Darrell Evans (musician)
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Darrell Evans is an evangelical
Christian musician and songwriter
, known primarily for his contributions to contemporary Christian worship
. Influenced by the music of Bruce Springsteen
and U2
, his style of music is noted for its extensive use of free form composition, with several of his songs having been written spontaneously during concerts and worship times. Besides his music writing, he is an accomplished guitar
player and singer.
Darrell's ministry started as a teenager in Olympia, WA: leading many of his fellow classmates to Jesus through personal testimony and nights of praise and worship in his parent's home. He has served as a worship pastor for churches in Washington, California, Oklahoma and Texas.
For the past 12 years Darrell has traveled the world alone and with the band ministering the gospel through worship, preaching, and prayer. His authenticity, genuine spirit and passion have connected with many as he ministers worship to the Lord. Darrell has seen numerous people come to know Christ and has encouraged many others to a deeper walk with God. People are healed, refreshed and renewed through Darrell's ministry.
Darrell's projects "Let the River Flow" and "Freedom" both garnered Dove award nominations and influenced a new wave of congregational worship. His newest project, "Nothing Less Than Everything", wraps his joy, passion and experience in a fresh and powerful sound. In Darrell's words, "It's my prayer that the Lord will use these songs to help people connect with Jesus in a life-changing way".
Evangelicalism
Evangelicalism is a Protestant Christian movement which began in Great Britain in the 1730s and gained popularity in the United States during the series of Great Awakenings of the 18th and 19th century.Its key commitments are:...
Christian musician and songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, known primarily for his contributions to contemporary Christian worship
Worship
Worship is an act of religious devotion usually directed towards a deity. The word is derived from the Old English worthscipe, meaning worthiness or worth-ship — to give, at its simplest, worth to something, for example, Christian worship.Evelyn Underhill defines worship thus: "The absolute...
. Influenced by the music of Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen , nicknamed "The Boss," is an American singer-songwriter who records and tours with the E Street Band...
and U2
U2
U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music...
, his style of music is noted for its extensive use of free form composition, with several of his songs having been written spontaneously during concerts and worship times. Besides his music writing, he is an accomplished guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
player and singer.
Family
Darrell has three children. Daughter Leah, and two sons Connor and Zachary."They are my heart and world. My kids have changed my life for the better. I want to be the Godly father and leader that they need." Darrell said about his children. Darrell and his wife, Charity, plan on having more children in the near future and would also love to adopt.Music and Ministry
Best known as the writer of songs like "Trading my Sorrows", "Let the River Flow", "Your Love is Extravagant", and "Freedom", he is considered by many to be a pioneer in the modern worship music movement.Darrell's ministry started as a teenager in Olympia, WA: leading many of his fellow classmates to Jesus through personal testimony and nights of praise and worship in his parent's home. He has served as a worship pastor for churches in Washington, California, Oklahoma and Texas.
For the past 12 years Darrell has traveled the world alone and with the band ministering the gospel through worship, preaching, and prayer. His authenticity, genuine spirit and passion have connected with many as he ministers worship to the Lord. Darrell has seen numerous people come to know Christ and has encouraged many others to a deeper walk with God. People are healed, refreshed and renewed through Darrell's ministry.
Darrell's projects "Let the River Flow" and "Freedom" both garnered Dove award nominations and influenced a new wave of congregational worship. His newest project, "Nothing Less Than Everything", wraps his joy, passion and experience in a fresh and powerful sound. In Darrell's words, "It's my prayer that the Lord will use these songs to help people connect with Jesus in a life-changing way".
Albums
| Title | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Let the River Flow Let the River Flow with Darrell Evans Let the River Flow with Darrell Evans is a live Christian worship music album by Darrell Evans released by Hosanna! Music in 1997.- Track listing :#"New Song Arisin'" - 4:01#"My God Reigns" - 4:47... |
1997 |
| You Are I AM You Are I AM You Are I AM is a Christian worship music album by Darrell Evans released by Vertical Music in 1997.- Track listing :#"Whom Shall I Fear" - You Are I AM is a Christian worship music album by Darrell Evans released by Vertical Music in 1997.- Track listing :#"Whom Shall I Fear" (Psalm 27) - You Are... |
1998 |
| Freedom Freedom (Darrell Evans album) Freedom is the third Christian worship music album by Darrell Evans released by Vertical Music in 1998. This album also features Lincoln Brewster who played lead guitar and aided in songwriting... |
1998 |
| All I Want is You | 2002 |
| Trading My Sorrows: The Best of Darrell Evans Trading My Sorrows Trading My Sorrows: The Best of Darrell Evans is a compilation of Christian worship music by Darrell Evans released in 2002.- Track listing :#"Fields of Grace " - from All I Want is You#"Freedom" - from Freedom... |
2002 |
| Consuming Fire Consuming Fire Consuming Fire is a live Christian worship music album by Darrell Evans and friends released in April 2004. It was recorded at World Revival Church in Kansas City, MO and Trinity Church in Amarillo, TX.- Track listing :#"Worship Intro"... |
2004 |
| Uncharted Waters Uncharted Waters (Darrell Evans album) Uncharted Waters is a Christian worship music album by Darrell Evans released in 2006.- Track listing :#"You Stole My Heart"#"Ready to Fly"#"Uncharted Waters"#"When I Pray"#"All We Want is You"#"Beautiful Savior"#"Down at Your Feet"... |
2005 |
| Nothing Less than Everything | 2008 |
Compilations
| Album Title | Release Date | Songs |
|---|---|---|
| Our Heart | 1998 | Whom Shall I Fear |
| Only God for Me | 1999 | Trading My Sorrows |
| B.C./A.D.: Who Split Time? | 1999 | Redeemer, Savior, Friend (with Chris Springer) |
| Millennium Worship | 1999 | Trading My Sorrows Redeemer, Savior, Friend (with Chris Springer) Whom Shall I Fear Let the River Flow |
| The Smithton Outpouring | 1999 | Undignified Redeemer, Savior, Friend (with Chris Springer) |
| Rock of Refuge: Acoustic Worship | 2000 | Your Love is Extravagant |
| Lighthouse Worship: Pray, Care, Share | 2000 | Your Love is Extravagant |
| Dove Award Worship: The Best of the '90s | 2000 | We Will Embrace Your Move |
| I Could Sing of Your Love Forever | 2000 | Trading My Sorrows |
| More Than Gold | 2000 | Trading My Sorrows Whom Shall I Fear |
| Millennium Worship 2 | 2001 | Undignified Your Love is Extravagant |
| Open the Eyes of My Heart, Vol. 1 | 2001 | Trading My Sorrows So Good To Me Walk Into The Room |
| Absolute Worship | 2004 | All We Want is You |
| ORU Worship - Extraordinary | 2006 | Worthy To The Lord I Am Free (cover) |
| The Best of Revival Worship | 2006 | The Spirit of Revival We Will Embrace Your Move |