Micah Schweinsberg
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Micah Schweinsberg is a musician in Nashville, Tennessee
. Micah began his career with a national charting radio single titled "I've Got the Devil by the Tail" at age five. He began playing various instruments at an early age and as a teenager, he began playing drums and composing songs for a Christian Rock
band he started called 3PO that managed to attract the attention of Fervent Records
. Later, he began playing drums for professional artists such as Justifide
, The Crabb Family
, Crabb Revival
, Diamond Rio
and many more. Micah has managed to be successful in each area of his career. He has attracted attention for his showmanship and has been given praise from fellow musicians such as Jeff Easter, Noah Henson
, Warren Barfield
, and Diamond Rio
. Photography and Graphic Design have been hobbies for Micah in the past and have recently become a career passion for him, so he started Image of the Invisible in October 2010. His photography and design clientele includes Kelly Wright
of Fox News Channel
, Crabb Revival
, The Crabb Family
, The Crist Family
, Red Roots
, The Bowling Family, and others.
and raised by his parents Rick and Teresa Schweinsberg. Rick and Teresa had their own gospel music
group, True Gospel Sounds, which first allowed him to perform on stage at a very young age. His father, Rick, has had much success and experience in the music industry in being a radio d.j./program director, songwriter, producer for Daywind Recording Studios, record label developer, and audio engineer. His mother, Teresa, is an educator and manages a booking agency called the New South Artists Agency.
classic "I've Got A Tiger by the Tail". He then began playing the fiddle and drums in his parents' gospel group until they disbanded when he was fifteen years old.
band that Micah helped to form and played the drums for when he was a teenager. Other members of the group included Michelle Kelly(lead vocalist
), Zach Daniels(bass
), and Seth Morrison(guitar
). Besides playing drums for the band, he wrote songs and composed the music, which helped form the group's unique sound leading Fervent Records
to take interest in the group. The band also managed to tie for first place at the Festival Con Dios
talent contest with the Newsboys
. 3PO played beside CCM acts Toby Mac, Jaci Velasquez
, Audio Adrenaline
, Kirk Franklin
, Switchfoot
, Disciple
, Relient K
, Tait
, Kutless
, Staple
, Rachel Lampa, Sanctus Real
, Stavesacre
, Solomon's Wish, and many more.
. For two years, he toured across the United States and internationally throughout Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. Micah played Spirit West Coast, Rock the Desert, Rock the Canyon, Ballinger Rock Festival in Germany and numerous other festivals around the world. In his time with the band, they held the longest running CHR
number one single.
, a Grammy nominated and Dove Award winning gospel music
group until the family group separated into different careers. He became a member of the famous Crabb Family Band at the release of the "Driven" Album and contributed to drums and songwriting on two Crabb Family projects, including their final release "Letting Go." This allowed him to be introduced to and favored among many Gospel music fans. During his time touring with The Crabb Family, he performed at the Dove Awards in 2005 and 2007, numerous times on Grand Ole Opry, TBN
, and Daystar Television Network
.
disbanded, Micah began playing drums for the Dove Award nominated group Crabb Revival
, which included Adam Crabb, Terah Crabb Penhollow, and Zach Smith from the original Crabb Family. While touring with the band, he pulled double-duty, playing bass guitar for CCM artist, Warren Barfield
.
, The Crabb Family
, Crabb Revival
, and Red Roots
.
media site called Image of the Invisible. He has always had deep passion for design and strives to make all of his creations "professional, trendy, and as edgy as possible." Photography is something he takes seriously, but enjoys experimenting and trying new things.
where he earned an Associate's Degree
in Electronic Media
.
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
. Micah began his career with a national charting radio single titled "I've Got the Devil by the Tail" at age five. He began playing various instruments at an early age and as a teenager, he began playing drums and composing songs for a Christian Rock
Christian rock
Christian rock is a form of rock music played by individuals and bands whose members are Christians and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands...
band he started called 3PO that managed to attract the attention of Fervent Records
Fervent Records
Fervent Records is a Contemporary Christian record label based in Nashville, Tennessee. Fervent was bought by Word Records in 2005.-Current Artists:* BarlowGirl* Big Daddy Weave* Chris August* Francesca Battistelli* Group 1 Crew* Sidewalk Prophets...
. Later, he began playing drums for professional artists such as Justifide
Justifide
Justifide was a Christian rock band formed in 1999 and ended in 2006, when they changed their name to "Reform the Resistance". The band's music dealt with hard-hitting images and real-world problems...
, The Crabb Family
The Crabb Family
The Crabb Family was a Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning Southern Gospel group from Beaver Dam, Kentucky. They had sixteen No. 1 songs on the national radio charts.-Members:...
