Our goal in this is to glorify God in all that we do, to write and play music that glorifies Him, perhaps something that will cause you to stop and think or discover a different perspective of Him, or say something you haven't been able to vocalize before.
We come from different places and have been influenced by different things. Currently we are a chemical engineer, a pilot, a teacher, a salesman, a technician, a father, a husband; we all work, we all have families, we're all friends.
We hope to do this for as long as God lets us, and when it's all said and done have no regrets.
It all started 5 years ago when a rather rhetorical question was asked...
...Wouldn't it be cool to record this?...
Some of the artist concert credits include: First Baptist Houston / Metro Bible Study (11/00), Brazos Mall sponsored by Chick-fil-a and KSBJ in Houston (3/01), Sip of Seattle in Nashville (7/01, 2/02, 7/02), Six Flags Astroworld in Houston (7/01, 3/02, 7/02, 4/03, 04, 05), Hisword Oasis Coffeehouse in Houston (10/01-present), JavaJazz Coffeehouse in Houston (1/02), and The Doors in Dallas (1/02) Blessfest (05/04), KSBJ Summerfest (06/05), Toyota Center - Houston Rockets (12/04 & 12/05) Houston Comets (08/05)
All the guys are actively involved in ministry at their local churches and participate regularly in leading praise and worship at various events. Other credits include: LeTourneau University , 'Run 2 Win' Youth Leadership Conferences , local youth rallies, Sandy Creek Bible Camp, Copperfield Baptist Church Retreat, Omega-Quest Camps and various other youth related conferences and events
What some people say about us....
"City of Refuge has now played two shows for the Houston basketball fans, and have been great to work with. They were very flexible and understanding and worked with us, and not against us to make sure we put on the best possible show for the fans. That made things much easier for us on a production level, and then they did the same on the entertainment level. They put on a great show, and have a fantastic sound that has equaled success at the past Houston Rockets and Houston Comets Faith and Family Nights. The fans really seemed to respond to their music. Overall, City of Refuge has become a fan favorite at Rocket and Comets games, and I thank you for that."
Michael Schnieders -Game Operations Manager
Houston Rockets and Comets
"I have worked with City of Refuge on many levels. As a Worship Band they are professional and a perfect match for my leadership camps I do for youth. As people they live out their faith not only in their music, but in their character. What can I say I have been working with youth for more than fourteen years and I would recommend City of Refuge again and again and again!
God bless you as you continue to be a light for Christ!"
Pete Hinojosa - Author, Speaker and Teacher
Omega Quest
www.apurposefuljourney.com
Hey City of Refuge will tonight we done a Bible Study and I read Matthew 6:6 and it had spole to me nd i heard before and i relized to me you song "Secret Place" is like that verse to find a "secret place" were you can go to the Lord but that song i like well i like all of them God Bless
Thank you so much Mr. G and just so you know i did pass the class :-) cuz i cant remeber if i had told you and thank you agian for all you have done hope you get well soon
Hey mr G well i just wanted to let you know that i didnt pass my math test im just realy hurt about it i fill you in later about it and dont worry about the DC talk cd ill get later on
We have a new single that's hitting everywhere on the 26th!!! We hope you'll remember to swing by as soon as it comes out...it's the first song we've recorded in over a year, and we're MEGA-excited about it! :) Feel free to tell your friends...we feel like this is one of the best songs we've recorded so far...and the more people who get to hear it, the better! (lol, just finished designing the banner...whatcha think? :)
yeah, i'm still playing some with Chris Biano, helping him out. Michael also does worship still so i play bass for him. Me and my wife are expecting a new addition as well, and should be here this summer. Congratulations to Ryan, and i hope we get to see ya'll play soon.
hey guys! i just wanted to say i love your song everlasting love! we sing it at a camp i go to. and we have movements and everything! it's so awesome!!
HAPPY 2008!!!! I've been too lazy to even make a list of resolutions for the upcoming year...wow...how ironic...I can't even get the LIST done, much less the goals on it. =P Oh well...maybe I should start overcoming my slothfulness in time for 2009's resolutions. We'll seeeee. Got any new years resolutions planned for yourself? :D
