Artists are listed in alphabetical order by last name or band name.
Aaron*Jeoffrey
The father/son duo pursued solo careers beginning in 2000 (see their individual listings under "Benward" below).
Artist Database: Aaron*Jeoffrey
Jimmy Abegg
Best known as one of Rich Mullins' Ragamuffins, Jimmy Abegg (aka Jimmy A) is now serving as Creative Director (aka "Image Czar") at Rocketown Records. It is unknown if he intends to record ever again. He's also an accomplished painter.
Age of Faith
Called it quits in 1999. Frontman Jimi Ray has created a new record label, Steelroots Records, home to bands like Strange Occurrence and The Combat Junkies.
Paul Alan
A reliable source has indicated to CMCentral that Alan is preparing to record his second album soon. Alan has also recently married and reportedly has acquired steady and reliable work outside of the music industry, while continuing to write.
Artist Database: Paul Alan
Website: www.paulalan.com
Allies
Retired. Lead vocalist Bob Carlisle has gone on to a successful solo career, and currently lives in Las Vegas. Founding member Randy Thomas owns a recording studio in Franklin, TN. Founding member Sam Scott now lives in Westerville, OH, and continues to write songs for the likes of Carlisle, Avalon, and others. He works as a builder and realtor. Matthew Chapman lives in California and continues to play bass. Jimmy Erickson lives outside of Nashville and plays drums part-time.
All Together Separate
This eclectic rock band performed its last concert on March 22, 2003 at Azusa Pacific University. The band cited a desire to pursue "new paths" as its reasons for disbanding, although the possibility was left open that they could regroup for other projects in the future. Little is known about the band members' current activities.
Artist Database: All Together Separate
Maia Amada
After two nationally-released records, Amada went on to become a successful independent artist, releasing two independent albums, Out of the Ashes and a Christmas album, Scarlet Ribbons. Find out more about her ministry at her website (below).
Artist Database: Maia Amada
Website: www.maiaamada.com
Angelo & Veronica
A&V have dropped off the radar more than once over the years. They have not been heard from since the release of their 1999 album, Change.
Anointed
Rumors indicate that this brother/sister duo is shopping around for a new record deal.
Artist Database: Anointed
Carolyn Arends
After her contract with Reunion Records ended, Arends moved on to a smaller label based out of own native Canada. She continues to record and tour.
Artist Database: Carolyn Arends
Website: www.carolynarends.com
Ash Mundae
Chuck Ash now co-fronts a pop/rock band based in Nashville called Hether (not a typo), which is reportedly entertaining label interest now, and does not consider itself to be a Christian band. Jeremy Ash is now an independent solo artist and songwriter.
Artist Database: Ash Mundae
Hether Website: www.stereoblis.net
Susan Ashton
Ashton left Christian Music and moved to mainstream Country music in early 1999 and released a country album, entitled Closer, in July of '99, on Capitol Records. She has also done background work for artists like Garth Brooks, but nothing is known about her recent activities.
Website: capitol-nashville.com
Aurora
After the Pamplin Records closing in 2001, the trio decided to go back and finish college. Lauren got married in May 2002. The group's website is still up and running, but long out-of-date. Future recording plans are unknown.
Artist Database: Aurora
Website: www.aurorasisters.com
Brian Barrett
He's been spotted performing here and there over the years, but word has it he's lost interest in recording. A CMCentral reader tells us that Barrett and his wife have been in serving as missionaries in Poland, and moved back home to the U.S. in mid-2003 to seek God's will on what to do next.
Beanbag
Disbanded in late 2002 after a severe accident in their tour van. All of the band's members have since healed and are alive and well.
Artist Database: Beanbag
Margaret Becker
Rumor has it that Becker is slated to release a new album through Here to Him Music this summer. In late 2002 she released an acoustic set disc called My Refuge (available through her website, below). She also produced Ginny Owens' acoustic CD, Blueprint, which also released in late 2002.
Artist Database: Margaret Becker
Website: www.maggieb.com
Believable Picnic
After two albums on Absolute Records, according to a CMCentral reader, Believable Picnic became The Luxury Stars in 2001 and has been playing shows in and around Tennessee for the last couple years. The band has been promising to release a full album for years, but it hasn't happened yet.
Artist Database: Believable Picnic
Website: www.theluxurystars.com
Benjamin
Disbanded after two albums. Benjamin Gaither still writes music, and has been involved in creating and producing children's videos, among other things. Drummer Larry Babb has toured in various bands over the years. Beth Fox recorded a solo independent album. Other band members pop up in various roles from time to time. Tiffany Arbuckle has probably achieved the most notoreity, with her career as rock & roll singer/songwriter Plumb.
The Benjamin Gate
Though still touring and not officially "missing" by any means, inside sources indicate that The Benjamin Gate plans to disband "after October." Lead vocalist Adrienne Liesching recently announced her engagement to solo rocker Jeremy Camp.
Artist Database: The Benjamin Gate
Website: www.thebenjamingate.com
Aaron Benward
Current status unknown. His long-outdated website is still up and running, but there is no current information listed.