, Crabb Revival
Crabb Revival
-Career:Crabb Revival was formed by brother and sister, Adam and Terah Crabb, after the disbandment of The Crabb Family in 2007. The other members, Zach Smith and Micah Schweinsberg, were part of the Crabb Family band, while the final member, Jedidiah Richardson, is Adam and Terah's cousin...
, Diamond Rio
Diamond Rio
Diamond Rio is an American Country music/Christian music band formed in 1984 in Nashville, Tennessee. Since its foundation, the group has comprised the same six members: Gene Johnson , Jimmy Olander , Brian Prout , Marty Roe , Dan Truman , and Dana Williams...
and many more. Micah has managed to be successful in each area of his career. He has attracted attention for his showmanship and has been given praise from fellow musicians such as Jeff Easter, Noah Henson
Pillar (band)
Pillar is a Christian rock band currently located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Their sixth studio album, Confessions, was released in 2009.- Formation and independent albums :...
, Warren Barfield
Warren Barfield
Warren Barfield is a Christian musician.- Personal life :Warren has been married to Megan Barfield since September 1, 2001...
, and Diamond Rio
Diamond Rio
Diamond Rio is an American Country music/Christian music band formed in 1984 in Nashville, Tennessee. Since its foundation, the group has comprised the same six members: Gene Johnson , Jimmy Olander , Brian Prout , Marty Roe , Dan Truman , and Dana Williams...
. Photography and Graphic Design have been hobbies for Micah in the past and have recently become a career passion for him, so he started Image of the Invisible in October 2010. His photography and design clientele includes Kelly Wright
Kelly Wright
Kelly Wright is an American reporter for Fox News Channel and co-anchor of America's News Headquarters on Saturday, and is based in the network’s Washington, D.C., bureau. He was a co-host of Fox and Friends Weekend from July 2006 to January 2008....
of Fox News Channel
Fox News Channel
Fox News Channel , often called Fox News, is a cable and satellite television news channel owned by the Fox Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of News Corporation...
, Crabb Revival
Crabb Revival
-Career:Crabb Revival was formed by brother and sister, Adam and Terah Crabb, after the disbandment of The Crabb Family in 2007. The other members, Zach Smith and Micah Schweinsberg, were part of the Crabb Family band, while the final member, Jedidiah Richardson, is Adam and Terah's cousin...
, The Crabb Family
The Crabb Family
The Crabb Family was a Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning Southern Gospel group from Beaver Dam, Kentucky. They had sixteen No. 1 songs on the national radio charts.-Members:...
, The Crist Family
The Crist Family
The Crist Family is an American Christian music group started in 1987 by Tami Crist Starkel. The group's current members include Tami and her husband Jon Starkel, her brother Rich Crist Jr...
, Red Roots
Red Roots
Three red-headed, triplet sisters comprise the band appropriately named Red Roots. The band has a country sound with an inspirational message. Nika, Natalie, Nicole make up the trio...
, The Bowling Family, and others.
Background
Micah was born in Portsmouth, OhioPortsmouth, Ohio
Portsmouth is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Scioto County. The municipality is located on the northern banks of the Ohio River and east of the Scioto River in Southern Ohio. The population was 20,226 at the 2010 census.-Foundation:...
and raised by his parents Rick and Teresa Schweinsberg. Rick and Teresa had their own gospel music
Gospel music
Gospel music is music that is written to express either personal, spiritual or a communal belief regarding Christian life, as well as to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music....
group, True Gospel Sounds, which first allowed him to perform on stage at a very young age. His father, Rick, has had much success and experience in the music industry in being a radio d.j./program director, songwriter, producer for Daywind Recording Studios, record label developer, and audio engineer. His mother, Teresa, is an educator and manages a booking agency called the New South Artists Agency.
Early Years
At age five, Micah made national music charts with his first radio single, “I’ve Got the Devil by the Tail", which was a "Christian" remake of the Buck OwensBuck Owens
Alvis Edgar Owens, Jr. , better known as Buck Owens, was an American singer and guitarist who had 21 No. 1 hits on the Billboard country music charts with his band, the Buckaroos...
classic "I've Got A Tiger by the Tail". He then began playing the fiddle and drums in his parents' gospel group until they disbanded when he was fifteen years old.
3PO
3P0 was the name of a Christian rockChristian rock
Christian rock is a form of rock music played by individuals and bands whose members are Christians and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands...
band that Micah helped to form and played the drums for when he was a teenager. Other members of the group included Michelle Kelly(lead vocalist
Lead vocalist
The lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
), Zach Daniels(bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
), and Seth Morrison(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...
