Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Beyond Destiny. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Beyond, thanks for joining us today. Are you able to earn a full-time living from your creative work? If so, can you walk us through your journey and how you made it happen?
We currently all have day jobs, but we perform anywhere from 3-5 times per month. Our goal is to one day do our music full time. We all love creating and performing music. We all have been performing from a very young age.
Beyond, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
Beyond Destiny is a rock, soul, r&b and contemporary christian band formed in 2004 in West Texas by Nikki Heath. It is now based in Dallas,Texas. We all live in the DFW area. Nikki Heath, lead singer/guitarist, has been writing songs and performing since she was 6 years old. I released a solo project and a project with Beyond Destiny.
Keith Bailey, keyboardist, has been playing in his church for years and has a background in musical theater
Cato, the drummer, has been playing in his church and in other bands from a young age.
Ryan Brady, bass guitarist, has been playing in multiple bands for many years.
Oliver Ruiz, lead guitarist, plays in his church and performs some shows with Beyond Destiny.
The current line-up has been together for 3 years.
We have performed all over the US, New Mexico and in various venues. Our self-titled debut, Beyond Destiny: Live at the Big R was released in 2008. We have opened up for Country and Rock artists including Daron Norwood, John Michael Montgomery, Coffey Anderson, Falling Up and Anti-Mortem. We are currently working on our new album, to be released in the Fall of 2022.
We are most proud of how our music can connect with everyone of all ages and ethnicities. Our music is very positive and uplifting. We want people to leave our shows feeling lighter and to have a more positive outlook on life. Fans always have fun at our shows. They dance, they sing along and they enjoy themselves.
Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
We all love music. We all love performing and connecting with people. We experience pure joy when we are on stage. Music is a universal language that we all understand. By appealing to our emotions, it has the ability to break down complex issues into things we can all relate to like love, friendship, fear, or loss. In this way music expands our horizons and opens our minds to new ideas.
Music is a powerful tool that can bring individuals together and promote trust, empathy, and relief from stress.
Our goal is to touch as many people as possible with our music.
We want to be able to live our dreams full time.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
The most rewarding aspect of being an artist is looking in the eyes of our audience and feeling that powerful connection that music can create. We love watching them dance, sing along and listen to our music. It is an amazing experience! Having the opportunity to do what we love every single day is such a blessing. We love performing with other bands/acts and we love helping other bands/acts in the music industry. We try to give back to our community and inspire others to follow their dreams.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.officialbeyonddestiny.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CerG1XrOCw6/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialbeyonddestiny
- Youtube: https://youtu.be/F2Mt8nkq4Oo
- Other: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/artist/1iBil7d2oVdGlStntOTFJS Booking: www.instrumusicsolutions.com
Image Credits
Instrumusic Solutions Bruce Gibson Kim Polk Julie Obrecht Sunny Marcel