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"Jesus Freak Hideout"

There are so many indie and praise/rock groups in the Christian market that most only get lost among the monotonous and mundane. Every so often, however, an artist breaks through the invisible barrier of the typical and the result can be absolutely amazing. The most recent band to do so is Sonsofday.
The vocals and lyrics on the band's debut, Fragile People are so honest and transparent that the only word that comes to mind to describe them is "human." Sonsofday is not a group of college age guys trying to become rock stars. Instead, they take the alternate route not taken by many in the music industry. They simply come to serve and encourage through their own experiences sharing them with the world. Sonsofday is a remarkable band that displays the best of what Christian music has to offer.
“Fragile People,” the title track and perhaps the most profound, is a perfect picture for their debut album crying out a plea asking for the world to turn to a hero to save the day, resulting in a movement and revolution. Other than the title track, the other highlight is the album's first single, “This Place.” "I am reaching out to you now/ I hope you hear my silent cry/ My heart is aching from this pain/ I wanna leave this place somehow" are the first words heard from the song, painting a beautiful picture of the narrator hanging on to God and relying on Him.
In conclusion, Sonsofday is a talented group of guys just serving God and being a light unto the world. This record is a nice choice for anyone looking for a band with spiritual relevance, great catchy hooks, or just a well-crafted pop/rock album. They are a promising act that could become a new leader in Christian music industry.
- Review date: 11/07/07, written by Paul Edgar - jesusfreakhideout.com


"AWOE Magazine"

SONSOFDAY is an incredible new band with an uncommon story. Their music comes from a place of appreciating the freedom of loving the Lord. Their debut album is thrilling and alive. Their song Greatest Love of All talks about God catching us when we fall. Another Day is a smooth, beautiful song that draws you into that search for that something, direction and finding yourself in Him. The title song A Fragile People is one of those songs you can feel. I can almost imagine it being sung in a crowd of thousands holding candles in the air. “Time goes on, people change…we’re fragile people…fragile and beautiful…” is delicately intertwined into your mind. Getaway is about facing yourself, but having the desire to getaway. Fragile People is impressive because if you love alternative rock this band is it. With the feel of Nickelback or Lifehouse SONSOFDAY have their own soulish essence that will take it’s listeners with them. For more on SONSOFDAY check www.sonsofday.com or Redhammerrecords.com. - awoemagazine.com


"Fragile People: inReview"

A quick glance at the liner notes to most Christian artists' debut albums usually reveals the customary roundup of church pastors, voice instructors and gear sponsors in the "thanks to" section. It is a rare band indeed, though, that can claim a debt of gratitude to the KGB for the recording of its freshman project. Such is the case, though, for Scottie, Bogdan, Roman and Vlad Bellos, whose grandfather, Joseph, first became interested in Christian matters after reading a Bible he'd confiscated from an elderly woman during a KGB literature raid in the former Soviet Union. It was Joseph's eventual conversion to Christianity that led his wife and children, and ultimately his grandchildren, to pursue the Christian faith as well.

Released fifteen years after immigrating from their native Ukraine to the United States, the Bellos brothers' first album arguably bears the imprint of their grandfather's religious fervor. The superbly-worded title track (We are different people/ Fragile and beautiful/ We lose our way sometimes/ We're all in need of a Savior) highlights mankind's intrinsic weakness and the corresponding necessity for divine assistance. "Left Without a Goodbye" (You're now in a wonderful place/ Safe in the arms of grace), on the other hand, addresses the subject of eternal security. The direct, no-holds-barred approach of "Why" (Why can't we lose this life/ Why can't we live for Christ) renders its exhortation to look beyond one's self all the more potent. And the straightforward, almost sparse, language on "Reconcile" (To cry out loud/ To sing about/ The wonder of it all/ The loving God you are) works perfectly to heighten its underlying sense of adoration and awe.

While the lion's share of the lyrics on Fragile tend to hover around the central subject of mankind and its relationship to God, the musical portion of the CD is an altogether more eclectic matter. The infectiously breezy opening cut, "Another Day," pulls from the laid-back acoustic-based folk-pop of artists like Jadon Lavik and Evan & Jaron. "Greatest Love," by comparison, calls to mind Matchbox Twenty's Top 30 adult alternative pop/rock hit, "Back to Good." Elsewhere, the group migrates a bit further left of center, taking on jazz-inflected pop ("Getaway"), classic soft-rock ("Oceans Deep") and the reggae-meets-music-hall of "Riches and Wine," an ingratiatingly catchy cut which sounds, for lack of a better comparison, like the men of Christafari covering the theme song to Welcome Back Kotter.

