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Midst of Lions

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Midst of Lions was conceived in the hearts and minds of its members in 2004. Midst of Lions is a ministry and their main desire is to be a tool for God and an asset to His Kingdom. Their mission is to speak victory into the lives of God’s people, and minister to them so that they may experience the true presence of God.
Since its inception Midst of Lions has released three independent projects. In 2005 God inspired, “For Your Consideration”. This freshman project served as a statement of giving one’s life over to God, and standing firm on His Word, and His promises. Following the lead of God, Midst of Lions came back with their 2006 sophomore project, “Now and Tomorrow”, which featured rerecorded tracks as well as some new material. This project, which also featured the debut of new vocalist Susan McDonald, showcased the band with more of a rock sound although still featured the bands ability and hunger for worship. Rerecorded songs like This Is Life To Me, which received some radio airplay, and For Your Consideration are songs about going against the flow, and standing firm on God. The recording also featured the song Restore Me, which also found some radio airplay, and was a song about asking forgiveness and entering The Throne Room.
God was doing some amazing things with Midst of Lions and in 2007 their latest project, “Along For The Ride” was released. This release featured the debut of bassist Ron Kelley, and at the time of the release the band would also add David Arnold on drums. Along For the Ride as an album introduced the defined rock sound of the band and married it with the exploration of country, blues, and praise and worship.
Midst of Lions has quickly developed a fan base and has quickly become a headliner in the Metro-Detroit area. Most recently the band has added Tim Singleton on drums, as earlier this year David Arnold joined the Marines. Midst of Lions’ music has been featured on the Detour Detroit Radio Show, The Metro Voice Radio Program, and in the UK on Flame FM. Midst of Lions is a premier independent artist with a top ten charting single on Indie Heaven’s Fan Faves. Recently the band expanded its horizon, and as a promotional support for their latest project, found themselves ministering outside the United States. Midst of Lions is willing to go wherever God leads them; in essence, Midst of Lions is a ministry.
A little about Midst of Lions members:
Vocalist for Midst of Lions is Susan McDonald. Susan is a member of Faith Way Baptist in Dearborn Heights, MI where she works in the youth ministry. Susan and Aaron attended the same High School.
Guitarist for Midst of Lions is Aaron Lucas. Aaron is a member, and worship leader of Metropolitain Tabernacle Ministry Center, which is based in Melvindale, MI and is Pastored by Pastor Frank Lucas, and Pastor Alan Webb.
Bassist for the band is Ron Kelley. Ron is a member of Harvest Christian Center in Taylor, and is pastored by Pastor Grover Ramey. At Harvest Ron, works in the music minstry. Ron has played in numerous bands over the years, and pretty much will and can sit in with anyone. The jury is still out on whether or not Ron and Aaron are twins!!
Drummer for the band is Tim Singleton. Tim is a member of Living Word Church of God in Taylor MI, and is Pastored by Pastor Don Reynolds, at Living Word Tim serves in various ways in ministry helps including the music ministry.
Drive
Here For the Taking
Feel Home Again
Come Sweet River
Glimpse
**The above "Buy Midst of Lions Music" is a link to the Midst of Lions page at cdbaby.com. Midst of Lions music is also available on I Tunes, Rhapsody, CDUniverse, as well as some other on line stores. Our newest release is also available at some local Michigan Retail Outlets. For a list of those outlets please send e-mail to [email protected]. Thank you for your support.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 03/09/2004
Band Website: www.midstoflions.com
Band Members: Midst of Lions is:
Susan McDonald - vocals, piano, guitar
Aaron Lucas - guitar, background vocals.
Ron Kelley - bass, background vocals.

Influences: Susan's - Petra, Natlie Grant, Loretta Lynn, Donnie McClurkin

Aaron's - Phill Keagey, Lindell Cooley, B B King, Buddy Guy, Michael Sweet and Stryper, Israel Houghton and New Breed, Paul Baloche, Lenny LeBlanc, Dream Theater, Spocks Beard, Rush, Jonny Lang, Tommy Castro, Joe Perry and Aerosmith, Petra, Disciple.

Ron's - John Entwistle, Geddy Lee, Petra. Pretty much anything, and everything rock.

Sounds Like: We don't have one set sound, but most of our sound is fixed mainly on blues flavored heavey rock, as well as very deep roots in praise and worship.
Record Label: Lionshare
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Warren Comunity Church Wrap Up & Of Course A Couple Other Things

Whew, what a fun night last night at Warren Comunity Church w/ Force of One and Nu Unity. A big thank you to every one that came and brought some can goods to help boost the supply of what WCC does to...
Posted by on Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:11:00 GMT

Aaron Interviewed

Monitor Monthly a new on line music magazine has interviewed Aaron concerng the solo project, and Midst of Lions, as well as some other things.Please go to www.myspace.com/monitormonthly and see the i...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:51:00 GMT

Last Couple of AL&Co Shows Wrap Up, And Pretty Much Just Aaron Rambling

Whew!!! What a busy last few days! The AL&Co project has been playing the last few weekends straight, and Steph, Ron and Tim have been swinging for the fences with every show. Last week Friday we were...
Posted by on Sat, 03 Oct 2009 19:28:00 GMT

What Is Going On With Midst of Lions by Aaron Lucas

After 5 years, 3 recordings, over a hundred shows, and 37 drummers we've decided its time to catch our breath. Effective imediately, Midst of Lions is on hiatus. Since the band started, its never stop...
Posted by on Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:40:00 GMT

This just In Special Perfomance tonight

Hey all just wanted to let you know that there is a special prayer service tonight at Hebrews in Taylor (Goddard and Telegraph), and I ll be leading worship for it. This still doesnt change Midst to ...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:11:00 GMT

THIS JUST IN - THIS SATURDAYS SHOW RESCHEDULED

Hey all just wanted you know that due to circumstances beyond our control this Saturdays performance at Grace Place in Ypsilanti has been rescheduled and relocated. Grace Place has decidedly reconfigu...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:05:00 GMT

Happy 4th - A Prayer For Our Troops

Hey all,     Just wanna wish every one a Happy and safe 4th. It'll be a busy one for me, as it'll be for alot of us. Join me as I pray for our troops. I know that often I get on here and blog about ou...
Posted by on Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:52:00 GMT

A.L. & Co Trenton Church of Christ Wrap Up

Whew!! Just got home from the first outing of the now reactivated A.L. & Co. worship project at Trenton Church of Christ. Of course I have to thank Ron, Tim and Stephanie, for doing this with me. If a...
Posted by on Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:06:00 GMT

Continued Prayer Request

Hey guys, I know last week I got on here and asked every one to pray for the mother a member of our staff, Kristi. Here is an update that I just got from Kristi:Hey Everyone,Just wanted to ask if you ...
Posted by on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:20:00 GMT

Prayer Request

Hey there     I d like to ask you guys if you could to pray about an important need. A part of our staff, Kristi Hosep, sent this e-mail to me today:Hi guys,Some of you may know this and some may not,...
Posted by on Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:26:00 GMT