.//.theBAND:
.nate barbour- lead vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar
.kristen barbour - bgv
.neil osbon - electric guitar
.anita thomas - bgv, keys
.harry judd - bass
.korrey tiller - drums
.courtney netzler - bgv
.jose vega - percussion
.//.new additions include:
.ian turner - drums
Influences
Third Day, Warren Barfield, David Crowder Band, Big Daddy Weave, Chris Tomlin, Charlie Hall, Kutless, Jeremy Camp, Shane & Shane, Bebo Norman, Starfield, Fee
I've been playing guitar and writing songs since I was 15 years old. My first song "will work for food" was a chart-topping hit (in my house) and had many fans (my family) and I was likened to a young Bob Dylan. Since that time, my voice has matured and my playing and singing abilities have inevitably increased. A number of people have influenced me in the music arena. My dad taught me all he knew about guitar. My brother, Gregg, and our friend, Jason McCall, helped me form our first band, Splendor (previously known as the Underwater Basket Weavers). We played our first gig at a Talent Show at our high school. From there, we played at various churches and coffee houses and when a band with our name hit the secular scene, we had to choose a new name and we donned ourselves His Holy Hill (H3). We added a few new members including Matt McNair, Leslie Bouvier, Tommy Wafford and April Shelton. Later on down the road, Jason and April left with our blessing to start a new work and we brought in Billy Marsh and Kristen Forrester. We played a number of concerts, wrote some new songs, recorded a CD entitled All Our Praise and ministered to a lot of people. Also during this time, I was leading worship for the youth at Grace Christian Church in Greenville, SC.
In 2002, I graduated from North Greenville College and H3 split up mainly because we were pursuing our various careers. I moved to Augusta, GA to work at Good News Church and I've been here ever since. Kristen and I got married on December 27,2002 and we've been making sweet...music ever since. Music is still a passion of mine and since the summer of 2004, I've stepped up as the worship leader here. We have a wonderful array of musicians that are completely involved in ministry and love worship. My wife, Kristen, and I have written a number of songs together and are still writing more.
I recorded my first "solo" CD entitled purpose and released it in July 2006. Produced by Ben Woodward of Oakwood Productions here in Augusta, the finished product sounds incredible. The worship team from my church agreed to be involved in the project and without them, it would just be some dude and his guitar. Thanks, guys, for pouring your heart and talent into this CD!
I'm still figuring out all the details as far as distribution and getting these CDs out to the right people so that some doors are opened up for my music, but I know God has awesome things in store. He's really been dealing with me at this stage in my life about songwriting. I know He's given me an awesome talent and gift for leading worship and singing and I'm perfectly content leading worship and being a youth pastor. However, I know it's God's desire for my songs to be a blessing and inspiration to the body of Christ. So, if you know a guy who knows a guy who knows someone else in the biz, feel free to tell 'em about me. Thanks for the support and prayers of all my fans and friends and family. You guys are such a blessing!
Oh, yeah, and be sure to buy a copy of my CD!! You can click the banner below to order via paypal. It's also available on iTunes and other digital music sites like emusic.com and rhapsody.com! Just look me up in their search engines!
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Hey everyone, This is your Brother in the Lord, sending out some encouragement to all the true worshippers! I pray that you all find peace in the busy days and rest in the slow ones. The Lord Jesus has great things in store for all those who are in fellowship with him. God is doing some great things and I know that as we seek him from a pure heart, He is faithful to supply us with what we need to carry out His will and purpose in this life. Jesus love us right where were at, but he loves us too much to leave us that way. Tell as many people as you can about God's loving grace. I will keep you all in my prayers and would love to hear about all the Lord is doing in your lives. Thanks for all the fellowship,prayers,thoughts and comments. You are all truely a blessing to me.
Hey! Just wanted to let you know that the pre-orders for the debut Chris & Caleb album will soon be over! Go to www. myspace. com/chrisandcaleb and click on the "Buy Now" button to purchase your copy! All pre-orders receive a FREE autographed poster and your name will be entered in a drawing for a FREE MacBook! We're drawing for a MacBook every 2,000 albums sold! So, the sooner you purchase, the longer your name stays in the drawing!!
Only one week to go so get your tickets for the Eleventhour CD Release Party at West Acres (555 Gibbs Rd.) in Evans on February 21. Bring a bunch of friends for a rockin good time - everybody gets the new CD and food.
Thank you so much for the add I hope the Lord Continues to Bless you and your family. feel free to leave me a comment back and please check out my Blogs "Prayer Warriors" Leave any prayers you might have in the comments section Thanks for your fellowship
The "eleventhour" EP Release Party has been finalized - February 21 at West Acres Church in Evans, GA - doors open at 6PM, party starts at 7PM. Hope to see you and all your youth there.
Duh! I'm your friend! Ya'll are Amazing!! And I know that I'm awesome but Thanks for telling me!! :) I'll put them on soon. When I figure out how to do it! lol
Thanks for adding us to your page. Make sure that you check out the Official Chris and Caleb myspace and that you give them your email address so you can get updates about their upcoming shows and cd.
Official Chris and Caleb Georgia Myspace, Devin and Hannah
It was the Encouraging Cup in Arden! New location and new people...even if it was the same place it wouldn't have been the same being there without the rest of H3! :) I miss you guys so much but I know you'll be pleased to hear that Spencer & I are doing praise & worship for a youth group now! How have yall been?
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