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Formation and early years
The acoustic alternative group Rise and Run formed in 2007.

Though it took a few jam sessions before they hit their stride, Rise and Run came to be defined by high-flying vocals (Greg Winningham) and tight harmony between guitar (Chance Rollins) and piano (Drew Winningham). After honing a few covers of their favorite songs, the group competed in several Battle of the Bands competitions in 2007 and 2008, winning all of them. After building a fanbase throughout 2008, Rise and Run released their first self produced album in Summer 2009. With a new vision of rhythm and rock, Rise and Run started a compilation of vibrant new music. Rise and Run is currently writing new songs, working on band marketing, and looks forward to upcoming gigs. Added band members and new album In the summer of 2013, Rise and Run met with guitarist (Zach Martin,) and drummer (Austin Walker) to join the small group, resulting in new music that was a finessed balance of of rhythm and rock. Rise and Run began crafting bold anthems married to descriptive lyrics. In Fall of 2015, Rise and Run began the journey of independently producing and recording their debut album “Isaac.” Produced by Darren Elder (The Wrecking) and Kevin Billingslea at the Halo Studio in Windham, Maine, “Isaac” became Rise and Run’s introduction to the music industry. During the two years of preparing the project for distribution and creating a kickstarter campaign, Rise and Run continued to write, perform concerts along the East Coast, and continue serving on their local church worship teams. Mid 2016, Rise and Run brought in drummer (Micah Martin) and Austin Walker adopted Bass/Vocals. In July of 2017, Isaac was officially released. Rise and Run spent their summer playing a smattering of venues, including popular festivals such as Soulfest, River Rock, and opening for nationally acclaimed artists such as Unspoken and Phillips, Craig, and Dean.

FACEBOOK PAGE LINK: RiseandRunMusic.com

TO HEAR THE ALBUM, VISIT THE FOLLOWING LINK: "Isaac" by Rise and Run

Members

Principal members

Gregory Winningham - lead vocals, keyboard (2007-present)

Austin Walker - bass guitar, drums, backing vocals (2014-present)

Zach Martin - lead guitar, backing vocals (2014-present)

Early members

Drew Winningham - vocals, keyboard (2007-2016)

Chance Rollins - lead guitar, backing vocals (2007-2014)

Musical Style

Influences

Needtobreathe, Unspoken, Tenth Avenue North, Rush of Fools, Kari Jobe, Matt Maher, Ben Folds, Kristian Stanfill, Mainstay, Eleventyseven, Train, Keane, Coldplay

Band Member History:

Zach Martin began playing guitar in 6th grade. He knew very quickly that his passion was music and he was determined to play as much as possible. In 2012, Zach heard Rise and Run on Youtube, stating he would love to play with them. 2 years later he met lead singer (Greg Winningham) at a church service, where, through various circumstances God grew them together with a bond for music and Zach officially joined the band in MAY 2014. In Fall 2013, Austin met with Rise and Run while performing with Dale Overlock across the Eastern seaboard. One year later, Austin was asked to play drums for Rise and Run, and after some concerts and growing together, Austin officially joined in May 2014. Austin currently leads worship on Sundays, and teaches music through the week.

Other projects and collaborations

Summer 2016, lead singer (Greg) offered to record an EP for a new hip artist Rachel Lord. After spending a few days getting the tracks down, Greg began mixing and creating a fuller sound. He completed this project titled by artist Rachel Lord, New Breed and has since maintained a supportive connection with her music.

In Winter 2017, Rise and Run did a series of Youtube covers to engage and rebuild their audience base. Some of these covers included: Money and Fame (Needtobreathe), Alone (Hollyn), and Even If (MercyMe).

Past Events:

Rise and Run has played at multiple community-based events, fundraisers and performed personal concerts over the last few years.

Events In 2013

April 20, 2013 “Benefit Concert” for Haiti Mission Trip. Vacationland Inn in Brewer, Maine.

May 02, 2013 “Multi-Church Concert of Prayer” Morrill Baptist Church in Morrill, Maine.

May 05, 2013 “Rise and Run Concert”

June 30, 2013 “Praise Jam 2013!” First Evangelical Free Church, in Westbrook, Maine.

July 27, 2013 “Praise Fest” MTM Community Center, Lisbon Falls, Maine.

July 31, 2013 “Soulfest 2013” Gunstock Mountain Resort, Gilford, NH.

Sep 28, 2013 “Concert at Centerpoint Community Church” Centerpoint Community Church, Salem, NH.

Events In 2014

April 05, 2014 “Cabin Fever Explosion Feat. Rise and Run/The Founded Trio & Band” Dover-Foxcroft, Maine.

April 26, 2014 “The founded Trio & Band/Rise and Run” Bucksport Church of God, Bucksport, Maine. May 16, 2014 “Mission Leap 2014” West Rockport Baptist Church, West Rockport, Maine.

Jun 21, 2014 “Light for the community” Hersey Eyecare Family, Hermon, Maine.

Sep 6, 2014 “The Founded Trio/Rise and Run” Spec Mountain Evangelistic Outreach

Sep 14, 2014 “Rise and Run” Thrive Crosspoint Church, Bangor, Maine.

Sep 20, 2014 “Convoy of Hope” Bangor Waterfront, Bangor Maine.

Oct 01, 2014 “Rise and Run” The Rock Church, Bangor, Maine.

Oct 25, 2014 “Legacy Benefit Concert” The Rock Church, Bangor, Maine.

Nov 02, 2014 “Spec Mountain Evangelical Concert” Spec Mountain Evangelistic Outreach Nov 07, 2014 “Missions Conference” Harvest Chapel, Levant, Maine.

Nov 8, 2014 “The founded Trio/Rise and Run” Oxford Hills Christian Academy, Oxford Hills, Maine.

Events In 2015

Aug 16, 2015 “Winterport Family Eyecare Concert” Hersey Eyecare Family, Hermon, Maine.

Oct 03, 2015 “Concert of Hope” (Benefit for Legacy inc.) Calvary Baptist Church, Brewer, Maine.

Events In 2016

Feb 14, 2016 “Rise and Run Valentine’s Day Concert” The Mansion, Columbia Street Baptist Church, Bangor, Maine.

Feb 21, 2016 “The Founded Trio/Rise and Run” Word of Life

April 11, 2016 “Rise and Run Kickstarter Launch!”

July 02, 2016 “River Rock” Sunday River, Newry, Maine.

July 02, 2016 “Rise and Run Opening for Unspoken” The Grand in Ellsworth, Maine.

July 06, 2016 “Rise and Run Local Concert with Rachel Lord” The Rock Church, Bangor, Maine.

July 23, 2016 “Down to the River with Rise and Run” Kenduskeag, Maine.

Sep 18, 2016 “Rise and Run” Maranatha Riverside Church, Lincoln, Maine.

Dec 11, 2016 “Haitian Ministries Benefit Concert” Winterport Baptist Church, Winterport, Maine.

Events In 2017

Jun 07, 2017 “Momentum with Rise and Run” Rock Church, Bangor, Maine.

Jul 05, 2017 “Rise and Run Album Release Block Party!” Winterport Baptist Church, Winterport, Maine.

July 07, 2017 “Phillips, Craig, & Dean and Rise and Run” Seaside Pavilion, Old Orchard Beach, Maine.

July 08, 2017 “River Rock Music Festival” Sunday River, Newry, Maine.