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Emmaus Road combine contemporary rock/pop and worship music with melodic vocal harmonies. Brothers Dean & Tony Palacio, and drummer Robbie Destocki, long for something life changing in the music shared with their audience.

That is why Emmaus Road constantly seek to write from the deepest places of their heart, sharing personal walks of faith, and expressions of personal worship. Music should bring listeners to a place of worship, and cause them to think more deeply about their relationship with God, explains ER co-founder and bassist, Tony Palacio. In the end, what matters most is what we did with the knowledge of the Gospel; did we accept it, share it, and live it... or did we bury it?

Musically, Emmaus Road draw from a diversity of influences that span back to their days before knowing Christ as Lord and Savior. They bring their diversities all together to create a truly unique and catchy sound. I wouldn t say we fit into any certain musical box, says Palacio, we persue various styles, but it s definitely contemporary, worshipful, and features a lot of vocal harmonies. But I think our diversity is our strength. Strong melodic vocals, backed by drums- and guitar-driven music, written from a straight-forward approach. Nothing fantastically intricate, Palacio explains. Which is very fitting when you listen to their no-nonsense style. However simple, though, there s no mistaking their unique sound. You re hooked in right away.
BRr> This unique sound is what landed Emmaus Road in the Finals of a yearly National Christian Music Competition back in 2003. The band played on worldwide television on Exalting Him! 2003 sponsored by Daywind Records, Family Christian Stores, Trinity Broadcasting Network and Salem Music Networks. The band came in a close second, with only 2-1/2 points separating them from the winner, StorySide: B. Emmaus Road rose to the Finals out of 1400 original contestants, spanning over 6 months time, in 8 different cities nationwide! (Note: Emmaus Road name didn t exist yet, ER went by The Blessed Hope Chapel Praise Team while still considering names.)

When not writing and performing with Emmaus Road, brothers Dean and Tony are busy as the worship directors at their home church, Blessed Hope Chapel in Simi Valley, CA. This has been worship home base for Dean, Tony, and Robbie since 2002. Which is why it s no surprise when you listen to Emmaus Road you hear praise and adoration weaved thoughout each and every song. We are called to worship God in spirit and truth, as the Bible says, and we want our music to reflect that.

To learn more about Emmaus Road, visit their website at www[dot]emmausroad[dot]us