The Redemption Center started out as a songwriting project with J. Stephen Smith and Jesse Sprinkle (Dead Poetic, Demon Hunter, Poor Old Lu), which soon developed into a full album project. Smith and Sprinkle had worked together for over ten years; Smith on the record label side (Blind Records) and Jesse as a recording artist on Blind Records, but this was the first time they were able to get together creatively. Smith tapped Charlie Freeman to add bass. Charlie had worked with Mojo Heroes (another Blind Records act) in the 90’s but had been away from music raising his kids and teaching Physics. Yes physics! There is a Doctor in the house (PHD). Think of Sheldon from The Big Bang with musical talent. “As the songs progressed” states Smith, “ Jesse and I started reaching out to friends to fill in the musical space” They ended up with Rick Millard on harp, Dave Gillis and Chris Landon on Guitars, along with Jesse who also plays drums and Smith providing vocals and the lyrical direction to the project.