Semi-obscure ‘70s sitcom references aside, although the Bellos siblings exhibit a daunting instrumental mastery, their songwriting skills suffer noticeably by comparison. The language of "Getaway" and "Another Day" (I'm searching for direction/ I'm lost without You here) will probably strike many listeners as rather simplistic. Similarly, the refrain to "Greatest Love" (You hear me when I call/ You'll catch me when I fall) has been employed to the point of overuse. And the lyrics to tracks such as "Why" and "Riches and Wine" (You've got more to find/ Than the rhyme for a dime/ When you asked for mine) are, more than anything else, simply puzzling. In fairness, cuts like "Oceans Deep" and "Reconcile" (Oh how sweet to be near/ The morning sun flies high/ Your love for every kind) have a certain grand-soundingness about them. By and large, though, any lasting impact they might otherwise have is largely limited by their ungainly grammatical construction.

In their defense, the abovementioned lyrics don't seem nearly as awkward in the context of their respective songs as they do when reading from the liner notes. Likewise, the brothers' shimmering harmonies and intricate guitar interplay - both hallmarks of a quartet that spent its formative years under the same roof - more than make up for the record's word-related limitations. Listeners who hang their hats on stylistic continuity are likely to be offput by the foursome's persistent jumping between genres. But, while such flitting about undeniably weakens the album as a whole, its best moments - particularly towering, guitar-driven power pop anthems like "Why" and "This Place" - stand toe to toe with anything from Lifehouse, Sanctus Real and other successfully-charting artists of their ilk. Well short of perfect, Fragile People is nonetheless an exceedingly enjoyable effort that does a fine job of capturing the intrinsic talent and diversity of its creators. - inReview.net


"Cross Rythms Review"

With seemingly every week bringing a new USA-based rock band into Christian retail, it takes something special for a new aggregation to stand out from the crowd. But this is exactly what is happening with Sonsofday. Their album debut 'Fragile People', on Red Hammer Records, is strong enough - punchy anthems with chugging rhythms and gutsy vocals. But it's the extraordinary story behind the group's music which is every bit as interesting as their brand of celebratory rock. The Belonozhko brothers are now based in Portland, Oregon but their roots are in the Ukraine. Vlad, 21, on vocals and guitar; Roman, 24, on lead guitar; Bogdan, 19, on drums; and Scott, 17, on bass grew up in Cherkasy, Ukraine when communism in their homeland was still rife and all forms of religion were banned.

The Soviet Union survived for seven decades between the 1920s before collapsing in the early '90s, but within that time, three generations of the Belonozhko family have been believers. Ironically, it was within the 30 years of Stalin's terrible dictatorship, when communism was at its virulent worst, that the claims of Christ came and touched the Belonozhko family. Vlad explained the origins of his family's faith. "Our grandfather, Joseph, was an unbeliever when he was younger and actually worked for the KGB in a concentration camp for Christians. Inside this camp was a store that supplied the needs of the camp, and some of the prisoners worked in the store. At one point one of the employees quit, and they needed someone to fill in for that person. My grandfather began searching through inmate records to find a prisoner who had experience working in a store. Eventually he discovered an elderly woman in the camp with such experience and she was made to go to work." The boys' grandfather had searched the woman when she had arrived at the camp and confiscated all her belongings. One of the items taken was an old Bible. In the days and months that followed, the elderly lady repeatedly asked him if she could have her Bible back. But prisoners were not allowed to have religious materials, as that was their crime in the first place.

As time wore on, the lady became friends with Joseph's wife, and every now and then she would encourage her new friend to persuade Joseph to let her have the Bible back. She assured them that the Bible did not have anything in it against the Soviet Union. So Joseph read the Bible to make sure that she was telling the truth and there was nothing against the Soviet state or Stalin, and eventually, he conceded. Joseph lived close to the camp and it was arranged for the elderly lady to be allowed to come to their house from time to time to help his wife with housework. Little by little, the lady began to share the Bible with his wife and tell her about Jesus. His wife became a believer in Christ because of what the lady shared with her as they worked around the house. She began encouraging Joseph to listen to what the lady had to say. "When my grandfather listened to the story of Jesus, God touched him and softened his heart and he began to cry," explained Vlad. "He just felt so sorry for Jesus and all that he had to go through. My grandfather accepted Jesus into his heart on that day, and that's where it all began for us as well."

