FORERUNNER (US)

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In 2001 the band FORERUNNER was formed with a purpose of applying a message of Holiness threaded throughout the original God inspired lyrics blended with the vintage sound of classic rock and a shade of the blues. Ryan Adkins, The lead vocalist and Lead guitarist, along with the band, stepped into the recording studio in the spring of 2002 intent upon laying down tracks that would be true to an era of simplicity and the solid sound of the live unhindered music of that era. Twelve continuous hours of work spawned their first album entitled "Etched In Stone." This record is not the typical, but ten songs done virtually in one take, and some of which, mirroring the so called "long songs" of rock and rolls past at over seven minutes in length.

The ministry of the group has spent time all across the state, and surrounding states, at youth functions, church services, and festivals pouring themselves out in obedience to God's call. The connection produced from the mixture of these two languages of theology and melody has experienced many transformed lives for the kingdom of God and many more to come.

The band has played such events as “Ichthus,” “The Alrosa Villa,” Whiskey Dicks,” and many other venues in between!

Ryan Adkins (lead vocals & guitars) is originally from Magnolia, Ohio, near Canton, where he has been involved in a variety of eleven different bands in eighteen years. He has written and produced most of the music he has performed and is a graduate of Ohio Christian University having received a degree in Christian Ministries and Music. He is now working on a Masters in Divinity from Wesley Biblical Seminary. Ryan was diagnosed in 2007 with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He had a very large tumor in his chest that stopped their summer tour while he underwent 3 surgeries, 6 months of chemotherapy and 20 radiation treatments. 3 Years later his cancer returned and forced him back into treatments and finally a stem cell transplant. He is back on the road and in the studio recording working with Josh Brown from “Full Devil Jacket” and “Day of Fire” and producer Rogers Masson. Only by the grace of God he sings and shares his story with every concert scheduled!

Jeff Lutz is the Percussionist and also sings back up vocals. From Lancaster, Ohio, he has impacted the group with his classic rock style and successful arrangements. He has played drums guitar and bass for a combined more than 20 years.

Brian Sponseller is originally from North Canton, Ohio. He received a BA in Christian Ministry from Ohio Christian University in 2002. In 2006 he completed a Masters in Divinity from Wesley Biblical Seminary and was ordained in the Churches of Christ in Christian Union. His rhythmic hooks and intensive lead-work lay a foundation for the group’s originality. In addition to the guitar work, he provides a high tenor harmony to help complete FORERUNNER.

The group has extended its abilities with the opening of Forerunner Recording Studio and has begun work with award winning songwriter Josh Brown (from “Full Devil Jacket” and “Day of Fire”) and known producer/songwriter Rogers Masson. This project will produce a new EP. You can check out several demos from this album at the links listed below. FORERUNNER has begun scheduling dates to promote this upcoming project titled “Worldview.”

You can purchase and download ForeRunner music at CDbaby and ITunes!

For booking call: 740-601-4594 or email: forerunnertheband@yahoo.com

Music and more info:

www.forerunnertheband.com OFFICIAL website

Until then they maintain that, FORERUNNER is a band that believes the music and the message should be worthy of the One who inspired it.

Yes we mainly do live shows of all sorts. My favorite has been "Red White and Boom" Columbus, Ohio's 4rth of July celebration.

We use Carvin stuff some Ibanez, Clayton, Ludwig, Pearl, Evans, Gibson, Rocktron, Dean, Bugera, Paiste, Peavey, and mainly ADK Audio, which is our own line of road cases and speaker systems with Eminence drivers that we have been manufacturing.