Sound Gigs



Messenger  (1979)

Messenger was a Christian rock group from the 1970's based in Southern California. Their music was a mix of R&B, funk, latin, and jazz which was a first for Christian music of that era. The songs below are from a performance at Calvary Downey in So Cal on May 26, 1979 which was mixed and recorded live by Paul Bourassa.

Rick Riso - guitar and lead vocal
Si Simonson - keyboards and vocals
Jim Ledlie - bass guitar and vocals
Mike Feller - drums and vocals
Dave Westlescope - trumpet
Dave Yoberg - trombone
Alan Mintz - saxophone

Listen to Songs:      

Now is the Time
Songwriter: Rick Riso
Lead vocal: Rick Riso


Livin' In Love
Songwriter: Rick Riso
Lead vocal: Rick Riso


I Feel Secure
Songwriter: Si Simonson
Lead vocal: Rick Riso


Our Love Will Grow
Songwriter: Si Simonson
Lead vocal: Rick Riso


Fill Me With Your Spirit
Songwriter: Rick Riso
Lead vocal: Rick Riso


Changin' Me
Songwriter: Si Simonson
Lead vocal: Rick Riso


Home To You
Songwriter: Si Simonson
Lead vocal: Rick Riso


Pressin' On
Songwriter: Si Simonson
Lead vocal: Rick Riso


Bringin' the Message
Songwriter: Rick Riso, Si Simonson
Lead vocal: Rick Riso


I Still Love You
Songwriter: Si Simonson
Lead vocal: Rick Riso