A couple of generations later, when the communist state finally fell, it became easier for people to immigrate and so the Belonozhkos took flight to the United States. Away from the oppression of communism the family were eager to take advantage of the freedom they now had in America. After settling in Portland their first project was helping to set up a charismatic church for Russian-speaking people. The new church, called the Christian Centre In Spirit And In Truth, was established as an alternative to the more legalistic Russian churches that were already set up in the area. With a desire to reach young people for Christ through music the brothers didn't stop there. In 2005 Roman decided to set up a band using the musical talents of his brothers to form Sonsofday. Their musical influence and inspiration ranges from U2 and Lifehouse to Johnny Cash. Vlad explained, "I watched the movie Walk The Line and I was so impressed with Johnny and all he had overcome. I enjoy his music, but his personal story and his testimony for Christ really inspired me." After a few years of performing their songs to live audiences the band caught the attention of Darren Bowls. In 2007 with Darren in the producer's chair Sonsofday recorded their first full length CD, 'Fragile People'. When asked the question of what impressed him about Sonsofday, Bowls stated, "Obviously, I liked their sound. Their sound is very unique and identifiable. The other aspect of the band that impressed me was their resourcefulness and work ethic. This stems from their Russian heritage where nothing comes easy and everything is hard to find or acquire, but can be if you are clever enough!


"Sonsofday have a great story to tell of a 'Cold War' finding of their Christian faith that an American cannot begin to relate to," added Bowls. "In this country Americans are unresponsive to the Gospel if it is told from the same perspective all the time. Sonsofday have a very different and real-world perspective of Christianity that is very intriguing. In America there is no sacrifice or cost for our Christian faith. My hope is that because of Sonsofday's family heritage and unique perspective of the Christian faith, the Gospel can be told through their story in a way that can not be ignored."

Sonsofday are just beginning a long journey down a road that will have its ups and downs. But they are committed to the long drives, lonely times away from friends and family and financial shortfalls. "I guess that is what they call paying your dues," said Roman. "Ministry is what it is all about, and all that really matters!" The band's album, released in the US on 16th October, is now picking up American Christian radio airplay while a music video of the song "This Place" is receiving exposure on US Christian TV. I've a feeling we'll be hearing considerably more from the Belonozhko brothers. - crossrhythms.co.uk


"Christian Rockers Online"

The band's members have an interesting history. The four brothers born in Cherkasy, Ukraine, Roman, Vlad, Bogdan and Scottie Belonozhko were not raised as Christian. In fact Belonozhko's grandfather Iosif (Joseph) was a member of the KGB security force that persecuted Christians in the communist era Soviet Union.

While searching out and confiscating Christian literature from an old woman whom the KGB had arrested, Joseph though discovered an old Bible the woman was hiding. Fascinated by the old book he slipped it into his attache case and secretly stole it home where out of curiosity he read it. From his readings he found God and ultimately Christ in a place where Christ was not allowed, a land of atheism. From Joseph's conversion his wife and children came to know Christ, and subsequently his grandchildren as well, including Roman, Vlad, Bogdan and Scottie.

In 1992, several years after communism fell, the Belonozhko's were granted religious amnesty and immigrated to the United States. Once here they began a new life of freedom in life, politics and religion in a very extraordinary land. Within this freedom Roman, Vlad, Bogdan and Scottie grew into musicians with a passion to share their experiences and unique outlook of the world

Set against that background you know that their music is going to be something special and really from the heart and the music found on Fragile People doesn't disappoint. This is the band's first full-length release and brims over with the brother's alt. rock style of music.

Their music has a familiarity to it with its rocking guitar parts and a steady drumbeat that's always there to keep things running smoothly. Layered on top of that vocals that are crisp and rich.

The songs alternate in tempo from all out rockers to melodic and soft tracks.

As you might image with the band's background the songs are positive and deal with topics of forgiveness, redemption, grace and the need for salvation that can only be found through Jesus.

This band has a lot to say with their music and I'm really glad that I had the chance to hear it. You need to buy Fragile People! - christianrockersonline.com


"CCM Magazine"

SONSOFDAY is not your typical Christian band. The four-piece alternative rock group based out of Portland, Oregon, is unique, and their story reads more like a screenplay than a typical band bio. They immigrated from Ukraine to the United States in 1992 in pursuit of a better life and religious freedom, which Ukraine was only just beginning to experience after the fall of Communism.
The four Belonozhko brothers make up SONSOFDAY, the Red Hammer Records band now traveling the country to promote their debut album Fragile People, which is now in stores. The quartet is comprised of Vlad, age 21, on vocals and guitar; Roman, age 24, on lead guitar; Bogdan, age 19, on drums; and Scott, age 17, on bass.

