"Kanon" ... where did the name come from?
"The way Kanon came along....is that when they put together the scriptures in the Bible, they were Kanonized, which means there was a standard by which the scriptures must be placed in the Bible. Kanon means standard or ruling of something. So we say we want to be the standard by which christian music should be looked upon. Not to say we are the best...but to say our standards and our desire for music is simply for the glory of God, and nothing else." --Heyward
About The Kanon Boys
Born in Washington, DC...lead singer Heyward Evans is one of three pastor's kids in the group. The oldest member of the group at 25, Evans came to Florida at the age of 9 and attended college at the University of Florida. He began singing at a young age, although he has never receided any formal training. Heyward also plays harmonica and percussion in some of Kanon's songs.
Josh Winings, 18, (soon to be 19 in July), is a native of Ormond Beach, FL, and began playing bass and singing at the group's inception in 1999. Along with Jordan and their sister Jenny, Josh was part of the first set of triplets to be born in Ormond Beach. He is also proficient on piano, guitar, and harmonica.
Nathan Hargrave, 25, was born in Paragould, AR to Pastor Roy Hargrave, senior pastor of the boys' home church. Nathan is also first cousin to Kanon member Drew Hodge.
Andrew Yancey, 22, is the newest member of Kanon. Andrew grew up in Ormond Beach at Riverbend, and moved to Tallahassee with his family in Junior High. He attended Liberty University, and was a part of another Christian Band called Eternal Praise. He has moved back to Ormond, and has enjoyed playing the piano and keyboards for most of his life.
Jordan Winings, 18, and also a native of Ormond Beach...is the youngest member of Kanon by ONE minute. The rhythm guitarist began playing and singing in 1998 under the instruction of fellow Kanon Member, Drew Hodge. Jordan has also been a part of several other Christian bands, as both singer and guitarist.
Born in Jonesboro, AR, Drew Hodge, 20, (soon to be 21 in July), is the son of the pastor of membership, David Hodge, at the boys' home church, Riverbend. Drew shares some lead vocals, while also filling the position of lead guitarist and song writer. He began writing songs at the age of 13 years old, and also playing guitar and several other instruments. He is attending Stetson University on a vocal scholarship.
Kanon's History
Kanon, a Christian acoustic-rock group, was formed in early 1999 by the members of the youth praise team at Riverbend Community Church of Ormond Beach, FL. The group began learning and rehearsing songs written by member Drew Hodge, and performed their very first concert on May 9, 1999.
Over the years, Kanon has been given the opportunity to minister through music hundreds of times, and some large and very exciting venues: everything from chapel services to pre-race festivals at several racing events, most notably the Daytona 500 and the Pepsi 400. Kanon was also the featued pre-game performer for three Orlando Magic games during the 2000 -2001 season, including the team's highest attended game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The group has also have had the opportunity's other Christian Artists including Morgan Cryar, Moxie Davis (former Sundry), Brother's Keeper, and Avalon.
One contest Kanon won was in February 2001: Kanon won the Premier Records Talent Search, a competition with over 120 Christian performers against one another in Orlando, FL. Kanon was awarded the Grand Prize, which was a three-song recording project in the Nashville studios of Premiew Records, owned by Morgan Cryar. Instead of the three-song project, Premier Records offered the Kanon boys the opportunity to record a full length album. Recording of the group's self titled, debut CD was completed in June of 2001 and released on August 24, 2001.
Matthew Turner, music editor of crosswalk.com, says, "Amazing...their sound is a mix of gripping vocals and acoustic rock all while pulling off four part harmonies...it's great!"
Michael Breidenbach, president of Frog Rock Music says, "It is rare to find a group of young men so musically talented, dedicated to their craft, and devoted to Jesus Christ. I know they will achieve great things through Christ, who they serve in excellence!"
