Tag: The Prayer Chain

September 18, 2022

Red Strat are Coming For You

I’d like to tell you all about a brand new band, so new in fact that the red paint is still wet. This band is called “Red Strat” and features Tim Taber (The Prayer Chain), Jason Martin (Starflyer 59, Brothers Martin, Low & Behold, and more), Steve Dail (Project 86, Starflyer 59, Inner Means), Rob Withem (Fine China), and Charlie Martin (The Rocky Valentines, Starflyer 59). Velvet Blue and the respective members have all been sharing news of this new band and their first show on October 2nd at The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa, CA.… Continued →

September 10, 2022

Saint Valleta (The Beautiful Mistake, Stranger Kings) - Scars (New Song)

Saint Valleta which is the new project from Josh H. of The Beautiful Mistake and Stranger Kings (among many other bands and projects), has just released a new song titled “Scars”. It follows up that post-hardcore/emo/rock sound perfectly and is not only a trip through nostalgia but a modern take on rock n roll with a moody introspective vibe. Like Thursday meets Glassjaw, Anberlin, and Armor For Sleep. Check out “Scars”, below and make sure to add to your playlists.… Continued →

August 11, 2022

The Prayer Chain "Mercury" Now on All Digital Networks + Live in 2023

One of our music scene’s best kept secrets is the band The Prayer Chain. They released their final full length in 1995 to much critical acclaim but at the time I’m sure it slipped under everyone’s radars. Well that now “classic” album “Mercury”, is available once again via all digital networks and streaming sites. I’ll be streaming it myself from Spotify today! The band have also announced possible new shows in 2023 and a possible “Live” Vinyl release next year as well. More news as it happens.… Continued →

February 16, 2019

February 4, 2019

July 23, 2018

The Prayer Chain Reunite For Special Show This Saturday Night July 28th w/ Dakoda Motor Co. and Pax217

Emerging from their nearly 2 decade long slumber, The Prayer Chain are set to bring the rock and show us all how a well seasoned band of veterans can bring the noise but in a good way. The band are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut full length “Shawl” and will be playing hits from not only that album but “Mercury” and other selected tracks as well. Joining the band this Saturday night at House Of Blues in Anaheim, CA. will also include a rare reunion from Dakoda Motor Co.,… Continued →

June 16, 2018

The Prayer Chain Practices and Prepares for Their Upcoming Shows This Summer

In case you were living under a rock, classic alternative rock band (man, it feels weird to say that) – The Prayer Chain, have reunited and are making preparations for their upcoming 25th anniversary shows for their album “Shawl”. There are still some tickets available for the House of Blues Anaheim show so click here to get yours. Check out some practice preview video clips below.… Continued →

January 17, 2018

The Prayer Chain Reach Crowd Funding Success, Set New Stretch Goals

Well loved and critically acclaimed 90’s alternative rock band, The Prayer Chain, have come out of retirement to announce a pressing of “Shawl” on vinyl for it’s 25th anniversary and 1 Live show which will take place in California this summer. The band has set a couple of stretch goals which will include another live show (Nashville, TN. in August) and a professional live audio and video recording if they hit $30k. Let’s support these guys and cheer on their out of retirement success, there is surely enough of us “old” guys and gals to make this whole thing worthwhile.… Continued →

January 1, 2018

The Prayer Chain Announce Vinyl Release of "Shawl" and Live Show

Beloved Southern California 90’s alt-rock band, The Prayer Chain, have just announced a new campaign to fund the vinyl pressing of their much loved debut full length “Shawl”. The band crossed all barriers and industry confines to write songs that conveyed emotions which the general “Christian” market just wasn’t prepared to deal with at the time. Their music transcends all labels and tags that may be associated with the band to truly be recognized as the powerhouse rock act that they were. This and “Mercury” were the band at their finest.… Continued →

December 19, 2017

September 2, 2017

Introducing: Saint Valletta (Ex-The Beautiful Mistake, The Prayer Chain)

Check out this new band called Saint Valletta out of the So. Cal. area. The band features Josh Hagquist (formerly of The Beautiful Mistake and Dogwood) along with Eric Campuzano (of The Prayer Chain, Stranger Kings, Starflyer 59, and a ton of other great acts). The band is currently recording music some of which you can taste on their Facebook/Instagram pages. Instagram: @saintvalletta. Speaking of Josh Hagquist, he has also been playing guitar for Project 86 on recent tours.… Continued →

July 14, 2014