It's not just the group's family ties or foreign homeland that makes them unique, but rather the powerful story behind their faith. The brothers are the third generation of Christians in the Belonozhko family, a faith that began with their grandfather, who served as a prison guard in a Ukrainian concentration camp for Christians.

“Our grandfather, Joseph, was an unbeliever when he was younger and actually worked for the KGB in a concentration camp for Christians.” explains Vlad. “Inside this camp was a store that supplied the needs of the camp, and some of the prisoners worked in the store. At one point the store had an employee quit, and they needed someone to fill in for that person and work in the store. My grandfather began searching through inmate records to find a prisoner who had experience working in a store. Eventually he discovered an elderly woman in the camp with such experience and she was made to go to work.”

According to Vlad, his grandfather had searched the woman upon her arrival to the camp and had taken her belongings and placed them in storage. One of the items confiscated was an old Bible. In the days and months that followed, the elderly lady repeatedly asked him if she could have her Bible back. But prisoners were not allowed to have religious materials, as that was their crime in the first place.

As time wore on, the lady became friends with the wife of Joseph, and from time to time the lady would encourage her to persuade her husband to let her have the Bible back. She assured them that the Bible did not have anything in it against the Soviet Union. Joseph read the bible to ensure that there was nothing against the Soviet government or Stalin, and eventually, conceded.

Joseph lived close to the camp and it was arranged for the elderly lady to be allowed to come to their house from time to time to help his wife with housework. Little by little, the lady began to share the Bible with his wife and tell her about Jesus. His wife became a believer in Christ because of what the lady shared with her as they worked around the house. She began encouraging Joseph to listen to what the lady had to say.

“When my grandfather listened to the story of Jesus, God touched him and softened his heart and he began to cry," explains Vlad. "He just felt so sorry for Jesus and all that he had to go through. My grandfather accepted Jesus into his heart on that day, and that’s where it all began for us as well.”

The Belonozhko brothers were born in Cherkasy, Ukraine, where their family worshiped Christ in the underground church. This was at a time before the collapse of the Soviet Union when Christianity was illegal. After the fall of Communism, it became easier for families to immigrate to the United States, and the Belonozhko family left for America, in pursuit of religious freedom and a better life.

Settling in Portland, the family became involved in starting a charismatic church for Russian-speaking people called the Christian Center in Spirit and in Truth. The Bible-based church was founded to serve as an alternative to the more legalistic Russian churches in that area.

The band was formed in 2005 by Roman, who only needed to look within his own home for the other elements of the band, as he had three brothers with the same talent and desire to reach young people for Christ through music. SONSOFDAY cites such musical influences as U2, Lifehouse and even Johnny Cash, of which Vlad explains, “I watched the movie 'Walk The Line' and I was so impressed with Johnny and all he had overcome. I enjoy his music, but his personal story and his testimony for Christ really inspired me.”

After a few years of writing songs, practicing and playing live, SONSOFDAY caught the attention of Darren Bowls at Red Hammer Records. In 2007, and with Bowls in the producer's chair, SONSOFDAY recorded their first full-length CD for Red Hammer Records titled Fragile People, which includes the singles "Reconcile" and "This Place," for which the music video has received extensive airplay on numerous Christian television networks.

When asked the question of what impressed him about SONSOFDAY, Bowls stated, "Obviously, I liked their sound. Their sound is very unique and identifiable. The other aspect of the band that impressed me was their resourcefulness and work ethic. This stems from their Russian heritage where nothing comes easy and everything is hard to find or acquire, but can be if you are clever enough!"

"SONSOFDAY has a great story to tell of a 'Cold War' finding of their Christian faith that an American cannot begin to relate to," adds Bowls. "In this country Americans are unresponsive to the gospel if it is told from the same perspective all the time. SONSOFDAY has a very different and real-world perspective of Christianity that is very intriguing. In America there is no sacrifice or cost for our Christian faith. My hope is that because of SONSOFDAY's family heritage and unique perspective of the Christian faith, the Gospel can be told through their story in a way that can not be ignored."

SONSOFDAY is just beginning a long journey down a road that will have its ups and downs. But they are commited to the long drives, lonely times away from friends and family, and financial shortfalls. "I guess that is what they call paying your dues," says Roman. " Ministry is what it is all about, and all that really matters!"

