Contributing Artists from "Outside the Gate"
Bob Fumuso (Acoustic guitars)
Mike Welch (Lead guitars)
Steve Pulley (Bass guitars, vocals)
Contributing Artists from the Beloit Symphony Orchestra
Jason Roberts (Lead Percussionist)
Contributing Artist
Rob Hecimovich (Bass guitar)
Contributing Artist from Paradyme Productions
Bill Maynard (Sound Engineer/Producer)
Special thanks to
Jerry Wiedenfeld... friend, brother and inspiration!
View Bill Lockwood's EPK
Influences
Jesus Christ, Chris Tomlin, Casting Crowns,Third Day, Steven Curtis Chapman, Big Daddy Weave, Mercy Me, Lincoln Brewster and Phillips, Craig and Dean.
Sounds Like
Songs you would hear on the radio, and at church. Easy to learn, hard to get out of your head and scripturally based.
My mission starts with, and ends with one purpose. To share the message of God's love, grace, mercy and forgiveness with all who will hear, through music and testimony.
The music I play, has been inspired by the true author of the music you hear. I am God's instrument, and believe God uses all things to bring glory to his name.
That I would be used by him in this glorious way, is too wonderful for me to completely comprehend. Yet, here I am sharing what I feel He is calling me to do.
Born in Chicago, IL, I moved to the Madison, WI area in 1982 where I presently reside.
I grew up believing in God and in 1992, I officially asked Jesus into my life. Since then I have been serving in the worship ministry. Since 1994 I have been blessed to minister through music, and have been blessed with songs that have been sung in the church and played on radio/internet radio in 40 countries to glorify my Savior. With songs ministering in five markets in the U.S. on radio/internet radio, and already selected for the Faith Rocks Compilation CD's, I hope to bless those who hear these songs wherever they may be.
I have been supported in my music ministry and encouraged to share the songs God has given me, to minister to others. I pray that God will continue to allow me to serve His kingdom in this way till my last breath.
I am a member of GMA, NSAI, BMI and auditioned at the Bluebird Café in Nashville, TN, where I am trying to bring the songs I have been blessed with to God’s people, all for the glory of His mighty name.
I am available for worship services and concerts for you and your church. Please contact me if interested.
Blessings to all,
Bill Lockwood
ThreeGuitarz Publishing has selected two songs for their "Saints and Sinners" cd compilation. They will use "Come To Me", and either "You Set Me Free" or "In Paradise" (re-mixed). It is scheduled to be released in August '09. I am grateful and thankful that God is opening doors to reach others with these songs. To God be the glory!
Thank you to all those who voted for me at Lifest 2009. I am grateful and excited to be performing there with some of the biggest names in the christian music industry. I hope you can make Lifest 2009 part of your summer agenda. Our band will be playing a set on Friday July 10, at 11:30 on the "Hang Out" stage, and competing in the music tournament on Saturday July 11, in the AM. Finals will be that afternoon @ 3:30. Hope to see you there!
I wanted to share the additional blessings in the music ministry.
Christian Mix Inet has accepted the two new songs for rotation, "You Set Me Free" & "Come To Me". They will be scheduled in rotation for their March-June '09 air time.
Below is the response I just received from them
Submission Tracker Gig Name: Christian Mix Inet (Mar-Jun '09) First Reviewed: March 28, 2009 Status: Selected Updated On: March 28, 2009 Response: Hello Bill. Thank you for your submission of "Come To Me". It is very nice. I like your mission statement '..inspired by the author of the music you hear.." That is where it is at. Sadly, the ones that tend to hear the message are often the ones that are already saved. But we pray that there is a message in our song to those that are lost also. Assuring them of God's love for us - and there is hope through Salvation in Jesus Christ. What a divine purpose we have. We are changing all music over to HD and would love to have you send a CD so I can rip and process the track on our system. Thank you for your submission. Michael Christian Mix Inet 119 S A St - #1 Herington, KS 67449
Empty Vessel Music has offered Bill Lockwood a roster spot!
Promoter Response History: Date: 9/19/2008 4:11:31 PM Status: Selected Response: We are please to announce the acceptance of your music to the EV Label. We are impressed and want you to be a part of the team making an impact with your music.
Please respond to this invitation to gerry@emptyvesselmusic.com so I may forward the 2008-2009 Artist Guide so you can review the benefits and also the expectations.
We look forward in hearing from you !!
Thank You,
Gerry Van Mansfeld 404-419-6012 x100 Empty Vessel Music
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