Earl's Personal Bio


This is my personal page.  I'm going to get personal.

Being a professional musician is a dream come true.
But I have discovered something or rather someone
that makes music pale in comparison.
The One who created music in the first place, God.

I am a husband, father, and son, but most importantly,
I am yet another witness to the goodness of God.
An example of His love, forgiveness, peace, and joy.
I have discovered Him to to be totally trustworthy
and most completely revealed in His Son, my savior, Jesus Christ.

In the music business you get what you deserve (if you're lucky!).
You work hard and reap the benefits of all that practice. 

But this amazes me, as a follower of Jesus,
you get what you don't deserve and could never earn in the first place--
inner peace, a satisfying life right now,
and life eternal when you've played that last concert in this world.

Sure I have my problems and faults like everyone else,
but I face them with a completely different perspective
since I accepted Jesus Christ's offer, He still says,

"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion?
Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life.
I'll show you how to take a real rest.
Walk with me and work with me--watch how I do it.
Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.
I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you.
Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."
Matthew 11:28-30 The Message Bible

I have found people with a heart for music have a heart for God.
If you would like to talk about faith in Jesus
e-mail or call me at 1-508-339-EPIC (3742).

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