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Colin Bates

About Me

I think this section is usually meant for artists to write rave reviews for themselves in third person, but I'll spare you that. God rescued me from the domain of darkness when I was in junior high and I have been been able to recover from it (in a good way!). Soon after I became a Christian, I picked up a guitar (because let's be honest...every male in the church is basically required to play the acoustic guitar, right?) and began to express my heart to the Lord through song. Eventually I was given to opportunity and privelage to lead other believers in worship at my church and have been traveling and leading worship ever since. My sincere hope is that maybe, JUST MAYBE, instead of leaving this page with the desire to buy a CD or come to a show, you would leave with a deep longing for the things of Jesus Christ.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 17/05/2005
Band Members: Drums: Craig Weaver Electric Guitar: Stu Smith
Influences: kittens, rainbows, bubbles floating in the air on a hot, sunny day, sunsets, feelings, cuddling, the viewCLICK BELOW TO BUY "FREEDOM TIME EP" ON iTUNES!
Sounds Like: Bone Thugs N Harmony, Yanni, Barbara Streisand, Michael Bolton, Cher
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Opening For The Robbie Seay Band

For all of you who are near the College Station/Bryan, Texas area, I will be opening up for friends The Robbie Seay Band and Jill Paquette on February 28th at 6:30pm at The Palace Theater. There will ...
Posted by on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:47:00 GMT

Forgiven and Loved

It has been quite some time since I last posted a blog, so I figured I would go ahead and do so. I had a great conversation with a good friend of mine today. I was relating to him some of the struggle...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Oct 2007 23:36:00 GMT

"Freedom Time EP" on iTunes

My cd, "Freedom Time EP" is now for sale on iTunes! if you're one of those people that doesn't care about getting an actual cd in your hands, then this is fantastic news for you! plus, at $.99 a song,...
Posted by on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 07:53:00 GMT

Independentbands.com

"Freedom Time" now available for sale online at www.independentbands.com! so head on over there and check it out!  
Posted by on Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:39:00 GMT

Ratatat

I went to a concert in the great city of Austin, Texas this past friday. The band that we went to see is a group called "Ratatat"... Let me just tell you...my life is forever changed. Do yourself...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Apr 2007 22:33:00 GMT

Freedom Time EP for sale online

here's the deal: the new cd, Freedom Time, is officially for sale! the only problem is that they're not online quite yet..don't hate me. please.cds will be available for purchase online within the nex...
Posted by on Sat, 31 Mar 2007 22:23:00 GMT

CD Release Date

i've got some news that is going to punch you in the face...you ready for this? news so great  it'll make you want to stab yourself in the eye with a grapefruit spoon.. you ready?? my CD, "Freedo...
Posted by on Thu, 08 Mar 2007 17:03:00 GMT

CD Update

alright  people, calm down and listen up! We have officially finished the recording process of the cd! I drove down to Houston this past tuesday (2/6) and tracked the last of the vocals. you're a...
Posted by on Sun, 11 Feb 2007 14:48:00 GMT

Doing Missions When Dying Is Gain

I listened to a John Piper sermon tonight as I ran. It was entitled "Doing Missions When Dying Is Gain." I've always had these ideals regarding missions and have heard that reaching the nations f...
Posted by on Wed, 31 Jan 2007 21:53:00 GMT

Making Music

So here I am...sitting at Sweet Eugene's with nothing better to do than peruse myspace. For all who are wondering (out of my 23 friends at the moment..), I'm still in the process of recording my first...
Posted by on Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:22:00 GMT