Artist Database: Aaron Benward
Website: www.aaronbenward.com
Jeoffrey Benward
On sabbatical for the first half of 2003, Benward is currently writing a book.
Artist Database: Jeoffrey Benward
Website: www.jeoffreybenward.com
Lisa Bevill
The fabulous Ms. Bevill has once again slid off the radar, after returning to the scene a few years ago with a self-titled album. She had indicated thereafter that she hoped to continue her recording career, but aside from background vocals and liner notes, she has rarely been seen.
Artist Database: Lisa Bevill
Website: www.lisabevill.com
Beyond the Blue
Disbanded after one album. Marty Funderburk works with the Southern Gospel label Daywind Records, and continues to write, produce, engineer, vocal coaching, arranging, and background vocals (mostly in the Southern Gospel genre). Steve Smith lives in Atlanta, and works as a manager in the music industry. He also started an Artist/Sports Management company.
Big Tent Revival
Disbanded after five albums. Mention was made that the band might be willing to re-group somewhere down the road. Frontman Steve Wiggins has gone on to a career as a solo artist, and is rumored to be taking on a role as Adjunct Professor of Music at the University of Memphis. Some other members have surfaced in other bands, such as Sonicflood.
Artist Database: Big Tent Revival
Artist Database: Steve Wiggins
Steve Wiggins Website: www.stevewiggins.com
Selena Bloom
Retired.
Brent Bourgeois
After three solo albums and two with the band Bourgeois Tagg, Bourgeois went on to become Vice President of A&R for Word Records, helping to guide the careers of artists like Cindy Morgan and Rachael Lampa.
Kim Boyce
Presumed retired, although she continues to perform at the occasional concert. Currently resides in Branson, Missouri.
Broomtree
Disbanded in 2002.
Artist Database: Broomtree
Matt Brouwer
Details are being kept close to the vest on this one, but what we do know is that Brouwer is planning to release his second album, hopefully sometime later this year. It's been speculated that he has signed a new recording contract with Christian Records, though this has not been announced. Moved in 2002 from Nashville to Houston to work alongside Chris Tomlin in a worship gathering called "The Harvest."
Artist Database: Matt Brouwer
Website: www.mattbro.com
Keith Brown
Fell off the radar after his second album released in 1995. His name has been seen in assorted credits on a handful of albums over the years, such as a contribution he made to a 1997 Mother Teresa tribute album. Brown was most recently sighted in a photo attached to a press release (posted on CMCentral -- third photo from the top) showing him in the studio with Sixpence None the Richer's Leigh Nash. Brown is listed as co-writer and co-producer on a song entitled "A Charmed Life," which Nash contributed to the soundtrack for the MGM film, Uptown Girls.
Joanna Carlson
After the release of The Light of Home in 1995, Carlson did not resign with Reunion Records when it was sold in 1996. She went on to tour and write songs for other artists while working for Rocketown Publishing and Word Publishing. She worked for both companies until 2000. Since then, she independently released an acoustic pop album called The Waiting Room and a jazz Christmas album called Christmas With You. She also published a children's book. All three projects are available by writing to JC Music & Publishing, 2150 Salem St. Chico, CA or by calling 1-877-867-JAZZ.
Website: www.joannacarlson.com
Andrew Carlton
Signed with The Butterfly Group's Flying Leap Records in February 2003. Plans to release his next record in fall 2003. His first single from the album, "Freedom Song," has already been released to radio.
Artist Database: Andrew Carlton
Website: www.andrewcarlton.com
Burlap to Cashmere
At last account, was planning to record a second album, but has not been heard from in quite some time. The band's website is also no longer available. Former lead vocalist Steven Delopoulos made his debut as a solo artist in May of 2003.
Artist Database: Burlap to Cashmere
Eric Champion
Retired after the release of his last album (Natural, 1998). Subsequently moved back home to Florida to teach at a music school.
Chasing Furies
Disbanded after just one album. Sarah Meeker (now MacIntosh) married Jonathan MacIntosh, from Luna Halo, and has appeared on the Soul Lift compilation as well as on Michael W. Smith's Worship Again, singing on "Lord Have Mercy." A few years ago she was rumored to be working on a solo album, writing songs with Sixpence None the Richer's Matt Slocum, but that was never verified, and nothing has ever been released.
Artist Database: Chasing Furies
Chris Christian
Christian is now president of Home Sweet Home Records, which releases classic, sometimes otherwise out-of-print Christian albums (and a few new ones) from many of the artists that are on this very list.
Artist Database: Chris Christian
Website: www.homesweethomerecords.com
Church of Rhythm
Disbanded after two albums. Founder Max Hsu went on to create the successful band Superchick. Hsu said in 2001 that he "wouldn't be surprised" to see Church of Rhythm resurface someday.
Circadian Rhythm
Disbanded in early 2002.
Artist Database: Circadian Rhythm
Clear
Disbanded in 2001. Lead guitarist Matt Berry is now a worship leader at Eagle Brook Church in White Bear Lake, MN. Alison is reportedly living in Nashville, contemplating a solo career. Two of the other band members are finishing their degrees at Bethel College in St. Paul, MN.
