East to West
Board: CHRISTIAN MUSIC BB
Topic: ASK EAST TO WEST
Subject: NOTE FROM NEAL & JAY
To: ALL
From: EAST TO WEST (VREB09D)
Time: 02/09 7:47 PM
Hey! This is Neal Coomer & Jay DeMarcus of East to West.
We're looking forward to answering your questions on
Prodigy. We're writing you from Springfield, IL. where
we're doing a concert w/ Bryan Duncan & Randy Stonehill
tonight and tomorrow in Minn, MN w/ Michael O'Brian.
So feel free to ask us any questions & when get back to
Nashville we'll answer back. Speak to you soon!
Take it to the Next Level!
Neal Coomer & Jay DeMarcus
Board: CHRISTIAN MUSIC BB
Topic: ASK EAST TO WEST
Subject: ASK EAST TO WEST !
From: EAST TO WEST (VREB09D)
Time: 02/22 11:28 AM
This is Neal and Jay....
Diana -
We have alot of goals in our music and ministry. As
musicians, we desire to be the best we can be. We try to
approach our music with excellence because we believe God's
people should be excellent in what we do. Look at 1 Cor
10:31.
God Bless (Neal & Jay of East To West)
You wrote:
From: DIANA MORRIS (YWDX42A)
Hi Jay! Hi Neal!
What are your goals in your work as musicians?
In Joy! Diana Morris, bb leader, YWDX42A
To: JEFFREY KLINE (ZDKC27B)
From: EAST TO WEST (VREB09D)
This is Neal and Jay
Thanks! Both of our favorite song is "When the Feeling is
Gone." It's on the 2nd Cd and it will probably be the next
single on the radio. (Neal and Jay of East To West)
You wrote:
From: JEFFREY KLINE (ZDKC27B)
HI EAST TO WEST. I LIKE YOUR MUSIC. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE
SONG?
To: SCOTT MORRIS (NCVE48A)
From: EAST TO WEST (VREB09D)
Hey Scott -
Thanks for the compliments! We have alot of musical
influences. They are Kenny Loggins, George Michaels (for
vocal reasons), Chicago, 4HIM, Toto, etc. We don't have any
immediate tour dates in Washington but hopefully we'll make
it there sometime this year. Maybe we'll see you there.
(Neal and Jay of East To West)
You wrote:
From: SCOTT MORRIS (NCVE48A)
Have both releases and I am impressed by the talent of the
dtrong writing and message...I enjoy listening to your
music....What are your influences?
Scott in Tacoma Wa...
P.S.Are you going to tour here?
To: CAROL WICHMAN (FVTC68A)
From: EAST TO WEST (VREB09D)
Don't know if this question was to us or not...but if it
was, we aren't familar with Bobby's music. Sounds great
though... (Neal and Jay of East To West)
You wrote:
From: CAROL WICHMAN (FVTC68A)
Have any of you heard Bobby Michiels concerts? He is very
good and certainly carries the message. Has several cds out
and they are wonderful
Subject: BAND MEMBERS
To: RICH MOYLE JR (KTDV73C)
From: EAST TO WEST (VREB09D)
Richie -
Hey. Thanks for writing, or should we say typing. Yes, Jay
plays bass, I (Neal) sing, Paul Brittian has been playing
guitar with East To West for 2 years. Alot of our dates
this Spring are with the band - but their more of a "mini
band" setting. So...on these dates Paul only plays
accoustic guitar. Ashley Appling is our road manager and
drummer. He played with East To West the first time we ever
played together at Atlanta Fest '92. The last few years he
has been with Al Denson, & is now back on the road with us.
(Neal and Jay of East To West)
You wrote:
From: RICH MOYLE JR (KTDV73C)
I know Jay plays Bass, but, what are the names of the other
guys in your band?
Richie Moyle
Subject: FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE
To: TRICIA WYENBERG (WKFB04C)
From: EAST TO WEST (VREB09D)
Hi Trish -
So you say us at Jesus Northwest? We had a great time there
last year. I'm not sure if we're playing JN this year or
not yet. You might want to ask the people who put the
festival on.
As far as our favorite bible verses: mine (Neal) is John
16:33, because it spoke to me at a time when I really needed
to hear it. Even though things get tough & we have a hard
time, it's great to know God is in control of our problems.
Jay's favorite verse if Romans 8:28. (Neal Coomer of East
to West)
You wrote:
From: TRICIA WYENBERG (WKFB04C)
Hi Jay and Neal,
Welcome to Prodigy!! I've seen you in concert at Jesus
Northwest here in Vancouver, WA 2 years in a row, and I
can't wait to see you this year! My question is this: Do
either of you have a favorite Bible verse, and what caused
it to be your favorite?
Trish
WKFB04C
Subject: NOTE FROM NEAL & JAY
To: EAST TO WEST (VREB09D)
From: DENNIS KEYE (FPCQ62A)
Hello,
I'm not sure you will know who I am Neal,but my brother
was in Chi with you at Lee College. His name is Jon Stokes.
I'm sure you will remember him. My name is Destry, and I
want you to know that I think you guys have an awesome
sound. Your music truly blesses me. Ya'll are one of my top
favorites. Keep up the good work and God bless you!!!!
P.S. When will you be back in the Atlanta area? We would
love to have you guys come to the Lawrenceville Church of
God. Keep us in mind.
