Art has been involved with music all of his life. His late father was an accomplished guitar player, and growing up, with a father who was raised during the Great Depression when there were no radio or televions around, his skills as a guitarist are POLISHED. Art studied Audio/Video Production at Southern Ohio College and is awesome when it comes to arrangements, productions, and overall sound in a mix.
Von grew up surrounded by music as well. Her daddy sang, played guitar and CRAFTED guitars as well. Playing the piano from the 2nd grade, she is accomplished as a pianist as well as an accomplished finger-picking guitarist. Her melodies, arrangements, and vision for a song are well thought out and well crafted. It’s Von’s desire to sing the glory of God’s Love.
Both Art and Von are CRAZY about Kansas. They love the progressive rock sound. They also have been influenced by:
Eagles, Pink Floyd, David Crowder Band,
Von has a lot of Country/Bluegrass in her background so she has been influenced by:
Dottie Rambo, The Gaithers, Bill Monroe, Johnny Cash, as well as Casting Crowns, Mercy Me, Ray Boltz, The Imperials, The Cathedrals, so many and "TOO many to list", she says, "But when Art and I get together, we have fun, yet we are SERIOUS about what we do, and the message that we convey. The influences of our musical mentors are VERY evident in our work be it a country tune. blues, rock or progressive rock."
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ART n VON are a couple of unique individuals. Their blend of vocals, instrumentations, and message brings the listener right into the heart of worship.
The driving force of their music is a personal relationship with Christ.
ART n VON have been friends for over 20 years. Both are married (but not to each other) to spouses that are as much of their music as they are themselves.
Both Art and Von have played in secular bands in the past, yet serving the Lord in song and living is where their heart lies, where they are, what their music is about.
ART n VON are both members of the Christian Songwriter's Network, a place where independent christian artists gather to share, hone and enhance their skills. Von is a co-administrator of the site as well. Come on in and visit with them for a spell! You will meet many other like-minded BEAUTIFUL people!
You can hear a lot more of their music by clicking the banner below This is our SoundClick site
We would LOVE to see you there!!! Christian Songwriter's Netwok is an awesome cyber family sharing lyrics, prayer, laughs and there is even a free arcade with oodles of games to choose from. It's just downright FUN!
Thx for dropping by and listening to my tunes! Please let your friends know both my worship rock CD's are for sale on my site, and now on iTUNES!! These CD’s were co-produced by Ron Davis the engineer on the Grammy/Dove award winning CD, “Shout to the Lord!” I've also got some FREE DOWNLOADS!
“Here I Stand” just charted in the Top 20! Be sure to ask to hear it at your local radio station! Everyone please come see the video and leave me a comment! May God bless you, and draw you closer as you surrender to Him!
OOOPPPPSSSS!! My last comment was accidentally sent to you guys instead of my wife because I'm sleep deprived, but I do kinda like you both a little too LOL
I guess I could come up with a few photos to add to my page, but I would probably crash the server (you know, like breaking the camera) LOL Other than that, yes I know I need you guys, because you two are the avenue I have to expressing myself through song in praise to the Lord, and you can't know how much I appreciate that. God bless, good luck on finishing the Grand Design, and I'll holla at you later.
Thanks for the add! Have your friends check out my site when they get a chance. I am releasing two worship rock CD’s in the next month. This project was co-produced by Ron Davis the Grammy/Dove award winning engineer on “Shout to the Lord” Right now there are FREE DOWNLOADS on my site! God Bless!
Hey, Von! Long time no speak! Thanks for the update and I am on my way to your site. I haven't been feeling so well, so if you don't hear from me it is ok. I am just trying to get better. Hugs!
Oh wow! I'm so thrilled to hear from you Vonnie...I hope all is well with you these days too! I'm in a dry spell song-wise right now; I guess I'm gonna have to drive to Ohio and collaborate some with you and Art! Love you, talk to you soon...
Thanks for being my friend. Tell just one this week...Just one I ask you to share Jesus with someone today. Because in the end, that's all that will matter. What you did for Him. When we stand before Him, He will not ask how much money we made, how many houses we had, how high on the corporate ladder we rose or how much fun we had. All He will want to know is what we did for Him. How many people are in Heaven because you shared Him with someone. We all know someone. So why don't you tell your friends, neighbors, co-workers or anybody today about the Saving Grace that can be found in a relationship with Jesus Christ?
Join me today friend in my official.. "Tell someone about Jesus Week"! Tell One My Friend. Atleast one person.
Take up your Cross and Follow Him! I am praying for you today my friend. God Bless and have a Christ-filled week!
