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Shawn Ryan - Vocals

Wade Richard – Guitars

Mark Shroyer – Guitar

Troy Lambert – Drums

Terry Landon – Bass

Lee Keele – Keyboards, Guitars

 

Originally operating under the moniker Waking Samuel, the band Staynlis was formed with a desire to reach those that are seeking, those that have been hurt and feel there is no hope.  Staynlis’ music speaks of their trials, their errors and their successes in their relationship with our Savior, fused together to create a sound and emotion all their own.

With the release of their self-titled EP produced by Tony Palacios (Guardian), Staynlis found their own sound and direction right away!

Performing nationwide while opening for national bands such as Kutless, Disciple and Decyfer Down they brought the message of hope and salvation by the blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to thousands!

 

Here we are in 2014 with the release of their first studio project in 6 years ironically called ‘ALIVE’.  The new songs are in the same vain as their EP but the sound and music have matured and will bring forth new favorites for their fans to enjoy!  The first release is “WHERE HAVE YOU GONE?”  The song talks about the loss of a friend, family member or even oneself to the addictions of this world.  The song has a very powerful message that all you have to do is release the grasps of addiction, stress, hatred and so on to God our Father and He will take away the pain that you drown yourself in.  

 

Vocalist Shawn Ryan puts it like this, “We have been trying to do everything ourselves for years going thru member changes, trying to get financial baking from the communities, churches, friends and loved ones.  But when we finally stopped pushing and just let God take it, the doors opened wide and He brought the right people forward to make this project what we have been working towards into a reality.” “I guess God has decided that the world is NOW ready for the message we are presenting with these 11 songs!”  That message comes across in each song on the album produced by Evan Bissel, “ALIVE” is clearly at a new level of musical and spiritual maturity.

 

Guitarist Wade Richard shares, “We want to put it out there what we believe and why we believe

it! “ “We feel that each of these songs conveys exactly that.”” There are songs of loss, desperation and pain but there are also songs of hope, understanding and love.”  “Each song is different from the next one…which we like!”

 

So what about the name? In 1 Peter 1:19 it states “But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot” The name Staynlis was chosen because of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and His blood that was shed. Because of that sacrifice, we are forgiven and “Staynlis” in His eyes.

Staynlis is simply out to break down barriers and reach those that can’t be reached by any other medium. They want to give Christian music a different image, that it can ROCK and be in your face but still have a Christ centered message. This is a message that is definitely being heard.

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