Now based out of Evangelical Community Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, psalterbook ( meaning "Book of Psalms") was formed in 1999 when a band of musicians who attended White Oak Presbyterian Church wanted to form a small ensemble of highly-skilled players whose sole purpose was to glorify God. But in doing so, they realized they wanted to create "...a group with a difference, not just a Christian-song cover band". Since their beginnings, psalterbook has continued to expand it's roster which includes Dave Matre (vocals), Jeff Petach (guitar, mandolin), Steve Aldredge (keyboards), and Lori McDonough (flute), Matt Frazer (percussion), Sarah Crannell (vocals), Milan Dukic (violin), Christy Gould (harp), Isaac Gould (percussion, dulcimer), and Leah Risma (vocals). On age to age, psalterbook is grateful to have been joined by world-class guest musicians Deborah Netanel (cello) and Miriam Kramer (violin).
psalterbook's sound is an engaging blend of contemporary, folk, bluegrass, celtic, and classical styles. This CD, psalterbook's debut recording, includes everything from "bluegrass-ified" 16th century chant, to appalachian lullabies; from richly-textured lyricism, to hair-raising virtuoso instrumentals. But most important of all, this collection was meant to express psalterbook's unique musical vision: no matter what century it's from or what style it incorporates, music that praises the triune God is valuable...from age to age.
All proceeds from age to age go to White Oak Presbyterian Church
Please help this family of believers in their time of financial need!!!
UPDATED BREAKING NEWS
psalterbook is #4 in CCM Magazine's 'myCCM Top Bands You Should Know' in the 2007 November issue. Also in the top 5?: David Crowder Band, Leeland, Skillet...some great company! CCM Magazine is available in Berean, Family Christian, and Borders bookstores around the country!
psalterbook has now had 5 songs (Saved By Grace, You Carry My Heart, Now The Waiting Is Over, Surely, and Lantern) chosen as Top-Twenty Finalists or Honorable Mentions in the UNISONG International Songwriting Competition.
CONGRATS to Steve Aldredge and Diane Marshall! Their song Now The Waiting Is Over (listen to it), was a Top Thirty Honorable Mention (Christian/Gospel) in the 2006-2007 UNISONG International Songwriting Competition.
Congrats to Christy and Isaac! They got married on Dec. 22, 2007!
