NOVEMBER 2, 2008
Straight On Red
La Rocca
AUGUST 3, 2008
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SUNDAY MAY 4, 2008
NANCY RONDEAU
Nancy's soulful styling and exquisite songwriting casts a relevant message, leaving an imprint of compassion and grace on the soul. We hope you'll be with us on Sunday, May 4th for this extraordinary evening!
KERENSA GRAY
Kerensa's deep, warm vocals embrace Spirit-inspired melodies exploring the mystery and wonder of God's love.
April 6 2008
Amazing Grace Coffeehouse is the Next Stop
on the ALYCE METALLO ALBUM TOUR!As an artist in the unique genre of Christian Pop, Alyce takes seriously her call to be a light that shines. We hope that you will be inspired by her music and its message.
Perhaps it is best articulated by legendary music icon Stevie Wonder during a rehearsal with Alyce in2000 at the MCI Center in Washington, DC: "I have just one word to say about her: 'Energy!'".
NANCY RONDEAU
Nancy's faith-filled CD, "Every Day is a Gift", is a collection of original songs with an exciting mix of musical styles. The project features some of Washington D.C.s finest musicians whose credits include working with superstars like Patti La Belle and Prince. Rick LaRocca"A voice, lyrics and music that are charged with passion and wrapped in tenderness. Rondeau's outstanding original tunes take you from bluesy, playful contemporary rock to pure inspirational gospel. Your heart and soul are in for a treat!" ~C. Dodds
LaRocca writes and sings life-songs with trademark vocals and distinctive finger-style guitar. You'll find Rick with friends and other music makers carrying His message of hope, love, and mercy to the streets, town squares and cafes across the land.
PREVIOUS SHOWS
March 2, 2008
Chris Lucas w/ Bill Mallia
Chris Lucas
Chris (Richmond, VA) has spent a lifetime developing an acoustic guitar style from the influences of jazz/folk/celtic/ and classical. With influences running the gamut from Bruce Cockburn, Keaggy, Michael Hedges, to Joe Pass, Kottke, and Nick Drake, Chris has found success in lassoing these elements into a distinctive, personal style.
Lucas' songs delve into matters of the heart, soul, and spirit, exploring life through the eyes of a person with conviction. In other words . . . a real person living a real commitment to Christ, but also reflecting its challenges and triumphs, successes and shortcomings.Bill Mallia
Sporting a Tan on The Body Of Christ!
Bill Mallia (Plymouth, MA) is coming to Maryland and will pay a visit to Amazing Grace Coffeehouse. Bill's music is just way too much fun! Sometimes described as the Jimmy Buffett of Christian Music.
February 3, 2008 John Standefer
The Columbia Guitar Studio in collaboration with Amazing Grace Coffeehouse present guitarist, John Standefer.
Standefer has won the National Fingerstyle Guitar Contest and the International ‘Home of the Legends’ Guitar Contest and has many CDs, books and videos to his credit. When he’s not traveling all over the world concertizing and teaching his acclaimed ‘Praise Guitar Workshop’ in churches, he also writes the guitar column for Christian Musician Magazine.
PLUS... DAVID REYNOLDS, Guitarist
David Reynolds holds a degree in guitar performance from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. While still a teenager he was spotted by Dutch pianist John Penink who sponsored him in recital. Subsequently he has performed as a soloist in many locations including Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington and has premiered several new works for flute and guitar with members of the Baltimore Symphony.
As director since 1985 of the Columbia Guitar Studio, he has had students continue in the guitar programs of Northwestern, Berklee School of Music, UMBC, The University of Maryland and the Guitar Institute of Technology. Mr. Reynolds is an adjunct at Washington Bible College andhas served as an adjunct professor of Music History at Johns Hopkins. In 2000 he was featured in Guitar Technique s Magazine as their “Featured Teacher.”
Sunday, January 6
BEYOND THE VEIL
Beyond The VeilCutting edge lyrics, haunting melodies and a driving beat...their sound is young and fresh, yet mature beyond their years.
BRITTANY TURNER From the time she could walk, Brittany has been singing for Jesus. Brittany resides on Kent Island, located in the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland and attends Anne Arundel Community College and plans to transfer to Regent University in the spring. She plays piano, violin and guitar and writes most of the music that Beyond the Veil performs. Together with her mother, Stephanie, they have written lyrics that are a testament of the love of God in troubled times. Brittany is planning to go into the full-time ministry, serving God with her musical talents and her passion for performing.
MIRIAH TURNER As the younger member of Beyond the Veil, Miriah has enjoyed the challenge of singing with her sister for many years. Her ability to complete the "perfect harmony" of the inspiring sound of this duo has given her the opportunity to expand her musical abilities in many exciting ways. A drummer at heart, Miriah has the gift of singing background vocals and tight harmonies on many of the songs that Brittany has written, having a hand herself in much of the arrangements. Born in Phoenix, Arizona on April 17, 1991, she has been singing actively since her move to Kent Island, Maryland in 2000. When not attending school at Kent Island High School, Miriah spends time working with her sister Brittany on her other passion--making music for the Lord.SIERRA TURNER The talented and energetic youngest sister recently joined Beyond the Veil. With exquisite harmonies, her backup vocals add a new dimension to group.
December 2, 2007 STRAIGHT ON RED and LaROCCA
Straight On Red
Straight On Red delivers an eclectic mix of spontaneity and dazzling musicianship in an acoustic-based format. Raw, organic and free-spirited defines their performances.
Richard Walton (vocals/acoustic guitar)
Tecla Heuring (violin)
Kevin Doxzen (percussion)
LaRocca
With a musical style that transcends genres, Rick and Margaret LaRocca forge a new frontier of emergent folk-rock with trademark vocal styling, distinctive finger-style guitar work, and a repertoire that embodies the realm of the Holy Spirit.
