Artist Detailed Info: Ghostree

Ghostree are Haydon Spenceley, Allie Kelly and Ben Lewis (who all played together previously in different versions of Freeslave) and Mark Halliday on drums. They formed in 2011.

"I love being in bands, especially when I get to be in bands with awesome people, and this band is certainly full of awesome people." - Haydon Spenceley

On the 29th of June 29th 2011, they headed from Northampton, UK to Nashville, TN, to record with Kevin Bruchert and Brandon Perdue of Viking Productions for their debut record. Haydon blogged about their experiences there on Louder Than The Music. This album was released on the 6th of February 2012. Previews can be streamed via their blog.

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"Ghost Tree: evocative name isn't it. What's it about? Is it about a tree? Is it about a ghost? Is it about something spiritual? Is it just a really random band name? The name, like the debut, self-titled EP, asks a lot of questions, about life, faith, God, hope, despair and a fair other things in between. "Some of the greatest times in life come when we're searching", says frontman Haydon Spenceley. "All of us are looking for identity, purpose, meaning for our lives. Our hope, as a band, is that through our songs, our shows and the way we live our lives, people can be brought to the foot of the Ghost Tree, and meet the one who gives us our true identity, our true purpose, the true meaning for our lives, the one for whom we exist.

Ghost Tree formed in the early part of 2011, as the new project of former Freeslave members Haydon Spenceley, Ben Lewis and Allister Kelly and also featuring Mark Halliday on drums. With a clean palette and a growing sense of a fresh vision, the band set about writing their self-titled debut EP immediately, showcasing the songs of Haydon Spenceley, wrapped in ambient indie and alternative rock vibes.

Decamping to Nashville in June and July 2011, the band recorded the debut EP with producers Kevin Bruchert and Brandon Perdue (The Ember Days, Jessa Anderson). Having returned with a great record, and more than a few stories to tell, Ghost Tree are ready to introduce themselves to the world this autumn.

It seems perverse, almost wrong, to try and "sell" a worship band, to convince you to listen to them (you really should, the EP is really rather wonderful). Whether many people jump on board or not, Ghost Tree's goal is to worship God, to walk with Him daily, and to lead, encourage, and provoke others to do the same. Come along and worship with them at one of their shows this autumn/winter. You might just be surprised."

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