Jared Erb is a Christ-following singer songwriter, husband, father of four, high school career coordinator, worship leader, former punk-band skateboarder, seeking to inspire young and old alike to follow the Way, seek the Truth, and together pursue the Light, by setting our hearts and minds on Things Above, not on earthly things.
3 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is your[a] life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. (Colossians 3:1-4)
Things Above Music is fun, family-friendly, and focused on Things Above.
1. FUN: Jared believes that music should help people "rejoice in the Lord always" and to also help us hide God's Word in our hearts. Many who listen to Jared Erb - Things Above Music report that it just helps to lighten the heart and focus on what matters most.
2. FAMILY FRIENDLY: Jared aspires to write music in many different genres to be able to allow all members of the family to have fun and to keep the listener on their toes. The wide range of genres goes from Rock to Raggae, Country to Jazz, with the common factor of infusing God's Word in each song.
3. FOCUSED ON THINGS ABOVE: Jared puts scripture to melody in a way that allows for repetition and memorization, allowing our hearts to meditate on Truth, and helps to teach us to say "yes" to wisdom.
Musical Styles: Folk, Bluegrass, Country, Rock, Punk, Raggae, Jazz.
Drummer and Friend - Andy Graybill
Singer, Bass Player and Son - Colson Erb
Singer and Daughter - Evelyn Erb
Keys, Bells, Whistles, and Friend - Andrea Brubaker
Recording with Matt Goss at the Pin Factory Studio has been an amazing experience. We are so thankful for Matt's amazing gifts and talents in architecting such a variety of genres and sounds. But equally so, we are thankful for his shepherd's heart in mentoring many young and old musicians, encouraging them to be the people God is calling us to be in authentic relationship to God and others. Watch him shred!
Thanks to all our Things Above Friends who helped sing, make animal noises, and read scripture!
So thankful to Lisa Landis, Fred McNaughton, and Mindy Lapp at WJTL FM 90.3 for their vision in partnering with local musicians to build Christian Community through music and fun.
Nothing better than bringing blessing and fun through songs of joy!