Anchordown
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Anchordown was a Christian acoustic rock and worship
band from Reno, Nevada
. They disbanded and reformed in Dec of 2008 under the new name, Zimmerman.
The band toured extensively throughout 2006-2008, covering most of the western United States, particularly Colorado, Utah, Washington, California, Nebraska and Texas.
The album Speaks So Still was recorded at Spaceway Studios and was produced by Will Hunt
(Bethany Dillon
, Shane and Shane, Shawn McDonald
). This album had 12 tracks, including the radio single Speaks So Still.
The album Stories and Songs was an underground release. It featured 30 tracks, including 10 previously unrecorded songs, with each new song featuring a corresponding track of audio interview of the band speaking on the origin and story behind each of the songs. Tracks 24-29 were stories from their time on the road, including the feeding of a wild bald eagle
, the stage at the Flood in San Diego catching fire, and the time a 2-foot piece of rebar flew through the floor panel of their instrument trailer. It served as a fundraiser for their first project under the new band name, Zimmerman.
Worship
Worship is an act of religious devotion usually directed towards a deity. The word is derived from the Old English worthscipe, meaning worthiness or worth-ship — to give, at its simplest, worth to something, for example, Christian worship.Evelyn Underhill defines worship thus: "The absolute...
band from Reno, Nevada
Reno, Nevada
Reno is the county seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States. The city has a population of about 220,500 and is the most populous Nevada city outside of the Las Vegas metropolitan area...
. They disbanded and reformed in Dec of 2008 under the new name, Zimmerman.
Band history
Anchordown started in early 2006. The band formed from a community of Christ-followers in Reno, NV called Living Stones. Donald Zimmerman started the band, with the notion that music could challenge the corporate church. Their music is melodic, with hopeful lyrics.The band toured extensively throughout 2006-2008, covering most of the western United States, particularly Colorado, Utah, Washington, California, Nebraska and Texas.
The album Speaks So Still was recorded at Spaceway Studios and was produced by Will Hunt
Will Hunt
William Martin "Will" Hunt is an American musician who has served as drummer of the band Evanescence, Dark New Day, Skrape , ELI, Static-X and Black Label Society, just to name a few. Hunt was in Skrape until 2004 and Black Label Society until 2011. Both were signed to major record labels...
(Bethany Dillon
Bethany Dillon
Bethany Dillon is a Contemporary Christian music artist. She is now married to contemporary Christian recording artist Shane Barnard of Shane & Shane.-Childhood:...
, Shane and Shane, Shawn McDonald
Shawn McDonald
-Childhood:As a child, McDonald lived with his grandparents because his parents could not take care of him. Not really understanding the situation, he became rebellious. He would sneak out of the house, drink alcohol, get intoxicated, and later use drugs...
). This album had 12 tracks, including the radio single Speaks So Still.
The album Stories and Songs was an underground release. It featured 30 tracks, including 10 previously unrecorded songs, with each new song featuring a corresponding track of audio interview of the band speaking on the origin and story behind each of the songs. Tracks 24-29 were stories from their time on the road, including the feeding of a wild bald eagle
Bald Eagle
The Bald Eagle is a bird of prey found in North America. It is the national bird and symbol of the United States of America. This sea eagle has two known sub-species and forms a species pair with the White-tailed Eagle...
, the stage at the Flood in San Diego catching fire, and the time a 2-foot piece of rebar flew through the floor panel of their instrument trailer. It served as a fundraiser for their first project under the new band name, Zimmerman.
Current members
- Donald Zimmerman - Lead vocals, acoustic guitarElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
, pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, programmingProgramming (music)Programming is a form of music production and performance using electronic devices, often sequencers or computer programs, to generate music. Programming is used in nearly all forms of electronic music and in most hip hop music since the 1990s. It is also frequently used in modern pop and rock... - Tim Millim - electric guitarElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
- Cory Bettinghouse - bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Aaron Mueller - drums
- Brennen Daley - background vocals, keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
Albums
- Can't Talk, Can't See (Jan 2006)
- Speaks So Still (Dec 2006)
- Stories and Songs (Sept 2008)
Singles
- the Wait - was produced by Grammy winner Randy Miller at Tierra Studios in Houston, TX. This song was a departure in style from their previous work.(Apr 2007)
- We Three Kings - was featured on the Beepcon Christmas compilation CD, a project spear-headed by Jeremy "B-wack" Bush, drummer for David Crowder*Band.(Dec 2007)
Notables
- Grand Prize winners of the national Unveiling Battle of the Bands 2007 (175 bands entered)
- 2007 Finalists in the BWAM Competition in Nashville, TN (Band with a Mission) Battle of the bands held by Fervent Records