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Will Revo

About Me


I was on a path of self-destruction....until Jesus reached in!!
Religion wasn't the answer, in fact, that was what almost killed the new life I found in following Christ.
The answer was RELATIONSHIP! That was why Jesus died (and rose again)...so my Father in Heaven could live through me, talk through me, sing through me, and love through me.
And I hope you will be encouraged by my story to open yourself up to God (if you haven't already). Oh, maybe you are already open to Him...but is He on your terms or are you on His?! That's what makes all the difference.
If you'd like to take the time, I shared an intimate part of my life and heart on a blog entitled "My Story". I hope it blesses you.
My heart's desire is to see those who have been broken and bruised by religion, whether Christian or otherwise, feel the love of the Father for them, to understand the purpose of Christ's sacrifice, and to walk in the spiritual authority that comes with being a son or daughter of the King. I hope and pray that would be the result of the music.
Please feel free to contact me at "[email protected]" if you have any questions or have been burned out and need some encouragement. I'd love to hear from you and share the journey with you.
Here's some of the music the Lord has given me to share with you...
"TRAVEL THE CAVE" reflects the journey towards the heart of God through the trials and blessings of life. Many of the songs are heartfelt prayers of intimacy or expressions of the discoveries made on the journey.
or get the CD for $8.00 including shipping and handling
"Come Home" is our most recent project. The CD expresses man's heart-cry to return to Father God in spite of all the obstacles. We hope you sense God's presence through this project and that it blesses you in a special way.
$8.00 including shipping and handling
Bumper Sticker - one FREE shipped with any CD (or e-mail me for one if you just want the sticker)
* ....ATTENTION MUSICIANS.... *
If you have produced a CD for God's glory and would like to trade, please let us know. We love to hear Father's expressions throughout the body.
Here's some links you might enjoy...
PLEASE visit my other website for lots of free music downloads and some interesting articles.
Also stop by my Facebook Page to say hi.
You can also visit www.batteredsheep.com , www.letthelightout.com , www.awildernessvoice.com , www.openheaven.com , and I highly recommend www.familyroommedia.com .

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 22/10/2006
Band Website: willrevo.googlepages.com
Band Members:
Will Revo Stafford - lead vocals, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, djembe, slit drum, and zils. Abolitionist against religious slavery and wayward son come home.
Here are some of the other musicians featured on the CDs. It's been a real blessing and priviledge to merge talents and to see what was produced.

Cathy Stafford - BGV's, drums, percussion (djembe, rainstick, slit drum, shaker, tamborine), flute.

Bob Gorton - blue's harp and lead guitar (on "Travel the Cave" and "Come Home").

Lisa Delo - BGV's and keyboard (on "Come Home").

Paul Kontz - lead guitar (on "Come Home" and sometimes live at various gigs).

DISCOGRAPHY

"Will Revo" 2002

"Travel the Cave" 2006

"Come Home" 2009
Influences: Unconditional love ... life ... forgiveness ... nature ... grace ... music ... and kindness.


Most of all, Jesus. He set me free from my sin, my past, myself, and even the religious chains I later forged.

Hooters Video - think about it, that's all I ask

Musical influences? There are so many that already have their own promotional support but the not-so-obvious, not-so-well known, or not-so-remembered ones should be mentioned here...
Keith Green, Barry McGuire, 2nd Chapter of Acts, Randy Stonehill, Wes King, Geoff Moore and the Distance, the Kry, Lamb, Steve Wiggins (his early stuff) and Big Tent Revival, Love Song, Micheal Card, Robin Mark, Eli (small name, huge effect), have to say Rich Mullins, Ballydowse, Jason Upton, Rick Pino, Derek Webb and Caedmon's Call, Don Potter and the Morning Star crew, Enter the Worship Circle, Jonathan Helser, Bob Gorton and the Revelation Band, Soul Patrol Bikers of Spokane WA, Glenn Kaiser and Darrell Mansfield, Joanne McFatter, Rachel Cawley, Stephen Roach and Songs of Water, Tragedy Ann, Tourniquet, Burlap to Cashmere, Broken Walls, the Russ Rosen Band, Lou Engle, IHOP, Seeds, Among Thorns, Joseph Sasser, and my new favorite band Ceili Rain.
Sounds Like:
Beauty
So this is what it looks like on the other side of the veil / This is what it feels like to have my spirit raised like a sail / The tree was pierced by the nail that held you there and Your blood flowed down / Our hearts were pierced by Your word and by Your prayer and we could only bow down / The time of the veil has ended / The secret place has been found / The cares of this world are behind now / Your blood has bought this holy ground / Beauty dripping from heaven / Beauty adorning Your bride / Beauty filling our hearts now / And in Your beauty we'll abide.

Record Label: I'd like to be labeled a "Jesus Freak"
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

The Other Side of Betrayal

The Other Side of Betrayal They had grown familiar with the miracle-maker, the wave calmer, the orator on a hill. They had pledged allegiance to this man Who stunned the world with His claims. Sure, H...
Posted by on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:51:00 GMT

a GREAT article to understand the wounded from "Christianity Today"

The Church's Walking Wounded How should we respond in a psychological age? Tim Stafford | posted 3/01/2003 12:00AM I received a letter from an old friend, a pastor's wife. She used shaded and painst...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:27:00 GMT

My Story

I was born to a hippie girl and an AWOL army boy in 1970. Thus the middle name "Revo" (short for revolution). My Dad didn't have it in him at the time to stick around, so he took off an...
Posted by on Sun, 26 Aug 2007 23:01:00 GMT

A Poem - I Want to Believe I'm Loved

I want to believe I'm loved More than a sinking man longs for air The surface of the water that's drowning me Moves farther and farther away I've lost consiousness My whole being is numb My feet hit b...
Posted by on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 04:26:00 GMT

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - FEB. 15, 2007

Christian artist finds inspiration in quiet Carolina life By Jonathan Reed, Topsail Advertiser Tucked away off Sound Road in Holly Ridge, Will and Cathy Stafford live in a house quaintly labeled as "W...
Posted by on Sun, 18 Feb 2007 16:54:00 GMT