Mars Hill band Citizens become Citizens & Saints
ROCK WORSHIP band Citizens, whose self-titled album produced
the Cross Rhythms turntable hit "Sweetness Of Freedom", have changed
their name. Now called Citizens & Saints, the move follows
frontman Zach Bolen's departure from the staff at Mars Hill Church.
Speaking about the name change Bolen said, "Shortly after our first
independent release 'Already/Not Yet' it came to our attention that
there was another band in the UK with the same name. While both bands
are in two separate genres we recently came to an agreement with Citizens! of the UK
that the best move for both bands moving forward was for us to change
our name. For starters, we want to support our friends in Citizens! as they are
making some incredible music and in fairness, have been a band
operating under that name longer than we have. Secondly, in the end we
knew that higher than our band name, is the name of Jesus. So after
some careful study of the Word and prayer we have decided to change
the name to Citizens
& Saints."