Steve Hindalong
Encyclopedia
Steve Hindalong is an American
drummer
, percussionist, songwriter
and producer
best known for his work with the alternative rock
band The Choir. Since 2006, Hindalong has also been an official member of the alternative country supergroup Lost Dogs
.
After becoming a prolific producer in the late 1990s, Hindalong received several Dove awards (2001
and 2003
, "Special Event Album of the Year") for his work on the City on a Hill
project. Hindalong also co-wrote "God of Wonders" with Marc Byrd
, which was used by NASA
to wake up Discovery
astronaut Michael Fossum.
United States
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drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
, percussionist, songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
and producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
best known for his work with the alternative rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band The Choir. Since 2006, Hindalong has also been an official member of the alternative country supergroup Lost Dogs
Lost Dogs
Lost Dogs are an American musical supergroup formed in 1991, comprising vocalists, songwriters, and guitarists from multiple Christian alternative rock bands. Their current lineup includes Terry Scott Taylor , Michael Roe , Derri Daugherty and Steve Hindalong . The original lineup included Gene...
.
After becoming a prolific producer in the late 1990s, Hindalong received several Dove awards (2001
Dove Awards of 2001
The 32nd Annual GMA Dove Awards were held on April 5, 2001 recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 2000. The show was held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Michael W. Smith.-Award recipients:...
and 2003
Dove Awards of 2003
The 34th Annual GMA Dove Awards were held on April 10, 2003 recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 2002. The show was held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by CeCe Winans and Steven Curtis Chapman....
, "Special Event Album of the Year") for his work on the City on a Hill
City on a Hill (series)
City On A Hill is a series of praise and worship music compilations performed by Contemporary Christian musicians and produced by Steve Hindalong, Derri Daugherty, and Marc Byrd, who are current members of Christian rock band The Choir...
project. Hindalong also co-wrote "God of Wonders" with Marc Byrd
Marc Byrd
Marc Byrd is an American musician, writer, and producer best known as one-half of the post-rock/ambient duo Hammock, along with former Common Children band-mate Andrew Thompson....
, which was used by NASA
NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research...
to wake up Discovery
Space Shuttle Discovery
Space Shuttle Discovery is one of the retired orbiters of the Space Shuttle program of NASA, the space agency of the United States, and was operational from its maiden flight, STS-41-D on August 30, 1984, until its final landing during STS-133 on March 9, 2011...
astronaut Michael Fossum.
The Choir
- Shades of Gray (1986) - Producer, Songwriter, Drums, Percussion
- Diamonds and Rain (1986) - Songwriter
- Chase the Kangaroo (1987) - Producer, Songwriter, Drums
- Wide-Eyed Wonder (1989) - Producer, Songwriter
- Circle Slide (1990) - Producer, Songwriter
- Kissers and Killers (1993) - Producer, Songwriter, Drums, Percussion, Harmonica, Vocals
- Speckled Bird (1995) - Producer, Songwriter, Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals
- Free Flying Soul (1996) - Producer, Songwriter, Drums, Percussion, Child's Piano, Kenyan Whistle, Vocals
- Flap Your Wings (2000) - Producer, Songwriter, Drums, Percussion
- Oh How the Mighty Have Fallen (2005) - Producer, Songwriter, Drums, Percussion
- Burning Like the Midnight Sun (2010) - Producer, Songwriter, Drums, Percussion
Solo credits
- Skinny (1998) Cadence Records, Reviews: HM Magazine, The Phantom Tollboth)
Performing credits
- Ideola - Tribal Opera, Mark HeardMark HeardJohn Mark Heard was a record producer, folk-rock singer, and songwriter originally from Macon, Georgia, USA....
(1987) - Digital Sampling - Briefing for the Ascent, Terry Scott TaylorTerry Scott TaylorTerry Scott Taylor is an American songwriter, record producer, writer and founding member of the bands Daniel Amos and The Swirling Eddies . Taylor is also a member of the roots and alternative music group, Lost Dogs. He is currently based in San Jose, California, USA.Taylor is highly regarded for...