Artist Database: Clear
Code of Ethics
Disbanded in 2001.
Artist Database: Code of Ethics
Common Children
Recorded what was presumably their last record in 2001. Marc Byrd, who has become a sought-after songwriter (he co-wrote "God of Wonders"), has formed a new group with his wife, Christine Glass, called GlassByrd.
Artist Database: Common Children
Artist Database: GlassByrd
GlassByrd Website: www.glassbyrd.net
Considering Lily
Disbanded in 1999.
Artist Database: Considering Lily
John Cox
Still performing, functioning now as an independent artist. Reeased his third album, Worth Dying For, in early 2003. See his website for more details.
Artist Database: John Cox
Website: www.coxrox.com
Clay Crosse
Since his record deal with Reunion Records ended a few years ago, Crosse has released an independent Christmas album (later re-released by Christian Records), and Christian Records' website (www.christianrecords.net) makes it appear that Crosse has signed a recording deal with them, although his has never been formally announced. Nothing is known about when he plans to record again except for the fact that he definitely does.
Artist Database: Clay Crosse
Website: www.claycrosse.com
Rick Cua
As of 2001, Cua was serving as Vice President, Creative, at EMI Christian Music Publishing. It is unknown if he still holds the position. It is known, however, that he is currently hosting a series of web-based videos at worshiptogether.com called the New Song Café, which introduces worship leaders to new songs and shares background information about them and the people who wrote them.
dc Talk
While each of the guys continue to pursue their solo careers, Toby McKeehan seems to have given the final word on the subject of a reunion backstage at the 34th Annual Dove Awards: "We're not going to do another dc Talk album until we're dying to do one."
Artist Database: dc Talk
Website: www.dctalk.com
Dogs of Peace
Both Gordon Kennedy and Jimmy Lee Sloas currently have successful careers as behind-the-scenes professionals in the music industry. Kennedy is best known as a songwriter and Sloas is a sought-after producer. It is unknown if they ever intend to reunite for a second album.
Dream of Eden
Disbanded after two albums.
Keith Dudley
Dudley is believed to currently be serving a minister, traveling around the country and speaking at various churches.
Bryan Duncan
Still performing and writing new songs, although his future recording plans are unclear. See his website (below) for more.
Artist Database: Bryan Duncan
Website: www.bryand.com
East to West
Disbanded after their second album in 1995. Jay DeMarcus is currently a member of the successful country band Rascal Flatts. Neal Coomer is currently a cast member of the stage musical "The Rock & The Rabbi," which is now playing at The Plaza Theatre in Orlando, FL.
Rascal Flatts Website: www.rascalflatts.com
"The Rock & The Rabbi" Website: www.therockandtherabbi.com
Earthsuit
After its recording contract with Sparrow Records came to an end in 2002, Earthsuit has more or less disbanded. In mid-2003, frontman Paul Meany confirmed on the band's website that Earthsuit as a band is officially over. Paul and Darren King have formed a production team called Math, and have been working with tobyMac on his next record, as well as his Re:Mix Momentum album. Word has it that the duo are also writing and performing together under the "Math" moniker. Adam LaClave has formed a new band called Macrosick, which Meany and King may also play for. Guitarist Dave Rumsey has joined Jason Morant's band. Until mid-2003, Earthsuit had talked about working with Jacquire King on a potential second record, but that project appears to have been shelved indefinitely.
Artist Database: Earthsuit
Website: www.earthsuit.com
John Elefante
Elefante is reportedly working on a greatest hits collection which will include three new songs. After that, he plans to begin work on his next solo project. Since Pamplin Records, the label he was signed to, went under two years ago, it is unknown how or when Elefante plans to release these two projects, although it's said that he hopes to have the greatest hits album out before the end of 2003. We have also received word that there has been talk of recording a new Mastedon album. Elefante and his brother Dino have also started a new production company and are developing several new artists; formal announcements about this new company and its artists should be forthcoming soon.
Artist Database: John Elefante
Element 101
Disbanded in late 2002.
Artist Database: Element 101
Website: www.element101.com
Eli
Still touring and recording as an independent artist. See his website (below) for more.
Artist Database: Eli
Website: www.elinews.com
Michael English
English has been taking time off to enjoy his new marriage this year, but has also spent a lot of time in the studio, prepping for the release of two new albums: the follow-up to Gospel and a Christmas album, both of which are due out before the end of 2003.
Artist Database: Michael English
Website: www.michaelenglish.org
Everybodyduck
Disbanded after their fourth album in 2000. Current status of band members unknown.
Evie
After recording at least fifteen albums, Evie retired after her last album released in 1987. Evie and her husband Pele are partially responsible for the SkyAngel satellite network (Evie's voice can be heard on some SkyAngel commercials).
Fanmail
Disbanded. Scott Siletta went on to create new label Vanishing Point Records. Siletta also has a new band called The Franchise, which he formed with Off the Record's lead singer Keith Allen and bassist Chris Ozorio. The Franchise's debut CD, Original Inevitable, releases on June 3, 2003.
