Vertical Church Band formed in 2006 among worshipers at Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago, with pastor and songwriter Brian Johnson leading the group. They started creating music for their church community, focusing on songs that felt direct and congregational rather than aiming for the Christian charts.
Their catalog includes songs like 'Come (Holy Spirit),' 'I Will Follow,' and 'Spirit Of The Living God' that became staples in many churches. The band released albums including 'Come As You Are' in 2016, 'Vertical Church Band' in 2018, and 'Grace Is Greater' in 2020.
Brian Johnson handles lead vocals and songwriting, with Andi Rozier on vocals, Kyle Shearer on keyboards and vocals, and Jake McVey on guitar and vocals. Their music stays close to its church origins, built around simple melodies and lyrics meant for singing together.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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