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Steeplechase is donating a portion of the sales of its new 2008 summer-release CD "Lookin' for Life" to flood relief efforts in Eastern Iowa, our home area. Every purchase of "Lookin' for Life" will help to bring a bit of hope and healing to our friends and neighbors following this unprecedented natural disaster.
Steeplechase was formed in January of 2003 and arose out of the ministry of the First Presbyterian Church near Ely, a rural church of 250 members located on an Iowa gravel road four miles southeast of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Along with a number of congregation members – some of whom lost businesses and residences -- the recent floods and storms have also brought difficulty to band members. Here is what we know so far…..the main orchestral venue, and the musical theater venue, where Steeplechase flutist Joanne Chadima performs, have both been severely damaged. Steeplechase songwriter Rev. Bob David spent three days and nights bailing water out of his basement.
Along with all the damage to residences and places of employment, agricultural crops in the area have been stunted by the heavy rains. Up to 20% have been completely washed away by floodwaters – $3 billion in crop damage in our state. As agriculture drives the economy in this part of the country, thousands of people here will be feeling these losses long after media attention fades.
So with your CD purchase of "Lookin' for Life" below, you will be helping those who have lost so much here in Eastern Iowa. Plus, you can enjoy Steeplechase's uplifting, captivating style of contemporary Christian music.
The band dedicates the song "Carhartt Jesus" to all the good-hearted, hard-working men and women who have come from all over the country to give us a hand with recovery. And may the song "Dream for the World" remind all of us that hope is ours. Thank you!
OUR MUSIC
Reverend Bob David has a unique talent for writing music and lyrics based on scripture and Bible stories, as well as modern themes with great meaning. He brings each composition to the band and the group develops the arrangement together. Through our combined talents we share in music ministry with our church and with others. Song sounds range from easy listening to rock, country, pop, jazz, blues, Celtic and Latin.
STEEPLECHASE Lookin’ for Life Click ♪ to hear 30 second clip
© Prairie Burn Publishing 2008
© Bob David 2008
A PORTION OF EACH ALBUM SALE OF "LOOKIN' FOR LIFE" WILL SUPPORT FLOOD RECOVERY IN IOWA.
WE WILL BE MAKING THESE RELIEF DONATIONS THROUGH THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA).
ALSO, ORGANIZATIONS THAT OFFER ABIDING CARE TO ORPHANED AND SPECIALLY-CHALLENGED CHILDREN WILL BE SUPPORTED BY YOUR PURCHASE OF THE CD "LOOKIN' FOR LIFE."
READ ABOUT THESE CARING ORGANIZATIONS AT PEIA, HOLT INTERNATIONAL AND PEACE HAVEN FARM.
Produced by Prairie Burn Publishing, LLC
Recorded and Mastered by Tucker Burnes
Mixed by Tucker Burnes and Bob David
All lyrics written by Bob David, except “Angels”
All tunes written by Bob David, except “Angels”, “Peace
Overflowin”, and “I Know Why…”
“Angels” written by Julie Kilberger © Julie Kilberger 2008
Tune to “Peace Overflowin” from “Dark as the
Dungeons”, by Merle Travis © 1947
Tune to “I Know Why….” from “Texas (When I Die)” written
by Ed Bruce, Bobby Borchers and Patsy Bruce © 1977
Steeplechase performing at "UnStaged" in Mount Vernon, Iowa
L to R: Pastor Al, Pastor Bob (Greg is hidden behind him), Barb, Julie, Joanne, Kenny and Mike.
Steeplechase Members
Joanne Chadima, flute, vocals and rhythm percussion (symphony flutist)
Rev. Bob David, rhythm guitar and vocals (full-time pastor)
Mike Hamilton, percussion, guitar, whistle and vocals (cable television lineman)
Kenny Hofer, percussion, guitar (high school student)
Barb Horak, stand-up bass and vocals (web page designer)
Julie Kilberger, vocals and rhythm percussion (elementary school teacher)
Greg Mulherin, electric bass (engineering firm manager)
Rev. Al Zimmerman, keyboards (full-time pastor)
Marty Letz, guest musician on pedal steel guitar (public schools engineer)
Ciera Minor, TomHenry David, guest vocals on "I Know Why....." (high school students)
PAST "ON THE ROAD" PERFORMANCES
The band has been performing in eastern Iowa since 2003, bringing its unique musical ministry to a variety of churches and celebrations and mission efforts. Here are some of their past venues:
Christ Church Presbyterian Block Party
"UnStaged" in Mount Vernon, Iowa, a performance arts event.
First Church United (Disciples of Christ and Presbyterian-USA) Mardi Gras fest, West Liberty, Iowa,
Synod of Lakes and Prairies, Presbyterian COM/CPM Training Retreat, Buffalo, MN,
Quasquicentennial Ecumenical Church Service, Springville, Iowa.
First Presbyterian Church, Blairstown, Iowa.
Presbytery of East Iowa meeting in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City’s 30th Anniversary Barbeque
Ainsworth Community Church, Ainsworth, Iowa
Linn Grove Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church, soup kitchen, Cedar Rapids, IA
Upper Midwest Mennonite Hunger Sale, Iowa City, Iowa
Christ Church Presbyterian Barbeque, Cedar Rapids, IA
Central Presbyterian Church, Newhall, IA
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