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Thomas Van Dyke aka Van Dyke

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  • Genre: Christian / Jazz / Other

    Location Oxford, Un

    Profile Views: 14674

    Last Login: 5/18/2013

    Member Since 8/7/2007

    Website www.thomasvandyke.webs.com

    Record Label Another Approach Music

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    www.thomasvandyke.webs.com www.anotherapproachmusicgroup.webs.com www.anotherapproachmusicgroup.webs.com www.trinitylifecombinedartsorganization.webs.com www.facebook.com/thomascvandyke www.facebook.com/trinitylifecombinedartsorg
  • Members

    Thomas Van Dyke aka "VAN DYKE" knows all too well the importance of an artist expressing his or her originality. Van Dyke has been in the secular and Christian music industry as a singer, songwriter, musician, publisher, and record label owner for many years. Van Dyke- Vocalist, Guitarist, drummer, and keyboardist. Before turning his life over to The Lord, Thomas was a frequent performer on the commercial club venue and recording studio scene. Thomas is currently working on plans for the future launch of an interfaith, interdenominational music, and performing arts outreach ministry and production ministry center that will encompass a variety of music genres along with other allied arts and performing arts disciplines. Thomas Van Dyke has 2 recent CD releases: 1. CD album "Forever Called" 2. CD EP release version of "Transparent Situations" Each release is an awesome, anointed CD displaying awesome original arrangements of songs with strong, catchy, Soulful/R&B & Christian Contemporary Jazz flows. Each song also has great secular and commercial crossover appeal. NAME OF THE BAND: VAN DYKE & Forever Callled Thomas Van Dyke- Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Drums/Percussions John "Bart" Waddell aka "Waddell"- Vocals & Keyboards Kevin Wood- Drums/Percussions Gudrun Van Dyke- Vocals Tederra Harris- Vocals Dawn Sweatt- Vocals Julie Vinson- Vocals
  • Influences

    Alvin Slaughter, Donnie McClurklin, Marvin Gaye, Marvin Sapp, Hezekiah Walker, Israel Houghton, New Breed, Earth Wind And Fire, Beatles, Elton John, Neal Diamond, Clint Brown, Gary Oliver, Michael McDonald, Pink Floyd, and others
  • Sounds Like

    A mixture of Christian Contemporary Jazz, R&B, Soul, Gospel, and Secular Crossover material.

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  1. Thomas Van Dyke aka Van Dyke

    2013 will bring in a brand new look and revamped sound of one of the finest Christian-Gospel/Soul, and Contemporary groups in the nation: "VAN DYKE & Forever Called" GET READY..... GET READY...... GET READY......... More to follow..... # get

  2. Thomas Van Dyke aka Van Dyke

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    " Looking Looking for something Awesome to do and somewhere Great to be on FRIDAY, the 13th of JULY 2012??

    YOU!! are invited to an anointed revival and Mini Praise & Worship Concert/Celebration featuring The Praise & Worship and concert Band: "VAN DYKE"
    www.soundclick.com/thomasvandyke
    www.myspace.com/thomasvandykeband

    Come have a great time as THOMAS VAN DYKE and his band "VAN DYKE" raises Praise & Worship to another level. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS mini concert!

    This is one Mini Concert by "VAN DYKE" you don't want to miss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    WHERE- Church on The Rock, (Dr. Pastor Randy Hayes Sr. Pastor)
    305 Embry St, Anniston, AL 36201 (located on HWY 202 & Embry St.)
    (256) 235-1959

    WHEN- Friday Evening 6pm. July 13th, 2012 *please be on time or early for the best seating and viewing.

    OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. NO ADMISSION CHARGE. BYOB (Bring your own Bible) :)

    "VAN DYKE" has opened for various national and international secular "Headliner Acts", and has performed live concerts in the R&B, Jazz, Soul and rock genres in addition to appearances on various TV and radio broadcasts spreading The Gospel through their Awesome sounding style of Christian-Gospel Soul concert music and performing arts.

    Also....... that SAME evening will be "A Mighty Word From God" delivered by Brother Reed!

    BE AWARE.... This event IS NOT going to be a "Church as usual service that some of you may be used to!
    Come expecting a Mighty Move of God AND............. One of the most "AWESOME Mini Praise & Worship Concerts" in this region!!!

