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Ambient, a ministry of New Creation Music, is a Christian band based in Santa Clarita, and currently consists of composer Tony Gardner on Guitar, Keys & Vocals, Tony Lee on Bass, Brad Ross on Drums, and Colleen Gardner on Alto Sax. Original music styles include jazz, rock, blues, country, and contemporary praise & worship.
Ambient is currently seeking opportunities to minister in music at churches coffee houses, and other Christian venues, as well as concert performances at public festivals, seasonal events and private parties. We are also available to serve in the area of worship leading at church retreats, conferences, VBS programs and other special events.
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Price Range: Donations to New Creation Music are accepted.
Gig Length: 5 - 120 minutes
Languages: English
Originally from Long Island, New York, Tony Gardner has been living in Southern California since 1983. "I am earnestly seeking opportunities to minister in music. God has graciously given me abilities to lead worship, compose and perform original music."
Tony has been writing original Christian music since 1981. Over the years, he had composed dozens of songs, but never did any kind of recording. Soon after the 911 attack on America, he was laid off and had some time to take the first step toward recording. Using computer software to "fill in" the parts, he completed 17 songs in two months, and over 40 to date.
Tony currently serves at Higher Vision Church in Castaic, CA, where he plays guitar, bass and keys for both adult and children’s English and Spanish weekend services. He has served as worship leader in three churches over the last 15 years and also runs a Christian internet radio station.
Tony has played in several local Christian bands over the years including Heartfelt, Change of Heart, Souls in Exile and Extol. He plays an ESP Xtone guitar through a Line 6 Vetta II amp for his contemporary songs. For worship, he uses a custom Taylor 814ce acoustic-electric guitar through a Line 6 X3 Live. He also plays a Godin Multiac nylon-electric through a Roland GR-33 MIDI synthesizer, and sings both lead vocals and harmonies on all songs. Tony is also a skilled bass player and keyboardist.
Tony graduated State University of New York with a B.A. in music and also completed extensive sacred music coursework at Point Loma Nazarene University. He also played with the College of the Canyons Jazz Ensemble for eight consecutive semesters, which included a trip to the Reno Jazz Festival, where they took first place in their division. He has studied classical guitar with Carlos Manobianco, a student of Andres Segovia. He studied jazz guitar with Carol Kaye, one of the world's premier studio musicians of our time.
In 2002, Tony founded New Creation Music, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging aspiring Christian artists. "God has blessed our ministry with many gifted artists, and we now have an excellent band called “Ambient”. I invite you to visit our site and listen to the songs. You’ll find that the lyrics are always evangelical and grounded in the Word of God. This may very well be God’s perfect timing to have Ambient minister to your congregation or church event."
Tony Gardner | Composer and Band Leader |
Tony Lee | Bass |
Brad Ross | Drums |
Colleen Gardner | Alto Sax |
Jazz: Larry Carlton & George Benson
Christian: Steven Curtis Chapman & Phil Keaggy
Secular: Steely Dan, Genesis, & James Taylor
No requirements. New Creation Music provides all equipment.
Rickey W. said “We enjoyed this group very much. They sang spirit filled music. We will definitely have them back with us again.”
Kelly A. said “This couple is very easy to work with and was just as excited as I was to make the event a success!”
Jamie W. said “Great band, very accommodating, super nice, we really enjoy working with them and having them at our park!”
Darius M. said “Excellent service, talent, and professionalism...”