User talk:WeRcalled

www.weRcalled.com

Artist Bio

WeRCalled started out as a fun jam session in the family’s music room… July 2012… Then, the invitations came from churches, D-Now Youth Weekends, damps, concert sponsors, and even invites to do some special performance dates in the live music capitol of the world, Branson, MO, were received. It didn’t take long for people to notice WeRCalled’s fresh style to worship, Dj Lisemby’s incredible song writing ability, and their gift to connect with the heart of their audiences. March 11, 2013, WeRCalled facebook page already has #11,004 “Likes!” as their High Voltage Tour just begins. Dj says the band’s name leaped out of Romans 1:6 as it talks about how we are called by Christ. The WeRCalled team has professional backgrounds in music, music theory, theatrics and ministry! They are steadfast in sharing Jesus through personal testimonies and powerful songs that will take you from jumping and praising, to on your knees in worship.

Artist Bio – WeRCalled band members:

Dj Lisemby: (Branson, MO) 18 y/o, is the band leader, lead singer, and guitarist; He has also authored a character-building children’s book. Born into the third generation of musicians and evangelists, his grand-dad grinned, “Well, Dj was born with a guitar in one hand and a mic in the other. He can’t help it. It just comes natural.” Life on the road full-time began at the age of two-weeks as his family traveled singing and preaching around the globe. At the age of 2, Dj sang his first vocal solo, “I Cast All My Cares Upon You”; Realizing the ultimate price Jesus paid, Dj penned his first song when he was only 5; Climbing into his dad’s drum cage opened the exciting adventure with instruments; Dj, 8 y/o, was featured drummer for national talent at the Arkansas county fair; Believing in his undiscovered God-given talents, CL & Kay Wheeler (Baton Rouge, LA) presented Dj with his first Blue Ridge acoustic guitar and at the age of 9 it was love at first sight; Amazingly, at the age of 11, Dj was given his first hot-lead guitar solo with recording artist Tommy Cash paying tribute to his brother, Johnny Cash, at the Ozark Mountain Gospel Festival. One year later, confident of his love for music, Dj saw an advertisement of a theater needing a utility man. He called the number and had a real interview scheduled at the age of 12! Preferring to create and perform his own-style mixed with dynamic classics, Dj, five years later, along with Darry, Jared, Jacob, Bob, and Gabbie unite to share their personal experiences and express their true passion of sharing hope in Jesus to strengthening others in their journey. Eager to learn the music industry, Dj worked as a radio DJ at a local Christian radio station, 88.1 KLFC Radio, and was featured with his own Saturday morning show – at the ages of 15-16. Dj currently serves as Youth Pastor of Friendly Baptist Church, Branson, MO.

Jared Smith: (El Dorado, AR) Bass/Acoustic/ E. Guitar and background vocalist; 23y/o, Upon finishing high school, he began his college career in EL Dorado at the community college (2008). Once he finished his studies there he transferred to Southern Arkansas University of Magnolia. There he focused on studies of psychology and music, finishing his degree within two years (2012). Jared has worked in several fields such as carpentry, retail, and business. Jared began playing guitar when he was 13 years old after getting his first acoustic guitar for Christmas. He immediately started playing in his church band and began playing at his school in talent shows. While in college, Jared continued his musical performance. He played in college jazz band (2010). Jared was also part of the worship band at the BCM (Baptist Collegiate Ministry), where he was mentored by several leaders and went on to lead worship there for a time. (2011) Jared is an avid song writer and has written several compilations.

Jacob Gholson: (Berryville, AR). Electric Guitarist and showman; 18 y/o graduate of Berryville, AR, High School; actor in America’s largest attended outdoor drama, The Great Passion Play, for many years; and is an active musician in his church band.

Gabbie Lisemby: (Branson, MO) 13 y/o, is featured on piano, keyboard, effects, and vocals; She is a 7th grade student at Branson Junior High; Recipient of numerous first place national championships in ballet, tap, jazz; Recipient of World championship title in Jazz; charter member of the Dance Branson competition team; co-coordinator of Princess in-training events; former actress in the Great Passion Play and the Broadway style musical, The Promise.

Bob Bauman: (German Valley, Illinois) accomplished violinist; first stage performance at the age of 3 in his family’s country church; began playing guitar at the age of 18; picked up the fiddle later in life; and has performed 30 years in the mid-west America.

Darry Lisemby: (Lake Charles, LA) Evangelist * earned a Doctorate in ministry and Masters in Divinity * Global Missions * Church Planter * Entertainer * Producer * Accomplished Musician * Lead Actor in Broadway style musical,  The PROMISE * Host of Sunday Celebration * Co-founder Psalms Camp  * Drama Instructor * Recipient of  the distinguished Arkansas Outstanding Citizen Award presented by Governnor Mike Huckabee *  40+ years serving  in ministry outreach world-wide.