). Besides playing drums for the band, he wrote songs and composed the music, which helped form the group's unique sound leading Fervent Records
Fervent Records
Fervent Records is a Contemporary Christian record label based in Nashville, Tennessee. Fervent was bought by Word Records in 2005.-Current Artists:* BarlowGirl* Big Daddy Weave* Chris August* Francesca Battistelli* Group 1 Crew* Sidewalk Prophets...
to take interest in the group. The band also managed to tie for first place at the Festival Con Dios
Festival Con Dios
Festival Con Dios was a traveling Christian music festival that began in spring 2001. The first festival was started by Newsboys and also featured Audio Adrenaline, The O.C. Supertones, Pillar, T-Bone, The Benjamin Gate, Skillet, Switchfoot, and others. This was one of the largest CCM traveling...
talent contest with the Newsboys
Newsboys
Newsboys are a Christian pop rock band founded in 1985 in Mooloolaba, Australia. They have released 15 studio albums, six of which have been certified gold...
. 3PO played beside CCM acts Toby Mac, Jaci Velasquez
Jaci Velasquez
Jacquelyn Davette Velasquez is an American Contemporary Christian and Latin Pop singer—in both English and Spanish languages....
, Audio Adrenaline
Audio Adrenaline
Audio Adrenaline was a Christian rock band that formed in the late 1980s at Kentucky Christian University in Grayson, Kentucky. During the band's 17-year existence, they were awarded two Grammy awards, multiple Dove Awards and they released 17 number one singles. They were regular performers at the...
, Kirk Franklin
Kirk Franklin
Kirk Dwayne Franklin is an American Gospel music musician, choir director, and author, and is most notably known for leading urban contemporary gospel choirs such as The Family, God's Property and One Nation Crew .- Early years :...
, Switchfoot
Switchfoot
Switchfoot is an American rock band from San Diego, California. The band's members are Jon Foreman , Tim Foreman , Chad Butler , Jerome Fontamillas , and Drew Shirley .After early successes in the Christian rock scene, Switchfoot first gained mainstream...
, Disciple
Disciple (band)
Disciple is a Christian metal / rock band from Knoxville, Tennessee, formed in 1992.-History:Disciple was formed in 1992 by high school friends Kevin Young, Brad Noah, and Tim Barrett. The band released their first CD, What Was I Thinking in 1995...
, Relient K
Relient K
Relient K is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio by Matt Thiessen, Brian Pittman, and Matt Hoopes during the band's junior year in high school and their time at Malone University...
, Tait
Tait (band)
Tait is a Christian rock band formed by Michael Tait, one of the members of dc Talk and the lead singer of Newsboys since 2010.- Pre-formation of Tait :...
, Kutless
Kutless
Kutless is a Christian rock band from Portland, Oregon formed in 1999. Since their formation, they have released six studio albums including their latest, It Is Well. The band has also released a live album, Live from Portland. Currently, they have sold almost 2 million records.-Biography:Formed in...
, Staple
Staple (band)
Staple is a Christian Hard Rock/Post-Hardcore group from Mechanicsburg, Ohio. Staple was founded in 2000 when the members met at Rosedale Bible College in Ohio.-The First Era :...
, Rachel Lampa, Sanctus Real
Sanctus Real
Sanctus Real is an American Christian rock band formed in Toledo, Ohio, in 1996. The group is composed of Matt Hammitt , Chris Rohman , Dan Gartley , Pete Prevost , and Mark Graalman...
, Stavesacre
Stavesacre
Stavesacre was an American rock band from Huntington Beach, California formed in 1995. The band was composed of vocalist Mark Salomon, guitarists Jeff Bellew and Ryan Dennee, bassist Dirk Lemmenes and drummer Sam West....
, Solomon's Wish, and many more.
Justifide
In 2002, Micah began touring and playing drums with the Christian rock band JustifideJustifide
Justifide was a Christian rock band formed in 1999 and ended in 2006, when they changed their name to "Reform the Resistance". The band's music dealt with hard-hitting images and real-world problems...
. For two years, he toured across the United States and internationally throughout Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. Micah played Spirit West Coast, Rock the Desert, Rock the Canyon, Ballinger Rock Festival in Germany and numerous other festivals around the world. In his time with the band, they held the longest running CHR
Contemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio is a radio format that is common in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia that focuses on playing current and recurrent popular music as determined by the Top 40 music charts...
number one single.
The Crabb Family
From 2004-2007, Micah played drums for The Crabb FamilyThe Crabb Family
The Crabb Family was a Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning Southern Gospel group from Beaver Dam, Kentucky. They had sixteen No. 1 songs on the national radio charts.-Members:...