(1987) - Drums - Pain, Veil of Ashes (1989) - Background Vocals
- Big Big Town, Riki MicheleRiki MicheleAdam Again chanteuse Riki Michele is a female Christian alternative music artist. She has also recorded four eclectic solo records....
(1989) - Songwriter, Cymbal Overdubs, Percussion, Harmonica, Acoustic Guitar, Jingly Stick - Homeboys, Adam AgainAdam AgainAdam Again was a rock band founded and led by vocalist Gene Eugene, with Riki Michele on vocals, Paul Valadez on bass, Jon Knox on drums, Greg Lawless on guitar...
(1990) - Songwriter, Drums - Dr. Edward Daniel Taylor: The Miracle Faith Telethon, Terry Scott Taylor (1990) - Drums
- At the Foot of the Cross -Volume 1- Clouds, Rain, Fire (1991) - Producer, Songwriter, Drums, Percussion
- Second Hand, Mark Heard (1991) - Drums
- Holes in the Floor of Heaven, Ric Alba (1991) - Producer, Acoustic Guitar, Drums, Percussion
- Poplife, LifesaversLifesavers UndergroundLifesavers Underground was one of many Michael Knott projects. The band formed in 1986 and combined elements of an earlier Knott project called Idle Lovell and LSU's sunnier alter ego Lifesavers....
(1991) - Drums - Just Keep Going On, Rev. Dan Smith (1992) - Percussion, Hand Claps
- The Embarrassing Young, John AustinJohn Austin (songwriter)- Background :Austin was born in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and grew up as the son of an ordained minister in Fairfax, Virginia. At age 19 he moved to Chicago and began performing his songs in the city's subway stations, coffee houses and nightclubs....
(1992) - Producer, Drums, Percussion - Grape Prophet, The, L.S.U.Lifesavers UndergroundLifesavers Underground was one of many Michael Knott projects. The band formed in 1986 and combined elements of an earlier Knott project called Idle Lovell and LSU's sunnier alter ego Lifesavers....
(1992) - Percussion, Voice of Grape Prophet - Plague of Ethyls, Plague of Ethyls (1992) - Producer, Drums, Percussion
- Motorcycle, Daniel AmosDaniel AmosDaniel Amos is a rock band formed in 1974 by Terry Scott Taylor on guitars and vocals, Marty Dieckmeyer on bass guitar, Steve Baxter on guitars and Jerry Chamberlain on lead guitars. Current members include bassist Tim Chandler, guitarist Greg Flesch and drummer Ed McTaggart...
(1993) - Drums, Percussion - Orphans And Angels, Julie MillerJulie MillerJulie Miller is a songwriter, singer, and recording artist currently living in Nashville, Tennessee. She married Buddy Miller in 1981...
(1993) - Percussion - Brow Beat Unplugged Alternative (1993) - Percussion
- Shawl, The Prayer ChainThe Prayer ChainThe Prayer Chain was a 1990s Christian alternative rock band. The band has been called "the epitome of the Christian underground". The Prayer Chain was known for producing moody, angst-ridden music which was, in turn, the result of creative differences within the band and with their record...
(1993) - Producer, Shaker, Tambourine, Harmonica - Mindsize, Poor Old LuPoor Old LuPoor Old Lu was a pioneering alternative Christian band based in the American Northwest. The band experimented with a variety of sounds and genres, particularly grunge, funk and psychedelic rock. The band consisted of Scott Hunter with the vocals, Jesse Sprinkle as the drummer for the band, Aaron...
(1993) - Percussion - High Noon, Mark Heard (1994) - Drums
- Grace Shaker, L.S.U. (1994) - Cat Food Tin, Plastic Waste Receptacle
- Mercury, The Prayer Chain (1995) - Producer, Percussion, Vox Continental Organ
- Skywire, Common ChildrenCommon ChildrenCommon Children was a Christian alternative rock band composed of Marc Byrd, Drew Powell, and Hampton Taliaferro. The band recorded three studio albums between 1996 and 2001. The first two, Skywire and Delicate Fade, were released on the now-defunct Tattoo record label, which signed the band after...
