Cameron Stymeist and Curtis Van Winkle have been playing together since September 2005.
Cameron is from Placerville CA, where he was born and raised. He took an interest in music at the young age of 13 when he taught himself how to play the guitar. However, it wasn’t until high school that he discovered his love for music. He joined his high school choir sophomore year and discovered his voice. By his senior year Cameron decided this was what he wanted to do with his life. He then joined the worship team at his church, and four years later became the music director at green valley community church.
Curtis Van Winkle was born and raised in Redmond OR. Curtis was involved in music throughout high school. Playing guitar for various projects, but mainly leading worship for his youth group. After he graduated high school, Curtis moved to California to pursue music. After a year of moving around with another band, Curtis settled down in Folsom CA and began attending green valley community church. He then introduced himself to Cameron after a Sunday morning service and asked how he could get involved with the band. Curtis began leading worship for the youth group, and playing with the band on weekends.
Cameron and Curtis often (half-jokingly) joked about forming a band and going on tour. A few months later, after a weekend service, Cameron came to Curtis with a melody line which later became “I wanna live”. The idea had become a reality, and “the reel” was born…. They have spent the last year recording their debut album (ten songs) with producer/engineer, Ralph Stover. Their album, "Come Alive Ch. 1" has been released and is availible to order on this page.
1. Green Valley Community Church - Downstairs in the book store before and after services. Sat @ 6pm - Sun @ 8:30am, 10am & 11:30am
3500 Missouri Flat rd.
Placerville, Ca. 95667
2. Steve Stymeist Auto Body - Monday through Friday 9am-5pm
3948 Highway 49
Placerville, Ca. 95667
3. Steve Stymeist Auto Body
1001 S. Highway 49
Jackson, CA 95642
4. What's The Scoop (Ice Cream and Sandwiches)
372 Main St
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 621-4400
Hey guys!!!!!!! Do u guys wanna play a christain concert at my church??? U played with us when u came for sarahs b day!!!! It's gunna be me and Jacob Thomas and hazel and vine! And coolfield!! And 3 other bands!!! Big concert!!!!! ALOT of youth!!!! It's in Jan!!!
So I went to the benefit concert for Courage House tonight, amazing!! I am so inspired and amazed with how the Lord works through us to help those who need it the most. It was a life changing experience to say the least. I just wanted to let you know the music was amazing and you are so talented! Keep up the phenomenal work you guys and let's be the justice generation!! It is up to us after all right?
um.. a few shows back when the underground was open. a show or two at retro.
i'm friends with sarah edmondson?
oh and i think i saw you guys at joshua fest.
Yay, a band that actually uses their myspace! I was good meeting you too. By the way, my favorite songs on Come Alive CH. 1 are Find Myself In You and Take It Back Rock on, God Bless you guys! -Josh.
Hey guys=) Hope you guys are doing great=) Miss you guys=( Can't wait to see you guys again=D Oh yeah,did we tell you guys that you rocked Joshua Fest!!!!?=D You guys workin on new music? Later guys=) Love always,Amy and Tracy(Your Sisters In Christ)=)=)