Yowcha

Yowcha was formed as the demand grew for Timothy and Lori to bring the music from their prayer time to the church to bring revival. Not only to sing the songs, but to get the church or gathering involved with the process; to bring and lead them to a place where they would be on fire for God, and hunger and thirst for more revival from within, and without the group. Since then, Yowcha has been expanded to a band, walking through doors that only God has open, such as: an entire season at Live After 5, Downtown Houma Courthouse, Tipitina's Uptown (a legendary blues club), “Art After Dark”, and “Blues & Barbecue on the Bayou” and 2008 season of "Live After 5". Yowcha continues to share the songs fresh from the throne room with zest, spirit, and fire, to make you want to move, cry, and re-think the positions we have taken in life. Be blessed by Yowcha’s sound, and don’t let the flavor fool you! Just listen to scripture loaded themes in every song. The band consists of Lori Bolden (vocals and songwriter), Timothy Bolden (keyboards), Allen Craft (drums), Joshua Naquin (tenor saxophone) and Jerry LeBlanc (electric contra-bass).Members:
Timothy Bolden
Timothy Bolden, born to the parents of the late Shelby Bolden and Dorothy Bolden in Morgan City, LA. He has been in ministry for the past sixteen (16) years serving God. He has served in various positions to include; State Youth Director, Deacon, Teacher, Armor Bearer, and is a Minstrel before God playing music that causes burdens to be removed. He has been actively involved in Men’s Ministry at various churches. Now God is using him to bring a Spiritual uprising to many for God. As a founding Pastor to the former Restoration Prayer Center, he had a vision to restore paths and repair breaks in the lives of many. He is married to Lori Bolden, who served as his assistant at Restoration Prayer Center. Timothy Bolden now serves as President/CEO of Yowcha (Jehovah Revives) Productions, were he continues to apply musical talents of composing songs that Lori writes.
Lori A. Bolden
Lori A. Bolden, and her husband Timothy reside in Houma, Louisiana, where the two wereinstrumental in raising up ministers, and prayer warriors, through the former Restoration PrayerCenter. Lori was born in Vancleave, Mississippi.She is the fifth child born to Oscar "Pie" or “Pops” (deceased) and Della Hampton. She had anunderstanding as a child that something was different about her. She began to serve the Lord atthe age twelve (12), having the gift to preach the Gospel of Jesus, she began to preach to thedogs in the woods.She was trained and mentored in the area of Evangelism, Teaching, and IntercessoryPrayer. During this time the Lord manifested the operation of the Gift of Discerning of Spirits, andbegan using her in the area of intercessory prayer. Her fifteen (15) year tenure in the ArmedForces (6 years in the US Army, and 9 years in the US Air Force), has certainly developedthis “Militant for Jesus”. After a season of rest and revival for herself, Lori serves as Co-founder,and Vice-President of Yowcha (pronounced yaw kuh) (Jehovah revives) Productions where shewrites songs under the mantle of a Prophetic Psalmist bringing revival to any and every settingthat opens up to their ministry.
Allen J. Craft
Allen has been playing drums for over 20 years. Allen also, played for bands such as Meka, Backstage Pass, Restoration Prayer Center Praise Team, and Terrebonne High School under the direction of Ronnie Jones. He has also played with Lori Bolden and Yowcha for approximately 5 years. Allen had the honor of appearing in Drumline utilizing his talents as an extra.
Jerry LeBlanc
Jerry has been involved in the music business for over 26 years. He has played in many local bands such as, Quest, De Ja Vous, Moods of Industry, Paid 4, as well as the Terrebonne Parish Community Band. He has 9 years of formal study in classical piano, and studied theory & composition at Nicholls State University. He has served as the youth worship team director at Christian Community Fellowship, and served 12 years on various worship teams in the local area. He is the owner of Musicians Emporium, LLC - an online music store that sells vintage, and new band equipment. Check it out at www.musiciansemporium.net .
Josh Naquin
Josh has been involved in music for over 7 years. He has formal studies in classical piano, violin, alto, and tenor sax. He is currently a student at the New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts, focusing on Jazz studies. His past accomplishments include District Honor Band, LA band Association, Festival Band, LMEA, and Piano Guild.