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Vertical Alignment began at the turn of the 21st century as Pete and Terri Jorgensen and Monty Pierce began collaborating on increasingly long and complex progressive rock tunes. Pete was also writing “Joseph’s Dream,” the novel. That book was the huge background story of the rock drama of the same name that he had already been working on for a number of years. It was during that writing that he conceived the science fiction concept of vertical alignment for the book. Pete took that name and a band was born.
The group moved forward towards their next release when events intervened. Pete’s Mom died and he traveled to Tahlequah, OK for the funeral and again to close the estate. It was there that he once more came face to face with the reality of the Cherokee Native Americans. As in his first visit, Pete was reminded that the Trail of Tears was not a historical footnote. It was personal. After his first trip that time he wrote “Land and Sky” and “The Trail of Tears Suite” was born.
The next year of 2011 will be the 10th anniversary of Vertical Alignment and there is still much to do. Along the way will be much creative fun and great spiritual fulfillment. We hope you help us celebrate our 10th anniversary and also stay with us for the journey. We’ll see you in tomorrow!