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Rock it with True Witness
Grammy-nominated band True Witness, known for music about inspiration and grace, will take the stage this Friday night in Atlantic Station.
Need some positive energy? Rock band True Witness, known for music about inspiration and grace, will take the stage Friday night in Atlantic Station. The Grammy-nominated band will perform as part of the weekly free Friday Night Live concert series.
The lyrics represent the stories of the band members, who have experienced both tough times and the redemptive power of love and family. “It’s our own experiences with suffering and sacrifice that allow us to bring out the truth in our music,” says percussionist Chris Bowen. “If we don’t have it, we can’t expect others to have it either.”
Brothers Tim and Dan Adams were abandoned by their parents and taken in by Tom and Chris Bowen. In 2007, Tim (lead vocalist), Dan (bass guitar) and Tom (lead acoustic) combined their musical expertise to create True Witness. The band has grown and now includes seven members including Heather Adams (keyboards), Kim Adams (flute) and drummer Calvin Cook.
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True Witness’ latest album Send Me and two others, Origins and Once in Time, are all examples of how the band has created its own unique music through the combination of different instruments rarely found in a rock band.
Some of the band’s popular songs include “Desperation” and “Toxic.” Found on the latest album Send Me, both give off a heavy rock feel. Band members noted "Desperation" has caught the attention of many who made a change in their lives because of the lyrics.
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“Send Me is an album created to challenge people to be different,” says Tom.
Originally from New York, the band has made Atlanta its new home for the past year. Relocating has been a challenge, yet the South’s appreciation for the band’s genre of music has made their journey a good one.
“We love the southern hospitality because it really does feel good,” says Chris.
The bands activities – and collaboration – are hardly limited to the stage. They spend time volunteering at rehab centers and participating in projects such as The REACH Project, also known as the global independent Gospel artists’ movement. Ninety percent of what the band does is offstage while 10 percent consists of performances, say band members.
With a baby on the way, Dan and Heather are hoping to extend the love for music in to the next generation.
“We’re a bunch of misfits,” says Tom, the oldest of the crew, “who are still evolving.”