5 Minute Walk
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5 Minute Walk is an independent record label founded by Frank Tate in April, 1995. Their operations were based in Concord, California. They only carried Christian bands.[1] They considered themselves to be a Christian ministry, and many of their records and tours raised money for charity causes. Most records were produced by Masaki Liu at Masaki's One Way Studio and executive produced by Frank Tate.
Records released under 5 Minute Walk were distributed by Diamante Music Group until September 1998.[2] They then struck a deal with Forefront Records to distribute through EMI-owned Chordant Distribution in Christian markets and directly by EMI Distribution in mainstream markets.[2] In approximately 2001 the label dropped all artists from its roster except Five Iron Frenzy. When Five Iron disbanded at the end of 2003, lead singer Reese Roper signed under the name "Roper." The group released one album, Brace Yourself for the Mediocre in late 2004, and as of late 2006 appears to have disbanded.
They also had a sublabel, SaraBellum Records. Records released as SaraBellum were distributed by the Warner Music Group. It was folded into the label in 2001 as the label changed distribution to EMI and Diamante.
For a time they also ran a music venue in Concord, "The Scream".[3]
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[edit] Slogan
"Love God, Love Others, Take Time to Listen."
- Excerpted from an interview between Harmon Leon and Frank Tate:[3]
| “ | If you spend five minutes a day talking to Jesus like you would a friend, He would become your friend. I know it sounds weird, but I challenge you to give it a try. The next time you're bummed, lonely, scared or frustrated, go for a five-minute walk and talk to Him like you would a friend. Tell Him exactly how you feel and what you're thinking. | ” |
[edit] Bands
- Brave Saint Saturn
- Cameron Jaymes
- Dime Store Prophets
- Dryve
- The Echoing Green
- The Electrics
- Five Iron Frenzy
- Justin McRoberts
- Model Engine (formerly Black Eyed Sceva)
- Mortal (see Fold Zandura)
- My Brother's Mother
- Philmore
- Rivulets and Violets
- Roper
- Rose Blossom Punch
- Seven Day Jesus
- Sherri Youngward
- Soul-Junk
- The Smiley Kids
- The W's
- Yum Yum Children
[edit] References
- ^ Stonehocker, Linda (1996-10-13). Dryve. The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved on 2007-07-26. “
Tollbooth: You've signed to Five Minute Walk Records. Were your spiritual beliefs a factor in that agreement?
Dryve: Yeah, that was like the first thing. Frank Tate was not as concerned about our playing and song-writing as where we were in our relationships with God.” - ^ a b Price, Deborah Evans (1998-03-14). "ForeFront signs deal with indie". Billboard Magazine 110 (11): 134.
- ^ a b Leon, Harmon. "Rock of Ages", Metro Silicon Valley, 1999-06-21. ISSN 0882-4290. Retrieved on 2007-07-24.