Artist Database: Fanmail
Artist Database: The Franchise
Vanishing Point Website: www.vanishingpointrecords.com
First Call
Disbanded in 1996 after six albums. Bonnie Keen has embarked on a solo career. Marty McCall's status is unknown.
Artist Database: Bonnie Keen
Bonnie Keen Website: www.bonniekeen.com
Five Iron Frenzy
After 2003, Five Iron Frenzy will be no more, citing a calling on all of the band members' hearts to "move on to other things." After one last studio recording sometime this summer, the band is scheduled to hold a farewell tour from September through November, culminating in a final show in Denver, Colorado. Though nothing conclusive has been announced, it is possible that some of the band's members may continue the Brave Saint Saturn side-project band. One reader writes in to report that a few FIF members are forming a new band together called Carmen Jones.
Artist Database: Five Iron Frenzy
Website: www.fiveironfrenzy.com
Five O'Clock People
Disbanded. Andy Uppendahl is now playing with another band. Pat Tetreault and Drew Grow have formed their own band, called Careen (see website, below). Alex Walker's current status is unknown, although he and Tetreault played a show together in Oregon in January 2003. Kris Doty's current status is unknown. Information quoted from Any Little Everything FOP fansite.
Artist Database: Five O'Clock People
Careen Website: www.careen.net
Fono
They've been recording their second album since shortly after the Flood. The band says it's finally done, but no word yet on when or where it will be available.
Artist Database: Fono
Website: www.fono.net
Foreverafter
Their website is still up and running (though there's nothing current there), but they haven't been heard from in ages. Current status unknown.
Artist Database: Foreverafter
Website: www.foreverafter.net
Forty Days
Twin brothers Joel and Mark are still together, and have released an EP of all-new material entitled New. It (and more information on the band's current happenings) is available at the Forty Days website (below).
Artist Database: Forty Days
Website: www.fortydays.com
The Frantics
Disbanded after one album. Various members have joined up with indie groups Goodbye Audio and London Calling (see "Guardian" below).
Artist Database: The Frantics
Artist Database: London Calling
Goodbye Audio Website: www.goodbyeaudio.com
London Calling Website: www.thelondoncalling.com
Ghoti Hook
Disbanding in 2003; final performance set for Cornerstone 2003.
Artist Database: Ghoti Hook
Website: www.ghotihook.com
Jon Gibson
Though many believe Gibson has disappeared, he is in fact still recording and touring. His last album, released in 2002, was titled Soulful Hymns. See his official website (below).
Artist Database: Jon Gibson
Website: www.jongibson.com
Ben Glover
After releasing his debut album, 26 Letters, with Word Records in 2001, Glover was one of the artists lost amid the Word reshuffle when they were bought out by Warner Bros. Records. We hear that Glover is "on the verge" of signing a new record deal.
Artist Database: Ben Glover
Grammatrain
Disbanded in 1999 after three albums. Frontman Pete Stewart has been engaged in numerous roles throughout the industry (see "Pete Stewart" below).
Guardian
Disbanded. David Bach accepted a position as Vice President of A&R with Forefront Records before moving on to a similar position at Reunion Records. Tony Palacios has produced several albums and worked in other capacities in the industry over the years. Frontman Jamie Rowe dabbled in solo work before forming a new band, Longon Calling, which he is currently shopping around for a new record deal. London Calling also features former members of The Frantics (see "The Frantics" above).
Artist Database: Guardian
Artist Database: Jamie Rowe
Artist Database: London Calling
London Calling Website: www.thelondoncalling.com
Hangnail
Disbanding after last performance in July of 2003 at Cornerstone Festival. Nick Radovanovic has formed a new band called Acceptance.
Artist Database: Hangnail
Website: www.hangnailmusic.com
Harvest
Disbanded in the mid-90s. Ed Kerr is now a songwriter for Integrity Music. Paul Wilbur is a best-selling Hosanna! Music worship leader. Jerry Williams is involved in ministry in Texas. Keyboard player Ben Ketting has his own national television show, focusing on children's praise & worship, in The Netherlands. Rumor has it that he's working on a new solo album.
Hoi Polloi
Hoi Polloi disbanded in 1996. Drummer Scotty Pearson was later a member of Form.
Hokus Pick
Disbanded in 1999. At last account, Matt was working for a promotions company, Dave was working for for an insurance company, Russ was music director at a summer camp, and Rick was working in the music industry as a producer.
Layton Howerton
After one major label release, Howerton is now functioning as an independent artist. See his website (below) for more information.
Website: www.thestorytellersjournal.com
Katy Hudson
Signed last year with Island/Def-Jam Records and has been working for nearly a year now on her debut mainstream album. Also has been spotted among the credits on several albums.
Artist Database:
Website: www.katyhudson.com
Inside the Outside
Inside sources indicate that the band's record label, Aluminum Records, has apparently reached an almost defunct status. ItO asked to be released from its contract and is currently working on new demos as they shop for a new record deal. Bass player Chris Watt and drummer Lonnie Thompson have both left the group, and have been replaced by Matt Erickson and Reid Stains.
