[1] Notable not only for their music, but also for their radical lifestyle, the group is semi-nomadic (at one point living on the road for five years),[1] and functions as an intentional Christian community.
Their lineup, which usually features about eight to ten musicians, is constantly changing, though a smaller group of core players have remained consistent long-term members.
[2] Most members go by unusual pseudonyms, such as Captain Napkins or Friar Flute Flakes.
[1] Their lyrical themes are generally centered on either the worship of God, or the implications of living out the gospel today.
These themes reflect singer Scott Krueger's view that "our Christian walk is supposed to affect every aspect of our lives.