Judah Band is an eclectic group of talented musicians and singers, founded and led by producer, songwriter and singer, Randy Weston. Judah Band possesses an energy and presence that can’t be contested. Their sound is a melting pot of musical genres that include: Gospel, Rock, Pop and Classical. Judah Band’s sound has the ability to circumvent all cultural backgrounds and tear down denominational barriers.
The Indianapolis based group is signed to Light Records. Judah Band’s first single, ‘For My Good,’ was released in November 2017. Since then, the music video for ‘For My Good’ has received over 700,000 views. The song continues to chart on the Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart Top 100. Before releasing their debut full length album, Gone Fishin’, on August 17th, 2018, Judah Band previously released two successful EPs titled, For My Good and More Than I Ever Expected.
Artist Name:
G. Randy Weston of Judah Band
Age:
36
Genres:
Gospel
Hometown:
Asheville, NC
Label:
eOne/Light Records
Hobbies/Interests Apart from Music:
Coaching, furniture restoration, cooking, restaurant traveling
Last Netflix Binge:
All American
Musical Influences:
James Brown, Michael Jackson, Fred Hammond
CCM: If you had only five words to describe your new album, it would be…?
Randy: Goulash, faith-filled, energizing, powerful, fun
CCM: Do you have a favorite song from the new album? Why?
Randy: Yes, ‘Promises.’ It is my favorite because the message of the song is so reassuring in a world where people let you down a lot. It’s a reminder that God is always there. And I love country music!
CCM: What led you to pursue a career or ministry in music?
Randy: I don’t know that I “pursued” a career as much as I was called to it. I have always loved music but before I chose it, it chose me.
CCM: Do you remember that moment when you realized you wanted to make an actual career out of music?
Randy: I was standing in my classroom (I was a high school history teacher), and I realized that if I was going to do music, I couldn’t keep teaching. I actually fought the idea because I was comfortable in the classroom, I was comfortable teaching. So much so, that I had to seemingly be forced out of it, but I knew that the music I was called to would suffer if I didn’t.
CCM: What are your hopes for the new project?
Randy: My hopes are that this project reaches everybody that it is assigned to. I’m hoping that we will become stronger in faith because of it.
CCM: If you could potentially tour with any other artist or band (that you haven’t already), who would you choose and why?
Randy: I’d like to tour with Deitrick Haddon and Jonathan McReynolds. They’re label family plus I feel they push the envelope of creativity.
CCM: What was the last song you listened to on your playlist or stereo?
Randy: ‘For You Now’ by Bruno Merz
CCM: What was the last book you read?
Randy: The Prophetic Responsibility by Dr. Matthew L. Stevenson III
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