Fragile People was released on October 16, 2007, by Red Hammer Records and Infinity Music Distribution. The group has been on a non-stop promotional tour this month, including appearances on Good Morning Arkansas (ABC affiliate, Little Rock), The Morning Show (NBC affiliate, Tupelo), Live at 9 (CBS affiliate, Memphis), Bridges (Christian Television Network), deeperLiving (iLife-TV, Faith TV, NRB), plus stops at American Family Radio and even Elvis Presley's Graceland. Fragile People is available now at all Lifeway and Parable stores, and as part of an endcap promotion in December in all Family Christian Stores nationwide. - ccmmagazine.com


"iTickets"

SONSOFDAY started 2009 with a bang, taking home the Best Pop Video of the Year award for their debut music video "This Place" at the 2008 Gospel Music Channel Video Awards on December 26th. The four Belonozhko brothers make up the Portland-based Christian rock group, which spent 2008 traveling the USA to promote their debut album Fragile People (Red Hammer Records/Infinity Music Distribution), which is now in stores.

"We are blown away by the support our fans have showed voting 'This Place' as the 'Best Pop Video' of 2008," says lead vocalist/guitarist Vlad. "And we're so thankful to the Gospel Music Channel and all of the numerous shows and networks that have aired this video extensively."

The band shot six music videos for the project, including “Fragile People” and the award-winning “This Place,” both of which are in regular rotation on numerous video shows and networks, including JCTV, Gospel Music Channel and others. The videos were combined with exclusive behind-the-scenes and touring footage for a full-length DVD release now available exclusively at the official online store at www.sonsofday.com.

Though SONSOFDAY has certainly earned a well-deserved vacation, they are pressing forward with the start of the new year, logging studio time to record the follow-up to their successful debut album for independent label 1964 Records. While still taking shape, the untitled album is sure to include the road-tested songs “Revolution” and “People Get Ready” which have become fan favorites in recent months.

Vlad, Roman, Bogdan and Scott Bolonozhko immigrated from the Ukraine to the United States in 1992 in pursuit of a better life and religious freedom, which Ukraine was only just beginning to experience after the fall of Communism. The band was formed in 2005, and soon after they were in the studio recording their debut album which released in late 2007. SONSOFDAY toured relentlessly in support of the project, including major festivals such as Creation West, where they took first place in the 2008 Creation West Indie Band Talent Search.

For more information on SONSOFDAY, including the band's biography, lyrics, photos, cover art, music video and more, visit www.sonsofday.com/epk/. Password credentials for the full album download are available to media outlets by request. - iTickets.com


Discography


New Album Coming Summer 2009!

"Fragile People" LP - March 2007
"Ep4" (four song) - December 2005

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SONSOFDAY started 2009 with a bang, taking home the Best Pop Video of the Year award for their debut music video "This Place" at the 2008 Gospel Music Channel Video Awards on December 26th. The four Belonozhko brothers make up the Portland-based Christian rock group, which spent 2008 traveling the USA to promote their debut album Fragile People (Red Hammer Records/Infinity Music Distribution), which is now in stores.

"We are blown away by the support our fans have showed voting 'This Place' as the 'Best Pop Video' of 2008," says lead vocalist/guitarist Vlad. "And we're so thankful to the Gospel Music Channel and all of the numerous shows and networks that have aired this video extensively."

The band shot six music videos for the project, including “Fragile People” and the award-winning “This Place,” both of which are in regular rotation on numerous video shows and networks, including JCTV, Gospel Music Channel and others. The videos were combined with exclusive behind-the-scenes and touring footage for a full-length DVD release now available exclusively at the official online store at www.sonsofday.com.

Though SONSOFDAY has certainly earned a well-deserved vacation, they are pressing forward with the start of the new year, logging studio time to record the follow-up to their successful debut album for independent label 1964 Records. While still taking shape, the untitled album is sure to include the road-tested songs “Revolution” and “People Get Ready” which have become fan favorites in recent months.

Vlad, Roman, Bogdan and Scott Bolonozhko immigrated from the Ukraine to the United States in 1992 in pursuit of a better life and religious freedom, which Ukraine was only just beginning to experience after the fall of Communism. The band was formed in 2005, and soon after they were in the studio recording their debut album which released in late 2007. SONSOFDAY toured relentlessly in support of the project, including major festivals such as Creation West, where they took first place in the 2008 Creation West Indie Band Talent Search.

For more information on SONSOFDAY, including the band's biography, lyrics, photos, cover art, music video and more, visit www.sonsofday.com/epk. Password credentials for the full album download are available to media outlets by request.