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Duane Ranstrom, Lead Vocals: Duane Ranstrom has one of the most powerful lead voices in gospel
music today. He is one of the founding members of the Circuit Riders (back in 1989)., Duane loves singing gospel
quartet music and spreading the message
through song. Young and old enjoy his pleasing personality and emcee style. Duane has personally experienced
God's healing power after having open heart surgery which lasted nearly 19 hours during which time his heart stopped
beating five times. After multiple other complications, today, seven years later you would never know he has ever
had any heart problems. Duane is married and has five children. He is an avid sports fan, and after work he spends
most of his spare time coaching several football teams.
Jamie Carter, Keyboards: Jamie plays the keyboard and grew up in the church serving God his entire
life. Jamie joined the group in 2001. His versitile style and arrangements are crowd pleasers wherever he goes.
You only have to hear him once to know why he is referred to as "The Flyin' Hawaiian"! Jamie and hiswife, Vonitha, have
one daughter and two sons. When not busy working in his sales position or touring, Jamie can be found with his family
at sporting or musical events.
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Matt Newell, Bass vocals: Rounding out the four part harmony is none other than the bass singer.
An original member of this group Matt's booming low voice and hilarious stage anecdotes has thrilled audiences for the past
eighteen years. An ordained minister, Matt's burden for lost and hurting people is evident when he communicates
the gospel message with passion in word, as well as song. Matt is an Associate Pastor, and he and his wife, KayLyne,
are actively involved in their home church, particularly in areas of worship and yourth activities.
Emmet Dupre', Bass Guitar: Emmet has been the bass guitarist for the Circuit Riders since 1997.
He has been playing the bass for over 30 years now and is committed to using his God given abilities to further the message
of Jesus Christ through music and song. Emmet is also heavily involved in the worship ministry at his local church in
Bellingham. Emmet is in the Air Force and has served all over the globe. We thank him for his service and thank
God for our freedoms. Emmet and his wife, Nancy, have two teenage children and the family is actively involved with
ministries at their home church.
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Jerry Leith, Tenor singer - Jerry's singing career began as a child singing with the family ensemble
and regretably singing at every family function. He performed many roles in elementary school musicals such as Mikado,
Pirates of Penzance, and Bye, Bye, Birdie.He also sang for many years in youth chiors, ensembles, and adult chiors at his
church.His high tenor voice is likened to Vince Gill, and he still hasn't found the top of his range. He sang with the Circuit
Riders from 1990 - 2003, and he is happy to be returning to whathe loves. When he's not singing, he's a painting contractor
by day and a soccer coach evenings.
Mark Stremler, Drums: As one of the newest members of the Circuit Riders, Mark is looking forward
to using the abilities God has given to him. He is presently involved in music ministry at his home church, playing
drums and helping out in the worship teams for both adult and youth. In the past, his passion for youth has led him
to help establish a band within his church's youth group, which he was a part of for three years. Mark and his wife
Shari, live in Bellingham and have four children. Along with being a general contractor, his role as a dad and parent
keep him plenty busy. For fun he hunts, fishes, and camps with friends and family. Mark's desire is to see people
respond to the gospel as it is presented through music.
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