Artist Database: Inside the Outside
Website: www.insidetheoutside.net
Jacob's Trouble
Disbanded. Former members Keith Johnston (guitar), Ron Cochren (drums), and Steve Atwell (bass) are all now members of a band called Janah. Former frontman Jerry Davidson now serves as a youth pastor at a church in Las Vegas. He also formed a new band called Sideways 8, which released an EP in 2001 called Uberpop.
Website: www.janah.org
Website: artists.mp3.com/artists/103/sideway8.html
Michael James
Retired from recording and now serves as Exaltation Pastor at Central Christian Church in Henderson, Nevada (a Las Vegas suburb). James is reportedly writing and producing worship projects for the church.
Website: www.centralchristian.com
Johnny Q. Public
Disbanded. Current status of band members unknown.
Artist Database: Johnny Q. Public
Mancy A'lan Kane
The last report we heard about Ms. Kane was that she was attending college and had no plans to record again.
Khanyisa
Current status unknown. Their website is gone.
Artist Database: Khanyisa
Kindred Three
Lost amid the Pamplin Records shutdown. Current status unknown; website gone.
Artist Database: Kindred Three
Jennifer Knapp
Currently on sabbatical, but still under contract with Gotee Records, so we assume she will be back eventually. Although the fact that her official website has disappeared is curious.
Artist Database: Jennifer Knapp
L.A. Symphony
Despite the long-delayed and then cancelled release of their first major album on Squint Entertainment, L.A. Symphony is still going strong, both as a group and as solo artists. See this interview for the full story on what happened and what they're up to now.
Artist Database: L.A. Symphony
Website: www.lasymphony.com
Nikki Leonti
After staging a comeback in 2001, Leonti was lost in the Pamplin Music closure later that year. Her website is down and she has no current concerts scheduled. Rumors circulated last year that Gotee Records had shown some interest in her, but nothing seems to have come from that. Her current status is unknown.
Artist Database: Nikki Leonti
Grover Levy
At last report, Levy had retired from music and returned to teaching and coaching at a local high school in Nashville. He had mentioned a desire to someday release another album.
Ji Lim
At last report, Lim had graduated from seminary, and was serving as assistant pastor at a church in Philadelphia, PA.
Living Sacrifice
As of Cornerstone Festival on July 5, 2003, Living Sacrifice is no more. After thirteen years, this highly-respected band is calling it quits. Former guitarist Jason Truby is now a member of P.O.D.
Artist Database: Living Sacrifice
Website: www.livingsacrifice.com
Greg Long
Though it has not been formally announced, CMCentral has learned that Greg Long has signed a recording contract with Christian Records and is currently at work on his next album.
Artist Database: Greg Long
Website: www.greglong.com
Loudflower
Current status unknown; presumed disbanded.
Luna Halo
Currently without a record deal, Luna Halo nonetheless continues to record and tour. The band has released one 4-song EP already (self-titled) and plans to release a second soon. Both are available for purchase through their website (below). The band announced a while back that they were shopping around for a new record deal, and we assume that they continue to do so.
Artist Database: Luna Halo
Website: www.lunahalo.com
Sarah Masen
Though she is no longer signed to a label, she is reportedly writing for "a couple of new albums."
Artist Database: Sarah Masen
Website: www.sarahmasen.com
Kyle Matthews
Lost in the Benson Records shutdown; now functioning as an independent artist. Released his second album, Sing Down, through Grassroots Music in late 2002.
Artist Database: Kyle Matthews
Website: www.kylematthews.com
Kevin Max
No longer with Forefront Records (as a solo artist -- he's still a member of dc Talk, though), Max is currently recording demos and shopping around for a new record deal. He hopes to release his second solo album sometime before the end of 2003, and has tentatively titled the album Dangerous As Angels.
Artist Database: Kevin Max
Website: www.kevinmax.us
Gary McSpadden
Has long been involved in artist development, being directly responsible for artists like Clay Crosse getting started in Christian Music. More information about McSpadden can be found at his website (below).
Website: www.garymcspadden.com
Tim Miner
According to a reader who caught Miner performing on TBN one evening, he announced that he has started a new record label called Dream Nation and already had at least one artist signed, as well as himself. He said that the label would incorporate all genres of music to reach Christ. Miner also mentioned that he is doing the soundtrack to the next motion picture to be released by TBN.
Kelly Minter
Recently signed a new recording deal with Here to Him Records. Next album scheduled to release on October 7, 2003.
Artist Database: Kelly Minter
Website: www.kellyminter.com
Cindy Morgan
It is not known whether Cindy Morgan's contract with Word Records simply ended after six albums, or if she was another artist lost in Warner Bros.' restructuring of Word. Regardless, her tenure there is over, and it is unknown what the future holds for her as a recording artist. She has been heard on a few compilation albums lately though, such as Maranatha! Music's You Are Worthy of My Praise, and Cindy Diane's album, Face to Face.
Artist Database: Cindy Morgan
Amy Morriss
Current status unknown. Presumed retired.
Miss Angie
Her second album, Triumphantine, release in June of 1999. But we have no other information about her activities in the four years since.
