United Pursuit
United Pursuit (also known as, United Pursuit Band) is an American contemporary worship music band founded in 2006 from Knoxville, Tennessee. They have released three live albums, EP in 2008, Radiance in 2009, and Simple Gospel in 2015. The 2015 album was their breakthrough release upon the Billboard charts.
United Pursuit | |
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| Also known as | United Pursuit Band |
| Origin | Knoxville, Tennessee |
| Genres | Worship, folk rock, indie folk, indie rock |
| Years active | 2006–present |
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| Website | unitedpursuit |
Background
The band has its origins in a 2006 house purchase in the 5th Avenue section of downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, where they hoped to attract believers and people for Jesus Christ.[1][2] They started with the indie folk rock worship music back in 2008.[3] Their members are Michael Ketterer, Will Reagan, Brock Human, Nathan Fray, Jake LeBoeuf, Brandon Hampton, Andrea Marie Reagan, John Romero, and Yoosung Lee.[4]
Music history
The band started music recording in 2008, with their first live album, EP,[5] that was released on May 31, 2008, from United Pursuit Records.[6] Their subsequent live album, Radiance,[7] was released on March 31, 2009, by United Pursuit Records.[6] They released, Simple Gospel, on August 14, 2015, with United Pursuit Records.[8][9] This album would be the breakthrough released upon the Billboard magazine charts, where it peaked at No. 85 on The Billboard 200, No. 2 on Christian Albums, and No. 6 on Independent Albums.[10] This album was No. 13. on the Worship Leader's Top 20 Albums of 2015 list.[11]
Members
- Current members[12]
- Will Reagan – vocals, acoustic guitar, keys
- Brock Human – vocals, acoustic guitar
- Brandon Hampton – vocals, electric guitar
- Andrea Marie Reagan – vocals, piano
- Michael Ketterer – vocals
- Jake LeBoeuf – vocals
- John Romero – bass
- Yoosung Lee – cello
- Nathan Fray – drums
Discography
- EP (June 1, 2008)
- Radiance (April 21, 2009)
- In the Night Season (August 06, 2009)
- Live at the Banks House (October 11, 2010)
- Love/War/Solar System (July 26, 2011)
- Color Of Red (November 8, 2011)
- Here Begin (December 10, 2011)
- Endless Years (December 4, 2012)
- Live At the Banks House (September 17, 2013)
- The Wild Inside (February 11, 2014)
- Simple Gospel (August 14, 2015)
- Looking for a Savior (August 26, 2016)
- Simple Gospel B-Sides (December 23, 2016)
- Tell All My Friends (January 20, 2017)
- 40. (August 15, 2017)
- Letting Go (December 11, 2017)
- The Monthly EP (February 18, 2018)
- Garden (June 22, 2018)
- Found (August 10, 2018)
- Garden (Live) (November 30, 2018)
- Live at Red Rocks, Vol. 1 (April 5, 2019)
- What Could We Become? (August 25, 2023)
References
- Monger, Timothy. "United Pursuit Band : Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- Cummings, Tony (May 11, 2014). "Michael Ketterer & United Pursuit: Reflecting on the miracle of adoption". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- Cross Rhythms. "United Pursuit Artist Profile". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- United Pursuit. "About". Facebook. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- Ang-elik-a (November 12, 2010). "EP by United Pursuit Band". New Release Today. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- Apple iTunes music
- Ang-elik-a (November 12, 2010). "Radiance by United Pursuit Band". New Release Today. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- Monger, Timothy (August 14, 2015). "Simple Gospel – United Pursuit Band : Review". AllMusic. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- Akins, Jay. "United Pursuit: Simple Gospel". Worship Leader (November/December 2015): 76. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- Billboard. "United Pursuit Band : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- Staff. "2015 Top Albums". Worship Leader (November/December 2015): 58–9. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- United Pursuit (August 14, 2015). "Simple Gospel". Bandcamp. Retrieved November 4, 2015.