Meet The Band
Meet The Band
We are a group of Christian musicians who perform carefully chosen songs in both secular and religious venues. With a passion for both artistry and ministry, we bridge the gap between faith and culture, using music to connect with diverse audiences while staying true to our Christian values.
Troz
Guitar
A native of Clinton, Connecticut, Troz is a seasoned guitarist whose passion for music is only rivaled by his love for Christ. With a mastery of Blues, Rock, Funk, Fusion, Jazz, CCM, Gospel, and Reggae, he defies genre boundaries to create a sound as dynamic as his faith. From the East Coast to the West, Troz has shared the stage and studied with legends like Buddy Guy, Ritchie Blackmore, Scott Henderson, and Dave Hill. A Guitar Institute of Technology graduate at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, he later mentored students at MI and served in the music department at Hollywood High. Today, Troz founded 'Jam On & The Truth.' AKA JOATT.
Rooted in Laguna Niguel, California, Troz shares life with his beloved wife, Noushin, and their incredible children, Armon and Laila. Life would not be complete without Mari Fay and Gia; Troz continues to merge his love of guitar with the gospel, using music not just as art but as a powerful tool for apologetics and sharing the truth of Christ. He is aiming to get his MA (Master Apologetics) at Biola in the near future.
Ewin Grace
Drums
Originally from Texas, Ewin began his gigging life in some of the BBQ joints and Western bars where Willie Nelson got his start, later playing Classic Rock and then Jazz. He played with Ornette Coleman’s piano-playing, blues-singing sister Truvenza “Trudee” Coleman, in The Golden Earring club in Fort Worth and with Mack Goldsbury, David Fathead Newman, Day Kelley and other Ray Charles alums in jazz clubs in Dallas-Fort Worth during and just after high school.
Later he was a Percussive Arts music major at the University of North Texas. He then moved to New York City where he gigged widely and studied weekly with Elvin Jones, drummer of the John Coltrane Quartet. Ewin is a pastor and lawyer and loves music of most all genres, but his first love is Jesus Christ. He has done musical missions work, sometimes taking worship teams to Asia, including one summer playing and preaching (in translation) in every major prison in Taiwan, except for one – the most notorious and allegedly brutal institution where westerners are not allowed to visit. Currently, as always, Ewin loves sharing God’s incomparable gift of music at every opportunity.
Ed Alabran
Bass/Vocals
Buzz Garwood
Vocals/Guitar
Buzz’s journey with music began before he was even born, with his father, a snare drummer and marching band instructor, drumming rhythms on his mother’s stomach. By age eight, Buzz was already tapping on everything with drumsticks, and his passion for rhythm only grew. After scraping together a makeshift drum kit with friends, he eventually bought his first set and started playing in local bands. His high school band Reliance performed over 50 gigs, including opening for The Altar Boys.
As Buzz’s musical interests expanded, he began teaching himself guitar and quickly became a worship leader at his church. This led to opportunities such as producing an album to fund his college education and a postition as high school lead worship leader at Forest Home Christian Conference Center. Later, Buzz became an elementary music teacher for four years while continuing to serve as a worship leader and camp drummer. Today, he remains active in the Southern California music scene as a rhythm guitarist, singer, and guest worship leader -- all driven by his love for God, music, and connecting with others.