    SPREAD THE WORD!!!! BRING A FRIEND.... BRING YOUR FAMILY...... BRING YOUR BOSS.....
    **Bring somebody who's not saved (even if it's just so they can check out the concert)..... and then sit back and watch a "Move of God" work in their lives!!!!!

    AGAIN REMEMBER...... This is one Mini Concert by "VAN DYKE" you don't want to miss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    WHERE- Church on The Rock, (Dr. Pastor Randy Hayes Sr. Pastor)
    305 Embry St, Anniston, AL 36201 (located on HWY 202 & Embry St.)
    (256) 235-1959

    WHEN- Friday Evening 6pm. July 13th, 2012 *please be on time or early for the best seating and viewing.

    OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. NO ADMISSION CHARGE. BYOB (Bring your own Bible) :)"

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  3. Thomas Van Dyke aka Van Dyke

    Looking Looking for something Awesome to do and somewhere Great to be on FRIDAY, the 13th of JULY 2012?? YOU!! are invited to an anointed revival and Mini Praise & Worship Concert/Celebration featuring The Praise & Worship and concert Band: "VAN DYKE" http://lnk.ms/cQxYR http://lnk.ms/cb4QZ Come have a great time as THOMAS VAN DYKE and his band "VAN DYKE" raises Praise & Worship to another level. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS mini concert! This is one Mini Concert by "VAN DYKE" you don't want to miss!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHERE- Church on The Rock, (Dr. Pastor Randy Hayes Sr. Pastor) 305 Embry St, Anniston, AL 36201 (located on HWY 202 & Embry St.&

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  • Thomas Van Dyke aka Van…

     Looking Looking for something Awesome to do and somewhere Great to be on FRIDAY, the 13th of JULY 2012??

    YOU!! are invited to an anointed revival and Mini Praise & Worship Concert/Celebration featuring The Praise & Worship and concert Band: "VAN DYKE"
    www.soundclick.com/thomasvandyke
    www.myspace.com/thomasvandykeband

    Come have a great time as THOMAS VAN DYKE and his band "VAN DYKE" raises Praise & Worship to another level. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS mini concert!

    This is one Mini Concert by "VAN DYKE" you don't want to miss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    WHERE- Church on The Rock, (Dr. Pastor Randy Hayes Sr. Pastor)
    305 Embry St, Anniston, AL 36201 (located on HWY 202 & Embry St.)
    (256) 235-1959

    WHEN- Friday Evening 6pm. July 13th, 2012 *please be on time or early for the best seating and viewing.

    OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. NO ADMISSION CHARGE. BYOB (Bring your own Bible) :)

    "VAN DYKE" has opened for various national and international secular "Headliner Acts", and has performed live concerts in the R&B, Jazz, Soul and rock genres in addition to appearances on various TV and radio broadcasts spreading The Gospel through their Awesome sounding style of Christian-Gospel Soul concert music and performing arts.

    Also....... that SAME evening will be "A Mighty Word From God" delivered by Brother Reed!

    BE AWARE.... This event IS NOT going to be a "Church as usual service that some of you may be used to!
    Come expecting a Mighty Move of God AND............. One of the most "AWESOME Mini Praise & Worship Concerts" in this region!!!

    SPREAD THE WORD!!!! BRING A FRIEND.... BRING YOUR FAMILY...... BRING YOUR BOSS.....
    **Bring somebody who's not saved (even if it's just so they can check out the concert)..... and then sit back and watch a "Move of God" work in their lives!!!!!

    AGAIN REMEMBER...... This is one Mini Concert by "VAN DYKE" you don't want to miss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    WHERE- Church on The Rock, (Dr. Pastor Randy Hayes Sr. Pastor)
    305 Embry St, Anniston, AL 36201 (located on HWY 202 & Embry St.)
    (256) 235-1959

    WHEN- Friday Evening 6pm. July 13th, 2012 *please be on time or early for the best seating and viewing.

    OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. NO ADMISSION CHARGE. BYOB (Bring your own Bible) :)

    10 months ago
  • Thomas Van Dyke aka Van…

     Special musicians needed for upcoming plans and projects. Call, MS, or FB me for more info, however.... the following links will explain everything for you to know.
    Check these links out and Be Blessed!
    www.thomasvandyke.org
    www.anotherapproachmusicgroup.webs.com
    www.anotherapproachmusic.com
    www.trinitylifecombinedartsorganization.webs.com

    256-831-0040 // 256-454-0570

    1 year ago
  • Thomas Van Dyke aka Van…

    Hello, MS Friends,
    This is Thomas Van Dyke aka “VAN DYKE” www.anotherapproachmusicgroup.webs.com   
     
    Many of you have already been booked by us in the past for concerts and festival performances.  
    We are happy to announce that we are expanding our contact base of various bands, and entertainers.  
    We are also currently expanding our other resources… i.e…> venues, clubs, festivals, organizations, churches and ministries that are interested in possibly utilizing some of the artists, bands, and performers affiliated with Another Approach Music and Entertainment Group.
    www.anotherapproachmusicgroup.webs.com  
     
    Please contact me via reply email if you are interested in being included on our roster of performing artists, and entertainers. 
    Some performance opportunities are paying opportunities, and some are for “pure exposure”/NON PAID performances. In order to be included on our rosters, you must agree to be included on both the NON PAID and PAID rosters of entertainment.
     
    These performance opportunities also allow you the benefit to market your CD’s and merchandise in areas, venues, and regions you normally don’t perform in.  
    Of course, you’ll need to ensure you have your own equipment- i.e..,, PA Sound System, personal band equipment, reliable transportation, and reliable band members if you are a band.  
     
    CURRENTLY our immediate needs are for solo artists, Folk Bands, Soft Rock and Classic Rock Bands, Alternative Bands, Christian/Gospel Bands and Ensembles, Country/Bluegrass Bands, R&B, and Traditional Blues Bands, Oldies Acts, Doo-Wop Acts, Specialty/Novelty Acts, (clean-Rappers), and Tribute Acts.
    www.anotherapproachmusicgroup.webs.com  
     
    If you or, you and your band are interested in this potential opportunity, please forward to me 2 quality recorded CD’s or EMAIL me 2 of your BEST songs in mp3 format accompanied with Band Photos and Band Bios. A link to your Myspace, linked-in,  Facebook, website, or other band page is ok also. 
    If you forward original songs, PLEASE ONLY forward original material that has been copyrighted by you/your band, or YOU MUST be able to provide TO US copies of the authorized release documents from the original authors/composers of each original song stating that you have their permission to use and/or market their songs.  Please also make sure you identify the songs on the CD or mp3 as a “cover song” or “original song” which ever is appropriate.
     
    **NOTE- Please contact me personally by phone or email and receive permission to send your material prior to sending (if you are sending us a physical CD in the mail). I will provide you with mailing instructions at that time. 
    IF you don’t have quality CD’s or the ability to record your material in order to submit to us, I can offer you and your band recording time in my personal project recording lab/studio.  Feel free to also visit us at: www.anotherapproachmusicgroup.webs.com     
     
    Respectfully,
     
    Thomas Van Dyke
    Another Approach Music
    And Entertainment Group (BMI)
    Oxford, Alabama 36203 
    256-831-0040
     
    www.myspace.com/performingartsnetwork  
    www.myspace.com/musicandperformingarts
    www.myspace.com/christianperformingartists  
    www.myspace.com/trinitylifecombinedarts  
    www.anotherapproachmusicgroup.webs.com    
    www.anotherapproachmusic.com  
    www.thomasvandyke.org   
    www.facebook.com/thomascvandyke   
    www.thomasvandyke.webs.com   
     

    2 years ago
    • Mike hulsey band

      very cool, hope to do some stuff with you again soon....
      mike,.,

      2 years ago
  • Thomas Van Dyke aka Van…

    If you haven't done so already...., Please make sure you also visit the following websites to stay current on news, updates, and events from Thomas Van Dyke, Another Approach Music, and Trinity Life Combined Arts Organization and Ministries (TLCAO).
    PLEASE VISIT
    : www.thomasvandyke.org   
                           
    www.anotherapproachmusic.com  
                           
    www.myspace.com/trinitylifecombinedarts  
                           
    www.facebook.com/trinitylifecombinedarts  
                           
    www.shoutlife.com/thomasvandyke
                            
    www.facebook.com/thomascvandyke

    2 years ago
  • Thomas Van Dyke aka Van…

    Hi. It's Thomas Van Dyke. I have some hot projects and events coming up in 2011.
    Male and Female Musicians, singers, and dancers needed immediately.
    All genres considered. Musicians MUST have own equipment. All must have own transportation
    and be within 30-45 minutes of the Anniston-Oxford area of Alabama.
    CALL ME NOW at 256-831-0040, OR inbox me on MS or FB, OR email me at:
    thomasvandyke@thomasvandyke.org

