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Come sing & write with Zehnder at Ghost Ranch, NM
From July 28-August 3, Zehnder is back at Ghost Ranch collaborating with former PC(USA) Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase for a 'Peace and Justice' week. Entitled 'Singing songs of Peace in a Turbulent World,' the workshop the brothers will lead looks at the rich history of the music of peace and will offer the opportunity to write something new. 'In addition to exploring great hymns of the church and plaintive folk songs from the Civil War to the present, we will also work together to craft music and words that help express the human longings for peace in today's world.'
For more info and to sign up, visit www.ghostranch.org
Fireworks at Ghost Ranch
June 30- July 6, the twins along with family enjoyed a full, adventurous week that included facilitating a class that wound up composing a theme song for this and future family weeks at Ghost Ranch. Zehnder is grateful for the enthusiastic response from ranch goers and leadership and looks forward to ongoing fruitful partnering.
Capital Inspiration!
June 14-17, Zehnder joined Bread for the World's Hunger Justice Leaders conference in Washington, DC. The brothers were tremendously inspired by the people at the conference and the work they are doing. Bread staffer, Gary Cook shared some thoughts, "You guys were tremendous at the Hunger Justice Leaders event. It's so great to work with musicians who are talented, dedicated and humble. Your enthusiasm and spirit are infectious, and your presence is so genuine that you were a perfect match for this event. Thanks for coming and giving so much of yourselves."
Zehnder music included in new UK-based website
This February, a new website, www.deovox.com was launched as a way of relating the biblical narrative to today's culture. It features free audio devotionals that include some thematically appropriate Zehnder music. Based in the United Kingdom, Deovox is a new resource of the larger organization Damaris Trust www.damaris.org. The brothers are thrilled Deovox Managing Editor and Zehnder fan, Richard Collins approached the band with the idea and look forward to future fruitful partnerships.
Dressing Up Zehnder
UK-based start-up Militant Clothing is a new, sweatshop free, eco- and independent-minded clothing design company now associated with Zehnder. Mike Ball, one of the founders and designers, is also a musician and got wind of Zehnder through mutual projects with Tim. Seeing a good fit, they decided to act on it. If you see band members wearing something cool, it's probably from Militant!
CD Release Party?
Rumor has it that the new CD will be ready for release this September, but the band can neither confirm nor deny such assertions. Zehnder is itching to share the new recording, which includes an exciting song collaboration with members of Street Poets'. Stay tuned for sneak peak mixes.
Song of Peace lands on YouTube
In time for the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War, Zehnder's "Song of Peace" makes it onto YouTube.
Festive Time in Urbana
Over the last February weekend, in a recently snow blanketed Urbana, IL, Zehnder, as the duo, played Youthfest 2008. Sponsored by the Synod of Lincoln Trails, the conference of High School and College age young adults resonated well with the music the brothers offered along with the talks from conference speaker, Brian Shivers. The brothers want to thank all who worked to make the weekend so special, in particular Julie, Mike, Brian and Jacob.