In Christ's Love, Destry Keye
Subject: NOTE FROM NEAL & JAY
To: DENNIS KEYE (FPCQ62A)
From: EAST TO WEST (VREB09D)
Hey Destry,
Of course I remember you. And I've got too many good
stories on Jon to ever forget him. Tell him hello. As far
as being in the Atlanta area, I don't think we'll be around
there until late Summer. Maybe we'll see you then.
--Neal Coomer
Subject: NOTE FROM NEAL & JAY
To: LEDARE GIGUERE (RBZS48B)
From: EAST TO WEST (VREB09D)
Lynne -
Hey! We haven't heard Pam or her music. Sounds like she's
pertty good judging from your high marks. As far as
suggestions, we're very unfamiliar with bluegrass or
Christian country, but we know it can be tough getting
things started. However, no matter the type of music, if we
put God first, He will then open the doors and pave the way
that we are to serve Him with our gifts. God Bless (Jay
and Neal of East To West)
You wrote:
From: LEDARE GIGUERE (RBZS48B)
Hi,Neal & Jay.
Have you evre heard of pam daley? Recently married to
Bruce Cambell. She has a Cd. called cornerstone.Maggies
daughter. She sings like an angle. She just moved from
nashville to georgia 4 weeks ago. Shes looking to get a
group together here I hope shes able to it would be a sin
for noone to hear her. any suggestions I can give her.
she was blusgrass, and has gone country christian.
thanks
LYNNE
Subject: NOTE FROM NEAL & JAY
To: KELLI FLUELLEN (HKDQ15A)
From: EAST TO WEST (VREB09D)
Hey Kelli-
Did you enjoy the Newsong concert? I'm sure you did. So
you saw us at Freedom '95? Pretty windy that night huh?
Too bad you missed our concert with Wes King at Prestonwood.
It was a great night.
Best of luck finishing school. Keep singing and letting God
use you. You'll be surprised what He can do. (Neal and Jay
of East To West)
You wrote:
From: KELLI FLUELLEN (HKDQ15A)
hi neal and jay,
i'm a christian from Durant, Ok. I saw you in concert this
summer at Freedom 95 in Dallas, Tx. You were great. I
really got excited about your music! I sing to and I hope
to be able to get into the Christian music industry after I
graduate from college next year. I hope to hear from yall.
I heard you were in Dallas a couple of weeks ago with Wes
King. I didn't know you were going to be there. Tonight
I'm going to see Newsong. I can't wait! Please leave me some
mail!
with Bryan Duncan
Subject: POST QUESTIONS HERE
From: KEITH BERRY (YMTS70A)
Hi and welcome to Cyberspace, do either of you get on line
much (if you find the time from touring)? I was
thinking that being on the road, e-mail would be one
way to keep in touch with the home front. Okay, standard
tourist question :-), what's with the name of the group?
Something to do with sins being tossed? Thanx for
stopping by, Lord Bless & Abide (He promised)
Keith
Subject: POST QUESTIONS HERE
To: KEITH BERRY (YMTS70A)
From: EAST TO WEST (VREB09D)
Keith -
Hey! We're both pretty new to Cyberspace. But I think I
could get the hang of this. The name East To West is from
scripture. Psalms 103:12. It was suggested to us by our
producer Don Koch & and it really fit well with our message
of God's grace - so it stuck. God Bless. Remember, with
Him, there are no yesterdays - He doesn't hold your past
against you.
--Neal Coomer
Subject: WELCOME TO NEXT LEVL
To: DIANA MORRIS (YWDX42A)
From: EAST TO WEST (VREB09D)
I wish! Oddly enough, "Welcome to the Next Level" was
already cut before Sega came out with the slogan. But it
would have been ok if they wanted to use East To West's
music for the ads. We do see alot of youth groups &
conventions using the song as their them.
(Neal and Jay of East To West)
You wrote:
From: DIANA MORRIS (YWDX42A)
Hi!
My husband refers to your "Welcome to the next level" song
as "the sega song".
Have you received any commercial offers in regards to this
song?
In Joy! Diana Morris, bb leader, YWDX42A
Jay, Bryan Duncan & Neal
Subject: YOUTH MINISTRY
To: CHRISTINE MCCORD (CVHJ90A)
From: EAST TO WEST (VREB09D)
Christine -
Thanks for writing. I'm glad you like "This Time Around."
I don't know why Christian music is not very accessible in
N.Y. I know the record companies try to make the Cd
accessible through the Christian bookstores, but as far as
radio and concerts, I don't know.
As far as advice reaching young people...I know you have
your hands full with 6th & 7th graders. What I have found
is th emost successful tool in reaching kids is establighing
trust and a relationship with them and remaining a
consistant example to them. They need to have someone to
look up to who they can trust & consider a friend. THen
they'll listen to what you have to say. God Bless (Neal &
Jay of East To West)
You wrote:
From: Christine McCord (CVHJ90A)
Hi Neal and Jay!
I love both of your albums. "This Time Around" is my
favorite song.
I live in NY (1 hour north of NYC) and find that Christian
music is hard to find around here. I teach 6th and 7th
grade Sunday school and always think about how much
Christian music would help them relate what they hear in
church to the real world. I'm 25 and it helps me a lot.
Two questions:
1. Is there any advice that you have for trying to reach
young people?
2. Why is Christian music so hard to find in NY? Do you
see this problem changing in the future?
Thanks again for all your great music. I look forward to
more in the future.
Christine
Please come to NY for a concert!!
(Studio Photo courtesy of Benson Records, other photos by Diana Morris)