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The idea behind the name:
When considering all the individuals, musicians,
artists, friends, family, and fans that surround and
mold this music we decided on the name Thousand
Gathered. The philosophy and goal of what we are
doing is constantly evolving and growing, but the
things that remain constant are the love, the support,
the contributions, and the charisma of those around
us. These constants are making us who we are. The
individuals we meet influence our daily lives and
inspire new ideas and perspectives. The musicians we
work with add to and subtract from what we would
otherwise create, and these relationships fuel our
passion and develop our sound. The artists that
develop our visual themes and perform with us bridge
the gap between what is seen and what is heard. Our
friends and family provide a steadiness and support
system we are eternally thankful for. Our fans are our
lifeblood, and the only reason we do what we do is
because of the sustaining power of our street teams
and fans. Most of all Thousand Gathered is a life-
giving force that is continuously changing and
expanding.
Kristen Chandler and Michael James Zimmerman,
musical soul mates for over a decade, have come a good
distance – geographically and creatively – to arrive at
this place, with this band.
Mastering the songwriters’ craft, Michael and Kristen
mold words, melodies, rhythms and harmonies, to
express their world view and life experience – of family
and friendship, of struggle and survival, of work and
wonder.
The result is an eclectic tapestry of stunningly original
songs, performed with infectious energy and
artfulness. If you’re in the room and you’re not
captivated, then you’re just not listening.
We’re travelers on a musical journey that invites the
passion and creativity of everyone involved: friends,
family and fellow artists who share our vision, and are
invited – eagerly, enthusiastically – to share this
journey with us. They’re the fellow travelers who
inspire us with new ideas and perspectives…the artists
that develop our visual themes, bridging the gap
between what is seen and what is heard…the
relationships that nurture our continued commitment
to what we do, what we say, and how we play.
And thus, the name: Thousand Gathered.
A life-giving force, a Thousand Gathered: ever
changing, ever expanding, and never complete.
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