Bios
Band Bio:
Roger Buzby (Guitar, Keys, Lead Vocals):
I've always been into music, ever since I can remember. I started singing in church when I was about five and in fourth grade I began leaning to play the trombone which I played right into college. I was always the band geek and the one time I tried to join a sports team while in high school I discovered that chlorine gives me migraines. So much for swim team right? Anyway, I like hiking, driving, spending time with the Lord and my family, cooking and (of course) eating. I am an incurable coffee snob and I don't apologize for it (usually).
I was saved in Corpus Christi, TX at the age of seven. I remember I went home and told all my neighborhood friends about Jesus and prayed with my best friend to receive Christ. I went through a long period when I didn't serve God during my Jr. high and the first two years of high school. My mom left my dad when I was 19 and I was devastated and didn't want anything to do with a God who would let that happen. It wasn't until I joined Amway and ended up having long conversations with a pastor in my upline that I began to realize that it was my mom's decisions, not God, who had led her to leave the family. From there it was a slow gradual process to rekindle the long dormant passion for Christ I had had when I was first saved. Some days I don't feel it but since I'm not led by my feelings (or shouldn't be) I don't let those days get me down. I just keep seeking His will for my life and ministry and let Him handle the rest.
Favorite verse: Romans 12:3
Alex Waller (Bass Guitar)
I am a junior at Stearns High School in Millinocket, Maine. I have been playing music since at least fourth grade, when I started playing the trombone and piano. In 7th grade I started playing the guitar, and in 9th grade I started playing the bass guitar. I enjoy playing sports such as basketball, baseball, golf, and tennis. I also like to spend time with family and friends. I love to eat, and also love coffee.
I asked Jesus into my heart at a young age, at the Maine Nazarene District Children’s camp in South China, Maine. Since then, I have been active in many church functions, such as Bible quizzing, NYI, Festival of Life, Teen camp, and being a youth leader at my church. The Lord has provided for me every day of my life, and I fully believe that He will continue to do so till the day I go to heaven.
Favorite Verse: Psalm 7:10
George Gallagher (Guitar)
I started playing music in JR High playing the trumpet, yeah I too was a band geek moving into high school playing in the high school band and jazz band. I got into guitar my junior year. Playing in different “garage bands” throughout the years, and playing with just about anybody that I could play with, playing all different music styles, from twang twang country to drive my mother crazy heavy metal, blah blah blah… saved at the age of 16 around a bonfire at Camp Living Waters, I found myself throughout the years not following a path that God intended fo me follow and after “waking up” to see that this life is short, and that God has more to offer than this world ever could, and that His little reminders every day keeps me between the guardrails and the little bumps in the road, reminds He is in control not me.
Favorite Verse: Romans 8:28
Vince Bryant (Drums)
"Get back there and play." Those were the words I heard when I was at a friend's house when I was 15 years old. I have been playing the drums ever since. I got my first drumset in 1991, as a graduation present, and it is the drumset I continue to play today. You can see those black drums everytime you see us play.
I came to Christ when I was about 16 or 17 and after a couple of years, turned away from God's will and decided to "do my own thing", that is until a friend invited me to church. When I was about 19, I rededicated my life to Christ, and although I have had some struggles on the way, I am thankful He has brought me far from where I have been.
Favorite Verse: 1 Corinthians 6:11
Caleb York (Guitar)
"Wow where to start..... I have been playing music since my father gave me an acoustic guitar that he paid $40 and a pair of boots for. But let me tell you this:
I started my relationship with Christ just a couple years prior to learning guitar. It happened at Lakeside Christian Campground (years later I also met my wife there) and although I had been raised in the church I was not a christian, I had to come to the realization that a relationship with Jesus is not a family heirloom. That night my life changed forever.
Now being a christian and a guitarist? .....I seem to recall that once my cousin Jeremy played me the Petra album "Wake Up Call" my mind was determined to play rock music for God's glory. It blew my mind that "church" music could sound so cool. I started playing guitar with whoever and wherever I could, which now years later has thrown me into this crazy band Exit 244. I am very honored to be a part of it.
Hit me up anytime and we can go into the directors cut of my bio....see you at the show!"
Favorite Verse: Proverbs 28:9 "God has no use for the prayers of the people who won't listen to Him"(the message)