Darrell Evans

Background

He was born in San Francisco, California, into a military family, where they moved frequently around the western United States and Europe.

Career

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. Evans was the oldest child of a practicing Catholic couple. He started praising God, even before accepting his salvation at a Leon Patillo concert, during 1980 at eleven years-old.

He began worship leading at fourteen years-old.

He was a student of LIFE Bible College in San Dimas, California, before relocating to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he was a worship leader at Vineyard Church, while he learned evangelism at Oral Roberts University. Family

Evans has five children, two daughters, Leah and Makenzie, three sons, Connor, Zachary and Grayson, while he said "They are my heart and world.

My kids have changed my life for the better. Music and Ministry

He has served as a worship pastor for churches in Washington, California, Oklahoma and Texas.

Foreign the past 17 years Darrell has traveled the world alone and with the band, combining music with worship, preaching, and prayer.

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, "lieutenant"s my prayer that the Lord will use these songs to help people connect with Jesus in a life-changing way".

Achievements

• Besides his music writing, he is an accomplished guitar player and singer.