Artist description I was born and raised in north eastern Iowa.I have lived in northern minnesota for the last 21 years. I have 5 children 2 of them are on their own now. I am just starting in the music ministry to which I have been called. I am 41 years of age, and should have been doing this for several years now, but I failed to listen to God's lead. It is my desire to write songs that will reach all people of all ages, and I strongly believe that it's the lyrics that mean the most not the style of music.

Music Style Christian rock and country/bluegrass

Musical Influences Don Francisco / Dallas Holm / Acapella/ New Tradition

Similar Artists I PLAY A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT STYLES OF MUSIC, TO REACH AS MANY PEOPLE AS I CAN THROUGH MUSIC IF I HAD TO PICK AN ARTIST I PATTERN MYSELF AFTER IT WOULD BE DON FRANCISCO

Artist History I started out singing in my dad's band when I was 8 years old. I started playing drums at the age of 12, playing mostly oldtime country. Joined the navy at 17 TO 21 then started playing in a top 40 band.This lasted about 4 years,I quit the band to serve god more fully. Then things went not so good for a few years, to much to explain here.I started in a band again in 1996 which I enjoyed very much. We did 50'S AND 60'S Doo Wop and rock and some acapella.I dropped out of the band in the spring of 1998 . I now have a new wife and we love the Lord dearly, all my musical energies will be directed towards him and my calling to serve Him to the fullest through the music ministry.

Instruments Doran Newton= rythym guitar and vocals Gil Appleby = lead & rythym guitars

Additional Info I am presently recording a bluegrass cd and will follow up with a mostly contempoary cd.I am starting to perform in churches around my home area.all artwork on my cd's is original also.

Location Grand rapids, Minnesota - USA

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