Intent is a worship band from the South Hills of Pittsburgh whose music consists of popular modern worship and original songs.
Intent's purpose is to lead God's people into worship and usher in the kingdom of heaven. Our vision is to see the lost brought back to their first love and to help raise up the people that will worship the Father in Spirit and in Truth. If you are looking for just a band, we aren't it. But if you want a real encounter in worship with the Father, you've come to the right place.
andy miller, lead vocals & acoustic guitar
DOB: 7/26/1981
Hometown: ‘da burg… Born and raised in good ‘ol Pittsburgh
Instrument of choice: The vocal pipes are my main instrument. I also play rhythm guitar. I love my Rickenbacker Jetglow…but my acoustic guitar will always be my bread and butter. I love me a nice Taylor and/or Martin cutaway.
Musical influences: Hillsong, Planetshakers, Chris Tomlin, Desperation Band, and of course, the great Aaron Neville
Favorite movie: This is a hard one….as I love movies. The Princess Bride and the Dark Knight
Favorite scripture: I have two. Psalm 121:1-2 1 I will lift up my eyes to the hills- From whence comes my help? My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth. And John 4:23 23 But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him.
april miller, vocals
DOB: 1/13/1984
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA - city of champions!
Instrument of choice: Just vocals for now (I am trying to pluck out some notes on the piano and thinking about picking up the violin again!)
Musical influences: Hillsong, Desperation Band, Kari Jobe, Mandisa
Favorite movie: At the present moment, Taken
Favorite scripture: This is tough, but Jeremiah 29:11-14: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for me with all your heart. I will be found by you, says the LORD…”
Blog: aprilnandy.blogspot.com
I am passionately in love with the Almighty God of the universe. He has transformed me inside and out and He continues to do so as I get closer to Him day by day!
jarrod d'amico, keyboard & backing vocals
DOB: 9/15/1979
Hometown: Heidelberg, Pennsylvania
Instrument of choice: Keyboard. Preferably with keys that don't stick. I like the ones that don't weight 8 metric tons.
Musical influences: Andy Miller, Michael McDonald, Take 6, Jamie Cullum, Steven Curtis Chapman, Chris Rice, Average White Band, Israel Houghton, Did I mention Andy Miller?
Favorite movie: Nat'l Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Zoolander, Transporter
Favorite scripture: Habakuk 1:5 - "Look around and be utterly astounded, for I will work a work in your day that you will have to see to believe....."
bj mcgraw, lead guitar
DOB: 7/22/1992
Hometown: Sandusky, Ohio
Instrument of choice: Fender Telecaster/Line 6 POD xt Live
Musical influences: Hillsong United (Michael Guy), Planetshakers (Joth Hunt)
Favorite movie: Saving Private Ryan
Favorite scripture: Jeremiah 33:3
jesse wisinski, bass
DOB: 12/30/1980
Hometown: Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
Instrument of choice: If I had a choice, a Rickenbacker bass.
Musical influences: Chris Squire of Yes, Hillsong United, Rick Danko of the Band, Michael W. Smith, Lincoln Brewser, Jesus Culture, Keith Green, Phil Keaggy and obviously Stryper
Favorite movie: Star Wars and Back to the Future trilogies
Favorite scripture: 1 Peter 2:12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.
Blog about nonsense: www.thewizdesigncom/wordpress
Twitter: www.twitter.com/jessewisinski
john richard, drums
DOB: New Years Eve, 1981
Hometown: Akron, Ohio
Instrument of choice: Drums
Musical influences: As Cities Burn, David Crowder Band, Chasing Victory
Favorite movie: The Matrix and Braveheart
Favorite scripture: Romans 12:1 I appeal to you brothers, present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.
"LIVE PASSIONATELY! Strive for Jesus and find new ways to sacrifice more for him each day. In the end it will be so worth it!"