LETTER 7 Letter 7 is Christian rock/metal with hard edge guitars,
melodic power vocals and solid driving drums.
The style reflects old school heavy metal with modern production including good hooks and
Christian lyrical content.
2007 CD title: Salt of the Earth
Created by song writer and musician JD Evans - Lead vocals performed by professional vocalist Tom Collete - Engineered by Ken Orth of Alpine sound -
All
instruments and occasional vocals were performed by JD - -------
2008 CD title: Follow The Light Created by song writer and musician JD Evans - Lead vocals performed by professional vocalist Steve Young - Engineered by Ken Orth of Alpine sound -
All
instruments and some backing vocals were performed by JD -
3-25-07 --------- Seasoned guitarist Dale Burton has joined as we get ready to track the next CD due for release in late 2008...
1-3-08 --------- We begin tracking the drums in 2 weeks at Alpine
2-18-08 --------- All main instruments have been tracked - vocals are next
3-16-08 --------- Vocals are finished! - Mixing begins over the next few weeks...
3-18-08 ---------- Due to unforseen circumstances, some big changes have been made during the recording phase of our second CD release - We have a new line up...
On vocals: Steve Young - Steve is a professional vocalist performing in bands such as Icon, Rock Candy and Sylence... His style and stage presence adds a new fire to the Letter 7 project! Go to the Sound Clip page to hear a sample of Steve on the new release....
On Bass: Russ Adams - Russ brings 18yrs experience on the bass including a brief journey with the Christian rock band Haven...
On Drums: Tommy Dears - Also formerly with Haven, Tommy is the seasoned drummer we were looking for...
4-14-08 -------- Rehearsals continue over the next few months... We hope to get rolling around late summer or early fall... Any show dates will be listed below under venues...
6-20-08 -------- The new discs are here! Thank you for your patience...
Notes:
Thanks to everyone who has been supporting us and our music. You guys make it all worthwhile.
Maybe we'll get to see you in your home town sometime in the future.
May God keep His merciful hand on all of us - Letter 7
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Upcoming Venues
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Steve Young uses: Shure Beta 87C Microphones - Mac computers - Ugly white vans! -
JD Evans uses:
Jackson Soloist Guitars - GHS Boomer Strings .009 - Boss GT Processors - Vox and Randall Amps - Sorbie shampoo! -
Dale Burton uses:
Fender and Jackson Guitars - Peavey Amps - Boss and Digitech effects pedals - And everything else at guitar stores! -
Russ Adams uses:
Fender Squire Basses - DR High Beam Strings - Rack Rider Condition Unit, Samson Wireless, Sabine RT7100 Rack Tuner, 4oo watt Hartke Head, 4/10 cab - Polo for Men! -
Tommy Dearsuses:
DW Drums and Pedals - Sabian Cymbals - Lots of Broken Sticks! -