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James 4:13-14 13Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." 14Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.
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Description: The Song "HIGHER POWER" is rapidly being called the "National Anthem of Recovery", born at the bottom of addiction and has already saved many lives. Play it and save another life TODAY!
Biography: DONNIE WILLIAMS BIO -- Is there Life after American Idol ? You Bet Donnie Williams has been creating quite a stir around the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Area over the past couple years with his dynamic performances as lead vocalist of the band Park Place. With the release of his debut CD, Just Like Magic on Chump Change Records, his reputation is sure to spread far and wide among lovers of world-class soul singing. The East Bay Express, in its 2008 Best of the East Bay issue, named the Baton Rouge, Louisiana-born Williams "Best R&B or Soul Singer." He sings, the newspaper noted, "in ringing, remarkably pliant high-tenor tones, often executing long sustains that he follows, without stopping to take a breath, with strings of pitch-perfect, rapid-fire melismata." And the San Francisco Chronicle called him "a soul stylist of the first order." "It's phenomenal," Park Place producer Paul Tillman Smith says of Williams' voice. "He's like a musician, the way he hears. Nobody has the kind of control and ideas that Donnie has." "He sings my stuff better than anybody I've ever known," adds Smith, whose compositions have been recorded in years past by such singers as Phyllis Hyman, Jean Carne, Lady Bianca, Freddie Hughes, Derrick Hughes, Lenny Williams, Rosie Gaines, and the late Prince vocalist Bonnie Boyer. Williams' soaring tenor is featured on 12 of the 15 tracks on Just Like Magic. Smith wrote seven of the disc's songs, including the title tune and the inspirational "Higher Power," and Williams wrote three. Terrell Williams, Donnie's younger sister and Park Place compatriot, leads on two selections and duets with her brothers on "Miracles." Guest vocalist LaToya London, who, like Donnie, was a 2004 American Idol finalist, leads on "Send My Baby Back" and duets with Donnie on "Just Like Magic." Multi-instrumentalist Nelson Braxton and Smith's longtime associate Norman Connors served as co-producers of the CD, which boasts an all-star Bay Area cast of players that includes keyboardists Kev Choice and Sundra Manning, guitarist Carl Lockett, and drummer Brian Collier. ""Each day I struggle simply for my family. Go to work every day and still have no money. Living in this world, it gets harder and harder. Waiting for my victory to come today and tomorrow," Williams sings in glowing tenor tones reminiscent of both Donny Hathaway and Ronald Isley on "Running," the self-penned mid-tempo ballad that opens Just Like Magic. Later in the tune, however, after addressing the trials and travails of life, he cries out, "A change gonna come, yes it is, yes it is," reflecting a Sam Cooke-like optimism. A similar sense of hope permeates the highly inspirational "Higher Power." Positivity also flows through Williams' urgent readings of the love songs "Always Be," "Given You Everything," "Feels So Right," "Show Me Yours," "Splashing," and "Remember the Day." All are filled with sensually cascading curlicues, stunning leaps of register, and breathtaking sustains. Shades of Stevie Wonder and Lenny Williams crop up here and there, yet it quickly becomes obvious that Williams is a strikingly original stylist in the classic soul love-man tradition. Born on July 26, 1983, Williams comes from a family of vocalists. His mother, Gladys Williams, performed in clubs around Baton Rouge with legendary soul R&B singer-pianist Bobby Powell and with blues singer and harmonica blower Raful Neal. Donnie' s father, Eddie McQuarter, is a gospel singer. And the renowned R&B-turned-gospel singer Beau Williams is a cousin. Williams made his public performing debut at age 11 at Mount Wade Baptist Church in Baton Rouge with a rendition of the Winans' "He Set Me Free," "I didn't even know the words," he admits. "We just faked it and went all the way through it. The congregation loved it. It made me feel good. It kinda gave me that push, and I started getting involved in the musical activities in school." At school, he and his sister Terrell, who is three years his junior, won first place in a talent show singing Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston's "Something in Common." "The trophy was huge," he recalls. He made his nightclub debut at age 15 singing Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come" at Raful Neal's blues bar in Baton Rouge. "The place went crazy," he says. "That feeling made me know that this is what I wanna do. I just liked the feeling of everybody enjoying my music." Before relocating to the Bay Area city of Livermore in 2000 with his mother and his four siblings, Williams made his recording debut singing hooks on a CD by the Baton Rouge hip-hop group Smoke Click. In Oakland, he did likewise for the hip-hop crew Big Bang Theory, with whom he performed locally, including opening a show for E-40. Williams was lubing cars at Wal-Mart in Livermore in 2004 when two coworkers overheard him crooning as he worked and suggested he try out of for American Idol. One even offered to drive him to Pasadena for the audition. They arrived on a Thursday, and Williams sang "A Song for You" on Saturday for judges Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. "You're