After the Chase

After the Chase is an American Christian acoustic rock band. The band was founded in 2003 by husband and wife duo Nathan and Jenna Strong in Petaluma, California. Current members of the band include drummer & percussionist Gary Huntsman, and bass player Matthew Nalywaiko.

After the Chase
OriginPetaluma, California, United States
GenresSinger-songwriter, contemporary Christian music, Christian rock
Years active2003–present
LabelsIndie
Websiteafterthechase.com
MembersNathan Strong
Jenna Strong
Gary Huntsman
Matthew Nalywaiko
Past membersJack Pryor
Gary Albright

Musical career

Nathan and Jenna started playing together in local coffee shops and churches in northern California. In March 2004, they released their first album, self-titled After the Chase. They began touring across the country, with no recording contract, playing their songs wherever and whenever they could. They released their first radio single "Run" from this album.[1]

Their second album Make Me New was released in March 2008, and received many favorable reviews.[2][3][4] Produced by Nate Sabin (who has produced albums for Sara Groves, Jason Gray and others) the album featured musicians such as Steve Brewster (drums), George Cocchini (electric guitar), Jeff Roach (keyboards), Matt Patrick, Phil Madeira, Aaron Fabbrini, Nate Sabin, Matt Pierson (bass), Marc Anderson (percussion), Staci Frenes (backing vocals), Lori Sabin (backing vocals), John Catchings (strings) and Faith Miller (violin).

This album is unique in Christian music in that it features several waterphone parts, played by Jenna Strong.

It featured several singles, including "Make Me New", and "I'll be a Fool". "I'll be a Fool" briefly charted in the CRW top 30 Inspo/Soft AC category in late 2008.[5]

Their third album, "You Are My Child" was released in June 2011. Another full length album of all original material, it was produced by Mitch Dane (JJ Heller, Jars of Clay), it features guitar tracks played by Steve Mason of Jars of Clay, as well as Matt Pierson returning on the bass.

Discography

Albums
Year Album Label Review(s)
2004 After the Chase Independent
2008 Make Me New Independent
2011 You Are My Child Independent
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References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on June 24, 2008. Retrieved April 9, 2009.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2008/makemenew.html
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on February 28, 2009. Retrieved April 9, 2009.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. http://www.cmcentral.com/reviews/7368.html
  5. http://www.afterthechase.com/dpk/CRW_Inspo_Chart_I'll_Be_a_Fool_08_25_08.pdf
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