Melodic Christian pop/rock outfit
Everyday Sunday hail from Columbus, OH, born out of a suburban Hilliard church youth group of which lead vocalist
Trey Pearson was a member. Taking inspiration from CCM heavyweights
Audio Adrenaline,
Jars of Clay, and
dc Talk,
Everyday Sunday issued their independent debut, Sleeper, in 2001, and earned national attention that same year when the single "Just a Story" became a hit on Christian radio. Opening spots on tours for acts like
All-Star United,
Pax217,
Skillet, and
Earthsuit followed, and the band's activity ultimately attracted the attention of Flicker Records. Inking a deal with the label in 2002,
Everyday Sunday released
Stand Up that fall. The record did well, as did their follow-up of melodic rock goodness, 2004's
Anthems for the Imperfect. Both albums garnered the young group all kinds of praise and critical accolades from Christian radio and outlets like CCM Magazine, but the endless touring over the years threatened to break the guys up. However, their love of music and Christ won out in the end, and
Everyday Sunday plowed forward to begin writing fresh, inspirational songs. After signing a new deal with Inpop Records, the band entered the studio with producer
Ian Eskelin (
Krystal Meyers,
All-Star United) to record its tightest, catchiest, and most accessible collection to date.
Wake Up! Wake Up! appeared in May 2007 to positive response and quickly scored two Christian radio hits in the singles "Find Me Tonight" and "Wake Up! Wake Up!" A full summer of touring followed, and by this point in time, the group was comprised of vocalist
Pearson, guitarists
Jesse Counts and
Aaron Eikenberry, bassist
Brandon Eikenberry, and drummer
Kevin Cramblet. Numerous lineup changes over time had also found musicians like
Dan Hunter (bass),
Chris Hines (drums),
Jason Siemer (guitar), and
Andrew Martin (guitar) pass through the
Everyday Sunday ranks, among others. ~ Corey Apar, All Music Guide