better than all the people we have heard throughout all the seasons,"' Williams recalls Jackson telling him. Even Cowell's take on his singing was positive, and Williams was put through to Hollywood. Williams made it into the top 32, along with Fantasia Barrino, Jennifer Hudson, and his friend LaToya London, and seemed a sure shot for the top 12. But one night before he was slated to return to Hollywood for the next segment of the reality show, he was invited to a celebratory party thrown by friends. He had too much to drink and was arrested on the way home for driving under the influence. News of the arrest traveled fast, and the producers of American Idol kicked him off the show and replaced him with George Huff. Williams was devastated. "I didn’t even go to work for a couple days," he explains. "My girlfriend at the time and my family and my friends really pulled me through it." The singer quit drinking. His sobriety is reflected in the ballad "Higher Power" on Just Like Magic and particularly in the anti-substance abuse message of the video for the song. "The lyrics have helped give me guidance to stay focused," he says. Williams credits Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway as influences and also includes gospel singers Marvin Winans and Dorinda Clark-Cole among his favorites. "Coming up, singing in church and in school, people used to tell me I sounded like Donny Hathaway," Williams says. "I was like, 'Who's Donny Hathaway?' I'd never really heard him. I'd heard 'Where Is the Love,' but I thought that was Stevie Wonder singing with Roberta Flack "When I learned that Stevie was influenced by Donny Hathaway, I was like, 'Oh, OK.' I could even hear it in Stevie's voice. In the beginning, he was straight Stevie. Then he went to 'All in Love Is Fair.' He started holding that note and using vibrato like Hathaway." Like Hathaway, Williams integrates his natural tenor tones and his high falsetto in an effortless manner. It took him years of practice to perfect the technique. "My mom used to teach me," he says, "'Whenever you don't think you can get something, just keep doing it over and over.'" Donnie took his mother's advice, and now, with the release of Just Like Magic, his astonishing vocal prowess is on display for all the world to savor.
Press Release: Chumpchange Records and Paul Tillman Smith have assembled a tremendous group of legendary musicians and singers and producers to produce a fantastic new Maxi Single Cd of Inspirational and healing songs that will be marketed to all Recovery and Rehabilitation centers in the USA, as well as churches and ministries seeking to help people suffering from addictions of any kind. The song “Higher Power” is already being called the “National Anthem of Recovery”.
The promotion and distribution of this life saving product will be supported by tours with Donnie Williams and Park Place where they will perform live at Rehab centers & Churches across the country.
The musicians and singers contributing to this product include: Paul Tillman Smith, /Nelson Braxton Composer/ Producers Vocalist: Donnie Williams, Latoya London, Nelson Braxton, Terrell Williams, Derick Hughes, Freddie Hughes, Denise Stewart, Michael Cheadle, Paul Tillman Smith, Yolandra Rhodes, Musicians: Pharoah Saunders, and The Saint Gabriel’s Celestial Brass Band horns, Paul Tillman Smith, Raoul Smith, Nelson Braxton,Vincent Lars, Charles Spikes, Troy Lampkin
For full information and details see: http://www.chumpchange.com
The” Higher Power Project” is a non-profit project of Chumpchange Records and all Profits and donations generated through the sales and distribution of this Product will be spent to support Rehabilitation programs and Recovery Programs.
Chumpchange Records P.O. Box 3578 Berkeley Ca. 94703 USA Tom Wiggins: 1-925-952-4585 chumpchangetw@gmail.com Paul Smith: Chumpchange@Lmi.net 1-510-653-8151
Description: Her style appeals to every age group as her range of materials and her natural gift for interpreting a song place her in the category as Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, and Mariah Carey.
Biography: Odile Rodriguez is a classically trained vocalist and pianist that has been in the professional circuit for 15 years. She has toured with Broadway musical reviews, and her experience with musical theatre has afforded her the opportunity to perform before audiences of thousands. She is currently in the process of recording her debut CD of adult contemporary Christian music. She has written music and lyrics on 5 of the 10 songs on the album. Her repertoire includes standards, classical, Broadway, pop, r&b, jazz, as well as Latin music. Her style appeals to every age group as her range of materials and her natural gift for interpreting a song place her in the category as Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, and Mariah Carey.
Description: 3 In The Same is a Christian Rock band with original music that is intended to be encouraging, uplifting, a light in your dark times and a positive influence in your walk with Christ.
Biography: 3 In The Same are Soldiers for Christ and their sole purpose is to serve the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Their motivation is not influenced by their own personal gain, but rather to see Christ glorified and to spread His good news throughout the United States and abroad.
The band was formed in late 2003. Individually, each member brings in a minimum of 14 years of experience in music. The members of the band also gained experience as a group by leading worship in their local church.
