Steve Hindalong (born November 29, 1959) is an American drummer, percussionist, songwriter and producer best known for his work with the alternative rock band the Choir. Since 2006, he has also been an official member of the alternative country supergroup Lost Dogs.
After becoming a prolific producer in the late 1990s, Hindalong received several Dove awards (2001 and 2003, "Special Event Album of the Year") for his work on the City on a Hill project. He also co-wrote "God of Wonders" with Marc Byrd, which was used by NASA to wake up Discovery astronaut Michael Fossum.
Discography The Choir Shades of Gray (1986) – producer, songwriter, drums, percussion Diamonds and Rain (1986) – songwriter, drums, percussion Chase the Kangaroo (1987) – producer, songwriter, drums Wide-Eyed Wonder (1989) – producer, songwriter, drums Circle Slide (1990) – producer, songwriter, drums Kissers and Killers (1993) – producer, songwriter, drums, percussion, harmonica, vocals Speckled Bird (1995) – producer, songwriter, drums, percussion, backing vocals Free Flying Soul (1996) – producer, songwriter, drums, percussion, child's piano, Kenyan whistle, vocals Flap Your Wings (2000) – producer, songwriter, drums, percussion Oh How the Mighty Have Fallen (2005) – producer, songwriter, drums, percussion Burning Like the Midnight Sun (2010) – producer, songwriter, drums, percussion De-Plumed (2011) – producer, songwriter, drums, percussion The Loudest Sound Ever Heard (2012) – producer, songwriter, drums, percussion Shadow Weaver (2014) – producer, songwriter, drums, percussion Deep Cuts (2021) – producer, songwriter, drums, percussion
Solo credits To Hell with the Devil (1996), Flying Tart Skinny (1998), Cadence RecordsHM MagazineThe Phantom Tollboth The Warbler (2016)
Performing credits Ideola – Tribal Opera, Mark Heard (1987) – digital sampling Briefing for the Ascent, Terry Scott Taylor (1987) – drums Pain, Veil of Ashes (1989) – background vocals Big Big Town, Riki Michele (1989) – songwriter, cymbal overdubs, percussion, harmonica, acoustic guitar, jingly stick Homeboys, Adam Again (1990) – songwriter, drums Dr. Edward Daniel Taylor: The Miracle Faith Telethon, Terry Scott Taylor (1990) – drums At the Foot of the Cross -Volume 1- Clouds, Rain, Fire (1991) – producer, songwriter, drums, percussion Second Hand, Mark Heard (1991) – drums Holes in the Floor of Heaven, Ric Alba (1991) – producer, acoustic guitar, drums, percussion Poplife, Lifesavers (1991) – drums Just Keep Going On, Rev. Dan Smith (1992) – percussion, hand claps The Embarrassing Young, John Austin (1992) – producer, drums, percussion The Grape Prophet, L.S.U. (1992) – percussion, voice of Grape Prophet Plague of Ethyls, Plague of Ethyls (1992) – producer, drums, percussion Motorcycle, Daniel Amos (1993) – drums, percussion Orphans And Angels, Julie Miller (1993) – percussion Brow Beat Unplugged Alternative (1993) – percussion Shawl, The Prayer Chain (1993) – producer, shaker, tambourine, harmonica Mindsize, Poor Old Lu (1993) – percussion High Noon, Mark Heard (1994) – drums Grace Shaker, L.S.U. (1994) – cat food tin, plastic waste receptacle Mercury, The Prayer Chain (1995) – producer, percussion, Vox Continental organ Skywire, Common Children (1996) – producer, percussion, toy piano Antarctica, The Prayer Chain (1996) – producer, percussion All Star United, All Star United (1997) – percussion Images of Faith, Marty McCall (1997) – drums, percussion Redemption, White Heart (1997) – percussion Delicate Fade, Common Children (1997) – producer, percussion International Anthems for the Human Race, All Star United (1998) – percussion Back From Nowhere, Polarboy (1998) – percussion Starlight Wishlist, Glisten (1998) – percussion Worldwide Favorites, Adam Again (1999) – songwriter, drums Transparent, Broomtree (1999) – percussion Homeboys / Dig, Adam Again (2000) – songwriter, drums When Worlds Collide: A Tribute to Daniel Amos (2000) – percussion Live in Nash-Vegas, Michael Knott (2000) – percussion Live at Cornerstone 2000, Adam Again (2001) – songwriter, vocals Chasing the Horizon, Mitch McVicker (2001) – percussion The Inbetween Time, Common Children (2001) – percussion Random Acts & Hodgepodge, Terry Scott Taylor (2002) – songwriter, vocals Nazarene Crying Towel, Lost Dogs (2003) – percussion Sound of Melodies, Leeland (2006) – percussion R U Ready , Godfrey Birtill (2008) – percussion
Producing/songwriting credits Ten Songs by Adam Again, Adam Again (1988) – songwriter Whirlpool EP, The Prayer Chain (1992) – producer Shawl, The Prayer Chain (1993) – producer Mercury, The Prayer Chain (1995) – producer, songwriter on "Bendy Line" Super Deluxe, Morella's Forest (1995) – producer Skywire, Common Children (1996) – producer The Violet Burning, The Violet Burning (1996) – producer Grace and Dire Circumstances (cover of "Chase the Kangaroo"), Farewell to Juliet (1998) – songwriter Water – Between Thieves (1998) – producer Starlight Wishlist, Glisten (1998) – producer In the Company of Angels, Caedmon's Call (2001) – producer, songwriter Invade My Soul, By The Tree (2002) – producer Invisible Empires, Sara Groves (2011) – producer
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