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Ryan Adkins (Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar) Brian Sponseller (Rythmn Guitar and BG Vocals) Mike Culp (Bass Guitar) Jeff Lutz (Drums, Background Vocals)
FORERUNNER's New Demo "Sombody's Watchin' You" has risen on the "Secular Rock" and "Christian Rock" charts at Soundclick.com
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In 2001 the band FORERUNNER was formed with a purpose of applying a message of Holiness threaded throughout the original God inspired lyrics blended with a solid musical progressive rock sound. Ryan Adkins, The lead vocalist and Lead guitarist, along with the band, stepped into the recording studio in the spring of 2002 intent upon laying down tracks that would be true to an era of simplicity and the solid sound of the live unhindered music. Twelve continuous hours of work spawned their first album entitled "Etched In Stone." This record is not the typical, but ten songs done virtually in one take, and some of which, mirroring the so called "long songs" of rock and rolls past at over seven minutes in length.
The ministry of the group has spent time all across the state, and surrounding states, at youth functions, church services, and festivals pouring themselves out in obedience to God's call. The connection produced from the mixture of these two languages of theology and melody has experienced many transformed lives for the kingdom of God and many more to come.
Ryan Adkins is originally from Magnolia, Ohio, near Canton, where he has been involved in a variety of eleven different bands in eighteen years. He has written and produced most of the music they perform and is a graduate of Ohio Christian University having received a degree in Christian Ministries and Music. He received a Masters in Divinity from Wesley Biblical Seminary. Also, Ryan is ordained through the Churches of Christ in Christian Union.
Jeff Lutz is the Percussionist and also sings back up vocals. From Lancaster, Ohio, he has impacted the group with his classic rock style and successful arrangements. He has played drums guitar and bass for a combined more than 20 years.
Brian Sponseller is originally from North Canton, Ohio. He received a BA in Christian Ministry from Ohio Christian University in 2002. In 2006 he completed a Masters in Divinity from Wesley Biblical Seminary and was ordained in the Churches of Christ in Christian Union. His rhythmic hooks and intensive lead-work lay a foundation for the group€™s originality. In addition to the guitar work, he provides a high tenor harmony to help complete FORERUNNER.
Mike Culp, the newest bass player of Forerunner joined the group in November 2007. Born in Dayton, OH, Mike’s family moved to Circleville in 1992. He graduated from Circleville High School in 2002 with Marching/Concert Band being his favorite course. He then went on to study Christian Ministry and Psychology at the Circleville Bible College now known as the Ohio Christian University. He is licensed by the Church of Christ in Christian Union and is called to preach. He is a vital part of the ministry at Praise Memorial Church and is an active member of the Ohio Air National Guard. He hopes to have many long years working with the band Forerunner and spreading God’s word to the younger generation through their music.
The group has extended its abilities with the opening of Forerunner Recording Studio. You can check out several demos from this album at the links listed below. FORERUNNER has begun scheduling dates to promote this upcoming project.
Contacting:
For booking call: 740-601-4594
email: forerunnertheband@yahoo.com
Music and more info: www.myspace.com/forerunnertheband
www.soundclick.com/forerunnerus
www.purevolume.com/forerunnerus www.anonylousbands.com (search FORERUNNER )
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FORERUNNER is a band that believes the music and the message should be worthy of the One who inspired it.
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Heard your music real good. My Husband has been listening to Christain Rock for about a year now and he loves it. Some is pretty wild but alot has a great beat. I like the sound and message you give out. In High hopes you can make a change in peoples lives.
The Apple Festival was GREAT! Thanks so much for coming, and blessing us with such an awesome show! I'm so looking forward to seeing you all again! God bless you, and thanks again for sharing your terriffic ministry! Get MySpace Comments without leaving myspace!
Hey, I went to the Apple Festival with my husband and 3 kids and we watched your show. We liked it so well that we bought your cd and I signed your paper you had to keep up with you all. Thanks so much for the GREAT show.
Thanks for the friend request, to the Jackson Apple Festival..........oh how I would love to go, I have a dear friend who lives there and I miss him. Perhaps you can send my friend a message who lives in Jackson and ask him to take me to the festival to see you on Wednesday?
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