What began as a part-time summer outreach for The Cause's frontman and songwriter Lance Mishleau has now become a full-time music ministry that spans the globe. Before connecting with The 5000 Music Group to record the group's first full-length album, Lance had already journeyed across the globe, recently returning from a trek to Australia.
The candid and heartfelt lyrics that Lance skillfully paints across a variety of musical canvasses easily resonates with the listener's deepest emotions. Whether live or recorded, the eclectic sound one hears from The Cause will surely echo the bands motto: "Leading Youth to Lead the Church."
Like so much of The Cause's ministry, the band's name comes from the Bible, in this case a verse from 1 Timothy 2:5-7 (CWV) which reads, "As we all know, there is only one God and only one Mediator between us and God, the man Christ Jesus. He gave His life on behalf of all of us, which is proof that God wants all of us to be saved. He gave us the testimony of His love in His own appointed time. For this cause I was called to be an apostle and sent to the Gentiles..."
Over the last six years The Cause has played just about every type of venue and event out there, from summer camps to large concert halls like Andrews University's Howard Performing Arts Center. Additionally, the band has lead praise and worship at numerous campmeetings around the country.
"When I first learned about The Cause, they were already generating press from national magazines. The more I got to know Lance and the guys the more I liked their music and their message. They know how to relate to the youth and that is just as important as anything else," says Chris McConnell, President of The 5000 Music Group. "The bands philosophy and attitude mesh perfectly with our company, so I am excited to help them grow their ministry to it's full potential."
Like many a band, The Cause has undergone a few personnel changes over the last few years. The current lineup solidified in Lincoln, Nebraska, where Lance connected with bass player Brennan Hallock, guitarist Michael Adams and drummer Hiroshi Oda.
Look for The Cause's first full-length album, which will be available through major retailers including iTunes, by Summer 2008.
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thanks lol i am reading that poem in front of the class on wednesday. i hope it impacts people. oh i cant make the concert cause we cant afford to come out there. we just bought a house and we are trying to get money balanced again. i really wish i could come. :( but i have to see you guys play atleast once!!! lol
hey i wrote this poem and i thought it was kinda cool!!! tell me what you think :) god bless
she is lost in this world of sin her life is meaningless and dry her selfish flesh always wins so she chooses to get high this world all but lies
she wants to be loved and filled with joy people only push and shove her she strives and longs to meet a boy she longs for an eternal lover this world has nothing to offer
how can i have my heart filled or try to end these tears i just feel like being killed got take away my fears this world has no cheer
let me see your ways oh lord oh let me see your ways oh please take my life oh lord you deserve eternal praise
you shed your blood on the cross you did it all for me now i am no longer lost for you have set me free
i am praying for you guys!!! i hope the show goes great. i am super sad that i cant make it but tell me how everything goes. i will be telling people about the even for you guys. god bless!!!
Lance! I have been great! I've been keeping busy with all the different types of papers i've been writing for english class and volleyball. Its been a good start to a new school year. And no i never did get a Cause T-shirt. If its free i'll be happy as ever to receive one and advertise for you lol. Are you going to be up at union the 21st through the 25th? You should, cuz thats when volleyball tournament is. Its been a while since i've seen you and it be kewl to say hi lol. Let me know ;)
my email is concretegirl65@yahoo.com i definitely can promote but idk if i can make it now cause it is on halloween but didn't you say there was another day that was like before or after halloween that you were playing or something?
sounds like you'll have an awesome time in a couple of weeks at highland! I hope you enjoy it :) Things have been awesome and difficult out here but God is good and doing great things so far! Be in touch! I hope things are good and that you are letting God work in your life and are growing in Him daily
thanks, we always have fun together :) i'm glad things are going well for you guys, hope it stays that way! and thanks, i've definitely grown closer to God this year, it's been a good year so far! :)
awwww i wish i could make it but i am going to a football game tonight. but i will try my best to make it in october for sure. thanks for all the info though means a lot.
oh yay i really want to go i am only like an hour away from sacramento. okay cool i need the time you are going to be there. i would love to meet you guys. thanks for the info by the way :D
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Hey Thanks for the friendship, I truly appreciate it! I’m getting ready to play as much as possible in the US. Feel free to check out my band profile (see below), download free MP3s from my brandnew debut album or even become a fan! :)) Blessings, Vlada http://www.facebook.com/pages/VLADA/13506957663 PS: You can download the album on iTunes or order the Limited Second Edition CD here: www.vladamusic.com.