Pursuing JC
United States, New York, Syosset
About Pursuing JC
Pursuing JC is a 10-piece worship band from Long Island NY, whose experience ranges from touring with Christian artists such as Unspoken and For King and Country, to church services and events all around the country. The band was formed in 2012, and started as a church worship group comprised of all young kids. Ever since then, new members were picked up along the way, and the band has been consta ... read more
Members
Gregory DeRosa
Is one if the original members.
Gregory DeRosa
Pianist SongwriterIs one if the original members.
Jaycee Cardoso
Jaycee Cardoso, age 19, is a Sophmore at the Manhattan School of Music. He has been playing the violin since he was 6 years old, and has won many awards competitions, and seated first in various orchestras and festivals. He has spent the past few summers traveling with NYO-USA playing in Miami and Carnegie Hall with some of the best young musicians in the country, as well as Spain with the New York Youth Symphony. He regularly performs at Carnegie Hall, and has played at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, the Kodak Hall at the Eastman Theatre, the New World Center in Miami, Steinway Hall NYC, The Long Island Tilles Center, and Symphony Space. Jaycee particularly loves playing in pit orchestras, and has played in productions of Sweeney Todd, Hairspray, Aida, Annie, and Mary Poppins. He is currently a principal for the New York Youth Symphony, and studies with soloist Kelly Hall-Tompkins. Jaycee has loved every minute of his journey with Pursuing JC. They have given him a broader perspective of music-making and worshipping. He hopes to pursue a career in music performance and arts administration.
Jaycee Cardoso
ViolinistJaycee Cardoso, age 19, is a Sophmore at the Manhattan School of Music. He has been playing the violin since he was 6 years old, and has won many awards competitions, and seated first in various orche...
Kaemon Van
Kaemon Van is 16 and in his junior year of high school. He has loved every bit of playing guitar, with his inspiration being the one and only Eddie Van Halen. Kaemon’s music taste is very versatile. He can listen to any genre and bop his head or jam out to it. From country music to math rock, Kaemon has heard it all. In his spare time, he loves to get active and play physical sports like soccer. He is always ready to go out and exercise no matter the time. Starting when he was seven, Kaemon started learning the guitar. He picked it up rather quickly and started performing at the early age of eight. Although he may have been small, he knew how to put on a show. Four years later, he would become Pursuing JC's lead guitarist. Even though Kaemon is one of the newer members, he quickly became a fan favorite with both his zealous stage presence and outstanding musicianship. His favorite event to perform at would have to be River Rock Music Festival in Maine. “The atmosphere the festival provides is unlike any other,” Kaemon says. Despite this being his favorite, he has loved the fact that he gets to travel and perform with his second family, Pursuing JC.
Kaemon Van
GuitaristKaemon Van is 16 and in his junior year of high school. He has loved every bit of playing guitar, with his inspiration being the one and only Eddie Van Halen. Kaemon’s music taste is very versatile. H...
We are having the time of our lives at our shows and meeting everyone. We would love the opportunity to come to your towns and churches.
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C.R.O.W.N.03:55
We are so excited to announce that "Stomping on The Devil (Acoustic)" is OUT NOW!
Just as when David played his harp over Saul that caused the demons that were plaguing him to flee, let this be your war cry today! Declare that Jesus is our victory and salvation over all your circumstances because in Him we have already won.
Stomping On The Devil(Acoustic)04:13
We are excited to announce our first ever EP - link.
We pray these tracks tell the story of Jesus & make clear the impact He has on our lives. The man who wore the crown of thorns, the man who is the King of Kings. Please give a listen, let us know your thoughts. Thank you
link
https://www.n1m.com/pursuingjc?action=play&album=232573
Songs written & performed by @pursuingjc
Produced by @coryrooney
Recorded & mixed by @soundonsoundstudios & John Cardoso
@gregoryderosa | Keys
@link | Vocals
@corinne_derosa | Drums
@jrsimpsonmusic | Bass
@dmarie0340 | vocals
@jaycee_cardoso | Violin
@brandon_belc | vocals
@7kaemon | Electric Guitar
link
https://www.n1m.com/pursuingjc?action=play&album=232573
We are in the studio now, excited to be working with Cory Rooney. Here is a scratch disk for two of the songs we are getting ready to record. Give us some feed back, the first Song is "He Is" and we would consider it a worship song, the second song is "Stomping on the Devil" Which is more rock.
