Ado is a melodic hardcore band from NW Indiana who has been together for about two years. Josh Connell originally brought the band together in 2001 as a cover band, but has emerged in the past 13 months as a musical powerhouse, wanting nothing more but to make beautiful music and spread the love of Christ. The band has gone through some personnel changes since the beginning of the band, but has seen the most impressive growth with the addition of lead guitarist, Josh Frahm, and bassist, Rich Mulder. Drummer Andy Mulder, has added new strength and depth with his deafening screams. Manager, Jake Veldhuizen has taken the combined talents and efforts of Ado and given them his utmost attention. He acts as a producer, mentor, and leader.

The now complete Ado is held together by the ever-present dynamic vocals of Josh Connell. His continued growth and leadership within the band has made their stage performance more electrifying than ever. Their musical originality and quest for new life in their genre has sparked interest in the band as of late. Ado has played with such bands as EastWest, Justifide, Sidewalk Slam, Dumpstar, Realign, The Honour Recital, Orfyn, and many others.