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1994
 Sons of Levi began in the Summer of 1994 in Santa Rosa California, It was a dream come true for me in that I finally had a vehicle in which I could express the Songs and music that God had given me. I Met up with some wonderful people there that helped make the music come alive. The very first original line up was, David Hanley (Acoustic Guitar and Harmonica), Jeff Baseheart (Drums and Percussion), Randy Weaver (Bass Guitar), Quincy Follweiler (Lead Vocals & Lead Guitar).
1994 - 1996
Not long into the SOL phenomena (ha ha !!), the line up change d. Randy Weaver (bass guitar) left the group and we began to search for a replacement and also a 2nd vocalist.
Wayne Woodliff became our new bass player and friend. Around the same time we met up with Susie Harry who covered all the back up vocals.
It was with that Band that I recorded my first full length CD "ENTER IN". We had some special help on this project that made it a "God Thing" all the way. First we had Brad Gillis (Guitar player for Night Ranger) come and do some pre-production with us. Then Dave Cimino original Drummer for the "Guess Who" ("American Woman") came and helped us with Pre-studio production. The "Enter" In project was then recorded at the personal studio of Johnny Colla (Sax & Guitar Player for Huey Lewis & The News). Johnny Colla actually mixed this CD for us.
It was an awesome experience and because it was my first, it will always have a special place in my heart.
1997
 In this year Susie Harry left the group and we began to look for a replacement for back up vocals. We went through several (help me Jesus) during this time but there was only one worth mentioning. Wendy Grimwood was a very nice young lady who had a nice voice as well. She became a good friend to the band and played many of the final concerts before the move to the Mid-West.
July 1997
 In the midst of confusion and plans of new beginnings, My daughter Jamie 17 at the time, began singing with the band and did several concerts with me in CA right before we left to Ohio. Jamie has always had a natural ability and talent for singing and many other creative arts. She stepped in with an explosion of personality, stage presence and vocal ability. (a chip off the old block if I do say so myself). She has been with me ever since and regardless of where life takes her, she will always be my partner in ministry.
1997 - 1999
 August of 1997 I moved my family to Ohio and started over there. I began looking for musicians not long after I arrived there in Mayberry USA (Arcanum Ohio). As I spread the word that I was forming a band in the area, somehow the word got out to Richmond Indiana. It was there that I found several wonderful Christian Musicians that made up a large portion of the new sound of Sons of Levi.
First on board was Jeff Ervin. He and I met and began playing together and we knew it was a good match. Next was Rich Smith, A very kind and humble guy who plays a very solid bass groove. Again he was someone from Richmond IN. Both Jeff and Rich are fairly well known in the music scene there and surrounding areas.
Around that same time I had a guy call me from New Paris Ohio. I believe he heard about the forming of the band at a local music store. His name was Steve Whittaker, man he could hit them drums! It all just seemed to come together naturally. It really was a God Thing. God Blessed that ministry and it was in the Summer of 1999 that we released our "Behind The Mask" CD.
1999 - 2000
 One of the best things for me about SOL was that I had the honor of standing next to my daughter Jamie and minister with her. She is an awesome vocalist and has been with me ever since in ministry. Later Steve Whittaker stepped away from Sons of Levi to pursue other avenues and that's when Ehrin Anthony joined up with us and again it was a perfect match to what we were doing. Ehrin is a good friend and is quite the talent himself.
2001 -2003
 February of 2001 I moved to Maryland to begin work as a worship pastor with a brand new church start. It was there that I learned so very much. God did a great work and many people came to know the Lord. During my time there I met many wonderful people who made me a better person by knowing them. I was ordained to the Gospel Ministry in October of 2001. Since then God has been working on me and I imagine He'll be working on me until I meet Him face to face.
2003
 At the end of my second year in MD we began to make plans to come back to the Mid-West. We landed in Richmond Indiana on February 2003. While I was in Maryland, Jeff Ervin and I stayed in contact. We eventually both purchased our own recording gear and began working on a project together long distance. When I arrived here, Jeff, Jamie and I began working hard to finish up our studio CD project "Sons of Levi III". We are now playing together again and Jeff Ervin and I are what you would call a songwriting team. We work together on a regular basis writing songs and recording. It's been real cool!
2004
 At the end of 2003 I began to get the itch for ministering live in a band sort of away. I once again put out the ole lets start a band fliers. First up was Tony Thompson (Bass Guitar) Tony and I had been friends since I first moved to the Mid-West. At that time Tony was the DJ for a radio show out of Richmond IN. called "The Fire Escape". We always thought that it would be cool to play music together. Tony also played with the band "Ancient Hero".
Then Pete Woodall (Keyboards) from Greenville Ohio saw a "let's start a band flier" and gave me a call. We seemed to hit it off first thing. We began rehearsals right away. Next was Jeff Fietshans (Lead Guitar) of Greenville Ohio. Jeff Feitshans and I used to run into each other from time to time when he was in his own group called "Faith". Jeff and I became good friends over time and we were visiting one day and started talking about music ministry possibilities. Another good match.
Jamie my daughter (Vocalist) has always been my partner in ministry since 1997. She has a definite gift from God. Her ability to find and sing harmonies is remarkable. I don't think I could ever find anyone who could sing as tight with me as she does. Chris Robinson from Richmond Indiana was next up playing Drums. Talented young man.
Jeff Fiesthans decided that he needed to focus on other important things in his life and so he stepped down as our Lead guitar player. From there we had a few opportunities to minister in our area before.... uhhh... yeah...I moved to Washington State. Will the fun ever start?
2004 -2007
 After moving to Washington Quincy, Jeff Ervin and Jamie Moore started work on the new Studio release of Sons of Levi "Broken". The CD was completed and released in Spring of 2007. Quincy continues to write and is planning the next Sons of Levi CD.
2008 -2010
 After a time of growth in ministry and carreer, plus the release of Sons of Levi "Broken" CD, Quincy looks to 2010 with anticipation as he assembles a new band to continue the saga of SOL :) Along with that are plans of a New CD project titled "Inside World". All of this while being passionate about ministry as an Associate Pastor. God is the author of it all and the giver of strength. I will definitely need that. Stay tuned Kids!
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