    www.thomasvandyke.org 

    www.anotherapproachmusic.com    

    www.celebritydirect.net

    2 years ago
  • Thomas Van Dyke aka Van…

    SATURDAY JULY 17th 2010 BBQ and BLUES Festival. Downtown Anniston, Alabama in Zinn Park. (14th and Gurnee Ave.)
    12:00 to 1:45pm Skydogs Perform.
    2pm to 3:45pm The Trey Carter Band Performs.
    4:30pm to 5:40pm The Mike Hulsey Band Performs.
    6:00pm to 6:45pm Thomas Van Dyke and The VAN DYKE Band performs.
    7pm to 10pm The Hill Country Review Band Performs.
    www.downtownanniston.com  
    www.anotherapproachmusic.com

    2nd Annual BBQ and Blues Fest

    2 years ago
  • Thomas Van Dyke aka Van…

    Thomas Van Dyke and The VAN DYKE Band

    Thomas Van Dyke & The VAN DYKE Band In Concert at ZINN PARK, ANNISTON ALABAMA 36201,, 5pm, Sunday July 4th 2010.

    SUNDAY, 4th OF JULY 2010 GOSPEL CONCERT IN ZINN PARK, ANNISTON ALABAMA 36201 sponsored by Church on The Rock- Anniston AL.

    SPECIAL APPEARANCE AND CONCERT BY: Thomas Van Dyke & The VAN DYKE Band at 5pm

    "Come get your Gospel Groove on" and experience Christian-Gospel Concert Music the way you normally don't get to experience it inside the 4 walls of a Church.

    "VAN DYKE" Band in Concert
    Sunday- 4th of July 2010 at 5pm
    Zinn Park, Anniston Alabama 36201


    www.anotherapproachmusic.com  
    www.thomasvandyke.org  
    256-831-0040

    DON'T FORGET: Be at ZINN PARK- ANNISTON, AL at 5pm SHARP on JULY 4th 2010 

    2 years ago
  • Thomas Van Dyke aka Van…

    Thomas Van Dyke & The VAN DYKE Band In Concert at ZINN PARK, ANNISTON ALABAMA 36201,, 6pm, Sunday July 4th 2010.

    SUNDAY, 4th OF JULY 2010 GOSPEL CONCERT IN ZINN PARK, ANNISTON ALABAMA 36201 FROM 4pm until 8pm. Sponsored by Church on The Rock- Anniston AL.

    SPECIAL APPEARANCE AND CONCERT BY: Thomas Van Dyke & The VAN DYKE Band at 6pm

    "Come get your Gospel Groove on" and experience Christian-Gospel Concert Music the way you normally don't get to experience it inside the 4 walls of a Church.

    "VAN DYKE" Band in Concert
    Sunday- 4th of July 2010 at 6pm
    Zinn Park, Anniston Alabama 36201


    www.anotherapproachmusic.com  
    www.thomasvandyke.org  
    256-831-0040

    *****FREE TO THE PUBLIC***** ******FREE TO THE PUBLIC*******

    2 years ago
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August 07, 2007

Members:

Thomas Van Dyke aka "VAN DYKE" knows all too well the importance of an artist expressing his or her originality. Van Dyke has been in the secular and Christian music industry as a singer, songwriter, musician, publisher, and record label owner for many years. Van Dyke- Vocalist, Guitarist, drummer, and keyboardist. Before turning his life over to The Lord, Thomas was a frequent performer on the commercial club venue and recording studio scene. Thomas is currently working on plans for the future launch of an interfaith, interdenominational music, and performing arts outreach ministry and production ministry center that will encompass a variety of music genres along with other allied performing arts disciplines. Thomas Van Dyke's most recent CD release "Forever Called" is an awesome and anointed CD that has all the qualities, songs, and feel of strong, catchy, Soul/R&B & Christian Contemporary Jazz with great secular and commercial crossover appeal.

Influences:

Alvin Slaughter, Donnie McClurklin, Marvin Gaye, Marvin Sapp, Hezekiah Walker, New Breed, Earth Wind And Fire, Beatles, Elton John, Neal Diamond, Clint Brown, Gary Oliver and others

Sounds Like:

A mixture of Christian Contemporary Jazz, R&B, Soul, and Secular Crossover

Record Label:

Another Approach Music (BMI)

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