Erik Bledsoe- Vocals, Guitars /
Matt Carter- Guitars /
Stix- Drums /
Dan Foreman- Bass
Influences
Rob Bell, Lou Rawles, Sting, Michael McDonald, Seal, Ray LaMontagne, Seals & Croft, Patty Griffin, James Taylor, Rob Thomas, Take 6, Andrew Peterson, Michael Card, Rich Mullins, Mother Theresa, Ella Fitzgerald, Fionna Apple, Luciano Pavarotti, Stevie Wonder, Blues Traveller, The White Stripes, Evanescence, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Hillsong United,.......let's be honest, who isn't an influence?
So I used to have a biography written by someone else whose primary concern was making me look good. It was polished, eloquent and dropped lots of big names so that you would think I was impressive. If you’d like a copy of it feel free to email me, I’m sure I can find it somewhere.
The truth is I was raised in a wonderful Christian home with every opportunity to serve and follow after Christ. While attending Bible College I became disillusioned and discouraged. I did something so many of us do….I confused Jesus with the Church, and then I ran away from both of them as hard and as fast as I could. In the years that followed I became addicted to relationships and pornography, gained 40 pounds and suffered heavily from depression.
On a Thursday night in the Spring 2001, while attending a concert much like those I am privileged to present, I finally reached the end of me and surrendered my life to Christ. I won’t tell you everything was roses in “7 Easy Steps” nor that it happened in “90 Days or your money back”, but it happened. Slowly, under the careful guidance of my church community and those closest to me, I began to leave my old self for the new life Christ has for each of us.
Since that time I’ve served as a small groups pastor, a worship leader, a recording artist and I’ve even gotten married…..by far my greatest accomplishment ;) Now I share my songs and stories of Christ with any one who will listen. More than anything I’m grateful. I’m grateful because I’m not empty anymore, grateful because now I have a hope and a future, food on my table and clothes on my back and Jesus has made all the difference. Can you imagine anything more worth singing about?
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Warm regards
Christian
Editor & Journalist for Country Music Christian Lamitschka An der Pfingstweide 28 61118 Bad Vilbel Germany Phone: ++49 6101 544613 Mobil: ++49 171 6903352 Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de Info@CountryMusic-Magazin.de www.MySpace.com/ChristianLamitschka
Thanks for coming to the Jesus Jam....we will miss you and cant wait to see you again! I hope your tour goes good...tell matt and sticks that we said hey!
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Christian
Editor & Journalist for Country Music Christian Lamitschka An der Pfingstweide 28 61118 Bad Vilbel Germany Phone: ++49 6101 544613 Mobil: ++49 171 6903352 Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de Info@CountryMusic-Magazin.de
Erik. I am SO glad that we were able to meet and that you shared Christ with us this past weekend. You and the guys are TRULY annointed and I am so thankful that God allowed us to meet. You are in my prayers and I look forward to working and sharing with you again soon! Anyone that reads this and is looking for an awesome worship band, search no farther. These guys are the real thing!!!!!!
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Warm regards
Christian
CountryHome Magazine Editor Christian Lamitschka An der Pfingstweide 28 61118 Bad Vilbel Germany
I see you have some surgery headed your way...I will be praying for you. Louisa is cold and we hope to see you again. Missing you...Keep us updated on the surgery.. Cindy & The Clan!...lol
Hey Erik - hope you and your beautiful family are well. We at Horne UMC Clayton, NC are awaiting another visit in '09!...at some point! Give Carter a big Hello from us to :) Take Care!
