About Us

We're a Christian alt-rock band, playing a combination of original rock, contemporary Christian, and whatever other covers we feel like playing.

What's in a Name?

Well, the "Noisy" part is obvious if you've ever heard us, but the "Kung Fu" part is two-fold.

Firstly, George (lead guitarist) is a Kung Fu master...you may call him... "Masta". Also, Tony (backup vocals) has a black belt in Kung Fu.
There is also correlation between Kung Fu as a fighting style and all of us Christians being soldiers in God's army.

Secondly, Kung Fu literally means, "a skill or art attained by laborious effort." We've all worked very hard to get to where we are, and we keep pressing forward!

Noisy Kung Fu Band Members

Ray (Enigma) rhythm guitar and lead vox (and funny faces/noises)	I was forced into school choir in the seventh grade when we moved to East Texas and picked up an acoustic guitar at the age of 25. I got my start in my one-man-band (Squid and Aloe) playing acoustic sets. I "walked forward" at the age of six, but then turned my life to Christ at the age of 21. Since then, God has taken hold of my heart and continues to draw me closer daily. My electric guitar is an Ibanez G10, backup electric is a BC Rich Platinum Pro Virgin, and my acoustic is an Ibanez AEG-10E, all played over a Line 6 Spider II 112 amp. Influences include: the God who created us all and desires to be with us for eternity and in us now via His Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ, my personal Lord and Savior who died for us, was raised again, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and is coming back for us; and my gorgeous and amazingly supportive wife, Krystal. I listen to just about any style of music, but my major musical influences are: Red, Casting Crowns, Jeremy Camp, Linkin Park, and Shinedown.

George (Masta) lead/grunge guitar (nasty metal edge or rhythm)	I was born into a traditional Lutheran family. Baptized as an infant and confirmed into the Church as I came of age. I have seen and felt the Spirit move in, and for me many times. In falls from motorcycles to falls from grace. Been at war with Satan all my life, allowing him to win more battles than I'd care to admit. Yet I know the final victory is mine through the blood of Christ Jesus. Take that satan! he he he heee!! I cut my teeth on Kiss, Aerosmith (the old stuff not the crybaby little girl in love crap they sell now), Ritchie Blackmore. I saw Van Halen's first tour back in the day. I used to play bass as a kid, but it was Ray who got me to banging my head again. Steve, Eric, and Tony round out the band. I jam on a Gibson Les Paul Goddess through a Carvin Nomad tube amp. A Fender Stratocaster and a Peavy Bandit has my back. Influence is more atmosphere than history, but it includes: Jesus Christ and the evil that surrounds us; rockin' sinners we are, saved by grace alone; and my wife Jeanette (without her support I'd be lost).

Steve (Steve-o) drums (and throwing stix)	Influences include my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ who loves us all even though we are sinners; my wife and kids who are living proof of how much Jesus really does love me; and wonderful parents who have been so loving and supportive. I grew up on classic rock and country music, but listen to most anything but rap or hip-hop. Musical influences include ZZ Top, CCR, Willie Nelson, Alabama, Metallica, Def Leppard...too many to name. Just starting to get into Christian music such as Jeremy Camp and Kutless.

Eric (Floyd) bass (and the only musician)	Okay it's great being a part of NKF, it is great working with Ray, George, Steve, Tony, and my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whom is my greatest influence, since way back when. Candice and the kids, 'cause they sat through all of it and still managed to understand it was my dream. Music is also my influence; any genre from classical to rock, blues, jazz, old time gospel and some that is hard to understand, even when I was told my hands were to small to handle a guitar, much less play one.

Tony (Maniac) backup vox and egg (and certified randomness)	I grew up listening to lots of music and got my start singing in the church choir. I've been friends with Ray since the seventh grade, came up with the band name, but was the last one to join NKF. Influences include: Christ; my wife, Mamie; and my daughter, Asha. Musical influences include: ThousandFootKrutch, Kutless, and WhiteCross. Oh yeah, and I play a Latin Percussion egg!

