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7eventh Time Down - Wild West Coast Tour
The best songs are those that are heard when we need them most, the ones that become lifelines of truth in the midst of uncertainty. Enter "Just Say Jesus," the powerful title track and lead single from 7eventh Time Down's sophomore album.
A little boy hears the song after losing a friend in a biking accident and asks his mom if it was written about the tragedy. A mother and father mourn the one-year anniversary of the death of their daughters, and the song helps them through the tear-filled day. A grown man who lost his father is comforted by the song in the wake of childhood memories.
One song, three very different scenarios.
"It's way bigger than we are as a band. It's way bigger than we could've hoped for because God's using it," offers lead singer Mikey Howard of the single's resonance. The constant stream of stories from fans remind all four band membersHoward (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Cliff Williams (bass), Eric Van Zant (lead guitar) and Austin Miller (drums)of the power of a song to impact lives. For the Kentucky-bred foursome who grew up playing music together, it's a privilege to get to steward this song, as well as the others on their new release.
The music of Ryan Stevenson blends influences from soul, pop, and some of the great guitarists to create engaging acoustic guitar driven melodies. Embracing the idea that some of the most profound moments of worship emerge not from mountain-top experiences but from difficult, perhaps even catastrophic circumstance gives Ryan's lyrics a poetic vulnerability reflecting honestly on the difficulties everyone faces. At the age of 18, his youth pastor surprised him by placing a guitar in his hands, stating, "I felt like the Lord was telling me to buy this for you" Ryan matured his musical gifts by playing at youth groups, summer camps and mission trips. While attending Northwest Christian College in Eugene, Oregon, Ryan formed an acoustic duo with fellow Christian artist Paul Wright and played in local coffee houses. After adding a full band to the mix, they played throughout the northwest, packing venues and opening for renowned Christian artists. When Wright pursued his solo career, Ryan worked with him as a co-writer, singer, and guitarist on each of Wrights mainstream releases. Ryan's own music reflects the wealth of experience garnered from his time with these endeavors. In 2003, Stevenson moved to Boise, Idaho. He continued writing songs, leading worship, and performing in small venues, all while working as a front line paramedic. Wanting to honestly and vulnerably communicate through his recording and his live performance the grace and love that guides him through his own trials, Ryan Stevenson writes with a musical maturity beyond his years and a spiritual sensitivity that easily draws people into the musical message. Follow him on Twitter: @ryansmusic and Facebook: Ryan Stevenson.
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