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Chippewa Falls, WI
May 30-31, 2008
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Battle of the Bands Bios
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Nona Fay, Canby, MN - Performing at 5:30pm
Originally from Minnesota, MN, now living in rural Canby, MN area, has completed her new Christian CD entitled, "First Things First." The CD was officially released March 30, 2008.
Nona has been signing her entire life, starting at home with her family and continuing in her church and school. Her music ministry has taken her through karaoke engagements and many community events. She also has song with two poplar local MN bands, "Four Wheel Drive" and "Roxbury Drive."
This talented young musician has written many songs that are sure to create attention in the Christian Music Industry. Her songs are fresh, alive, and inspiring, focusing on a spiritual power that is larger than all of us.
Trinity Voice, Osseo, WI - Performing at 6:00pm
From Osseo, WI., Trinity Voice is made up of Josh Skoyen-Guitar/Vocals, Ryan Sromek-Electric Guitar, Shawn Vradenburg-Bass/Backup-Vocals, and Andy Middleton-Drums. They're just a group of young musicians joining in praise to our awesome God! He has done so much for them, and they just want to continually praise him for that! If you love God as much as they do, they would be happy to see you come to one of their shows! They're trying to put the evangelical back into their church, and bring the love of Christ to everyone!
Nicole Clark, Boyceville, WI - Performing at 6:30pm
On January 31st. Nicole was on her way home in Boyceville, WI. and God told her that He wanted her to start using her music to reach people for Him. She had never experienced God like that before. Even though she had been a signer and songwriter her whole life, she still thought she wasn't good enough to do what God was asking. 3 days later she finally surrendered to His will. Since then, so much has happened.
It seems like every time Nicole has a difficult trial in life God gives her a song to help her through it. Nicole prays that someday her songs will help someone deal with their difficult situation by turning to God.
Lightswitch, Wilson, WI - Performing at 7:00pm
Lightswitch of Wilson, WI. is a group of 4 brothers, making up a highly professional youth oriented Christian alternative rock band, bringing energy to the stage without compromising their music and bringing a positive message to today's youth, playing for thousands of people each year through out the USA at Festivals, Colleges, Youth groups, Public and Private schools, Rallies, Church events, Conferences, and many other special events, Through out the Midwest and beyond.
Their desire to see people realize that God loves them and has a plan for them and to encourage them to live an uncompromised life for Him while living in a much compromised world. Their mission is to encourage this generation in their walk with God.
God's Song, Chippewa Falls, WI - Performing at 7:30pm
Start with some lite-drivin' contemporary music styles, add a little bit of country, and even some classic piano and what have you got? It sounds like it could be a variety-format radio station. Could be, but for right now it's God's Song!
From songs with full instrumentation, to a-cappella, lite-contemporary to praise, God's Song! delivers music with lyrics that are clear; talking of God's forgiveness, faithfulness and love. Their smooth vocals and instrumentation have generated good reports from people of all ages.
This eight-member band from western Wisconsin, has recently released their debut album entitled 'Lord, Use Me'. Originals on the album include the title song, along with 'Deserve', an original written by the group's keyboard player Stephanie Staszcuk, and performed at the 'Indy 07' Fine Arts Festival in Indianapolis.
"Music is a moving thing, and we want the music we sing to move people in a positive way toward God", says band member Dave Staszcuk. The "we" he refers to include Dave, wife Lori, four daughters Beth, Emily, Tiffany, and Stephanie, along with Jim and Tony Holewinski.
"We're here to offer people hope when they're hopeless, and help them get excited about God through the 'new song' we have in our mouth…… that's God's Song!
Rex Lex, Mt Horeb, WI - Performing at 8:00pm
Rex Lex founder Beau Lee found God and the guitar at age 16; he fell in love with the former, but left the latter to nothing more than a part-time hobby. It wasn't until two years later and a long lay up in a hospital bed due to a near-death accident that the guitar became a close friend.
Shortly after the band's conception in 2001, two of the current members stepped onto the stage: Chad Lee, a homecoming king, jock, model, and keyboard genius; Ian Hellermann, a 16-year-old punk-rock kid with his punk-rock bass hung down to his punk-rock Vans. A reputed bottle-rocket energy was present from the band's inception--a fixed element at Rex Lex shows; however, over time, the sonic performance began to grow increasingly polished as the stubborn young group stoutly pursued their vows of excellence and precision.
After the drummer exited the scene in August of 2006 to head off to college, the much-matured Rex Lex team was left with a show schedule--but no drummer. Enter the little Lee brother, Devon, then only rounding 13 years old. Out of desperation, this outrageously young and inexperienced drummer was brought on board to help fulfill the show commitments. The uncanny speed and depth of improvement that followed was borderline divine, and the little stand-in stuck around--and with indubitably upbeat results.
Today, Beau, Chad, Ian, David, and Devon--Rex Lex --continue their journey, traveling around, doing what they do. Some people are born to entertain, and others are born to speak profound Truth--Rex Lex is called to do both, and they are and will continue to be faithful stewards of that dual-calling as they rock the stage and the lecture forums.
Nooma Band, Eau Claire, WI - Performing at 8:30pm
The Nooma Band is a group of gifted young musicians who are also longtime friends. They play a mix of heavy power pop and contemporary worship. Nooma Band is known for big guitar sounds and beautiful vocal harmonies. Each member of the group has been actively involved in leading worship in the local church and at local Christian schools for the past several years. Their most recent project is an exciting monthly worship experience called "Nooma Night" which incorporates live music, video, and lighting to convey the Gospel message to high school students.
The band is fronted by sisters Emily and Andrea Koxlien who have played around the area as an acoustic duo and have opened for Bethany Dillon. The band is rounded out by brothers Matt and Zak Schweitzer on bass and guitar, Abbie Lutz on guitar and keyboard, and Gabe Larson on drums. Nooma is the Greek word for Spirit.
Validity, Chippewa Falls, WI - Performing at 9:00pm
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