Read moreI hope the new year is bringing out all your God given creativity. I just uploaded a song we just finished recording, let me know your thoughts. The song is called "Unclear".
Read moreWe hit the road in the Spring covering 26 locations throughout the East Coast, but would love to add some free Church Retreat events between Christmas and March. If you have something we can support, please let us know and we will try to get it into our schedule.
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About Pursuing JC
Pursuing JC is a 10-piece worship band from Long Island NY, whose experience ranges from touring with Christian artists such as Unspoken and For King and Country, to church services and events all around the country. The band was formed in 2012, and started as a church worship group comprised of all young kids. Ever since then, new members were picked up along the way, and the band has been constantly growing and evolving into what it is today. Some highlights have been performing at the River Rock Festival in Maine, opening up for Christian recording artists Unspoken on tour, and Worship in the Adirondacks.
Pursuing JC’s first official EP, titled link., was a project that was in development for a few years, and when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, the band decided to take all that time gained from lost performances and focus on writing original music. The EP’s eclecticism and originality guarantees that there is something for everyone to listen to, whether it’s the vocal prowess and rhythmic intensity of “Stomping on the Devil”, or a more traditional worship song such as “He Is”, which lacks no shortage of inspired melodies and heartfelt lyricism.
Pursuing JC’s goal has always been to uplift and inspire a younger generation through the word and music of Christ. Each member has witnessed first-hand the power of God’s love while being in this band, and it is a love that continues to inspire them as they perform and lead worship.
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Past Events
Mon
Oct 13
12:00 PM
All Ages
Heckscher Park, Long Island Fall Festival
United States, New York, Huntington, Huntington, 25 A, Huntington, NY , 11743
Fri
Dec 12
3:00 AM
All Ages
Herricks High School
United States, New York, New Hyde Park, New Hyde Park, New York
Sun
Jan 11
11:00 AM
All Ages
Upward Church
United States, New York, New Hyde Park, 5 Durham Road (New Hyde Park Rd), New Hyde Park NY 11040
Wed
Jan 28
7:30 AM
All Ages
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts
United States, New York, Patchogue, 71 East Main Street, Patchogue, 11772
Sat
Feb 07
7:30 AM
All Ages
Danbury Arena
United States, Connecticut, Danbury, One Independence Way, Danbury, CT 06810
Sat
Mar 07
7:00 AM
All Ages
South Huntington Public Library
United States, New York, Huntington, Pigeon Hill Rd
Sun
Mar 08
11:00 AM
All Ages
Upward Church
United States, New York, New Hyde Park, 5 Durham Road, 11040
Sun
Mar 22
3:00 AM
All Ages
Patchogue Theater for the Performing Arts
United States, New York, Patchogue, 71 East Main Street, Patchogue, 11772
Fri
Mar 27
7:00 AM
13-18
Camp Quinipet
United States, New York, Shelter Island Heights, 99 Shore Rd, Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965, 11965
Sun
Mar 29
3:00 AM
All Ages
Sands Point Preserve
United States, New York, Port Washington, 127 Middle Neck Road, 11050
Sun
Apr 12
11:00 AM
All Ages
Upward Church
United States, New York, New Hyde Park, 5 Durham Rd., , 11040
Sun
May 10
9:00 AM
All Ages
Shelter Rock Church
United States, New York, Manhasset, 620 Plandome Rd