Ray (Enigma)

rhythm guitar and lead vox (and funny faces/noises)

I was forced into school choir in the seventh grade when we moved to East Texas and picked up an acoustic guitar at the age of 25. I got my start in my one-man-band (Squid and Aloe) playing acoustic sets.

I "walked forward" at the age of six, but then turned my life to Christ at the age of 21. Since then, God has taken hold of my heart and continues to draw me closer daily.

My electric guitar is an Ibanez G10, backup electric is a BC Rich Platinum Pro Virgin, and my acoustic is an Ibanez AEG-10E, all played over a Line 6 Spider II 112 amp.

Influences include: the God who created us all and desires to be with us for eternity and in us now via His Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ, my personal Lord and Savior who died for us, was raised again, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and is coming back for us; and my gorgeous and amazingly supportive wife, Krystal.

I listen to just about any style of music, but my major musical influences are: Red, Casting Crowns, Jeremy Camp, Linkin Park, and Shinedown.

George (Masta)

lead/grunge guitar (nasty metal edge or rhythm)

I was born into a traditional Lutheran family. Baptized as an infant and confirmed into the Church as I came of age. I have seen and felt the Spirit move in, and for me many times. In falls from motorcycles to falls from grace. Been at war with Satan all my life, allowing him to win more battles than I'd care to admit. Yet I know the final victory is mine through the blood of Christ Jesus. Take that satan! he he he heee!!

I cut my teeth on Kiss, Aerosmith (the old stuff not the crybaby little girl in love crap they sell now), Ritchie Blackmore. I saw Van Halen's first tour back in the day. I used to play bass as a kid, but it was Ray who got me to banging my head again. Steve, Eric, and Tony round out the band.

I jam on a Gibson Les Paul Goddess through a Carvin Nomad tube amp. A Fender Stratocaster and a Peavy Bandit has my back.

Influence is more atmosphere than history, but it includes: Jesus Christ and the evil that surrounds us; rockin' sinners we are, saved by grace alone; and my wife Jeanette (without her support I'd be lost).

Steve (Steve-o)

drums (and throwing stix)

Influences include my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ who loves us all even though we are sinners; my wife and kids who are living proof of how much Jesus really does love me; and wonderful parents who have been so loving and supportive.

I grew up on classic rock and country music, but listen to most anything but rap or hip-hop. Musical influences include ZZ Top, CCR, Willie Nelson, Alabama, Metallica, Def Leppard...too many to name. Just starting to get into Christian music such as Jeremy Camp and Kutless.

Eric (Floyd)

bass (and the only musician)

Okay it's great being a part of NKF, it is great working with Ray, George, Steve, Tony, and my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whom is my greatest influence, since way back when. Candice and the kids, 'cause they sat through all of it and still managed to understand it was my dream.

Music is also my influence; any genre from classical to rock, blues, jazz, old time gospel and some that is hard to understand, even when I was told my hands were to small to handle a guitar, much less play one.

Tony (Maniac)

backup vox and egg (and certified randomness)

I grew up listening to lots of music and got my start singing in the church choir. I've been friends with Ray since the seventh grade, came up with the band name, but was the last one to join NKF.

Influences include: Christ; my wife, Mamie; and my daughter, Asha. Musical influences include: ThousandFootKrutch, Kutless, and WhiteCross.

Oh yeah, and I play a Latin Percussion egg!

Photographs taken by Joel Dryer – Dynamic Commercial Photography and Portraiture (http://www.joeldryerphoto.com/).

History

Ray and George started jamming together back in '05. Ray was learning guitar and George was reviving his guitar. We played a birthday party for a friend (just the two of us) and then went back to practicing.

Then in '07 Steve-o came along (thanks to BandMix) and then Eric too (also thanks to BandMix). Three weeks later, we had our first gig as a "full" band.

Tony came along in late '08 and hit the ground running...well, actually, he had a six month long sinus infection...THEN he hit the ground running!