David Mullen
Mr. Nicole C. Mullen seems to be volunarily taking a backseat to his wife's career these days. He's worked on each of her albums, as well as written songs for other artists. His own future recording plans are unknown.
My Friend Stephanie
Disbanded in January 2001.
Nouveaux
Disbanded after their second album in 1996. Frontman Paul Alan released a solo album in 2001 (see "Paul Alan" above).
Novella
Current status unknown; presumed disbanded.
The Normals
The band is reportedly taking some time off, although rumor has it that they may be planning to reunite to record this summer. Andrew Osenga has released a solo album and filling in for Derek Webb with Caedmon's Call.
Artist Database: The Normals
Website: www.thenormals.com
Andrew Osenga Website: www.andrewosenga.com
Michael O'Brien
O'Brien signed on with Newsong as their lead vocalist in 2000. He continues to perform solo dates occasionally. His future recording plans as a solo artist are unknown.
Artist Database: Michael O'Brien
Website: www.michaelo.org
Erin O'Donnell
Recently signed with Inpop Records and is working on her next album for a Q3 or Q4 2003 release.
Artist Database: Erin O'Donnell
One Hundred Days
Disbanded. Onetime guitarist for the band, Tony Lind, now plays with the Craig Douglas Band. He teaches private music lessons in Oakville, Ontario, and plays as a studio musician every now and then. He was spotted at GMA 2003 accompanying Jim Witter. We have also received reports that he has filling in with Thousand Foot Krutch. Founder Andrew Horrocks currently lives in Kitchener, Ontario, and runs his own home recording studio, producing local Christian Canadian artists.
Artist Database: One Hundred Days
Pete Orta
Current status unknown. His website is still functioning, but it has no current information.
Artist Database: Pete Orta
Website: www.peteorta.com
PFR
On again, off again. After a successful career in the mid-90s, this three-person rock band broke up to pursue other interests. But they returned in 2001 with Disappear, a reunion album that was planned as the first in a new series of PFR projects. But those plans were cut short by the Warner Bros. buyout of Word Records, which took PFR's label, Squint Entertainment, out of the control of founder Steve Taylor. PFR's recording contract was an exclusive agreement with Taylor, so the band chose not to continue under Squint's new management. The band continues to play together occasionally, but they have no current plans to record together again. Vocalist Joel Hanson is pursuing a solo career. Mark Nash has reportedly been producing; he is known to have produced the debut album for new band Celebrity (see "Parkway," below). Patrick Andrew now lives in Phoenix, AZ and leads worship at McDowell Mountain Community Church. He plans to record a solo album soon, after completing work on a new worship collaboration called More Than Words, recorded with fellow worship leader Heath Bottomly.
Artist Database: PFR
Artist Database: Joel Hanson
Joel Hanson Website: www.joelhanson.com
Paige
According to her website, Paige took two years off after her first album, but is now recording album #2 for a proposed summer 2003 release. No word yet on how it will be available.
Artist Database: Paige
Website: www.thepaige.com
Parkway
Disbanded after one album. Lance Black has gone on to form a new band called Celebrity, which released its debut album, Lovesick, in May 2003, which was produced by PFR's Mark Nash. Damian Horne is President of A&R for Missionary Music Group Records. He has released a worship album through the label, entitled Elemental Worship.
Artist Database: Parkway
Celebrity Website: www.iamcelebrity.com
Missionary Music Group Records Website: www.mmgartists.com
Kendall Payne
A longtime resident of the Missing Artists list, this pop/rock songstress was highly acclaimed as a prominent new modern rock singer/songwriter with the release of her 1999 album, Jordan's Sister. She also recorded a song for the soundtrack to the television show Felicity and a duet with Matt Redman for his album Where Angels Fear To Tread. But within two years she had completely vanished from the business, no longer touring, and plans for her second album had apparently been shelved indefinitely. She has not been heard from, professionally, for over one full year, and nothing is known about her future plans.
Artist Database: Kendall Payne
Website: www.kendallpayne.com
Peter Penrose
At last report, Penrose was performing with Prison Fellowship several times a year, as well as a few church concerts throughout the United States. It is unknown if he has any interest in recording professionally again.
Chuckie Perez
Currently writing and producing a new CD and looking for a new record deal.
Website: www.chuckieperez.com
Leslie Phillips
Leslie Phillips (now known as Sam Phillips) left the Christian Music industry behind long ago and has become a mainstream artist. Some reports indicate that she has virtually renounced Christianity, although others say that she still maintains her faith.
Website: www.tmtm.com/sam
Jonathan Pierce
Was spotted at GMA 2003; rumor has it his next album is virtually complete, but he may be releasing it through Word Records instead of Curb, or perhaps a co-arrangement between the two. These negotiations are likely what has stalled the album for so long. Pierce also works as an interior designer on Country Music Television's Ultimate Home Country show. Click here for more about Pierce's role as on the show.
Artist Database: Jonathan Pierce
Website: www.jonathanpierce.com
Plankeye
Disbanded in 2002.
