James Anderson, a driver for the OPTIONS (Optimizing Potential Through Individualized, On-going, Nurtured Successes) Program at Brehm School, has shared his love of music with Brehm students for years, and now he is sharing it with the world. James is a member of the Gospel group “Rapture 7,” which is receiving national attention after one of the songs - "Somebody's Knockin'" - off their new album “Security” was featured on the season 3 finale of True Blood – a series on HBO.
“We are blessed to have our music used on such a popular series,” James said.
James said he uses music to connect with the children he transports at OPTIONS – a comprehensive transitional program for students with learning disabilities who have graduated from high school, earned their GED or who have chosen to defer graduation in order to participate in a transitional program.
“The students all have a love for music, and I love all genres of music, so we use music as a way to bond,” James said. “Through our love of music, we all share in a moment of listening enjoyment during our driving times.”
Rapture 7 members include:
- James – keyboard, lead guitar, songwriter and recording engineer from Carbondale, IL
- Warren Grigsby Jr – lead vocals, songwriter, and business manager from Marion, IL
- Leo Wilson Jr. – bass player, songwriter, and recording engineer from Carbondale, IL
- Shamar Jordan – keyboard from Centralia, IL Ed “Bam Bam” Baker – drums from Chicago, IL
- Daryl Frazier – lead and background singer and songwriter from Carbondale, IL
- Bobby Simon – lead and background singer, songwriter and equipment technician from Carbondale, IL
- Darren Grigsby – background singer, back-up drummer and songwriter from Marion, IL
- Carl Hughlett – lead vocals, background singer and songwriter from Carbondale, IL.
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