releasing
two albums.
Multi-platinum, Grammy winners Jars of Clay have
long been known as one of the premier live acts in music today,
headlining their own tours, while also partnering with performers
such as Sting and Sheryl Crow. Whether it's in the midst of a
swirling rock recital, or the haunting simplicity of an acoustic
song, Jars of Clay is at their artistic finest while connecting
with a live audience.
Furthermore - From The Studio:
From The Stage, includes many of Jars of Clay's greatest
hits, retold in a new way for their fans. This exclusive double-disc
collection features songs recorded live on the road, and live
in the band's own home studio, plus three previously unreleased
recordings.
Who We Are Instead - Multi-platinum,
Grammy winners Jars of Clay have often claimed that their records
begin with a question. The group's latest studio release, Who
We Are Instead, tackles the issue of who we are truly called to
be as Christians in a world that is not our home. Gracefully balancing
the mirror themes of joy and suffering, the band maintains their
distinctive harmonies and signature guitar sounds while musically
exploring gospel, blues, rock, and organic influences. Primarily
self-produced in Jars of Clay's own Sputnik Studios, the project
also employs the talents of Ron Aniello (Lifehouse, Guster, BNL)
as well as friends Ashley Cleveland, Ken Coomer (Wilco) and Ben
Mize (Counting Crows).
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