An unwritten future; an ever-present past; new mysteries; ancient promises made new each day. More than a call to worship, their latest project is a call to life. The five men who comprise Big Daddy Weave hardly had a choice. The new album all but named itself: EVERY TIME I BREATHE.
Due to be released by Fervent Records September 26, this 11-track milestone marks a continuation of Big Daddy Weave's patented variety of radio-friendly pop-rock worship songs. And the paradigm is more than life changes and relocations; risk and relevance are standard operating procedure for the band. With EVERY TIME I BREATH Big Daddy Weave at last surrender all that they have, and joyfully admit it is not enough.
“We finally realized it is not the greatness of our offering, but it is the greatness of the God we are offering to that makes the difference,” says singer/guitarist and primary songwriter Mike Weaver. “It is not the greatness of our songs, but it is the greatness of the God behind the songs. When the little boy showed up with two fish and five loaves, it was so not enough; but that is exactly what Jesus used to feed everyone. The reason our offering seems insignificant is because it is. But God is not looking for our significance. He is looking for our availability.”
Steve Fee remembers standing on a stage before his high-school peers with little musical ability and even less worship leading experience. How times change. Since the early days, he's been featured at Passion and Catalyst conferences, at 7:22, and also as worship leader at North Point Community Church in Atlanta, one of the nation's fastest growing churches. Steve is also the frontman for new INO Records signing, rock-worship band Fee, which released its debut album We Shine this fall.
Joined by fellow worship leaders Matt Adkins (guitar), Heath Balltzglier (bass) and Brandon Coker (drums), all members of North Point, Fee the band not only serves North Point and 7:22 (the Tuesday night single adult ministry) but travels the country leading worship at student camps and conferences.
Hailing from the state of Illinois, Run Kid Run is a 4 piece pop rock band with huge hooks, infectious melodies, and uplifting lyrics. Their debut full-length, "This is Who We Are," was produced by James Paul Wisner (Dashboard Confessional, Further Seems Forever, New Found Glory). "This Is Who We Are" is about finding your true sense of self, and then holding on to that with all you have," says guitar player Neil Endicott. "We want people to have something they can listen to that makes them feel better about whatever is going on in their life." With a record that is guaranteed to make you sing along, don't pass up the chance to experience Run Kid Run for yourself.
Jared Hall will keep you on the edge of your seat, unable to look away as he makes audience members float, performs a straight jacket escape, or simply finds your chosen card. There was a time in his life that doing illusions got Jared into detention. Now it gets him into places where otherwise the truth of God might not be taken.
Jared uses illusions and comedy to present the gospel in relevant, engaging ways. Traveling extensively across the nation, Jared does shows for many conferences, festivals, outreach events, youth camps, and upward award nights. He has shared the stage with many artist including David Crowder, Shane and Shane, Toby Mac, Building 429, Overflow, P.O.D., GRITS, Jadon Lavik, John Reuben and Leeland.
"There are so many bands out there that sing about nothing, Dunn says. They're like, 'Well, this word rhymes so I'll just use it' and it's nothing. We are a band that says something and can hopefully change lives for the better.
"I think it's important that we learn how to help people, whether it's a third-world country or right here in our backyards, Biro concludes. It's what we've always been about. People have always helped us, and we've tried to pass that on in anyway we can. We seek to create anthems to get you thinking about what it is that you want to do with your life and then give you a jump-start to go all out for it. No matter what the ambition, get out there and go do it. We are and we're having the time of our lives!
