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From Here To There is a folk/rock band from the Seattle area. Formed in 1999, the band has enjoyed a growing and loyal following over the years. The band consists of members (left to right) Peter Newland, Matt Oldham, and Kimberly Newland (as well as Brian Hammond—not pictured). The band's sound is an accessible mix of modern folk/pop and rock songs drenched in multi-cultural instrumentation and tight vocal arrangements. Drawing on their wide range of influences including Celtic, Appalachian folk, punk, jazz, pop, and symphonic rock, the band has an eclectic sound with catchy melodies and lush harmonies. Each member is prolific on several instruments, which literally makes their live shows a game of musical chairs. Their frequent use of hammered dulcimer, djembe, penny whistle, and trumpet, along with more traditional instruments like guitars, drums, bass, and keyboard, contribute to their definitive style. They have won awards in the songwriting division of The Washington State Christian Talent Contest each year they have entered, and have been featured on the Northwest Music Scene Television Show. They have also played venues such as The Seattle Center and the Folk Life Music Festival. Their debut CD is produced and recorded by Timothy James Meaney and Brian E., and is a labor of love three years in the making.

Kimberly Newland

Positions:

Lead Vocals, Keyboard, Guitar, Hammered Dulcimer, Penny Whistle, Banjo

Hometown:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Bio:

Kimberly has been singing since she learned to speak, playing piano since 1984, and playing hammered dulcimer and guitar since 1997. A graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University, she earned her degree in Religion (Bible emphasis). She now volunteers as the Worship Pastor at The Anchor Church. She and Pete's personal web site can be found here.

Kimberly is inspired by such varied musical influences as The Beatles, The Cure, Rich Mullins, Iona, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Tori Amos, Caedmon's Call, Jewel, and Sarah McLachlan.

Pete Newland

Positions:

Percussion, Guitar

Hometown:

Ozark, Arkansas

Bio:

Peter started drumming while a student at Ozark High School, where he was the band's class clown, flirt, and teacher's pet. He holds a degree in Engineering from Arkansas Tech University. After moving to Seattle in 1998, he took a job as an engineer. He also served as Children's Pastor at The Anchor Church for a number of years. He and Kimberly's personal web site can be found here.

Matt Oldham

Positions:

Vocals, Guitar, Trumpet, Percussion

Hometown:

Sacramento, California

Bio:

Matthew was born in Louisiana, then moved to Los Angeles and Sacramento in early childhood. He graduated from Seattle Pacific University, where he played trumpet in the SPU Concert Band. Currently he is an Associate Pastor at The Anchor church, and is a barista at a local coffee house.

Matt has a special place in his heart for monkeys. He has been playing trumpet since 1989 and guitar since 1995. Simon and Garfunkel rank highly among his musical influences. His younger sister, Alison, was also in the band until 2003.

Brian Hammond

Positions:

Sound, and sometimes Bass Guitar

Hometown:

Seattle, Washington

Bio:

Brian may or may not be from a small planet in the vicinity of Betelgeuse. Brian has been with the band since about like forever as the super-fly sound guy, and recently has also become a part-time bass player.

Adam Sheffield

Positions (former):

Bass Guitar, Vocals

Hometown:

St. Louis, Missouri

Bio:

Adam went to school at Houston Baptist University, and moved up to the Seattle area to help start a church. He works at Sports Authority in the Alderwood Mall . He sings tenor, and eventually will be taking over some of Alison's parts. He doesn't like coffee, but he does like Starbucks' Frappuchino Cremes.

Dustin Morache

Positions

(former): Bass Guitar, Guitar, Keyboard, Vocals

Hometown:

Bothell, Washington

Bio:

The youngest member of the band, Dustin joined FHTT in 2003 as a bass player, and ended his time with the band in 2005. He was born in Wisconsin but soon moved to Bothell and has lived there ever since. He attended Edmonds Community College, and currently attends Seattle Pacific University. Dustin works with Matt as a local coffeehouse barista.

Alison Oldham

Positions (former):

Vocals, Keyboard, Percussion

Hometown:

Sacramento, California

Bio:

Alison is a graduate of Seattle Pacific University with a degree in psychology. Her musical background includes piano, which she has been playing since 1989, and a little percussion which she played primarily in her high school days. Her older brother Matt is also in the band.

Alison recorded material for the debut FHTT album, and is currently living in Romania doing mission work.