Scarecrow and Tinmen

Scarecrow and Tinmen’s unique style of music has coined its own avenue of representation, which is called Technofolk Music.  This musical style has eliminated the age barrier.  On the hand there is an acoustical melodic fell, but on the other a modern techno synthesis edge which brings delight and bliss to the average young person.

Scarecrow and Timen have been performing for some time.  Their music encourages those in the Body of Christ, as well as presents the Good News of who Jesus is and what He has done for us to those who have never heard.  This is all made possible because the band members have received a new Herat and a new mind in Christ.

Bradley DeRosia, married and father of two, has an uncontrollable passion for musical manuals. Brad has received the irrevocable title of dreaded “gear-head”.  Brad is the band’s engineer and producer.  He also plays the electric guitar.

Chris Padgett, married and father of four, started writing songs at a young age.  His unique background and hunger for literature has produced in Chris a burning desire to fully express his love for Christ though the medium of song writing.  Chris plays the keyboards and is also the band’s lead vocalist.

Taylor Ard has been playing the bass guitar for a number of years. His love for the Lord and youth ministry is wonderful contributions to the band.

Reid Stains plays the drums with authority.  He is able to express the excellence of Christ with his unique playing.

One thing that certainly sticks in your brain about Scarecrow and Tinmen is the band's name.  "The name really does have depth and meaning," says Chris.  "’The Wizard of Oz' is such a wonderful piece of Americana; everybody's got some kind of memory associated with it.  Of course, we identify most closely with the Scarecrow and the Tinmen, who needed a brain and a heart.  As Christians, God gives us a new mind and a new heart." 

Given their backgrounds, it's not surprising that Chris and Brad bring widely divergent musical tastes and styles to Scarecrow and Tinmen.  "I was almost literally born with a guitar in my hand," recalls Brad.  "My dad has been a musician all his life, playing country music professionally since he was 16.  In the first picture of me as a baby, I'm holding a little cardboard cutout of a guitar!" Brad would go on to become an accomplished saxophonist, while still retaining his passion for guitar and love of all things technical.

Through his parents' love of music, Chris would be exposed to everything from the folk sounds of early Jesus Music to alternative and hard-core punk.. Although he played trumpet through high school, Chris says he always loved the piano.  "I didn't have much formal training, but I enjoyed picking out melodies and writing instrumental music.  It is really only through God's blessing that I can turn these thoughts and ideas into songs." 

Chris founded what would become Scarecrow and Tinmen in 1994.  Shortly after, Brad joined him.  "I was helping Chris to produce piano and acoustic guitar demos for his original duo," recalls Brad.  "I thought, ‘boy, his melodies and lyrics are great!  Wouldn't it be cool if…’  So I came on the scene and added all the loops, programming and electric guitar.”  

Thanks to Chris' prowess at booking, it wasn't long before the band was able to go full time, though Chris admits, with some trepidation.  "It was overwhelming at times to think of what we'd done.  But I wish everybody could experience that sense of total dependence on God--giving up savings, insurance, What you cling to as stability-and living on faith." Affirms Brad, "we were called to this job, and so were our wives and kids.  We do it because God says 'Go!"'