Al Langella, Drummer, Percussionist,Vocals,Songwriter.
 
An accomplished and versatile musician, back ground singer, and songwriter, Al's passion for music and drums was birthed within him before he was born. With a big band era drum playing dad and a full blooded American Indian war- drumming mom…at the age of 6 Al had no choice but to pick up a pair of drum sticks and of course go on a war path of his own! He ate, slept, and breathed drums!

Al’s been playing with bands since he was 13. At the age of 19 he was a studio musician in New York for Universal Studios. He’s performed with varied bands from coast to coast.

His influences are varied and cover many different musical genres. During his younger years The Beatles, Blood Sweat and Tears, and Chicago were big influences on his musical style. Since he has come to know the Lord and grown spiritually, his musical taste has centered on other Christian musicians rather than secular. Steven Curtis Chapman, DC Talk, Carmen, Ron Kanoly, Mark Schultz, and Mercy Me are among those that have captured his attention.

For the past 25 years with the LORD, Al loves nothing more then to praise and worship his Lord and Savior. He’s had the privilege of playing praise and worship around the world with some great Christian musicians changing hearts and souls. The style and type of music he now chooses to play is vastly different than during his younger years!

One of Al’s favorite passages is Psalm 150: Praise Him with loud cymbals; Praise Him with high sounding cymbals! Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. His dream and prayer is to see every nation and tongue reached with the message of salvation through his Lord Jesus Christ. 

           

 
 





Jim Marquard, Bass Guitar, Vocals, Songwriter.

Imagine a six year old sitting in front of an old stereo console wearing out his older brother’s Abbey Road album the year it came out and you will have some idea of who Jim Marquard is.  An avid music fan since before he can remember, Jim was born in 1963 and raised in Omaha, NE in a family of ten.  Raised as a Catholic, Jim has been a Christian all of his life.  In fact, his faith is one of the few things more important than music.  Jim has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Theology from Creighton University.  He was a youth minister for almost a decade.  He is also the proud father of three beautiful daughters—Elizabeth, Rebecca, and Jessica

Jim has been playing guitar since he was eleven years old and eventually started playing bass guitar when he started recording his own music.  His influences are varied and cover many different musical genres and include The Beatles, John Denver, The Who, Deep Purple, Journey, Mannheim Steamroller, Tom Booth, Rich Mullins, Julie and Tim Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, DC Talk, Phil Keaggey, The St. Louis Jesuits and a long list of others.  He has been writing and recording songs since his twenties.  Most of his own work is secular, though there have always been Christian overtones to his lyrics and there have been a number of worship songs along the way.

When not involved with music, you will find Jim pursuing many other interests including golf, fishing, camping, cooking, biking, and hiking.  Jim loves to do all of these things with family and friends.  Most important to Jim, though, is to always include God in all things.

 
 





Troy Messer, Sax, Guitarist, Songwriter,Vocals.

Troy has always had a love for music. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1966, He was hunting and fishing with his father at age five. His grandfather was a musician and made his own fiddles, made out of gords, grown in the garden. Troy’s musical career started in fifth grade band, playing the Alto-Saxophone. This continued through to his senior year where he was involved in Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, and an after school band called “THE MISSING LINKS”.

After high school, Troy was awarded Eagle Scout. He then joined the Air Force to see the world. He did just that, playing with different worship teams, around the world. Along the way, He has added guitar, tenor sax, baritone sax, and other instruments to his fun. Troy has 23 years in the military, a wonderful wife and two children. He has seen things that some will never see good and bad. It has sparked a passion to use his talents to reach others for Christ.

Troy is a Royal Ranger Commander and plays with the Praise and Worship Team in his church where he met Al for the first time. He wants to use his talents to get the word out and to show all that there is a God who loves us all. Some of Troy’s favorites are Third Day, Jump Five, Tobimack, Skillet, Mark Schultz, and Guys for God. “I like all kinds of music when it comes to praising God”.    

                                       PRAISE THE LORD AND THEN PRAISE HIM AGAIN.

    An accomplished and versatile singer, songwriter, and musician, Jay's passion for music was ignited 41 years ago at age 6 when he sang his first solo. This experience launched his musical career. Jay became involved in chorus, barbershop quartet, swing singers and solo ensemble. He has won numerous awards in singing competitions. Jay sang with the top concert choir while attending University of Wisconsin Whitewater.

When he was 21 and in college Jay added guitar to his musical talents. After a college roommate taught Jay the basics of playing guitar he would skip class and play for 4 -5 hours a day and was playing in public within a couple of months. (Jay does not recommend anyone skip class to learn to play guitar.) He has been writing and composing music for 21 years. Once Jay learned to play guitar he was influenced by many styles and genres of music. In the early years some of Jay's favorites were Eric Clapton, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and The Eagles.

Jay felt a call on his life 13 years ago to play for GOD's glory. Some of his present favorites are Mark Schultz, Third Day, Steven Curtis Chapman, Mercy Me and Matt Moore.

Jay's prayer is that the music will break bondages, destroy yokes and lead people to the LORD JESUS CHRIST. His desire is to Glorify GOD in song.

With enerrgy, joy and passion, Jay joins God's word with a contemporary blend of praise and worship music that is able to touch hearts, change lives and draw you into the holy of holies.

 Pictures and bios coming soon of Keith Lasanske and Sharyl Lasanske