Drentch is a Canadian

Canada

Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...

 Christian rock

Christian rock

Christian rock is a form of rock music played by individuals and bands whose members are Christians and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands...

 band which comes from Edmonton

Edmonton

Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...

, Alberta

Alberta

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, Canada. They have already released two independent

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 albums, and are currently working on their third album. They have played at YC (Youth Conference) in the year 2005, the largest Christian youth gathering in western Canada, held annually at Rexall Place in Edmonton.

Introduction

Drentch is a Canadian Christian/rock, concert and worship band that hails from Edmonton, Alberta. The group’s sound is mainly alternative rock

Christian alternative rock

Christian alternative rock is a form of alternative rock music that is lyrically grounded in a Christian worldview. Some critics have suggested that unlike CCM and older Christian rock, Christian alternative rock generally emphasizes musical style over lyrical content as a defining genre...

. However they are known to mix a blend of different genres in their albums, such as the aforementioned alternative rock to occasionally softer ballad style songs. The group has four main members, two brothers, their cousin, and a long-time family friend, that have been playing together for a number of years, prior to officially becoming the band known as Drentch.

History

The beginnings of Drentch were already set in motion as eventual members Mark, Graden and Derek Steinbrenner and friend Darcy Anhorn typically played for the worship services at their hometown church in north Edmonton, where the Steinbrenner brothers' father is a pastor. They first officially formed the band in 2000. However, the name of the band was initially quite different, being Crimson Shadow. However this name did not last, as of November, 2000, the band started accepting suggestions for a new name. The members eventually reached a consensus on the name Drentch.

The band’s fan base is strongly based on the youth and young adult audience from which they draw much of the inspiration for their music. The band remains unsigned, and yet they have already released 3 independent albums titled “Everything”, “Symphony of Tears” and "take control" produced in Nashville by Ainslie Grosser, Joel Smallbone and Drentch themselves.

As far as musical styling, the band not only depends on driving guitar riffs but also utilizes piano, strings, full orchestra, dramatic electric guitar pickings and a variety of other instrumental styles. The lead vocal styling also ranges from more alternative rock sounds to even slower ballad style songs. All the while, the band still maintains their original mission on using music as praise and creating a contemporary ministry in the form of music to a youthful audience.

Members

The four members are brothers, Mark and Graden Steinbrenner, their cousin Derek Steinbrenner and long time family friend Darcy Anhorn.

• Mark Steinbrenner: Vocals, keys, acoustic/electric guitar

• Graden Steinbrenner: Bass

• Derek Steinbrenner: Lead guitar

• Darcy Anhorn: Drums

Albums

• Everything (Independent
  Independent record label
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  , 2001)
• Symphony of Tears (Independent, 2005)
• Take Control (Independent, 2009)

Awards and recognition

GMA Canada

GMA Canada

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 Covenant Awards

Covenant Awards

The Covenant Awards are handed out annually by GMA Canada, the Gospel Music Association of Canada . Created in 1974, the association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music arts in Canada...

• 2009 nominee, Rock Album Of The Year: Take Control
• 2009 nominee, Rock Song Of The Year: "Take Control"

Shai Awards (formerly The Vibe Awards)

• 2004 nominee, New Artist Of The Year
• 2004 nominee, Rock/Alternative Album Of The Year: Everything