With God in the center, doors opened for 3 In The Same and they had numerous opportunities to present the gospel in their local community as well as internationally.
3 In The Same shows continuous growth through recording and writing of original material; along with this material, the group is also working on a large selection of praise and worship music to expand their field of ministry.
Collectively, the hopes and prayers of the band are that the music the Lord has put on their hearts will provide encouragement through life’s trials as well as an avenue to hear a positive and uplifting message.
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. (2 Corinthians 13:14)
Description: A truly appealing mix of gospel, jazz, soulful ballads, a touch of pop and a hint of Africa, engaging love, pain and destiny - music to touch your soul.
Biography: I was born in Pietermaritzburg, into a very musical family, where both parents were musical. My mother was a church choir conductor, she sang in the family group and she played the guitar. I started singing on stage, with my mother, when I was about 3yrs and I joined my mother's youth choir at the age of 5. I started school at the age of 4, at Nichols Lower primary, went on to Maritzburg Christian School, Pelham and Pietermaritzburg Girl's High School. After high School, I went to University of Durban - Westville, where I did my BCom Law degree.
I have always known that I wanted to sing for the rest of my life. The day I knew for sure, was when I was singing at church and people’s response was so warming, that confirmed it. I grew up listening to a whole range of people and I can not say who specifically inspires me.
I listen mainly to gospel and jazz and my current favourites are Ernie Smith, Jonathan Butler, Sibongile Khumalo, Malaika, etc. I practice, and sing along to every song I know. My best performance was at my friends wedding and my worst was another friend ‘s wedding. The most interesting place where I have performed was at the first lady's party. The one thing that made me decide to finally follow my dream, was my passion to inspire and to connect with people’s emotions. I believe that music is medicine to sooth souls.
I am a born again Christian and believe my music is part of God's purpose for my life.
Description: From sincere ballads to toe-tapping fingerstyle guitar, Dean Phelps plays an acoustic blend of folk, gospel and Americana with a relaxed manner and a friendly way of putting a song across.
Biography:
From age nine, when he first picked up a guitar and learned the shape of a G-chord, Dean Phelps has made music to bring enjoyment to anyone willing to listen. His folk style, positive demeanor and family-friendly repertoire make his music appropriate for a variety of settings, including churches, coffee shops, restaurants and festivals.
Influenced by a number of singer songwriters like John Prine, John Hiatt, Nanci Griffith and Kate Wolf, his music is an acoustic blend of folk, gospel and Americana. Dean sings songs that are both religious and secular and has made several original arrangements of traditional hymns and songs of the Christian faith.
Born and raised in Maysville, Ky., Dean now lives, works and makes music in Indianapolis, Ind. He grew up singing in churches, often traveling with his father to congregations around northern and eastern Kentucky. His family and musical roots both trace back to rural Kentucky.
The songs he sings tell stories about people, life and faith. Many are not explicitly Christian songs, but they are all songs offered by a Christian; Dean’s faith runs through it all.
Doc Possom of Indy Folk News writes: "Dean is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He is Reverend Dean Phelps, with no apologies, but although he's a Reverend, he's not very churchy. He is a regular guy with a fun repertoire, a relaxed manner, nice picking, and a friendly way of putting a song across!"
Description: Ed McMahon Next Big Star Winners, J3 recently finished recording twelve songs for their Rosebud debut
Biography: Rosebud Records 540 Wanda Drive Nashville, TN 37210
Rosebud Records is an Independent Record label dedicated to Country and Christian Country Music.
Rosebud Records artists have appeared on CDX and MACOUNTRY, Nashville's two leading Radio Samplers alongside Country's biggest superstars such as Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and George Jones.
Several Rosebud Artists have toured Europe and Japan. Rosebud Recording artists have opened for more than one hundred major acts, including, George Jones, Kenny Chesney, Ty Herndon and Billy Ray Cyrus and Joe Nichols.
Rosebud Records appears regularly at the CMA Music Festival "Fan Fair" held each year in Nashville,Tennessee, with attendance of over one hundred and twenty thousand fans annually.
Rosebud artists J3 appeared at the 2007 Country Music Festival Fan Fair. This year J3 signed autographs and met their many fans for hour. J3 also played at various locations throughout Nashville including Tootsies Orchid Lounge on Broadway, JC's Bullseye Sports Bar & Grill, The MorningStar Benefit and J3 also appeared on The Mike Jennings Songwriter/Artists TV Show.