, a Grammy nominated and Dove Award winning gospel music
Gospel music
Gospel music is music that is written to express either personal, spiritual or a communal belief regarding Christian life, as well as to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music....
group until the family group separated into different careers. He became a member of the famous Crabb Family Band at the release of the "Driven" Album and contributed to drums and songwriting on two Crabb Family projects, including their final release "Letting Go." This allowed him to be introduced to and favored among many Gospel music fans. During his time touring with The Crabb Family, he performed at the Dove Awards in 2005 and 2007, numerous times on Grand Ole Opry, TBN
TBN
TBN may mean:* The Bot Net* The Barter Network* The Baseball Network* The Brewing Network* The Buffalo News* Toronto Bicycling Network* Total Base Number, an indicator for the alkalinity of lubricant oil* Trombone* Trinity Broadcasting Network...
, and Daystar Television Network
Daystar Television Network
The Daystar Television Network is an American evangelical Christian television religious broadcasting network headquartered near Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Bedford, Texas...
.
Crabb Revival
After The Crabb FamilyThe Crabb Family
The Crabb Family was a Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning Southern Gospel group from Beaver Dam, Kentucky. They had sixteen No. 1 songs on the national radio charts.-Members:...
disbanded, Micah began playing drums for the Dove Award nominated group Crabb Revival
Crabb Revival
-Career:Crabb Revival was formed by brother and sister, Adam and Terah Crabb, after the disbandment of The Crabb Family in 2007. The other members, Zach Smith and Micah Schweinsberg, were part of the Crabb Family band, while the final member, Jedidiah Richardson, is Adam and Terah's cousin...
, which included Adam Crabb, Terah Crabb Penhollow, and Zach Smith from the original Crabb Family. While touring with the band, he pulled double-duty, playing bass guitar for CCM artist, Warren Barfield
Warren Barfield
Warren Barfield is a Christian musician.- Personal life :Warren has been married to Megan Barfield since September 1, 2001...
.
Studio musician
Among other jobs, Micah is currently a studio drummer in Nashville, Tennessee and has played on numerous artists' albums and recordings including Austins BridgeAustins Bridge
Austins Bridge is an American Country band originally formed in Austin, Texas. The band consists of Justin Rivers and Jason Baird.- Band history:...
, The Crabb Family
The Crabb Family
The Crabb Family was a Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning Southern Gospel group from Beaver Dam, Kentucky. They had sixteen No. 1 songs on the national radio charts.-Members:...
, Crabb Revival
Crabb Revival
-Career:Crabb Revival was formed by brother and sister, Adam and Terah Crabb, after the disbandment of The Crabb Family in 2007. The other members, Zach Smith and Micah Schweinsberg, were part of the Crabb Family band, while the final member, Jedidiah Richardson, is Adam and Terah's cousin...
, and Red Roots
Red Roots
Three red-headed, triplet sisters comprise the band appropriately named Red Roots. The band has a country sound with an inspirational message. Nika, Natalie, Nicole make up the trio...
.
Discography
| Artist | Project | Label | Year | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crabb Family The Crabb Family The Crabb Family was a Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning Southern Gospel group from Beaver Dam, Kentucky. They had sixteen No. 1 songs on the national radio charts.-Members:... |
Grand Finale: The Ultimate Concert Experience | Daywind | 2007 | Drummer |
| The Crabb Family The Crabb Family The Crabb Family was a Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning Southern Gospel group from Beaver Dam, Kentucky. They had sixteen No. 1 songs on the national radio charts.-Members:... |
Letting Go | Daywind | 2007 | Drummer, Composer |
| The Crabb Family The Crabb Family The Crabb Family was a Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning Southern Gospel group from Beaver Dam, Kentucky. They had sixteen No. 1 songs on the national radio charts.-Members:... |
Grand Finale: The Ultimate Concert Experience | Provident | 2009 | Drummer |
| The Crabb Family The Crabb Family The Crabb Family was a Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning Southern Gospel group from Beaver Dam, Kentucky. They had sixteen No. 1 songs on the national radio charts.-Members:... |
The Ballads | Daywind | 2010 | Drummer, Composer |
| Crabb Revival Crabb Revival -Career:Crabb Revival was formed by brother and sister, Adam and Terah Crabb, after the disbandment of The Crabb Family in 2007. The other members, Zach Smith and Micah Schweinsberg, were part of the Crabb Family band, while the final member, Jedidiah Richardson, is Adam and Terah's cousin... |
Runaway Train Runaway Train (Crabb Revival album) Runaway Train is the debut album from the Christian country group Crabb Revival. The album was released on May 30, 2008.-Track listing:All songs written by Adam Crabb, except where noted.# "Runaway Train" - 5:15# "The Journey" - 4:56... |