Artist Database: Plankeye
Website: www.plankeye.com
Polarboy
Status is uncertain. Thought to have survived the folding of Rustproof Records in 2002, but they have not toured or been heard from in quite some time. The band's website (polarboy.net) is also gone.
Artist Database: Polarboy
Rachel Rachel
Disbanded after their second album in 1993.
Raze
Raze has disbanded after Ja'Marc Davis was involved in a lawsuit involving one of the group's backup singers. The other three members subsequently went their separate ways. Mizzie was spotted hanging out at the Inpop Records showcase in Nashville at GMA 2003. Rumor has it she has seen interest from various labels in signing her as a solo artist. JD Webb was recently heard on the Oasis Praise album; he currently serves as worship leader at the Oasis Christian Center in California.
Artist Database: Raze
Reality Check
Disbanded in 1998. Two of its members went on to form Luna Halo (see "Luna Halo" above).
Rich Young Ruler
Disbanded in 1999.
Satellite Soul
Independently released their third studio project, More To Love You, in late 2002. It's available at their website (below).
Artist Database: Satellite Soul
Website: www.satellitesoul.com
Scarecrow & Tinmen
Chris Padgett has released a solo CD, and the entire band is expected to release an independent album sometime soon.
Artist Database: Scarecrow & Tinmen
Website: www.scarecrowtinmen.com
Seven Day Jesus
Disbanded in 1998. Guitarist Russ Fox joined Bleach, and also released a solo project. Frontman Brian McSweeney started a new band of his own called Matthew, based in Chicago. Chris Beaty played guitar for Plankeye for a while, but his current status is unknown.
Artist Database: Seven Day Jesus
Shaded Red
Disbanded, although founders and brothers Jamie and Jon Roberts have created a new band called Indio, and now live in Los Angeles. Indio can often be heard playing at clubs along Los Angeles' Sunset Strip. On Shaded Red's second album, they recorded a remake of Benny Hester's hit "When God Ran," which has led to a collaboration between Indio and Hester on the new band's first recording (hopefully coming soon).
Artist Database: Shaded Red
ShineMK
Disbanded at the end of 2001. Nicki Rogers has begun a solo career, and released her debut album, entitled Colour Scheme. See her website (below) for more information.
Artist Database: ShineMK
Website: www.shinemk.co.uk
Nicki Rogers Website: www.nickirogers.com
Sierra
Sierra effectively retired after their last album in 2000, but founding member Wendi Green continues to carry on with her work in various ways. She and husband Brian Green released a hymns project in December 2002, while it looks as if Wendi Green herself has plans to work on a solo career.
Artist Database: Sierra
Website: www.sierra1.org
Wendi Green Website: www.wendifoygreen.com
Silage
Silage disbanded in 1999; founding members Damian Horne and Lance Black went on to form the new band Parkway, which released one record in 2000 (see "Parkway" above).
Skypark
Disbanded. Lead vocalist Tyrone Wells (who has his own website, below) is functioning as a solo artist. He resides in California and often plays weekly at local coffeehouses.
Artist Database: Skypark
Tyrone Wells Website: www.tyronewells.com
Smalltown Poets
Rumor has it that Smalltown Poets has been recording a new album in Atlanta, and is close to signing with (or may have already signed with) a well-known Christian record label.
Artist Database: Smalltown Poets
Solomon's Wish
One of the many bands left hanging by Pamplin Music's sudden demise in 2001, Solomon's Wish is still around. They are currently functioning as an independint band, but are looking for a new record deal. They have added a new guitarist named Allen Willis to their ranks.
Artist Database: Solomon's Wish
Website: www.solomonswish.com
Spinaround
Disbanded.
Artist Database: Spinaround
Spooky Tuesday
Disbanded. Band members Jessica and Kevin are now married and have launched a new band called Chandelle.
Chandelle Website: www.chandellemusic.com
Pete Stewart
Grammatrain's former frontman enjoyed stints as a solo artist and as the guitarist for the band Tait, before amicably parting ways with the band to pursue other goals. He continues to be seen listed in production credits on various albums from time to time, and produced the upcoming !Hero - The Rock Opera soundtrack. Stewart is now the lead vocalist for former P.O.D. member Marcos Curiel's new band, The Accident Experiment.
Artist Database: Pete Stewart
Stereo Deluxx
Stereo Deluxx has released its entire second album as a free online download, which they call "the album we have always wanted to make." Download it here. Louis and Stacy Lux are also members of Goodbye Audio.
Artist Database: Stereo Deluxx
Steve Taylor
After his label, Squint Entertainment, was bought out during the Warner Bros. deal in early 2002, Taylor has rarely been seen or heard from. He produced the Newsboys' two most recent albums, Thrive and Adoration, but nothing else is known about his recent activities. At one time he had been working on a film project, entitled Saint Gimp, which he was reportedly planning on self-recording a soundtrack for, as well. But it is unknown whether or not the film, or any future musical projects by Taylor, will ever come to fruition.
Melissa Tawlks
This popular Acquire the Fire worship leader released her debut solo album on the now-closed Pamplin Records in 2001. Her current status is unknown.
Pam Thum
Functioning independently. See her website for more.