J3 won "Best Inspirational" 'Group/Trio' on the Ed McMahon Next Big Star (Star Search) and are currently signed to Rosebud Records. J3 makes their Rosebud debut with "Best of Friends" available now through this myspace Snocap site and http://www.cafepress.com/rosebudrecords.com Check out our full line of CD's, T-shirts, cups and other Rosebud products at :
BUY NOW! J3 Bio on Rosebud Records Rosebud Records & Rosebud Productions/540 Wanda Drive Nashville, Tennessee 37210 Email: http://www.myspace.com/RosebudRecords4cds, http://www.myspace.com/RosebudArtists, or http://www.myspace.com/j3girls, Rosebud Records & Rosebud Productions would like to thank all of Nashville's finest tunesmiths and their publishers for providing their best "A" material for Rosebud Records first female trio the multi talented J3, former winners on Ed McMahon's Next Big Star Competition (Star Search).
Publisher Credits: Ensign Music Corporation/BMI EMI Blackwood Music Inc. /BMI A/C Ocean Bound Music/BMI d/b/a* Song Island Publishing/BMI* Irving Music Publishing/BMI Cavet-Vanderpool Publishing/BM I Brass Knuckles Publishing/BMI
Rosebud Records & Rosebud Productions would be remiss not to mention the talented musicians who played on the J3 project.
Rosebud Records & Rosebud Productions would like to say a special "thank you" to our Producers, Emmy and Cleo Award Winner, Mr. Gene Golden and Mr. Fate Vanderpool.
Rosebud Records & Rosebud Productions would like to thank all the A&R and Producers who have taken their valuable time to review this J3 Artist packet.
A&R Director for J3: Vera Cavet-Vanderpool/President/Rosebud Records J3 consists of sisters Janel Badder and Jill Secen, and their best friend Jenny Sullivan. All three females take turns singing lead and harmony; Jenny accompanies the trio on guitar.
Vibrant, beautiful, energetic multi-talented artists. J3 perform many different genres of music including, Inspirational Gospel, Traditional Gospel, Christian Country and Traditional Country. Winners in the Inspirational Music Category on Ed McMahon's Next Big Star Competition (Star Search).
J3 used their earnings from their win on the Ed McMahon's Next Big Star Competition to self-produce their debut album Full Circle. All songs on the J3 Full Circle album were written and co-produced by members of the group.
Full Circle album stocked and sold in retail stores including; Meijer and Family Christian Bookstores.
Featured Artist interview and spotlight story aired on Channel 7 News in Lansing, Michigan.
Finalists in the Christian Artist Talent Search (CATS) competition, Detroit, MI. Perform as feature act and opening act for multiple concerts and festivals. Featured artists at Sip of Seattle, Blue Bird Café, 23rd Psalm, Nashville Nights, The French Quarter, Crossroads, and Fan Fair Acoustic Corner in Nashville, TN.
Tour throughout North America and have played numerous venues in Nashville, TN including co-headlining the Rosebud Records "Unplugged" Fan Fair Show at The Crossroads in 2005.
Artist participants at the Country Music Association (CMA) Country Music Festival (Fan Fair) 2003, 2004, 2005. In 2005 according to CMA standards, 124,000 fans came through the Wrangler Exhibit Hall. J3 met and established thousands of fans and developed a fan database email communications venue and J3 Fan Club.
J3 went back into the studio in Nashville in March, with producers Gene Golden and Fate Vanderpool to complete the final tracking on the Best of Friends album and also to record the final five songs for their 2007 Christmas album.
J3 recently finished recording twelve songs for their debut project "Best of Friends" for Rosebud Records in Nashville, TN. This project includes country and Christian country material and was released June of 2007.
Congratulations to J3 member, Jill Secen of Cavet-Vanderpool Publishing/BMI for the exceptional job on writing Sweet Baby Born a beautiful well written piece in honor of her Godson Jordan. This song is sure to be a hit in both the country and gospel field as the song will find a place in each and every heart that has ever had a child or believes in Jesus Christ.
J3 Perform material from their gospel roots to today's country, featured on their Rosebud debut album "Best of Friends."
Currently writing new country, and Christian country material. J3 "Best of Friends" was released June 7, 2007 on Rosebud Records, and their first ever Christmas album "Wise men Still Seek Him" was also released on Rosebud Records in the Fall of 2007.
Currently working with Producers Gene Golden and Fate Vanderpool. Destined to be the next female country superstar group. Their distinct vocal harmonies and outgoing personalities have won them thousands of fans worldwide.
Perform cover material originally performed by their country heroes Dolly Parton, Patty Loveless, Martina McBride and Patsy Cline.
May 15th, J3 appeared at a Showcase for Music Row (private party) held at Silverado' in Nashville, TN. J3 had the opportunity to work with some of Nashville's finest musicians, including Doug Jernigan on Steel Guitar, Andre Reiss, Lead Guitar, Leon Watson on Bass and Johnny Bellar aka Johnny B. on Dobro.
J3 once again appeared at Fan Fair 2007 and performed at various venues throughout Nashville, including the world famous 'Tootsie's' as a special guest.
