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BANDS Looking for a band for your church or youth ministry event? You've come to the right place. Here are a handful of bands that Jonathan recommends. NOTE: This is a fairly new page and will probably have more bands in the future. Rather than just recommending any band who wants to be linked, Jonathan is only linking bands he has actually ministered with in his speaking across North America in the last few years. We realize that there are probably some great bands out there that have not had the opportunity to play where Jonathan speaks, and we're sorry that we can't add you. But Jonathan doesn't just recommend bands by their musical ability. He wants to see how they work with the event coordinator and how they are offstage. The following bands are great on AND off stage: DETOUR 180: www.Detour180.com I worked with these guys several times now. Detour is from New Zealand... and kids can't get enough of these guys' accents. They are one of the best worship bands I have ever worked with. They are incredibly talented and you'll quickly discover that Adrian's voice is effortlessly good. They write their own music, but they aren't the type of band that plays only their own songs, trying to pump their own stuff. They lead worship with songs that kids know and a few that they quickly grow to love. Detour also does concerts with their own material. But beyond their musical ability (and believe me, they're fantastic musically), they have incredible character. They bring along their WORLD VISION table wherever they go, pumping kids to sponsor a hungry child instead of buying their CD's. (As a matter of fact, they just give their CD to anyone who sponsors a child.) Detour 180 points to God, not themselves. They are II Corinthians 4:5 in action. Jump on their web site or email them to find out what it takes to bring them out. DUTTON: www.DuttonBand.com I had a great time with these guys at a summer camp last year. Their name probably isn't unfamiliar to you, Crowder even recommends them—they are basically Crowder's back up band at UBC when Crowder's on tour. But don't let the words "back up band" fool you. These guys are musically superb, they have a heart for God, they are current, they lead great worship, and they are servants. These guys are young and stylish, but their maturity on and off stage is well beyond their years. This doesn't mean they don't joke and have fun... I could tell you stories! (So can they... ask Nathan to tell you the story about Crowder faceplanting while skating with him in a parking garage!) But these guys aren't serving their own agenda; they see the big picture and help you work toward what God has planned for your camp or event. I love these guys. Jump on their web site or email Nathan for info about booking them. Check out "The Seven Sins of Leading Worship" podcast we did with Dutton. MAXIMILLIAN: www.Max916.com Many of you have heard me talk about Max in my book "Getting Students to Show Up" or heard him on our Final Countdown DVD. Max is one of the most "entertaining" entertainers that you'll ever experience. Yes, Max fits into the hip hop genre, by far the most popular genre in America. But the thing I like the most about Max is the fact that his performances reach WAY beyond the hip hop crowd. Max will put a smile on a Goth kid! Max is a beat boxer. He's not just some guy who can grab a mike and throw down a decent beat—Max's mouth is an entire band. I honestly have never heard better. Blake was good... but Max is great. Don't believe me... just pop on his web site and check out some of the AUDIO/VIDEO samples he has. And realize, he's 10 times better live. More than that, Max has a heart for the Lord and a heart to reach kids. Jump on his web site to contact him or for details about bringing him out. SALINE: www.salinemusic.com I've now done four different camps with Saline, and I grow more impressed every time I work with them. John and the guys are the real deal. They have a great understanding of their audience and they strive to work with the speaker and event leaders. Musically, they're fantastic. But as you'll hear me say over and over again... a good band is SOOOoooooo much more than a bunch of quality musicians. These guys are current, they are team players, and they have a heart for Christ. Book em. You won't be disappointed. |
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