ShineBright is a Christian rock band from Orrville, Ohio. They were on the BEC Recordings label, which they released their first studio album on July 23, 2013 entitled Dreamers.
ShineBright | |
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| Also known as | Shine Bright Baby |
| Origin | Orrville, Ohio, U.S.[1] |
| Genres | Contemporary Christian music, Christian rock, pop rock[2] |
| Years active | 2007–2016[3] |
| Labels | BEC |
| Members | Emily Irene Fertig Nathan Fertig Josh Fink |
| Past members | Hudson Taylor Harley Hicks Karl Wendel |
| Website | shinebrightbaby |
Background
editShineBright are from Orrville, Ohio, which Emily and Nathan started by leading youth worship services at their church, and that happened in 2007.[4] The band solidified in 2009 with their current membership.[4] At this time, Shine Bright Baby was spotted at the Alive Festival by the Tooth & Nail Records label, which they continued their interest, but it was not until 2012 when they were introduced to BEC Recordings by Tooth & Nail.[5] Lastly, Emily stated that they did not get serious in making music until 2010.[6]
According to CCM Magazine, the band took their name from Philippians 2.[7] In addition, they told Christian Music Zine that the name was because the scripture "talks about shining brightly for Christ, just like the stars in the universe."[5]
On September 15, 2016. ShineBright announced that they would perform their last show on November 19, 2016 [8]
Music
editIn October 2012, the band were signed to BEC Recordings, which is a major Christian music label in the United States.[9]
Independent EPs
editShine Bright Baby released three independent EPs: 2008's Brace Yourself, 2009's The Heart and its Hope and 2010's Fall 2010 Sampler.[3]
Dreamers
editOn July 23, 2013, Shine Bright Baby released their debut studio album entitled Dreamers on the BEC Recordings label.
"A Little More Love" Christmas Single
editDecember 2013
Members
edit- Current
- Emily Irene Fertig – lead vocals
- Nathan Fertig – bass guitar, programming, guitars
- Josh Fink – guitar and keys
- Former
- Hudson Taylor – bass guitar, vocals
- Harley Hicks - guitars, vocals
- Karl Wendel – drums
- Tour
- Nathan Head - drums
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Album details |
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| Dreamers |
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| Only You (EP) |
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Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Christian Songs | US Christian AC/CHR | |||
| "Beautiful Love" | 2013 | 49 | 7 | Dreamers |
| "Love Restores" | ||||
References
edit- ^ ShineBright (November 12, 2007). "ShineBright - About". Facebook. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ^ New Release Tuesday (July 14, 2013). "Dreamers by Shine Bright Baby". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ^ a b Jesus Freak Hideout. "Shine Bright Discography, Shine Bright Artist Database, Shine Bright Lyrics". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ^ a b Andre, Jonathan (July 12, 2013). "Shine Bright Baby". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ^ a b Andre, Joshua (July 22, 2013). "5 Questions With…Shine Bright Baby! (Interview)". Christian Music Zine. Archived from the original on August 22, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Matthews, Kent (July 12, 2013). "Shine Bright Baby at core a worship band". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ Argyrakis, Andy (July 1, 2013). "Rock Spotlight: Shine Bright Baby". CCM Magazine. p. 63. Archived from the original on August 24, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ^ "ShineBright says Farewell". KXOJ2. September 15, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
- ^ Merge PR (October 26, 2012). "BEC Recordings' Signs Two New Bands with Debuts Coming in 2013". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 9, 2013.