J3 also appeared on Saturday June 9th, on the Singer/Songwriter TV Show hosted by Mike Jennings. Air date TBA. Later that same day they performed a full show at the MorningStar Benefit in Old Hickory, TN from 4-7 p.m. . J3 performed songs from their self-produced debut album Full Circle and the new country material from their Rosebud Records debut album "Best of Friends."
Rosebud Records & Rosebud Productions recording artists, J3's new Country Project, Good for Us, was produced by Emmy and Cleo Award Winner, Mr. Gene Golden and Mr. Fate Vanderpool.
J3 – comprised of sisters and best friends: Janel Badder, Jill Secen, and Jenny Sullivan – just cut Rosebud Debut CD, Best of Friends which includes the J3 country project Good for Us and Christian project, More Thank Meets the Eye! Their sound is a unique classic country/bluegrass intertwined with three vocal harmonies.
The three girls alternate lead and harmony vocals, while Jenny kicks up the trio on guitar. J3 won the Inspirational Music Category of Ed McMahon's Next Big Star Competition (Star Search), performing their original song, Power to Believe. They launched their first self-produced album, featuring the self written lullaby, Sweet Baby Born. Their current Rosebud Records Country project incorporates traditional elements of country and bluegrass notes featuring J3's vocal harmonies, enticing melodies, and thought provoking lyrics.
Their music tells a story, encourages others to join in, and empowers others to feel the simple joys of life. The personalities of these three girls light up any room. They're the complete package–beautiful, clever, and fun. They really care for, encourage, and love people – it shows in their music and outwardly through their character! Their lyrics and music ignite the spirit, and their crystal-clear vocal harmonies take music into a whole new territory. They are a rare act that comes along a few times in a generation that is destined to shake things up, wake people up, and become the musical trendsetters.
J3 are currently receiving air play worldwide with their debut Country single "Good For Us" and their debut Christian single "Amazing Grace" on Rosebud Records. Both singles released on the HotCountryMusic Radio Sampler for radio promotion throughout North America, Canada and Europe.
J3 was the Rosebud Spotlight Artists on Digital Rodeo in December and peaked at Number Three on the Digital Rodeo Top Ten.
J3 are currently gearing up for their "Best of Friends" Spring and Summer Tour. Dates TBA on Music Submit.
Press Release: For Immediate Release From Rosebud Records. . . J3 are still receiving rave reviews from their performane LIVE at the Detroit HOEDOWN in MAY 2007! J3 joined Little Big Town, Joe Nichols, Emerson Drive, Ty Herndon, Jason Michael Carroll, Heartland, Josh Gracin, The Wreckers, Aaron Tippin, Carolina Rain, Chris Young, Bucky Covington, Tracy Lawrence, Darryl Worley and more country music artists at this AWESOME EVENT! SEE YA'LL again in 2008!
Description: Dr. Varnado Lang an Anointed Singer, Effective Songwriter, and Powerful Preacher and Teacher of the word of God. Her songs are very much inspired by God, and are scriptually based. She is somewhat a crossover betwen Beverly Crawford, Helen Baylor +
Biography: A dynamic and anointed woman, Dr. Allean Varnado Lang is an evangelist, singer, author, songwriter, Bible instructor, and a fireball for God. She has a heart to minister to families and young people. She is also married to Dr. Marvel Lang, an ordained Minister / Singer, and Professor at Michigan State University.
Allean has a special way with youths and their family. Her creativity, quick wit, and humor keep them laughing as she ministers the truth of the Bible. She does ministry in Fine Arts (theatrical and worship dance, flag and banner ministry). She has many years of experience working with youth : in the Junvenile Court System and schools in California, with gangs; as a Youth Guidance Specialist and Psych Counselor in Oklahoma with youth and children; and as a Youth Pastor for six years in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Dr. Varnado Lang wants all people to understand that Jesus is not some far away thing, but He is a Friend that sticks closer than a brother, and a very present help in time of trouble.
Allean knows the power of God. The Lord delivered her from an abusive past, and He healed her of cancer on August 8, 1985. Time and time again, she has watched God perform His Word on her behalf. She loves God and His word, and she lives it.
EDUCATION B.S. in Social Studies and History from Jackson State University. M.A. and Ph.D. in Biblical Studies, Sacred Music and Ministry from Friends International Christian University. Graduate of Rhema Bible training center and Roger Cable Television Ministry. Teacher in Bible Institute and School of the Bible for nine years.
MINISTRY CREDENTIALS Ordained minister since 1992 with Faith Christian Fellowship International Church, Inc., in Tulsa, Oklahoma, under the leadership of Pat Harrison, Founder and President.
