Elva Frye

Genre: Contemporary Christian
Secondary Genre: Singer/Songwriter Costa Mesa, California USA Contact

Five O'Clock is Christian/Gospel Retro (Neo) Soul with old school, pop, African, urban, and orchestra infused arrangements: strong lyrical and musical progressions with some laid back vibes and lighthearted tunes.

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Artist Information

Biography

About My Music:
I have been writing songs since I was 12, playing the piano since I was 5. I believe in being REAL in my music and don't want to be cliche. The music I write has a bit of SOUL and a lot of upward and inward reflection. I love a good beat and am in love with everything bass.

I play solo or with a band depending on the situation/circumstance. On the mission field I am able to use a backing track, a Capella, Casio Keyboard with no pedal -- you name it -- I am up for the challenge and know that it isn't about the equipment.

I have a real heart for people and know that music is a tool that is used by God to bring healing to a broken heart, a lost sheep, a hungry and thirsty soul, and even the depressed... I don't play or write for the sake of playing or writing, but for the sake of God's great purpose - not my own.

While my music has a serious side, there's a lot of fun music, lyrics, and I can be a pretty goofy person with lots of laughter and I love to share that Joy with the people I am honored to share my music with. I love to lead worship because I get a front seat to an amazing choir singing to God.

About Me:
I am a singer/songwriter, piano teacher, worship leader, and co-founder of FACE of Harvest, a Christian faith-based international humanitarian emergency relief agency (nonprofit NGO). I am married to a wonderful man of 11 years, Brian. He has been a wonderful example of Jesus in my life and I am honored to know such a strong, gentle, and loving example of a man.

I teach piano to children privately and adults through the School of Worship at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. So, it is a bit interesting that I recently attained a Business Degree at Vanguard University. That was a journey God took me on and I am grateful for the learning.

I love to run and ran my first half-marathon (August 21, 2011) to raise money for the FACE of Harvest Medical Clinic I am helping to open in Africa.

I understand Spanish fluently and speak it, but am a little out of practice. I have translated one of my song choruses into Swahili. I love traveling all over the world and have been able to do so while sharing songs and times of worship. I love Jesus who died on the cross for my sins, rose again, and promises to return again someday. I long to live a surrendered life, fall short, but He always picks me up. I trust God and have decided to follow HIM WHEREVER He Leads me whatever the cost.


Want to know anything else? I welcome you to email me and ask.








Instrumentation

Elva Frye - piano, guitar, and vocals

Discography

2011 Release: Five O'Clock-- Coming in 2011

May 2010 Compilation CD: Pure Worship: Worship Leader Conference Resource CD- Lay It Down

May 2009 Compilation CD: Pure Worship: Worship Leader Conference Resource CD- Your Kindness

May 2008 Compilation CD: Pure Worship Worship Leader Conference Resource CD

Nov. 2007 Compilation CD: Pure Worship Worship Leader's Conference Resource CD

Dec 2007 Debut Album: Until I Hear You

Radio Streaming: Until I Hear You, Changed By You, When I Cried

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Five O'Clock

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Setlist

Selection of 1-5 worship songs
1-12 Original Songs

Sets times are determined by the amount of time allotted

Basic Requirements

Calendar

DateTimeVenueCity
May 31, 2012 Thursday 7:00 PM Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa - Joyful Life Thursday Night Study Costa Mesa, CA, US