SEEKING
Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer.ABOUT
Irvin Evans is a singer / songwriter from Yorktown Va. After having played guitar in rock bands most of his life, in 2003 he gave his life to Christ and began writing music to glorify God. Irvin’s influences span many genres and styles from Van Halen to Chris Tomlin and everyone in between. Irvin has a knack for writing radio-friendly contemporary Christian songs that connect with audiences with the very first listen; his songs have been receiving accolades from hosts of fans of today’s popular Christian artists.
An inspirational songwriter, Irvin has a flair for writing catchy songs that leave the listener moved by the message in the lyrics. Although his roots were firmly placed in mainstream rock, he draws inspiration from many different lyrical and musical influences. "My style is eclectic. I can write a rock ballad today and the next a moving pop or country melody will come out, and I'll be wondering. Where did that come from?” It is that versatility that has given him hoards of fans and has made his unique style so popular with the contemporary Christian crowd.
Music is not a new passion for Irvin, he started playing the guitar at the tender age of 8 and writing songs at the age of 15: "My mom and dad bought me an electric guitar for my 8th birthday and I fell in love, I used to sleep with that thing!” But it wasn't until joining local bands at the age of 20 as a lead guitarist that he decided to make music his life’s dream. Over the next decade or so however, life took Irvin through many twists and turns. He worked in management for a Fortune 500 company for his entire career until 2012 when he left to launch a career in Christian music and honor God with his talents. Irvin began working right out of high school and went to college part time at a local Penn State University Campus during his time with his company. He got married and has two children and has suffered the loss of his youngest brother. Irvin says “my life is the inspiration for my music.” Music, truth be told, was never far from his mind during those years. "I always thought I had this God given talent for a reason, but I remember thinking why now God?”, why not twenty years ago” The answer came, “it wasn’t my time yet” Irvin says. Since leaving his “day job” Irvin has been working out of his home studio writing & recording songs where he is the studio musicians, voice, engineer, writer and producer. He is also a worship leader at his church where he was discovered by his now agent Ryan Johnston / Interphase Entertainment. Ryan said of Irvin the first time he heard him sing, “You blew me away”. This was the birth of a partnership and the beginning of Irvin’s Christian music ministry!
Irvin has built a solid team with his agent Ryan Johnston, Jan Smith (vocal coach)and producer of his single “A Place In My Heart” along with Mil Cannon Director/Producer and longtime governor of the Grammys who directed and produced Irvin’s video for “A Place In My Heart”. Irvin’s passion to use his talent for God is the driving force behind his “sun-up to sun-down” work ethic. He also manages to work out four days a week and spend time with his family. Irvin is highly motivated and an inspiration to other all around him, humble, authentic and anointed are a few words used by fans and friends alike to describe Irvin. Irvin mentions “I’ve spent more money than I could ever make doing music and that’s Ok because God runs my life and meets my needs, but It would be a blessing to finally turn a profit to buy a new –used car for my wife!” he says jokingly.
- Screen name:
- irvinevansmusic
- Member since:
- Jul 27 2013
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years together:
- 5
- Age:
- 61 years
Members Of Band
Irvin Evans
EQUIPMENT
Recording studio, Elect., Acoustic guitars, bass, keys.
MUSIC
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No One Can Love Me More
No One Can Love Me More Track number: 1 Year: 2013 Genre: Christian Contemporary
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Without Love
Without Love Track number: 2 Year: 2013 Genre: Christian Contemporary
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A Place In My Heart (Video)
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Jan Smith on Irvin Evans (Video)
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