CREDITS Featured in the Sister to Sister magazine, Editor, Jamie Foster Brown. Featured in the Philadelphia Newspaper, Editor, James Spady. Appeared in Late Skate TV program with Host, Jacque McDaniel. Appeared on LESEA Alive TV with Host, Dr. Lester Sumrall. Appeared on the Love Abounding TV program with Host, Emmett Spencer. Participated in Standing on the Rock, Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN Channel 40) with Host, Jeff Fenholt. Participated in the Voice of Goodwill WLBT Channel 3 TV with Host, Rev. Nathan Wheeler. Traveled as a USO singer with the Navy Ethnic Program, visiting Barber Point, Pear-Harbor, Diamond Head, Honolulu, Midway Island, Guam, Okinawa, Tokyo, and Anchorage and Adak, Alaska. Heidelberg, Germany J.W.O.C. - Pastors Elisha and Phyllis Lawson Bobby Jones' New Artist Showcase (September 2004) Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) television, Memphis, Tennessee. Throneroom Trust Ministries, Abuja & Kafanchan, Nigeria Africa (Apostle Emmanuel Kure, General Overseer). Cynthia and Friends Television (Word Network).
Press Release: Dr. Allean is a true Gospel Singer & Minister of the word of God. She has an Anointed Youth Ministry that is very affective in dealing with the young people of various ages, and everywhere she goes she seem to leave a Powerful and lasting affect on all who will listen to what she has to say through Word & Song. Truely, Dr. Allean is on the move for Jesus!
Description: Boz's music has been compared by his peers to his mentor career artists: Sting, Phil Collins, Don Henley, Bruce Hornsby, Bono (U2) and others, and contains somewhat of a spiritual, positive, and decent message.
Biography: Boz was originally the front man for the Progressive Rock group " Us " whose record Oblivion was released on Ravenbourne Records/Labels Enabled in 2004 and continues to do very well in the UK and in Europe.
Us, formerly The Chosen Few (TCF) toured throughout the Southeast United States from 1997-2005 playing mainly festivals, upscale clubs, and corporate events: Anheuser Busch, IBM, General Motors etc. with tremendous success and positive reviews of their 16 piece show (which included female vocalists and full horn section!). "We worked on some HUGE corporate gigs with the likes of Sting, Cheap Trick, Hootie and The Blowfish, Sugar Ray, Steve Allen (three weeks before he passed away, unfortunately)and so many more, we were very blessed to be in the Orlando Convention Band music scene", say's Boz.
Boz also says: "I thank God for that time of my life. Great players, great music and we were always playing; I mean sometimes 3-4 times per week! We made a lot of people happy with our music, whether it was cover and/or original music."
With this solo record, Boz's music has been hailed very spiritual but certainly not charismatic and/or Christian.
"I call it human . I try and write songs that can move people in some way or another, from a human aspect. I tend to focus in on one subject and do my best to learn as much as I can about it; in order to write more passionately. My hope is to connect with the listener somehow and have this music inspire them in some way.
My influences have always been great career artists like Peter Gabriel, Bruce Hornsby, Sting, Phil Collins, Mick Hucknall (Simply Red), Mike Rutherford (Genesis), Don Henley, Seal, Paul Carrack, Steely Dan (to name a few). I tend to stray a bit to the obscure. I think many of you will hear those influences in this music.
We, (David Mikeal and I) wrote some really nice radio-friendly tunes on this new record ( Karma Knows ) and some other very personal "album" tunes that I am very fond of. In fact, I love all the tunes and certainly hope those listening to Karma Knows will too!
Boz continues to work with other songwriters in the Florida area (and beyond) and plans to complete the Boz LIVE on I-Drive project in Orlando , and tour in 2009 to support Karma Knows.
Press Release: Boz, the artist that has been compared to career male vocalists/artists such as: Sting, Phil Collins, Don Henley, Peter Gabriel and others by music critics around the nation, is currently climbing the AC (Adult Contemporary) and AAA (Singer-Songwriter) charts with his 1st single from Karma Knows, “Home With You”.
“I’m very passionate about Home With You as it really speaks to the heart of all of us, because ultimately, we all really want to be “home “ with the ones we love whether it be in our hearts or our actual, physical homes. The song is magical in a way as it captures the true essence of what we all yearn for”. Watch for Boz’s “Fields of Green” to light up the airways in the next few months as well. “Truthfully, I sat down and thought well, Sting has his Fields of Gold, Bruce (Hornsby) has his Fields of Gray, well then Boz is going to have his Fields of Green. These guys are my mentors, I’m forever in debt to them, I wanted to write and record something in that caliber and I honestly feel we; David Mikeal and I, accomplished that with Fields of Green.
