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Whether it’s leading worship in their home community, the jungles of Brazil, or on a Saturday evening at a music festival, Lake Charles, LA- based Broken Vessels desire only to share the love of Christ with anyone willing to listen. “This band is really an offspring of what that Lord has lead us to be,” Sonny Dardar, former keyboard player and current band manager, states enthusiastically. “We are called to present a gospel message to all. He gave us a vision for mission work, both here and abroad, so that is what we dedicate our lives to.”
Formed in the early days of the new millennium by Sonny and his brother, Tory (lead vocals, guitars), Broken Vessels is a vertical worship band that seeks nothing more than to go where the Lord leads them. Rounded out by drummer, Bill Loftin, and bass player, Jace Verdin, the now threesome go forth, ready, willing, and able. Having born witness to over 10,000 conversions over the last eight years, Broken Vessels believes that people should not simply hear stories of what God has done, but instead see His divine hand move before them.
“The Lord has given us a message to share with the masses,” explains Tory. “Through it, His children are challenged. The lost are converted. The backslidden are convicted. The hurting are comforted.” This is the message of Broken Vessels, that worship is not a style of music or a Sunday past time, it is a way of life – the kind of vessel God desires us to be.
With two independent releases already under their belt, Broken Vessels’ latest album, Unashamed exhibits a diversity that is not often evident in the current music scene. From the Jazz-infused “Land of No Return” to the radio-friendly “Draw Us Near” and “Here is My Life,” to the intimate “Because He Lives” and “Broken Vessel”, the band has brought to life a cohesive album that navigates a broad musical landscape. “We were all pretty much raised on Southern Gospel and Bluegrass music” says Tory, citing the band’s influences. He continues, “Our influences run much deep than that though, from Petra to Jeremy Camp, Casting Crowns, and Chris Tomlin.”
That same broad musical worldview has landed them a host of high profile gigs alongside today’s top artists. Serving with such artists as singer/songwriters Warren Barfield, Shawn McDonald, and Lenny LeBlanc, contemporary legend Rebecca St. James, The Afters, Southern standards The Saddler Family, Charles Billingsley, and more, the bands seems to inevitably connect with people from all walks of life. In fact, it is their ability to connect with a variety of listeners coupled with their desire to play for an audience of One that landed them the prestigious “Worship Artist of the Year” award earlier this year at Nashville’s Momentum Awards.
There are so many things that could be included here. For example, we might talk about the untold importance of family to each of the members and to their ministry. We might also talk about the band’s non-profit ministry status or the fact that they place no greater importance on playing for 3,000 than they do 300. We may even talk about Sonny and his wife Cassie’s unimaginable loss of one of their twin boys after only 17 days of life. But there’s not room for that here. Not now. With Broken Vessels there is much to talk about. They are real people who have experienced incredible highs and understated lows. They are broken, they are humble, and they want nothing more than to offer the hope of healing to a bruised and broken world.
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PRE-ORDER NEW BV CD: "SO THAT OTHERS MIGHT LIVE"

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Posted by on Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:00:00 GMT

AMAZING FRIENDS

We want to thank you all so much for your friendships, encouraging words, prayers, and support!! You guys are an important part of Broken Vessels ministry and we thank you for your role in helping Bro...
Posted by on Tue, 12 May 2009 11:45:00 GMT

Looking for Tenors

Hey Everyone,We are currently praying that God would raise up some "Tenors" for this ministry. No, we have not become a quartet. We are talking about people who have experienced and believe in the ser...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:22:00 GMT

TOP 20

Thanks for all of you who have taken the time to vote for "You Never Let Go". It is now at No. 11 on the TOP 20 CHART. Please continue to vote daily and spread the word to your family and friends. ...
Posted by on Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Because Jesus Lives

We would like to request your prayer for Broken Vessels as we were contacted last month by Pastor Shane who is ministering to Caylee Anthony's grandparents and family in Orlando, FL. The family re...
Posted by on Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT

The Blind Leading The Blind

Written by Pastor Randy Bourgeois of Open Door Ministries: an Outreach Ministry of FBC RacelandWith ageing eyes now dependent upon vision correction apparatuses to improve my vision, I pause to reflec...
Posted by on Fri, 24 Oct 2008 03:15:00 GMT

Hurricane Relief: DAY 2

We wanted to update you on our relief efforts down in the community of Grand Bois. Also wanted to extend the invitation for you guys to be a part of it physically and/or financially. If you would like...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:36:00 GMT

Check This Out!!

"Broken Vessels embodies the essence of what is happening in the Deep South states within the Christian Rock, Praise/Worship, Emerging Worship movement. These guys have all the characteristics any loc...
Posted by on Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:05:00 GMT

Scheduling NOW for Summer Camps 2009

Summers almost over and we have had a great summer up to this point. We have 3 weeks remaining at Dry Creek Baptist Camp. Please be praying for us and the students. We are already scheduling SUMMER CA...
Posted by on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:45:00 GMT

Florida Super Summer

We are doing a camp right now in Lake Yale, FL. In the midst of setting up our sound system, we hear whaling from a young lady. She can barely breath. We, at that moment, are wondering what on earth i...
Posted by on Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:10:00 GMT