Gregg Garner the Musician

UnNamed Servant

Named after legendary singer Gregg Allman, music has been a part of Gregg's entire life. Leading worship at a young age, majoring in music theory in college, writing lyrics and poetry have all played into his formation as a musician. In 2001 Gregg Garner started making music with his band, UnNamed Servant.

The History of UnNamed Servant

After moving to Nashville, TN, Gregg Garner and his best friend Robert Munoz started a band that would shape the direction of their ministry efforts for the next decade. After securing a drummer, the three-piece band began playing for thousands of youth at conferences, camps, churches, colleges, high schools, and numerous other venues. 

 

It didn't matter where they played. Each time the response to Gregg and UnNamed Servant was the same. Students loved their music not only because of how it rocked but because the lyrics struck a chord of truth that resonated in their hearts. What began as a gig here and there quickly turned into national and international tours. It was apparent to everyone who knew them that their music wasn't a way to become famous; it was a way to minister. Many of the students at the Institute for G.O.D. came as a result of hearing the band play and Gregg speak.

Gregg Garner – Record Producer

Before starting any of their national or international tours, UnNamed Servant developed their signature sound by recording their first studio album in 2002. Even though he and his wife Tara Garner were living in Nashville, TN, at that time, funds were not available to spend on studio space or engineers. Instead, the band recorded their first album in a two-bedroom apartment with Gregg doing sound engineering, utilizing sub-par equipment and only having a $300 budget.

UnNamed Servant : Self Titled

Their self-titled album included the song "Tennessee," inspired by Gregg and Tara's move to Nashville and their decision to follow Jesus no matter where it may lead. The album one fan described as something you can "rock out to, with lyrics that stick in your head and make you think." UnNamed Servant's first album set the tone for each of their subsequent albums but set a high bar for future albums. One fan wrote, "[UnNamed Servant] was a spark that has ignited us." Gregg writes songs that jammed full of lyrics that tell the truth and make following Jesus the center of focus."

UnNamed Servant : Yeah

Gregg Garner and UnNamed Servant released a second album in 2006 titled "Yeah." Yeah is a worship album done in a characteristically UnNamed Servant fashion. It includes covers of

Isaiah 40 and Come Thou Fount, but the other eight tracks are all new worship songs meant to challenge the worshipper to reach new depths in their relationship with the Lord. 

One particular highlight is "It's Your Love (Bible Class)," which features Gregg Garner's former students' lyrics and vocals. "Yeah" was one of their best-selling albums and continues to be a staple for students, past and present, looking to be inspired.

UnNamed Servant : Anthem

In 2008 Gregg Garner and his band went back to record and released "Anthem." While still maintaining the UnNamed Servant rock and roll roots, Anthem presents a truly global message. Featuring songs like "Anything" and "Feel It" this album will transport anyone with a heart for missions back onto the field and offer a fresh perspective on missions for anyone paying attention to lyrical content.

 

Gregg tackles issues of racism, poverty, and oppression while masterfully telling stories from his own life and the lives of those whom he's ministered to over the years. This album should be required listening for those who want to write lyrics that are truly woke. 

UnNamed Servant : Invitation to Exile

In many ways, "Invitation to Exile," Gregg Garner's fourth full-length album released in 2010, is a beautiful continuation of the Album anthem. The album is an invitation for those who want to follow Jesus to exit the status quo and live a life that imitates Jesus. The song "Alien" would become the central theme to Alien: The Musical. Once again, Gregg tells the stories of the marginalized, whether that is the immigrant, the enslaved, or the untouchables of India's caste system. 

UnNamed Servant on Tour

From the beginning, "Gregg and the guys'' knew that touring would be a necessary part of UnNamed Servant's mission. Over ten years, UnNamed Servant played extensive tours in the United States and performed international tours in Africa, India, and South East Asia. UnNamed Servant has defied expectations by consistently offering a show that is high energy and profound. Carrying their socially conscious and globally aware message, the band matured into a solid four-piece (Gregg, Rob, Paul, and Skylar). They delivered their material with passion, sincerity, and conviction. Sharing the stage with bands like Switchfoot, Ten Shekel Shirt, Sonic Flood, Casting Crowns, December Radio, and Shane and Shane, UnNamed Servant performed in large venues but also expanded their fan base to more intimate settings like small clubs, coffee shops, bookstores, record shops, and mom & pop venues. 

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Gregg continues to lead worship for hundreds of people alongside Robert Munoz, Skylar Aaseby, and new band members Matt James, Grant Dailey, and Corey Streeter,

written by: jolson

edited by: lkagay