Boz’s incredible showcase project: Boz LIVE on I-Drive is slated for 2009 in Orlando, Florida and will be one of the Southeast’s most incredible concert events, showcasing the songs of career artists and their incredibly passionate “human” songs. “The more obscure work these career artist’s have done is the real message and core of who they are, and we plan to re-create and showcase their material with video and imagery unlike anything anyone has ever seen before! We are planning a warm, genuine, exciting concert event for all ages, races, creeds, religions, etc… and will hopefully do something decent in this tumultuous world of ours.”
Description: A relaxing, meditative collection of eleven beautiful and beloved traditional instrumental hymns with sounds of piano, strings, harp and guitar designed to quiet and provide healing to your spirit. A percentage of the profits goes to Sonlight Power.
Biography:
Quiet Waters II is an instrumental collection of beloved hymns designed to quiet your spirit. Those who have purchased Quiet Waters and Quiet Waters II report that they listen to it over and over, day after day, and never grow tired of it. It’s quiet, slow, soothing sounds of piano, strings, harp and guitar help to calm frazzled nerves and bring relaxation to the listener.
The songs are improvisational and were composed while being played so they are naturally rich with feeling and emotion.
The goal of producing Quiet Waters II (and Quiet Waters) was to give repose, relaxation, and healing to the listener.
A percentage of the profits will go to Sonlight Power bringing solar light and energy and the light of God's word to needy peoples throughout the world. Sonlight Power installs solar panels in hospitals, orphanages, schools, and other institutions so that they have lighting and electrical power. Go to www.sonlightpower.org to find out more information about this amazing ministry!
All song arrangements and performance are by Barbara Lemon Telecsan.
Barb's mother, Ruth Lemon, did the beautiful watercolor on the cover. To order a frameable matted watercolor print of only the painting (minus photograph, piano keys,and type), or lovely note cards, email Barb at barbtelecsan@aol.com. Specify size for frameable matted print.
Barb is also available to play at special events. She plays popular music as well as gospel. You may contact her via email, barbtelecsan@aol.com.
For more relaxing instrumental music, listen to QUIET WATERS and AN OLDE TIME CHRISTMAS.
Press Release: Comments:
Barbara Telecsan has played for several private events at the Cincinnati Art Museum. She is very professional and our clients enjoyed her talents and entertainment. I would highly recommend Barbara to play at your event. - Marilyn Maxwell; The Cincinnati Art Museum
Barbara played the keyboard at the Mariemont High Class of 1950 Reunion at The Mariemont Inn. She was very professional, easy to work with and played expertly. The music was a nice variety which pleased everyone. As the manager of private dining at The Mariemont Inn, I would highly recommend Barbara for any event. - Lisa Hopkins; National Exemplar Restaurant; Mariemont Inn
I received nothing but compliments on your inspiring piano performance. And, I really enjoyed working with you. I look forward to hearing from you for next year's event, if not sooner. - Kenisha D. Crum; City of Forest Park
Barbara Telecsan performed at the Oxford Lane Public Library on July 10, 2007 and provided an enjoyable hour of entertainment. Her renditions of standards and popular songs from the 1940s through the 80s on piano were warmly received by the audience. Barbara Telecsan conducts herself in a professional manner, communicates well, and is easy to work with. I recommend her to any organization looking for musical entertainment within her area of specialty. - Eric Johnson; Oxford Lane Public Library
At a recent funeral at a large church, Barbara Telecsan was asked to play the piano during a 2 hour visitation prior to the service. Barbara did an outstanding job in providing appropriate music for those 2 hours. The family was very pleased and her fee was very reasonable. If you would like to speak to me personally about this, please feel free to contact me. - Richard L. Parker, Mueller and Parker Funeral Home
Newspaper Article - Cincinnati Enquirer, February 21, 2008:
FOREST PARK MUSICIANS TUNING VOICES FOR GOSPEL FEST
Worship music in many forms will be in the spotlight during the city of Forest Park's annual Gospel Fest on Saturday. Since it began 15 years ago, Gospel Fest has become a popular event, said Kenisha Crum, the city's recreation coordinator.
"It was organized to give local churches and gospel groups a chance to showcase their talents and to encourage the values and morals taught through the message of gospel music," she said.
The show, whose theme is "One Community, One Family," will feature pianist Barbara Telecsan; Dayspring Church of God Choir and Dance Team; singer Genesis Thomas; gospel rap artist D-MA U.R plus choral groups Just Ordinary People, Calvary Church choir, the Sons of Israel male chorus and the Gospel Keys.
Gospel Fest, which is free of charge and open to the public, takes place at 6 p.m. at Dayspring Church, 1060 Smiley Ave. in Forest Park. For more information, call 513- 595-5252.
Description: The distance between rap and poetry has always been as thin as the page of a book. That gap disappears in "Spoken Word," where Frederick, the new prince of Spoken Word gives us an inspired collection of spiritual poetry with an underscore of music.
