biographies:
Dan first approached John Steele, originally our lead singer, in 2006 with the
idea to form a local Southern Gospel group out of their home church in
Columbus, Ohio. The two agreed that ministry must be the foremost goal, and
that no matter what, God gets the Glory!
They set out to find another person to share their vision and passion, and had
some great experiences along the way. Although every single person that
joined them over the next year and a half were fantastic and talented
individuals, God had something really powerful in store.
In early 2008, John was talking to a long-time friend and mentor who just
happened to be one of Ohio's most talented Tenors. The Lord led them into a
conversation that turned out to be a divine appointment! Eric Hill joined DRT in
January 2008 as Tenor. God used the Trio in powerful ministry in many states!
The group excelled and managed to record some great songs in 2008.
In late 2008 John accepted an offer to join a full time ministry. Eric Hill moved
to Lead, and Bryan Potteiger came aboard in late 2008 as the new Tenor. The
rest is history in the making!
idea to form a local Southern Gospel group out of their home church in
Columbus, Ohio. The two agreed that ministry must be the foremost goal, and
that no matter what, God gets the Glory!
They set out to find another person to share their vision and passion, and had
some great experiences along the way. Although every single person that
joined them over the next year and a half were fantastic and talented
individuals, God had something really powerful in store.
In early 2008, John was talking to a long-time friend and mentor who just
happened to be one of Ohio's most talented Tenors. The Lord led them into a
conversation that turned out to be a divine appointment! Eric Hill joined DRT in
January 2008 as Tenor. God used the Trio in powerful ministry in many states!
The group excelled and managed to record some great songs in 2008.
In late 2008 John accepted an offer to join a full time ministry. Eric Hill moved
to Lead, and Bryan Potteiger came aboard in late 2008 as the new Tenor. The
rest is history in the making!
Dan
Bryan
Eric
Bryan attended college at God's Bible School and College in
Cincinnati, OH, and graduated in 1992 with a Bachelor of
Religious Education. It was at college he met his wife,
Marsha, and they have been married almost 16 years. They
have served in a variety of positions - Youth Pastor, Pastor,
and as Teachers. Bryan is currently the Administrator of
Heritage Christian School in Marion, OH, where they reside.
They have been blessed with five wonderful children - Twin
Daughters, Breanna and Brittany 14, Brooklynn 12, Zac 11,
and Trent 7.
Bryan has sung in several Gospel groups, the first when he
was 15 years old. During College, Bryan traveled in a
College Quartet and traveled over the entire country. He
also sang with "Allegiance" based out of Cincinnati, OH.
Bryan and his wife have also done a lot of singing together
for churches and camps. "It has been a blessing singing for
the glory of God wherever He has led, and I look forward to
His continued guidance in my life."
Cincinnati, OH, and graduated in 1992 with a Bachelor of
Religious Education. It was at college he met his wife,
Marsha, and they have been married almost 16 years. They
have served in a variety of positions - Youth Pastor, Pastor,
and as Teachers. Bryan is currently the Administrator of
Heritage Christian School in Marion, OH, where they reside.
They have been blessed with five wonderful children - Twin
Daughters, Breanna and Brittany 14, Brooklynn 12, Zac 11,
and Trent 7.
Bryan has sung in several Gospel groups, the first when he
was 15 years old. During College, Bryan traveled in a
College Quartet and traveled over the entire country. He
also sang with "Allegiance" based out of Cincinnati, OH.