Fri
Jun 05
7:00 AM
All Ages
Walt Whitmen High School
United States, New York, Huntington, West Hills Rd, 11743
Sat
Jun 13
4:00 AM
All Ages
First Presbyterian Church of Babylon
United States, New York, Babylon, 79 E Main St, , 11702
Sun
Jun 21
9:00 AM
All Ages
Shelter Rock Church
United States, New York, Syosset, 172 Cold Spring Rd
Sun
Jul 12
2:00 AM
All Ages
Patchogue Theater of the performing Arts
United States, New York, Patchogue, Main Steet
Fri
Aug 07
7:00 PM
All Ages
Rockfest
United States, New York, Huntington Station, Pigeon Hill Rd
Wed
Aug 26
6:00 AM
All Ages
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
United States, New York, Plainview, 99 Central Park Drive, Plainview, NY
Sat
Aug 29
6:00 AM
All Ages
Hampton Christian Academy
United States, Virginia, Hampton, 2424 North Armistead Ave
Fri
Sep 18
7:00 AM
All Ages
Centerpoint Church
United States, New York, Massapequa, 98 Jerusalem Ave,, 11758
Sun
Oct 11
3:00 PM
All Ages
Heckscher Park, Long Island Fall Festival
United States, New York, Huntington, 164 Main Street, Huntington, NY, 11743
Wed
Oct 21
6:00 AM
All Ages
Crescent Beach Club, Cycling for Change
United States, New York, Bayville, 333 Bayville Ave, Bayville, NY 11709, 11709
Sat
Nov 28
7:00 PM
All Ages
Locust Valley Country Club
United States, New York, Locust Valley, Locust Valley
Sun
Dec 27
9:30 AM
All Ages
Shekter Rock Church Syosset Campus
United States, New York, Syosset, 178 Cold Spring Rd, , 11791
Sat
Aug 05
7:00 PM
All Ages
Shelter Rock Church
United States, New York, Syosset, 178 Cold Spring Road, 11791
Sat
Mar 03
6:00 PM
All Ages
Grace Reformed Baptist Church
United States, New York, Merrick, 36 Smith Street, 11566
Sat
Sep 08
7:00 PM
All Ages
St. Elizabeths Family Festival
United States, New York, Huntington Station , 175 Wolf Hill Rd., 11746
Fri
Sep 14
5:00 PM
All Ages
Bethel Harvest Church
United States, Kentucky, Lexington Rd, Nicholasville, 40356
Fri
Oct 26
7:00 PM
All Ages
Impact
United States, New York, Brookville, Lutheran Highschool, 131
Fri
Oct 26
7:00 PM
All Ages
Impact
United States, New York, Brookville, Lutheran Highschool, 131
Fri
Apr 05
7:00 PM
All Ages
Youth for Christ Long Island @ Melville Mariott
United States, New York, Melville, 1350 Walt Whitman Rd, 11747
Sat
May 04
6:30 AM
All Ages
Black Rock Church
United States, Connecticut, Fairfield, 3685 Black Rock Turnpike, 06825
Fri
May 10
7:00 PM
All Ages
Long Island Awakening
United States, New York, North Massapequa, 1150 Hicksville Rd, 11758
Fri
May 24
9:00 AM
All Ages
Youth Retreat
United States, Pennsylvania, Mount Bethel, 3300 River Road, 18343
Sat
Oct 12
11:00 AM
All Ages
Shelter Rock Church
United States, New York, syosset, 178 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791, 11791
Sun
Dec 15
6:00 PM
All Ages
Central Presbyterian Church
United States, New York, Huntington, 240 Main St, 11743
Sat
Jul 04
6:00 PM
All Ages
Ocean Grove Boardwalk Pavillion
United States, New Jersey, Ocean Grove, Ocean Avenue , 07756
Sat
Jul 11
6:00 PM
All Ages
Ocean Groves Boardwalk Pavilion
United States, New Jersey, Ocean Grove, Ocean Avenue, 07756
Sat
Jul 18
6:00 PM
All Ages
Ocean Groves Boardwalk Pavilion
United States, New Jersey, Ocean Grove, Ocean Avenue
Sat
Jul 25
6:00 PM
All Ages
Ocean Groves Boardwalk Pavilion
United States, New Jersey, Ocean Grove, Ocean Avenue, 07756
Sat
Jul 24
6:00 PM
All Ages
Boardwalk Pavilion
United States, New Jersey, Ocean Grove, Ocean Ave, Ocean Grove, NJ, 07756
Sun
Dec 19
10:30 AM
All Ages
Shelter Rock Church
United States, New York, Syosset, 178 Cold Spring Road, Syosset NY, 11791
