The Prayer Chain was one of the best "christian" alternative rock bands of the 1990's, leading influences for a lot of modern bands. Their first album was recorded with Steve "Skinny" Hindalong at Neverland and was entitled The Neverland Sessions. This was their first release, independent. After signing to Reunion Records they put out The Whirlpool Ep and started touring, while focusing on their first LP Shawl released in 1993. After extensive national and international shows they started working on their soon to be masterpiece Mercury, which was released in 1995. This album, which some say "you can hear the band breakup as the cd is played" was their last cd, not to mention some rarities following. The band did a reunion show in Chicago in 1998 then the Gene Eugene tribute show in 2000, but other than some local california shows and their 2003 reunion show at Cornerstone, they are finished. Here are what the band members are doing now:
Tim Taber - Owner of Floodgate Records
Eric Campuzano - Plays with The Lassie Foundation and made a solo projet of drones entitled Charity Empressa. Also plays bass with Cush. Played with Starflyer 59.
Andy Prickett - Plays with Cush and does extensive recording/producing/engineering. Has also played with Starflyer 59, The Violet Burning, My Brother's Mother, and others.
Wayne Everett - Started playing guitar and started The Lassie Foundation. Played in Starflyer 59 and Cush. Has done some producing also.
Does anyone have the Neverland Sessions album? If so, can I please buy it from you or can you please make me a copy. I lost it years back. I really like the song "Take it Away." It is sweet...Thanks! Kevin
As you may already know, I've been offline for quite a while now, and I'm just now getting back on. I wanted to stop past and wish you and yours a very happy new year. Look forward to hearing from you when you're able.
Hey guys, thanks for adding me. I saw you in Jackson, MS. with the Throes several years ago. I gave y'all a tour of an abandoned hotel called the King Edward Hotel. Now Duece McAllister, of the New Orleans Saints is a part owner of the hotel & plans to remodel it & reopen it. Anyway you guys are one of my favorite bands. talk to you soon
I've been listening to Shawl and Mercury, that stuff still sounds amazing. I would totally snag up a new record if you guys put one out. Andy is a flat out genious on guitar and production.
Thanks for the add, guys. My wife and first saw you at 1:15 am at one of the Halloween or New Year's Eve nights at Knotts Berry Farm in the late 1980s. You had just returned from Russia. We were deeply touched by the "unfeigned" nature of what you were playing and saying; not really a concert, more like a worship-fest. It was a blessing to be part of that and all the times we were with you that followed. We trust our Lord is blessing you right where He has each of you now - in His care. Thanks, guys.
Thanks for putting Bendy Line up. It's my fave from the band and a fave period. I love the Eastern sounds and modality of it. TPC mastered the exotic music vibe on the album.
"A Cautionary Tale" (cont.) But my enrapturement came to an abrupt end as I heard the sound of my front door being kicked in. Before I knew what was happening, I was surrounded by police officers leveling their Glocks at me. The sheriff said "Sonny, as this is a first offense, and as it is Christmas, I suppose we can let you off this time. But next time, you're goin' to jail, for a very, very, very, very, very long time!" So, Prayer Chain fans and all you kids, enjoy Mercury, but enjoy it sober, 'cause there's nothing "enrapturing" about STATE OR FEDERAL PRISON. (The end)
I finally listened to Mercury while stoned for the first time the other day. When the heavy drums came in on "Humb," I was moved to tears. I closed my eyes and saw myself in the mountains, in a loincloth and moccassins, with the sun warm on my face, and all of nature moving in time with the music. I was truly enraptured.
mmm.mmm.mmm...what can I say about you wonderful gents...Mercury and Antartica....I still haven't found anything quite like those two albums in the musical world. Good job boys!
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