Atoning Sacrifice (&) Wine and the Bread - by The Relay

The former: an awesome song that crossed my mind a few times today (esp. w/ Easter & in general…).  The latter: an awesome song that I forgot about that happens to directly tie in with Easter.

The Relay is from Mililani/Oahu, Hawaii.  Beyond that, I can't find much about this specific band…  5 members: David Tamaoka - vocals; Daniel Kirnbauer - bass; Jacob Pierce - guitar; Josh Tamaoka - guitar; Matt Wellman - guitar.  They list their influences as Anberlin, Jimmy Eat World, The Almost, & the like.  However, David & Josh Tamaoka both are from the band Pennylane, & some of those members were from the band Longshot 808.  David (as Canefield Hero) has opened for a number of well known acts including Jason Mraz, Underoath, Rise Against, Mae, 311, & more.  The Relay currently appears to be signed to TMG Records & has a few bits of material here & there (most of it free).  These song is from their ReverbNation free downloads (or at least, that's where I got it!).

http://www.reverbnation.com/therelay

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Relay/181893668514079

(I'm not sure if this'll work, but here - it should pull up a general search for The Relay on Indie Vision Music)   :

http://www.indievisionmusic.com/?s=The+Relay


P.S. Sorry for missing the past couple days (if you've noticed! lol).  It's been a good, relaxing but full weekend being home from college.  For the fellow students: Hope your exams & year went well (& continue to, if you're not done..)!