Artist Database: Pam Thum
Website: pamthum.gospelcom.net
Tammy Trent
Rumored to be considering a new recording contract with Maranatha! Music.
Artist Database: Tammy Trent
Website: www.tammytrent.com
Three Crosses
Still performing, independently. This three-man group has expanded into a six-man band. Lead vocalist Stephen Mark Pasch has released a solo album and has his own website (below). Nothing is known about the band's future recording plans.
Website: Three Crosses
Stephen Mark Pasch Website: www.stephenmarkpasch.com
True Vibe
The quartet True Vibe, as it was known during their two-record stint on Essential Records, has disbanded. Jason Barton, Jordan Roe, and Nathan Gaddis are rumored to be working together as a new group called Ten Fold; inside reports suggest that the trio has already signed a new recording contract with Essential Records. Founding member Jonathan Lippmann, as he explained in this news report, has hired a new group of guys and plans to carry on as True Vibe with a more traditional vocal/harmony sound. Rumors suggest that Ten Fold may have already signed a new recording contract, while True Vibe is reportedly shopping around for a new deal now.
Artist Database: True Vibe
Website: www.true-vibe.com
Truth
After more than 20 years of ministry, Truth called it quits two years ago.
Artist Database: Truth
Tuesday's Child
Disbanded after their second album released in 1997.
Michelle Tumes
Her label contract with Sparrow Records appears to have ended after her third album, as she is no longer listed on Sparrow's roster. Rumors had circulated late last year that she was at work writing for her fourth album, but since then, no new information has surfaced.
Artist Database: Michelle Tumes
Website: www.mtumes.com
Two Hearts
The Hodge's are new parents these days, and Carrie Hodge is reportedly staying at home full time to care for their new son. Michael, meanwhile, continues to produce and record with various artists.
V*enna
Disbanded after one album at the end of summer 2001. Sharnessa and her husband went back to the U.S., Lucy Britten married Lindsay West from The Tribe. Rumor has it that Lucy is working on a new band, but nothing has been formally announced.
Artist Database: V*enna
Website: www.v-enna.com
Jeni Varnadeau
Released an independent CD called Mélange in late 2002. Varnadeau is still touring and performing, now functioning as an independent artist.
Artist Database: Jeni Varnadeau
Website: www.jenivarnadeau.com
Tony Vincent
After releasing two Christian albums in the mid-90s, Vincent went on to become a successful performer on Broadway, with prominent roles in productions like Rent and Jesus Christ Superstar. In 2001, he reportedly signed a record deal with Epic/550 Records, and has been working on recording new music in between Broadway performances, but little is known about his next album, including when (if ever) he plans to release it.
Website: www.tonyvincent.com
The W's
Disbanded in January 2001.
Artist Database: The W's
Matthew Ward
After surviving cancer, Ward is still recording and performing. More information is available at his website (below).
Website: www.matthewward.com
Sammy Ward
No longer with 40 Records, Ward is currently writing for future albums and working at Michael W. Smith's Rocketown club in Nashville.
Artist Database: Sammy Ward
Website: www.sammyward.com
Waterdeep
Still functioning as an independent artist. Released two albums independently in late 2002 -- the first a new Waterdeep album called Whole Nother Deal and the second a solo album by Don Chaffee called What You Don't Know. See their website for more information.
Artist Database: Waterdeep
Website: www.waterdeep.com
Whisper Loud
Still together and touring. Future recording plans are unknown. For more information, visit their website (below).
Artist Database: Whisper Loud
Website: www.whisperloud.com
Whitecross
Disbanded in the late 90s. Scott Wenzel released two solo albums and went on to do mission work in Paraguay. Rex Carroll went on to create the band King James.
Whiteheart
Disbanded. Mark Gersmehl (aka Gersh) released his solo debut in 2002, and is currently functioning as a solo artist. Billy Smiley created his own record label, Cul-de-Sac Records, home to artists like Justifide and Daniel's Window. Smiley released a collection of new music he had written for Whiteheart's next album on a project called Never Lost, which featured frontman Ric Florian on two songs. Florian now works as a real estate agent in Brentwood, TN, and also tours with a children's entertainment & education company called Flumpa, which educates kids about science. Keep up with all of the band members' current happenings at their website (below).
Website: www.whiteheart.com
Artist Database: Gersh
Cul-De-Sac Records Website: www.culdesacrecords.com
Wilshire
Micah and Lori Wilshire have moved to Los Angeles, and signed with mainstream mega-label Columbia Records. They reportedly have a new album scheduled to release sometime this summer.
Website: sonymusic.com/artists/Wilshire
Artist Database: Wilshire
Zilch
Formed in 1997 as a side project by former dc Talk guitarist Mark Lee Townsend and other dc Talk bandmates, Zilch recorded an album (Platinum) a few years ago but did very little touring, and the album ended up on the shelf after a year. Most of its members went on to form the modern worship band Sonicflood (all of whom moved onto other projects). Now Zilch has resurfaced with a new line-up alongside Townsend. For more information, see the band's website (below).
Artist Database: Zilch
Website: www.zilchonline.com
