User:Gioperez17/sandbox

=History=

Formation
In the fall of 2010, shortly after the arrival of Etni Perez to the United States from Mexico, he and Giovanni Perez were talking about how the ICCI Kids Ministry had been using digital media rather than an actual band for their services in the morning. Etni mentioned how back in Mexico they had been forming a band to play on Sundays for church service. Giovanni then stated that he actually had a little prior guitar experience and then both decided that it was time for the Kids Ministry had a band to play for the kids at church. After proposing the idea to and receiving the okay from ICCI Kids Ministry leader, Gabriel Perez, Giovanni's dad, the two recruited drummer Aaron Barrios, former guitarist Nando Villegas, and bassist Omar Ojeda. The last position needing to be filled was someone to sing vocals. Their problem was solved after asking Pablito Perez, both Giovanni's and Omar's cousin, to help them with vocals.

First few months
Once the line-up was complete, the band began to practice and to form the bond needed for a band to function. Pablito's dad, Pablo Perez, helped the band get on its feet by guiding them through their practices. In December of 2010, they were asked to play for the first time at the ICCI Musician's Christmas Dinner and were later asked to play for the church's New Year Service. After gaining confidence that they could actually play as a band together, Nando unexpectedly and unfortunately left the band. Despite the loss of a member, the band kept going. Jonathan Perez was also then placed in charge of few of the practices after that just to make sure they did how they were supposed to.

2011
In the beginning of 2011, new additions came about. With the help of David Arroyo, ICCI's Kids Ministry sound technician, the band now had new equipment that they had needed in order to start playing in the kids' church. A new drum set, a new guitar amplifier, and a new bass amplifier were the result of this. As the annual kids' camp approached, the band was asked to play and had agreed. Around this time came the addition of a new voice for the band, Daniela Andujo. The six-man band then started to learn new songs and prepare to play for the camp which would held in May.

After the Kids' Camp, a few of the band members left to Mexico for their summer vacation meaning that the band was not complete and wasn't able to play until they returned. Once they were back, they were back at it, putting in their best efforts.

A change in line-up
=Kid's Camp=

Third camp (Colossal Coaster World)
=Music= Although they have not yet composed any of their own original music (hint hint Etni), their repertoire includes several different songs from different musicians or bands. Some of the most notable ones being from Xtreme Kids worship group and LifeWay's VBS music. It has been said that they've been wanting to write their own lyrics and music but have not been able to due to the fact that most of them are still in school and have to do homework, chores and things like that. =Band members=
 * Current members
 * Etni Perez – keyboards, lead, backing vocals (2010–present)
 * Giovanni Perez – lead guitar (2010–present)
 * Omar Ojeda – bass (2010–present)
 * Abdi Perez – rhythm guitar, Synthesizers, MIDI Controllers (2013–present)
 * Pablito Perez – drums (2013–present)
 * Daniela Andujo - lead vocals (2010–present)
 * Rebecca Castro - lead, backing vocals (2011–present)
 * Adveel Aradillas - backing vocals (2012–present)
 * Evelyn Barrios - backing vocals (2012–present)
 * Former members
 * Aaron Barrios – drums, percussion (2010-2013)
 * Nando Villegas - lead guitar (2010)
 * Touring members (2013)
 * Michelle Vite - lead vocals
 * Jessica Vite - backing vocals
 * Daphne Segovia - backing vocals
 * Jonathan Perez - drums