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A few months ago I got the opportunity to hear Austins Bridge perform their song “Mercy” off their new “Times Like These” at Sunset Christian Center in Rocklin, CA. They were in town to support the grand opening of a new Mercy Ministry’s House. I had never heard of them until that day and I’m so glad they made time to sing during our Sunday morning worship. If you haven’t heard of them then take a few minutes to get to know more about Austins Bridge.
Though Austin’s Bridge might be a new group, its young members Justin Rivers and Jason Baird share a passion for music and a deep desire to spread the Gospel. Justin talks about growing up a pastor’s kid who was born and raised near Mobile , Alabama…
I answered the call to ministry when I was about 11 years old. I went on the road and played piano for a group professionally and continued to go to high school and travel at the same time. Then after about seven years, God opened the door for me to be with the Crabb Family.
Jason also honed his musical chops performing with other groups before Austin ’s Bridge. Born in Ohio, Jason moved to Austin with his family as a toddler. During his junior year in high school, he began feeling called into ministry. He went to college and began working as a youth pastor and leading worship. A friend suggested he audition for Living Word, a touring group comparable to Truth. He won a slot and began traveling extensively with the group; doing four or five shows a week.
Their 2007 self-titled debut project, “Austins Bridge” contains songs with a message of hope. One of the most poignant songs on the record is “Life’s Too Short,” a cautionary tale about taking time for the people you love before it’s too late. Justin talks about their fans reaction to this song…
We get a great response with that song when we do it live. Because it says no matter what you are facing and no matter what the trauma is you are going through or how dark the situation seems, that Jesus Christ is in control of everything.
The group’s high-energy performances and soaring harmonies have drawn comparisons to multi-platinum country trio Rascal Flatts. Then it should be no surprise to you to hear that they’ve teamed with producer Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts, for their new “Times Like These” project which will release on May 4th. Make sure to pick up your copy in our Amazon.com store below.
Let us read your music review of their song “Mercy” off this new project in the comment box below this video.