Bryan and his wife have also done a lot of singing together
for churches and camps. "It has been a blessing singing for
the glory of God wherever He has led, and I look forward to
His continued guidance in my life."
how it started
baritone
lead
Dan Ramirez (Baritone) is our group's founder, and after
many years in Southern Gospel music ministry, he is ready
to do something great for the Lord! Dan's special passion
for sharing the love of Jesus Christ and his ability to
communicate that to audiences is one of our greatest
assets! Dan and his wife Peggy reside in New Albany, Ohio
and they have raised three wonderful children. Now there
are several Grandchildren who are near and dear to their
hearts!
many years in Southern Gospel music ministry, he is ready
to do something great for the Lord! Dan's special passion
for sharing the love of Jesus Christ and his ability to
communicate that to audiences is one of our greatest
assets! Dan and his wife Peggy reside in New Albany, Ohio
and they have raised three wonderful children. Now there
are several Grandchildren who are near and dear to their
hearts!
Eric Hill (Lead) is one of Ohio's most powerful singers! We
are proud to have him, as he brings new levels of powerful
ministry to the group!
Eric and his wife Robin reside in Newark, Ohio and are the
proud parents of two young men. Both of their sons are
following their parents special passion for music in college,
studying voice, and intending to use their talents for the glory
of God!
are proud to have him, as he brings new levels of powerful
ministry to the group!
Eric and his wife Robin reside in Newark, Ohio and are the
proud parents of two young men. Both of their sons are
following their parents special passion for music in college,
studying voice, and intending to use their talents for the glory
of God!
about the gang
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Why would 3 guys spend so
much time on the road away
from their families, and take
nothing for themselves?
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much time on the road away
from their families, and take
nothing for themselves?
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"I just wanted to thank you for
the word that you received
and sent to my husband and
our church. It was a very
timely message. Of course,
the Lord is always on time.
But, we, my husband and I, and
also the leadership of this
church, have prayed, fasted,
labored, planted, taught, sewn
and worked so diligently for
so long, that this word has
confirmed the new hope that
has been birthed within us
recently, as a body of
believers.
Sometimes when the work is
hard and long, you tend to
lose hope when you don't see
the results immediately. ...
within the past 2 months, God
has sent us miracles and
breakthroughs in several
areas. I knew if we'd just hang
on, God would pull us through
-- and praise Him -- He has.
I just wanted to again say
thanks, and tell you that The
Damascus Rd Trio did an
awesome job Sunday. Thank
you for allowing the Spirit to
have control and touch
people the way He wanted to.
Not many groups out there
are willing to step aside when
they are supposed to have
the service, but you did, and
we say thank you. Keep us in
your prayers and we will lift
you up in ours. God bless
each of you and your families
and your anointed ministry.
Be blessed.
Valerie Mullins
Worship Director
Eagles Nest Fellowship
Columbus, Ohio
the word that you received
and sent to my husband and
our church. It was a very
timely message. Of course,
the Lord is always on time.
But, we, my husband and I, and
also the leadership of this
church, have prayed, fasted,
labored, planted, taught, sewn
and worked so diligently for
so long, that this word has
confirmed the new hope that
has been birthed within us
recently, as a body of
believers.
Sometimes when the work is
hard and long, you tend to
lose hope when you don't see
the results immediately. ...
within the past 2 months, God
has sent us miracles and
breakthroughs in several
areas. I knew if we'd just hang
on, God would pull us through
-- and praise Him -- He has.
I just wanted to again say
thanks, and tell you that The
Damascus Rd Trio did an
awesome job Sunday. Thank
you for allowing the Spirit to
have control and touch
people the way He wanted to.
Not many groups out there
are willing to step aside when
they are supposed to have
the service, but you did, and
we say thank you. Keep us in
your prayers and we will lift
you up in ours. God bless
each of you and your families
and your anointed ministry.
Be blessed.
Valerie Mullins
Worship Director
Eagles Nest Fellowship
Columbus, Ohio
4157 Nafzger Dr. Columbus, OH 43230
ph: 614-475-3948
dan@damascusroadtrio.com
ph: 614-475-3948
dan@damascusroadtrio.com
tenor
"It has been a
blessing singing for
the glory of God
wherever He has led,
and I look forward to
His continued
guidance in my life."
blessing singing for
the glory of God
wherever He has led,
and I look forward to
His continued
guidance in my life."