Citizens (band)

Citizens & Saints, formerly just Citizens are a Christian rock band from Seattle, Washington.

Background

Citizens & Saints are from Seattle, Washington, and they were formerly based out of Mars Hill Church, which was one of their record labels. Zach Bolen leads the band. Bolen has recently resigned from Mars Hill.

Their self-titled album, Citizens, has seen critical and commercial success since its release.

After changing their name, the band released their second studio album, titled Join the Triumph in November 2014. This album incorporated more electronic sounds and synthesizers can be heard on several of the tracks. The album is still in keeping with their fundamental indie/alternative rock sound.

Music

The band released an EP that was called Already / Not Yet EP on May 8, 2012, which was done only on the Mars Hill label.

Their first full length studio album under the name Citizens & Saints was released on March 12, 2013 -- Citizens, which was done on both the BEC Recordings and Mars Hill Records labels, and was produced by Brian Eichelberger.

Citizens band radio

Citizens band radio (also known as CB radio) is, in many countries, a system of short-distance radio communications between individuals on a selection of 40 channels within the 27 MHz (11 m) band. Citizens band is distinct from the FRS, GMRS, MURS, and Amateur Radio Service ("ham" radio) systems. In many countries, CB operation does not require a license, and (unlike amateur radio) it may be used for business or personal communications. Like many other two-way radio services, citizens band channels are shared by many users. Only one station may transmit at a time; other stations must listen and wait for the shared channel to be available. It is customary for stations waiting to use a shared channel to broadcast the single word "Break" during a lull in the conversation. This informs people using the channel that others are waiting.

A number of countries have created similar radio services, with varying technical standards and requirements for licensing. While they may be known by other names, such as the General Radio Service in Canada, they often use similar frequencies (26 to 28 MHz), have similar uses, and similar technical standards. Although licenses may be required, eligibility is generally simple. Some countries also have personal radio services in the UHF band, such as the European PMR446 and the Australian UHF CB.

Handle with Care (1977 film)

Handle with Care is a 1977 comedy movie set in a small town in Nebraska and loosely based on the wide popularity of citizens' band radio, usually called "CB" at the time. It was directed by Jonathan Demme.

The movie was originally released as Citizens Band, and was later released in an edited version as Handle with Care. In the film, all of the cast of characters are known by their CB "handles" (nicknames).

A paperback novelization of the film written by E.M. Corder was published by Pocket Books in 1977.

Plot

Paul Le Mat plays "Spider," a young man who makes a meager living repairing CB radios and spends his spare time volunteering with REACT International. He lives with his father, an irascible retired truck driver (Roberts Blossom) whose CB handle is "Papa Thermodyne."

"Chrome Angel" (played by Charles Napier) is an interstate truck driver named Harold, passing through the outskirts of town during bad weather when he is injured in an accident. After Chrome Angel issues an emergency call over CB Channel 9, Spider rescues him, taking him to the hospital.