Jim Galliardt - Lead Vox, Guitar;
Julie Galliardt - Vox, Synth;
Caleb Anderson- Electric Guitar;
Aaron Yoder- Drums;
Stormy John- Bass
Influences
David Crowder, Lifehouse, Jeremy Camp, Chris Tomlin, Hillsong, The Afters, Goo Goo Dolls, Everyday Sunday, Switchfoot Building 429, Skillet, Toby Mac, Red, Pillar, Seventh Day Slumber, Emory, Amberlin,
Sounds Like
Lighter tunes like David Crowder, Jermey Camp, Chris Tomlin, Building 429
Harder Tunes like Pillar, Skillet
About a year and a half ago, Jim Galliardt got tired of playing his songwriting material to his four bedroom walls. Having tons of heartfelt material, some self-taught guitar skills, and a huge hope inside to share his music with others, he finally set out to do what many young guys try- to start a band. How it would happen and where it would go would soon prove that there is a God who still is in the business of miracles. "It has been a long journey with many ups and downs, but a Christ- centered passion is hard to quench," says Galliardt when reflecting on the Sonlit’s rise to success. "It has taken patience to find the right band members, to make the most genuine songs, practice, and find places to play." It has been that patience and passion that has brought the band Sonlit to new heights in the local Christian music scene. In January, Sonlit opened for Curb Record’s newest Christian artist called "Mikes Chair" at Youth Night in Buhler, Ks. A month later, Sonlit released their first EP with CamaFly Records and became determined to organize requested appearances into a summer tour through Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, Missouri, and Oklahoma.
Drummer Aaron Yoder gave the band their name about a year ago and it has stuck with the group’s message- to radiate Christ’s hope and salvation message to those who need rejuvenation. Through upbeat, rocky tunes and sincere worship, Sonlit brings a fun and exciting message that has been soaked up by all ages- especially teens. "Even if we are able to help change one person’s life for the better each night, all the work is worth it," says bass player Stormy John. "We want to start a revolution of people using music to connect their lives with God." From worship services to youth conferences, Sonlit has brought their show to many different venues and has bridged that connection in people’s lives.
With tour dates fast approaching, Sonlit is gearing up to not only spread the word on stage, but also through the airways. The band is going back into the studio to work on two radio singles, called "Sonlit" and "Away From Myself", that should hit local and regional Christian radio in May. "Everyday, we just trust that God has begun something big that He will be faithful to help complete," says Galliardt. "It is great to have a big God behind this."
If you would like more information on Sonlit or would want to book them while on tour this summer, feel free to contact them at sonlitmusic@hotmail.com or through this page.
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Hey, Jim! Thanks, bud! Glad we could help you out. By the time July 26 rolls around, everyone will be able to hum those two measures that appear in between clips of Downhere. I hear that spot several times a day, and it always seems like the Sonlit plays above the rest ;)
How'd you guys get a gig at Heartfest? That rocks!
Thanks Jim =) Your pretty awesome yourself; you all are. But yeah a few years ago i lost my grandpa too, that was even harder on me than my grandmothers death. Im so sorry to hear about Stormy losing his grandpa; he hugged me when we was standing in the church and was telling me, it ment a lot to me. I can't thank him enough for that, it was good timing.
Do you guys [& lady] know if your coming back anytime soon?
I <3 u guys so much!! if ur ever in the area again and want some ice cream id give u the whole tub! lol jk. no but seriously ur awesome and i can't wait to see you again sometime. Best of luck! and no more pickin on stormy :P lol. ur all just jealous cuz he's my FAVORITE!!!!
Y'all did such a good job here in JC; you so gotta come back and visit! sorry i wasnt to talkive or anything; still bummed, taking things hard but Im trying to be strong! I hope you guys [&lady] come back soon!
lol we got a thirty hour famine coming up if yall can go without eating lol [funny funy]
Thank you for the prayers; Im doing okay but my mother isn't; she's taking it really hard. It was sudden, I mean we knew it was coming but didn't think it would be this soon, so it was kind of expected too. She was a believer; shes not sufering anymore. She was a fighter a strong women.
It turns out that I will be able to make it. I leave friday at four and go to the funeral saturday at 10 am. Me and my dad will head back to Junction City about 6 and I should be here by like 10 or 10:30.
hey just wanted to invite u to the Awaken worship night!!! this friday April 4th @ 7pm come stay as long or short as u would like!!!! Hope to see u there...
Hey! Yeah, i so wish I could be there saturday; but my grandmother died tonight and they think the funeral will be on Saturday; sorrry!!! =( so bummed.
