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Hometown: Oakdale, CA
Management: Steve Davy
Website: www.wearemurmuration.com
Sounds Like: Adventurous, upbeat pop-indie-folk-rock music
Genre: Indie
Murmuration began in 2014 when The Colton and Zara Band decided to expand in number of members and in color of music. "Our name wasn't matching the skill of the other numerous members or the music we were heading towards with the expansion, so we thought it was time to find a unifying name for the sound we were becoming," says Colton and Zara. A Murmuration is a flock of starlings.Their roots are originally out of Independence, Kansas, though the members flocked from other regions of the country.
Ranging in ages 19-25, the former band has released 5 albums and singles, "You Are Love" and "Making Sound" that are currently airing on several radio stations nationwide and world-wide, along with Daily Unsigned Radio, Pandora, Spotify, iTunes, and Rdio.
Murmuration is adventurous in nature and style, spreading music worldwide that's fun and upbeat, yet also purposeful and encouraging in the lives of all ages. They've opened for bands such as Sanctus Real, We Are Leo, After Edmund, Par~a~digm Rock Band, and DaMac. Zara also added vocals onto the hip-hop album, "Man Up 116" song, "Envy", featuring Lecrae, Tedashii, KB, PRo, Trip Lee, and Andy Mineo. Their cover video of "Don't You Worry Child" was recently accepted into the Global Citizen Festival. They also recently won Daily Unsigned Radio's Project Aha competition, showcased for Belk Clothing Industry's "Modern Southern Music" competition, and were interviewed by PopVltr, That Music Mag, and Musician's Friend. They also played for Lifeway's Centrikid camp last summer. Their adventurous tour experiences cover a West Coast Tour, Nashville Tour, The Extreme Tour, and a Midwest Tour, performing more than 100 to 200 shows yearly in festivals, venues, and conferences.
Currently, Murmuration just moved to California, where they are settling in to new shows and new music releases.
“Article by Daily Unsigned Radio:
http://dailyunsigned.com/colton-zara-new-music-discovery/”
Rob Daily - Daily Unsigned Radio
“Interview with Musician's Friend, The Hub:
http://thehub.musiciansfriend.com/artist-interviews/on-the-road-again-tips-while-touring”
Musician's Friend, The Hub
“Interview with Ari Roth of That Music Mag:
http://www.thatmusicmag.com/index.php/2014/07/murmurations-joyous-pop-family/#.U_OiSkvEVFk”
Ari Roth - That Music Mag
“Interview with PopVltr Magazine --http://www.popvltr.com/?q=colton+and+zara”
PopVltr
“Your song "You Are Love" is
spinning on 13 radio stations RIGHT NOW!!!
CFJU, CKOS, CKCU, KCLC, SOLID ROCK RADIO, THE CHRISTIAN ROCK 20, THE X MUSIC NETWORK, WAUF, WRXV, WSNL, WVOF, WYSZ, WUAC”
Seth Holloway, Founder and President - Least of These Music
“Great track! I love the songwriting and production. The beat is wicked tight and infectious. Very catchy melody and chorus hook!”
Evan Feist - Stacks of Wax
“Good stuff.”
Skip Reeves - SJR Media Group
“You guys came in as a band and left as part of the family, as far as we're concerned! That night, your band clearly demonstrated to everyone what we want this place to be about -- community, relationships, friendship... and it was so palpable that God was here that night. We get very excited when we see our mission so clearly being executed - not just by us, but by our musicians and our patrons. You guys really ministered to our hearts that night, so we owe you a big thanks for being here and bringing that with you.”
Amber Feezor - The Crossing, Russellville, AR
“You were wonderful! So fun, and so full of God's love! Come back soon!”
Elena Hickey - A Friend
“I really can't say enough about @ColtonandZara. I was blown away by their charisma and character, but most of all, their music. Outstanding.”
David Beardsley - @YourWiseFriend16h
“Ahh! they just keep getting awesome-er! And check out their new single "You are Love."”
Dominick Farone - Immanuel Anglican Church
“You guys are the best! Seriously, my employees were all commenting about how nice you all were. The audience commented on how friendly you were. You left an excellent impression and we are very happy that you took the time to come to CHC to share your music. . . and YOU with us. We look forward to having you back.”
Blenda Hoskinson - College Hill Coffee
“Give it up for @coltonandzara for being selected to play @FandanaFestival! Woop woop. #fandana2013”
Fandana Festival 2013
“I love the band and records.”
Joe Adams - Water Music Publishing
“We have listened to "You Are Love", and it's fresh, catchy, and uplifting. They are an inspirational bunch.”
Proliferant Productions
“I took a listen to Colton & Zara, and they're definitely very commercial friendly, have great recordings and production.”
Robb Hutzal - Elect Audio
“We need this music! I mean this world thoroughly needs this music! Awesome.
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A Fan
“Sometimes a whisper of a song will cut to your core. It’s not so much about the talent, or a “melt your face off” show. Its the kind of song that doesn’t demand your attention but rather seems to quietly wait for you to notice. Upon noticing, it becomes the loudest of all songs due to its inescapable message. When I came across “Realities” by Colton and Zara (an acoustic duo based out of Independence KS who is currently signed by Indevo Records out of Nashville), I felt relief from indifference; a dangerous state of mind that leaves a person drained, passionless and going through the motions. But, once I felt understood and encouraged, thanks to this wonderful song I kept on “repeat” for about an hour, I was able to escape that state of mind. Very few songs have the power to do this especially in a style that is easy to listen to.”
Tash Meloney - Naked City Magazine
