Circleslide are an American Christian alternative

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band from

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, 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

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, with

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, in 2004. They released, ''Uncommon Days'', with

, 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.

Background

The Christian alternative

band formed in

, 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's former members were bass guitarist and background vocalist, Tim Martinez, lead guitarist, Aaron Gillies, and drummer, Mark Alvis. They were called by ''

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s Paul Coleman as a group to watch, in September 2006. The group was hailed as a Best New Artist of 2006 from ''

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'', in January 2007.

Music history

The group released an

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, ''Connectology'', with

, in 2004, and it was reviewed by ''The Phantom Tollbooth''. Their first studio album was released by Centricity Music on July 11, 2006, ''Uncommon Days''. This album was reviewed by

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, Jesus Freak Hideout, and twice by ''The Phantom Tollbooth''. The band's second studio album, ''Echoes of the Light'', was released by Save the City Records on October 5, 2010. This album was reviewed by ''Christianity Today'', Cross Rhythms, ''HM Magazine'', and Jesus Freak Hideout.

Members

;Current members * Gabe Martinez – lead vocals, guitar * Eric Vickers – bass * Jonathan DeAnda – lead guitar * Lee Yoder – drums ;Former members * Tim Martinez – bass, background vocals * Aaron Gillies – lead guitar * Mark Alvis – drums * Tim Sedlock - bass

Discography

;Studio albums * ''Uncommon Days'' (July 11, 2006, Centricity Records) * ''Echoes of the Light'' (October 5, 2010, Save the City) ; ;EPs * ''Connectology'' (2004, Centricity Records) *''A Sacred Turn: Worship Vol. 1'' (2005, Centricity Records) *''Above the Stratosphere: The B Sides'' (2007, Centricity Records) igital only

Awards

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

References

External links

Cross Rhythms artist profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Circleslide Christian rock groups from Tennessee Alternative rock groups from Tennessee Musical groups established in 1999 Centricity Music artists 1999 establishments in Tennessee