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Revive (band)

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Revive
OriginAustralia
GenresChristian rock
Years active2001–2011
Past membersDave Hanbury
Tyler Hall
Rich Thompson
Mike Tenkate
A.J. Cheek
Michael Wright

Revive (sometimes styled Rev!ve) was an Australian Christian rock band, originally consisting of singer Dave Hanbury, guitarist Tyler Hall, bassist Rich Thompson, and drummer Mike Tenkate.[1]

History

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The band was formed by Hanbury and Hall in Sydney, Australia in 2001. Both had been songwriters for youth groups and school ministries. After recruiting Thompson and Tenkate, they released their debut album Where I Belong in 2004. After their seond album Trafalgar Street was released in 2006, they supported Third Day on an Australian tour. The band relocated to Atlanta, Georgia in 2007, and recorded their third album Chorus of the Saints with Third Day's Mac Powell producing.[1] Along with Third Day, the band have cited Switchfoot and Steven Curtis Chapman as influences.[2]

Hall left the band in 2009 to return to Australia and was replaced by Nevertheless guitarist A.J. Cheek.[3] This lineup released the album Blink in 2010. That year they participated in the "Fly Me to the Show" tour with several other Christian rock acts.[4] Tenkate then left the band and was replaced by Michael Wright. After a tour with Anthem Lights, the band broke up in 2011.[5]

Awards

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  • Runner up for best Gospel song at the Oz Music Awards 2005
  • Nominated best Gospel group at the Australian Gospel Music Awards 2005
  • Runner up for best Gospel song at the Australian Gospel Music Awards 2005
  • WINNER best gospel video at the Australian Gospel Music Awards 2006
  • International Song writing competition finalist in 2005 and in 2007 for best Gospel song
  • 2007 music Oz WINNER of Best Christian song Can't Change Yesterday.
  • 2007 WINNER of Australian Gospel Music Awards for Best Rock Song These Days
  • Nominated for "New Artist of the Year" at the 2010 Dove Awards

Discography

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Albums

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Year Title Label
2004 Where I Belong Independent
2006 Trafalgar Street Independent
2008 Chorus of the Saints Essential
2010 Blink Essential

Singles

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Year Title Album
January 2009 "Chorus of the Saints" Chorus of the Saints
January 2010 "Blink" Blink
August 2010 "Almost Missed This Moment" Blink
October 2010 "Something Glorious" Blink
October 2010 "The First Noel" The Essential Christmas Collection

Trivia

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  • The Song "Blink" was featured in the preview for the ABC Drama Rookie Blue
  • The Song "Something Glorious" was featured in the preview for ABC Drama Secret Millionaire
  • The Song "Can't Change Yesterday" was featured on an episode of The Gospel Music Channel's Kitchen Sink.
  • The Song "Can't Change Yesterday" was also featured on the Australian version of Jamie's Kitchen.
  • Revive was listed as Billboard's list of bands to watch in 2009—the only Christian band on the list.
  • "The First Noel" single climbed as high as number 8 on the Christian AC Chart (01/08/2011).

References

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  1. ^ a b Heaney, Gregory. "Revive | Al..." AllMusic. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
  2. ^ Rice, Ruth (1 August 2009). "Denominations to join forces for Christian Concert". Johnstown Tribune Democrat. p. 8.
  3. ^ "Revive: Australian pop rockers living in the moment with an eye on the finish line - Revive". www.crossrhythms.co.uk. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Concert Reviews and Photos: Fly Me To The Show Tour (Hawk Nelson, John Reuben, Britt Nicole, Revive) in York, PA". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. 28 October 2010. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
  5. ^ Revive. "Revive says goodbye..." Retrieved 4 July 2011. After almost 10 years as a band we have decided to say farewell to Revive. We want you to know that this was a tough decision to make and one we prayed about for many months.