Kermit Easterling: BIO

Kermit

Kermit Easterling invades audiences with his naked pursuit of life’s unanswerable questions and darkest secrets. He writes on ecstatic love, spiraling depression, brokenness, hope, humor, loss, and the unexplainable, life changing power of Grace.

Kermit is a singer/songwriter who presently calls Alcoa, Tennessee his home. Born and raised in the sunshine state of Florida, it was there that his musical journey began. Starting with piano, bassoon, and drums, he learned to explore a variety of instruments and styles. Kermit eventually discovered the guitar, which helped launch his songwriting career with its ever evolving sound and portability. He has since played all over the United States and even as far as Northern Ireland and Puerto Rico. He even spent time in the military, overseas in Kosovo, with guitar in hand.

Predominantly acoustic, Kermit’s music is a well blended mix of folk, rock, emo, worship and more.

Kevin Harris - Guitar & Vocals

Along with Kevin’s hope in Jesus, comes also his hope that when he gets to go to be with Christ for eternity, there would also be a guitar waiting for him. Kevin can’t get enough of playing and singing for and about his Lord and Savior. An incredible talent and leader, Kevin Harris has led worship in many different venues in the East Tennessee area.

Kevin was born, raised, and lives with his wife, Lindsay, in Maryville, Tennessee. Picking up the guitar in his teen years, the natural ability to play came easy. His ability to lead a crowd of people, young to old, into praising Christ, is an obvious gift from God. Playing and singing with this band is an incredible complement for Kermit.

Lonnie Carver - Sax, Flute & Vocals

Lonnie is a native of Blount County. Born in Maryville Tennessee in 1953 and raised in Lakemont. He and his son Alex and daughter Emma live in Maryville. Also living in Maryville is Lonnie’s oldest daughter Sara along with her husband and their two children.

Lonnie has been a musician/entertainer for nearly 42 years. Traveling the country or working close to home in the music/entertainment industry has given him a unique perspective on the world and its inhabitants. In Spring of 2006 God gave him a conviction to leave the secular music industry and devote his talents to serving Him in whatever way He desires. Along with playing in the Kermit Easterling Band, Lonnie is also the worship leader at Tellico Lake Church in Vonore, Tennessee. It is his goal to glorify Our Savior with contemporary as well as traditional praise and worship music and to share the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ wherever and whenever possible.

Jeff Roller - Bass Guitar

"Jeff is a master on the bass guitar. Whether thumping on his custom 5-string fretless, his Rickenbacker, or any one of his numerous other axes, he powerfully connects his big heart and his well oiled craft with his passion to bring glory to God and his Lord Jesus Christ. Jeff has faithfully and sacrificially used his gift to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus in many venues for over two decades.

Jeff is married to his beautiful wife Laurel and lives in Maryville, TN. He is a man of God that deeply loves and nurtures his wife. He has weathered many storms and has emerged with a deeper trust and reliance on his Lord and Savior Jesus. Ask him where his hope is found and be prepared to hear his story of redemption and of the God that has so relentlessly pursued him. " Keith Davis, Elder R.O.C.C.

Jeff gives all his thanks and gives all the glory to Christ his Redeemer. Jeff has three children, his oldest son Jeff is with the USMC serving his country in Iraq, his daughter Amanda is in medical school training to become a nurse, and his daughter Katy is an honors student in high school pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.

Jason Roller - Drums & Percussion