Christian Music Festival

We invite you and your congregation to the summer concert event of 2008. "The Christian Music Festival For Renewed Faith" featuring some of your favorite Christian music for young and old alike and a few of the most dynamic speakers of our day.

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The very family-friendly facility features a large outdoor arena that will hold up to 6,500 of your friends, family and congregation members. The Show may also be seen in most of the open part of the park, increasing show attendance capability to between 12,500 and 13,500. We hope to have a large number of performances from the church organizations including bands, choirs and others.




	Performers
	Vickie Winans	Vickie Winans, the Billboard-charting international recording artist has been singing gospel since she was soloing in the church choir at the young age of eight, exploding on the national music scene two decades ago with her powerful voice and upbeat message. Winans has recorded nine albums—her most recent, “Songs of Life,” and won countless honors for her jazzy, soulful style, including, six Grammy Award nominations and eight Stellar Gospel Music Awards.
	Shane and Shane	The Texas-based acoustic/pop duo known for praise and worship music, is composed of Shane Barnard and Shane Everett. The nationally acclaimed musicians have been spreading the word of God through music for the past 10 years, recording nine duo and solo albums that have topped the Christian sales charts and produced No. 1 nationwide radio hits such as “Be Near” and, from their most recent album Pages, “Vision of You.”
	Marvin Winans Jr.	Marvin Winans, Jr. was born to gospel royalty, Vickie Winans and Marvin L. Winans, Sr., leader of the famed crossover group, “The Winans,” but began moving audiences with his performances at the age of five. Marvin came onto the national scene with the Grammy-nominated group, “Winans Phase 2,” which debuted at No. 1 on Gospel Billboard charts and sold more than 250,000 records. Marvin this year released his first solo album, titled “Image of A Man.”
	Tim Bowman	Tim Bowman is internationally known for his smooth jazz guitar, but was raised firmly in gospel roots with his sister, Vickie Winans. Bowman’s jazz-infused gospel has earned him acclaim with critics, the media, and fans. He has recently released his fifth [verify number] CD, This is What I Hear.”
	Barry Blaze	Barry Blaze is best known for being the creator and voice of the 90’s band Code of Ethics, but has returned to the stage in recent years after a long recovery from a near-fatal motorcycle accident with a sharpened message of faith and hope. It was during three years of ongoing surgeries and recovery that his latest music was inspired, written and recorded. Barry continues to record music as an artist, and serve God through his art and praise.
	Horace HB Sanders	Horace H.B. Sanders, a Detroit-native, launched onto the national comedy scene as the CBS Star Search Comedy Champion in 2003 and has used his brand of comedy to spread the word of God ever since. Sanders has appeared with such noted entertainers as Sinbad, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Aretha Franklin, Bill Cosby, Anita Baker and LeAnn Rimes.
	Cassens Murphy	The Cassens-Murphy Band is a 10-member band known for their perfect harmony and jazzy songs of praise. The Michigan-based band is a standard on the national church circuit, recently performing at national venues to entertain U.S. troops and raise money for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
	Michael King	Michael King, rose to prominence as part of the rock/pop trio Rebel Heels, but has released five solo CDs during the past 10 years, including the recent, introspective, Glory, an album that seeks to unify people through the similarities in their search for God. King, a nationally known singer, writer and producer, has worked with the likes of Jesus Jones, the Howling Diablos, J.D. Lamb and The Chieftains.
	Bro L.A.	In April of 1976, the world was blessed with an anointed man of God by the name of Bro. L.A.. He was born in Flint, Mi and raised by his grandparents. He gave his life to Christ at a very young age at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in Flint, Mi. Bro. L.A. has now matured into an adult with a vision from God.
	The Calvarymen Quartet	The Calvarymen Quartet was formed in 1956 and has been a favorite name in Gospel Music almost from the beginning. They have represented Michigan many times at the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, KY and are currently featured regularly on gospel music television and radio across the United States. The Calvarymen sing in churches, county fairs, festivals, and theatres throughout the U.S. and have been featured on some of the top venues in the nation!
	Mike Ridley	Mike Ridley is known throughout Michigan for his great live performances in popular local taverns. This talented musician’s song parodies are always well crafted and highlight his musicianship. His interactive music sets have been known to be the life of the party. It is always a night to remember when Mike Ridley is in town. Want to hear the parody song that fits your city and/or your college? Want to have some good laughs and hear some good music? Ridley is your Michigan Man. Get your Attitude Checked here!
	Phenecia Banks	Phenecia Banks, an ordained minister, has used comedy to preach the word of God since 2000, when her humor helped her mother survive cancer. Banks wants to do nothing less than revolutionize comedy with her “squeaky clean” performances at such venues as the Laugh-a-Palooza at the Palace at Auburn Hills.
	Apostle J	Apostle J, a Flint, Michigan-based up-and-coming Christian rap artist, recently released his first CD, One Blood. At the young age of 23, Apostle J is quickly gaining notice, collecting a wide online fan base from across the nation, and created an independent record label this year.
	"Mr. Quik"	"Mr. Quik" just might be one of the funniest Christian Comedian's to hit the circuit in years. Amongst his comedic influences are Steve Harvey, Chris Tucker, and Bill Cosby. Mr. Ouik also appeared in "Sorry If I Let You Down", The Apollo Night Comedy Competition, & B.E.T.'s Comic View. This talented Christian comedian is the necessary ingredient that is needed to make any church function or special event a successful one!
	Pat Dunn	Pat Dunn is a newcomer to the Michigan Country & Western circuit with huge ties to the Nashville music scene. His debut CD "What A Ride" has received widespread praise by critics. Pat's biggest thrill is singing to his fans onstage.