The 71s

Artist Information

Biography

What if worship music was more than just sing-a-longs? What if it changed the way you looked at God, looked at life, or even the way you saw yourself? What would that look like?

Michael Coffman (lead singer) and Ryan Cecil (guitarist) asked themselves these same questions. Their answer was The 71's - a band devoted to helping people step out of the box, step away from the genre of music defined as "worship," and into a life-style and mind set that is full of the truth and energy of Christ's love.

The 71's are not a "worship" band - they are a BAND THAT HELPS YOU WORSHIP by challenging you to think out of the box, listen to God's voice more closely, and love Him more deeply.

"Christian-rock band the 71s backs its impeccably photogenic image with impeccable pop production, and I'm always a sucker for that." - Joey Guerra (Houston Chronicle)

- Featured In April 08 Issue of RELEVANT Magazine
- 2007 ShoutFest Regional Band Jam Winner (central TX)
- 2007 Grand Prize Winner at LifeLight Festival
- 2007 Artist Ovation Finalist
- Recently invited by Word Records to play Nashville Showcase

Instrumentation

Keeton Coffman - lead vocals, elec guitar, keys
Ryan Cecil - lead guitar, vocals
Jacob Lisenbe - bass, vocals
Jay Snider - Drums

Discography

We Are Locomotive - 2008
Want You To Know (EP) - 2007
The 71's (self titled EP) - 2006

Links

• Myspace

Audio

• Stretch Out Your Love
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• Start Again
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• Count
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• Louder
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• Tomorrow Belongs To You
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• Blue Room
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• Rescue Me
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• Higher Now
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• Awakening
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• Rock and Roll
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Lyrics

• Stretch Out Your Love
• Louder

Video

Everlasting God (Worship)

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Press

• Houston Chronicle Review! [+ Show ]
  

  "Christian-rock band the 71s backs its impeccably photogenic image with impeccable pop production, a..."Christian-rock band the 71s backs its impeccably photogenic image with impeccable pop production, and I'm always a sucker for that." - Joey Guerra (Houston Chronicle)

• "One of the best...in the country."
  

  "One of the best, loud and life-changing Christian rock bands in the country."

• "One of the freshest sounds...I've heard in a long time." [+ Show ]
  

  The 71's have one of the freshest sounds...I've heard in a long time - and their words really do sti...The 71's have one of the freshest sounds...I've heard in a long time - and their words really do stimulate the listener as they engage with their creator! This music is awesome, but that pales in comparison to their hearts - and that is what makes The 71's so effective. Their hearts come shining through their music - and that makes this music great!

• "Contagious energy, authentic and powerful lyrics, humble and pure hearts." [+ Show ]
  

  The 71’s are one of the most effective bands in the industry today. They bring contagious energy, a...The 71’s are one of the most effective bands in the industry today. They bring contagious energy, authentic and powerful lyrics, as well as humble and pure hearts. These guys not only produce incredible music, they show others how to truly and honestly worship the Lord.

• "Engaging personality that really connects with the audience!" [+ Show ]
  

  The 71's have an engaging personality that really connects with the audience! Their lyrics and mu...The 71's have an engaging personality that really connects with the audience!
  Their lyrics and music reflect a genuine and earnest love for Jesus Christ.
  

• "Creative artists, not your run-of-the-mill Christian musicians." [+ Show ]
  

  The 71’s are creative artists, not your run-of-the-mill Christian musicians. Their work is drawn fr...The 71’s are creative artists, not your run-of-the-mill Christian musicians. Their work is drawn from a well deeper than many, plus they are about as real as anyone I know. I appreciate who they are as a musicians, and who they are as followers of Christ. People trust and follow them naturally.

• "A heart to serve and deeply care about impacting students for Christ."
  

  The 71’s are great. They have a heart to serve and deeply care about impacting students for Christ.

• "Not Content to just copy...but strive to find what God would say...through their own unique style" [+ Show ]
  

  The 71’s are not content to just copy what’s going on out there in the Christian music world, but st...The 71’s are not content to just copy what’s going on out there in the Christian music world, but strive to find what God would say through them, and through their own unique style. I would endorse them to come into your group and share both their cool tunes, and their desire to walk with Christ.

Setlist

Our typical set list revolves around your needs, length of event, and the crowd. For concerts, we can do up to an hour and a half of original music.

For worship events, we always want to include worship songs they know. We also include original songs and other aspects to our music (crowd participation, teaching moments, and visual elements) that help the audience think and worship differently.

Basic Requirements

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