Daywind | 2008 | Composer |
| Crabb Revival Crabb Revival -Career:Crabb Revival was formed by brother and sister, Adam and Terah Crabb, after the disbandment of The Crabb Family in 2007. The other members, Zach Smith and Micah Schweinsberg, were part of the Crabb Family band, while the final member, Jedidiah Richardson, is Adam and Terah's cousin... |
Live at Oak Tree Live at Oak Tree: The Series Live at Oak Tree: The Series is a TV series from Daywind Records that airs on The Inspiration Network. The series presents many artists behind-the-scenes during all the preparation and recording of a live presentation.-The Series:... |
Daywind | 2009 | Drummer |
| Austins Bridge Austins Bridge Austins Bridge is an American Country band originally formed in Austin, Texas. The band consists of Justin Rivers and Jason Baird.- Band history:... |
Live at Oak Tree Live at Oak Tree: The Series Live at Oak Tree: The Series is a TV series from Daywind Records that airs on The Inspiration Network. The series presents many artists behind-the-scenes during all the preparation and recording of a live presentation.-The Series:... |
Daywind | 2009 | Drummer |
| Red Roots Red Roots Three red-headed, triplet sisters comprise the band appropriately named Red Roots. The band has a country sound with an inspirational message. Nika, Natalie, Nicole make up the trio... |
Red Roots | Red Hen/Daywind | 2011 | Drummer, Photographer, Graphic Designer, Composer |
| The Bowling Family | Feels Like Sunday | Big Ten Entertainment | 2011 | Graphic Designer |
Dove Award
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Special Event Album of the Year: Torch |
SGN Music Awards
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Musician of the Year |
Drumming DVD
Drum & Drummer is the title of Micah's drum instructional DVD. It's an hour long with instruction, insight, and a look into a musician's touring life. It's for ages 2 and up. For more information or to purchase visit Drum & Drummer DVDEndorsements
- Orange County Drum and PercussionOrange County Drum and PercussionOrange County Drum and Percussion was started as a custom drum manufacturer located in Orange County, California. The company is now owned by Guitar Center and only sells ready-made kits in set configurations that are mass produced in China...
- Regal sticks
- Risen Drums
Photography & design
Recently Micah has started his own photography and graphic designGraphic design
Graphic design is a creative process – most often involving a client and a designer and usually completed in conjunction with producers of form – undertaken in order to convey a specific message to a targeted audience...
media site called Image of the Invisible. He has always had deep passion for design and strives to make all of his creations "professional, trendy, and as edgy as possible." Photography is something he takes seriously, but enjoys experimenting and trying new things.
Education
Micah attended Ohio UniversityOhio University
Ohio University is a public university located in the Midwestern United States in Athens, Ohio, situated on an campus...
where he earned an Associate's Degree
Associate's degree
An associate degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, technical colleges, and bachelor's degree-granting colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study usually lasting two years...
in Electronic Media
Electronic media
Electronic media are media that use electronics or electromechanical energy for the end-user to access the content. This is in contrast to static media , which today are most often created electronically, but don't require electronics to be accessed by the end-user in the printed form...
.
See also
- The Crabb FamilyThe Crabb FamilyThe Crabb Family was a Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning Southern Gospel group from Beaver Dam, Kentucky. They had sixteen No. 1 songs on the national radio charts.-Members:...
- Crabb RevivalCrabb Revival-Career:Crabb Revival was formed by brother and sister, Adam and Terah Crabb, after the disbandment of The Crabb Family in 2007. The other members, Zach Smith and Micah Schweinsberg, were part of the Crabb Family band, while the final member, Jedidiah Richardson, is Adam and Terah's cousin...
- Diamond RioDiamond RioDiamond Rio is an American Country music/Christian music band formed in 1984 in Nashville, Tennessee. Since its foundation, the group has comprised the same six members: Gene Johnson , Jimmy Olander , Brian Prout , Marty Roe , Dan Truman , and Dana Williams...
- Warren BarfieldWarren BarfieldWarren Barfield is a Christian musician.- Personal life :Warren has been married to Megan Barfield since September 1, 2001...
- JustifideJustifideJustifide was a Christian rock band formed in 1999 and ended in 2006, when they changed their name to "Reform the Resistance". The band's music dealt with hard-hitting images and real-world problems...
- Red RootsRed RootsThree red-headed, triplet sisters comprise the band appropriately named Red Roots. The band has a country sound with an inspirational message. Nika, Natalie, Nicole make up the trio...