The Band

The Frye Family Band has experienced a few lineup changes in recent years, but one thing that has never wavered – Family! The current lineup includes the band’s founder and patriarch Tom Frye, his son Jonathon, Jonathon’s wife Mané (mah-NEIGH), longtime drummer Eric Reynolds, and Brian Bentz who sometimes also joins the band on drums and percussion.

Their latest project, This is Your Victory, is the first to feature the new lineup and is also the first to be produced by the band, with Jonathon Frye wearing the hat of executive producer.

“We just felt like we were ready”, relates Jonathon, “We’ve worked with some great producers over the years and each one, in some way or another, has helped us shape our sound. But, as we were talking about our vision and goals for this project one thing was clear; we wanted something that was more representative of what we do in our live shows. So, it just made sense for us to produce this one together.”

The band did have a few special guests join them in the studio, however, including longtime friends Mike Milligan (of Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel) on lead guitar, Marty Wright on organ, and Eric’s son Ian on percussion. One thing that has remained consistent with This is Your Victory, is the tight family harmonies you’ve come to expect from the FFB.

And as for the songs themselves, in addition to Jonathon and Mane, Tom also worked with some very talented songwriters to help bring these songs to life including, Michael Farren, James Tealy, and Daniel Doss, to name a few. All told This is Your Victory includes eight new songs, many of which are already mainstays in the FFB’s concerts, including He’s Still There, Restless, and Big Ole Stone (Victory) which, incidentally, has also been released by the Triumphant Quartet on their 2024 project God is Listening.

“Having an act as well known and respected as the Triumphant Quartet want to record a song I helped write is truly an honor,” Tom said.

This is Your Victory is available in CD format on this website’s store page and at the Frye’s concerts. It is also available for streaming on all major streaming platforms.

Tom Frye

Vocals, Guitar, Keys, Harmonica, Mandolin

In addition to being the Father and front-man of the Frye Family Band, Tom is a published author, speaker, and worship leader. Tom is passionate about using his own story of brokenness and redemption to help equip families to thrive. Tom also enjoys gardening, the out-doors and spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Tom also has an appreciation for a warm cup of dark coffee and reading, some of his favorite authors are Brennan Manning, Jonathan Cahn, and Mark Batterson. He also has a particular interest in history, especially biographies about Native Americans. As you might imagine Tom enjoys a wide range of musicians, from Christian artists including Rich Mullins, Mitch McVicker, and Zach Williams, to songwriters such as John Prine, John Mellencamp, Paul Simon, Five for Fighting and Jason Mraz. And anyone who knows Tom would attest to the fact that the list would incomplete without the mention of classic-rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd. Tom is a graduate of Ball State University, which is also where he met Lisa and learned to play guitar.

Lisa Frye

After spending seventeen years as a stay-at-home/homeschool mom, wife and mother, Lisa now works as a Social Services Director at a health and rehab community in Nashville. Lisa no longer travels with the ministry, but is very much supportive of her husband and family. Besides spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren, she also enjoys gardening, ballroom dancing, backyard bonfires, hiking, and jogging. Lisa is a graduate of Ball State University with a degree in social work.

Jonathon Frye

Vocals, Bass and Rhythm Guitars, Keys, Tech, Sound and Production

Jonathon, the youngest of the Frye siblings, is a recent newlywed and a 2020 graduate Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, where he studied music business. Over the years he has served in a variety of roles in the band, now he is adding a new role: producer, as he is currently producing the new Frye Family Band project, followed by a new solo project by his dad. In addition to the Frye Family Band, Jonathon is also on staff at Midtown Fellowship in Nashville, where he serves as Audio Director. He enjoys spending time with family, playing board games, watching sports, and even changing the oil in the family van.

Mane Hernadez Ayes; Mane (pronounced mah-'Nay)

Vocals

The newest member of the band Mane (Hernandez Ayes) Frye, joined the band in 2019 and officially joined the family in 2022. Originally from Honduras, Mane came to Nashville to study vocal performance at Trevecca University, where she and Jonathon met. While at Trevecca, her senior year, she was the winner of the Trojan Idol, a vocal contest held at Trevecca each spring.
In addition to working with the Frye Family Band, Mane also is employed at the Franklin Brentwood Arts Academy in Nashville.

Eric Reynolds

Drums

The man who puts the rhythm to the rhyme, Eric Reynolds, has drummed with the Frye Family Band since 2013. Eric has drummed professionally for many years, prior to joining the Frye Family Band, Eric played with the Lennon Brothers. He also has served as part of his church’s worship team. Eric and his wife Kimbra enjoy camping, horseback riding, and pretty much anything outdoors. Together they have five children and one granddaughter.

Brian Bentz

Sound Tech, Drums, Percussion

Brian primarily serves as the Frye Family Band’s sound tech, but occasionally sits in with the band on drums and percussion. Brian has also served as both a drummer and audio tech at his church.
Brian enjoys a wide variety of music and traveling. He and his wife Angie have two grown sons.

The Band

Frye Family Band

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So, let’s meet.

Welcome to the Frye Family Band

The Band

Frye Family Band

Inspiring Family Harmony

So, let’s meet.

Welcome to the Frye Family Band

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