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::: The Basics:::
Q. Please state your names and where you're from.
Kris Harper, vocals guitars, Sulphur, LA; Jason Boggs, guitars, Dry Creek, LA, Eric Kirk, DeRidder, LA, Tristan Pendergrass, drums, Minden, LA
Q. Do you have any hobbies or interests?
Kris- basically playing guitar is his hobby, Jason- war documentaries, becoming a pilot, Eric- Duck hunting, outdoors stuff, Tristan- camp ministry, underground music scene
Q. If you had to compare your music to someone who would it be?
U2, Fuel, Grammatrain, Collective Soul, a nice blend of these four awesome bands.
Q. Do you have any musical and personal inspirations/role models?
POD- God bless them forever,; Brock Gill, Audio Adrenaline- making a path for us; Kevin Willis- guidance and a great friend; our fans- thanks for all the support; our girlfriends- thanks for all the love and support; our families, and of course Jesus Christ ( our reason to breathe the next breath)
::: The Cool Stuff:::
Q. How did the band come together?
Dry Creek Baptist Camp, July of 2000, Eric wanted to start a band. He met Jason at the camp and they planned a practice (jam session). Kris showed up with Jason.
He was a keeper!!! Tristan came along 2 years later after many temporary drummers.
Q. How did you come to accept Christ into your hearts?
Through being raised in Christian homes with Godly parents who showed us how to live.
Q. What do you think about all of the success that the band has received?
We count everything as a blessing from God, this is His band, not ours.
Q. What is the most rewarding and the most challenging part of your craft?
Working hard to become better and better.
Q. How have you been changed?
Spiritual maturity, longer hair, better appreciation of music, and learning how to be role models.
Q. What do you think is the most challenging part of being a Christian?
Knowing that we don't deserve to be saved, but understanding that God loves us more than we know.
Q. How do you personally view God?
The Bible says that our views of God will be washed away at the first glance of his glory.
Q. What do you think has been your greatest accomplishment?
The souls that have been saved at purged. concerts.
Q. What is your favorite part about being a band?
We all love music and love to share our passion.
Q. What is your least favorite part?
Being away from the people we love dearly.
Q. What message do you hope your music brings to your fans?
Jesus loves you no matter what.
Q. I know that there are a lot of aspiring musicians out there. What advice would you give to them?
Practice as much as possible and if you can't enjoy it then you need to find something else to do.
Q. What is your songwriting process like?
So far we have written most of the songs individually in various places (class, work, in the woods, while driving).
Q. Where do you see yourselves/the band in 5, 10 years?
Wherever God wants us to be and whatever he wants us to be doing.
Q. Are there any plans for an/another album? Any new tours?
We are trying to plan shows and record our songs as we complete them or have time to record them.
Keep praying for us, hope to see you in a mash pit soon. JESUS
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