(1996) - Producer, Percussion, Toy Piano - Antarctica, The Prayer Chain (1996) - Producer, Percussion
- All Star United, All Star UnitedAll Star UnitedAll Star United is a Christian rock band that was formed by solo artist Ian Eskelin in 1996. The band is known for clever and sometimes sarcastic lyrics, as they frequently use their songs as vehicles to lampoon perceived excesses in Western culture...
(1997) - Percussion - Images of Faith, Marty McCall (1997) - Drums, Percussion
- Redemption, White HeartWhite HeartWhite Heart, also listed as Whiteheart, was a Contemporary Christian Music pop-rock band which formed in 1982. White Heart's discography includes thirteen albums, the most recent of which was released in 1997. Original members Billy Smiley and Mark Gersmehl worked with a continually-changing cast...
(1997) - Percussion - Delicate Fade, Common Children (1997) - Producer, Percussion
- International Anthems for the Human Race, All Star United (1998) - Percussion
- Back From Nowhere, Polarboy (1998) - Percussion
- Starlight Wishlist", Glisten (1998) - Percussion
- Worldwide Favorites, Adam Again (1999) - Songwriter, Drums
- Transparent, Broomtree (1999) - Percussion
- Homeboys / Dig, Adam Again (2000) - Songwriter, Drums
- When Worlds Collide: A Tribute to Daniel Amos (2000) - Percussion
- Live at Cornerstone 2000, Adam Again (2001) - Songwriter, Vocals
- Chasing the Horizon, Mitch McVicker (2001) - Percussion
- The Inbetween Time, Common ChildrenCommon ChildrenCommon Children was a Christian alternative rock band composed of Marc Byrd, Drew Powell, and Hampton Taliaferro. The band recorded three studio albums between 1996 and 2001. The first two, Skywire and Delicate Fade, were released on the now-defunct Tattoo record label, which signed the band after...
(2001) - Percussion - Random Acts & Hodgepodge, Terry Scott Taylor (2002) - Songwriter, Vocals
- Nazarene Crying Towel, Lost DogsLost DogsLost Dogs are an American musical supergroup formed in 1991, comprising vocalists, songwriters, and guitarists from multiple Christian alternative rock bands. Their current lineup includes Terry Scott Taylor , Michael Roe , Derri Daugherty and Steve Hindalong . The original lineup included Gene...
(2003) - Percussion - Sound of MelodiesSound of MelodiesSound of Melodies is the Grammy Award-nominated debut album from Christian band Leeland released in August 2006 on Essential Records.-Track listing:#"Sound of Melodies" — 5:01#"Reaching" — 3:25#"Yes You Have" — 4:23#"Tears of the Saints" — 6:18...
, Leeland (2006) - Percussion - R U Ready , Godfrey Birtill (2008) Percussion
Producing/songwriting credits
- Ten Songs by Adam Again, Adam Again (1988) - Songwriter
- Whirlpool EP, The Prayer Chain (1992) - Producer
- The Violet Burning, The Violet BurningThe Violet BurningThe Violet Burning is an independent rock and roll band based in Long Beach, USA. The band was formed in 1990 in Orange County, California by Michael J. Pritzl....
(1996) - Producer - Grace and Dire Circumstances (cover of "Chase the Kangaroo"), Farewell to Juliet (1998) - Songwriter
- Water - Between ThievesBetween ThievesBetween Thieves was a Christian musical group that formed in Dallas, Texas in 1990. Their name represents the location of Jesus Christ at his death; "And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left." They formed under the name Judah, and during both...
(1998) - Producer - Starlight Wishlist, Glisten (1998) - Producer
- In the Company of Angels, Caedmon's CallCaedmon's CallCaedmon's Call is a Contemporary Christian band which fuses traditional folk with world music and alternative rock. They are composed of Cliff Young , Danielle Young , Derek Webb , Andrew Osenga , Garett Buell , Jeff Miller , Todd Bragg , and...
(2001) - Producer, Songwriter - Invade My Soul, By The TreeBy the TreeBy the Tree is a two-time Dove Award-winning contemporary Christian rock group.-Overview:By the Tree was founded in Weatherford, Texas in 1997 by Chuck Dennie and Bala Boyd....
(2002) - Producer - Invisible Empires, Sara GrovesSara GrovesSara Groves is an American Contemporary Christian singer, record producer, and author....
(2011) - Producer