Biography: He was raised in the entertainment limelight. His father was a secular comic named Wildman Steve in the 60’s & 70’s.
Before Frederick came back from a world of homelessness and drugs during the 90’s he was a Secular comic opening for such names as Luenell, Monique, A.J. TK Kirkland, Cheryl Underwood, and many more.
In 1999 he Gave his life to Christ at “Jesus The Answer Ministries” in Las Vegas, which has lead Frederick to a maturity point in his craft of beiing both, a comic and spoken word artist with a nod to the Hip-Hop generation with tight music added to his words.
2008 AMBA (American Black Music Award) Best Gospel CD Winner!
Frederick, gives us an inspired collection of spiritual poetry with an underscore of music to please your ears.
Press Release:
The Las Vegas Edition "The Answer" Publication reports: "The seven Track CD drags listeners through the painful details of being a dope fiend"
The Las Vegas Sentinel Voice published: Black Music Awards Winners (with the following under it) Best Gospel CD: Frederick
Description: African Gospel Rhythms "Project Maine" CD represents a blending of cultures, musical styles and has brought a spirit of praise and worship from Africa to Maine. Many of the songs on the CD are traditional songs from Zambia, Rwanda, Zimbabwe and Congo
Biography: Mission Statement
We are committed and dedicated to be true worshipers of Christ by uniting people from different nations, tribes, races and denominations through multi-lingual prayer, praise, worship and the skillful use of musical instruments. Vision
Our vision is to be part of the team that will take the church back to its fundamentals through teaching Christians how to value practical prayer, praise and worship believing that, that is what will bring about restoration of the church and a genuine leadership. Motivation
Over two hundred years ago, American missionaries responded to the command of our Lord Jesus, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel”. Due to their obedience some found themselves in the far off parts of the world, including Africa, the former Dark Continent. The American missionaries told our ancestors to give up on their idols, witchcraft, ancestral worship, polygamy and all the other evils that existed in the land. The American Missionaries planted the seed of purity in the former Dark Continent. 200 years later that seed matured and bore fruit as many as the sand of the sea. We are part of that seed and God has brought us back to the land of our spiritual fathers, to remind the modern Americans how much sacrifice the forefathers paid for the sake of the gospel. They risked their lives in a land full of malaria, cholera, wild animals even unfriendly people then. Now we are back in the USA to remind everybody that your forefathers told us that it was wrong to have idols, today Americans are worshipping their money, wealth, selves etc. Today nobody wants to talk about purity, holiness, righteousness, godliness and walk in the footsteps of Christ. In case you forgot we are here to tell you that Jesus Christ is Lord of all. One day he shall return to take his church. Are you ready?
Members
Pezzy Kudakwashe Lead and Backing Vocals, Guitar, Lyricist
Richard deCosta Drums, Orchestrations, Recording Engineer
Omega Jones Bass Guitar, Lead & Backing Vocals, Worship Leader
Anniya Mvula Lead & Backing Vocals, Worship Leader
Description: Good gospel/christian music with diverse musical styles (traditional, classical, p&w, contemporary)
Biography: Willie B. Barthel Jr. began his music career as a child. Growing up in the Church of God In Christ, Willie was asked to play one Sunday night in the absence of the current church musician. He sat down and started playing organ and the rest is history. Willie's stepfather, the late William "Bill" Rash raised him and was a gifted gospel recording artist. He was very supportive of his 'son' and strongly encouraged him to pursue his musical gifts and talents. Willie is currently Director of Music & Arts at the historic Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio where the honorable Dr. Charles E. Booth serves as Senior Pastor. Willie is responsible for the choirs, mime, dance, step and media ministries. Under his leadership the church began it's Music Academy to help train and develop current and future music personnel. Willie has taught at Raise Productions, a local gospel music school headed by the renowned Dr. Raymond Wise. Willie also served as adjunct faculty at Columbus State Community College where he was the first Gospel Choir Director. Willie has had the opportunity to share the stage with some of gospel music's greatest artists including: Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, The Clark Sisters, Fred Hammond, Commissioned, The Mississippi Mass Choir, Lexi and Witness, to name a few. God has blessed Willie to obtain his Associates of Applied Science Degree in Micro computing Technology from Columbus State Community College, his Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology from Wilberforce University and his Masters of Arts in Church Music Degree from Trinity Lutheran Seminary. Willie has shared his musical gifts and talents in various denominations such as: The Church of God In Christ, the Baptist Church, the Lutheran Church, the Catholic Church, the Methodist Church and Interdenominational churches. Willie has the unique ability to adapt to various environments and audiences in order to relay the gospel via song. Willie has been invited to numerous workshops, concerts, conferences, prisons, schools, colleges just to share the good news thru music. Willie is thankful that God has chosen him to be a blessing to the body of Christ!!
