Music Ministry
Check out our 2011 performers! They were amazing!
The Hope Tent seeks to provide entertainment through Christian genre music on both the Main stage and Children's stage.
If you or someone you know would like to perform in The Hope Tent this year, please contact music@hopetent.com. Please also let us know if you would like to suggest a performer.
2011 Performers
An Audience of One's musicianship, professionalism and songwriting have earned them a reputation of being a promising new band. Their music appeals to a diverse audience. They have an extensive repertoire of both original and cover songs.
An Audience of One is Fayette Crapo, band leader, vocalist, and guitar player, Paul Dudek on drums and background vocals, and Sherry Grace on bass. An Audience of One ministry began eight years ago. Since then, they have performed at a variety of different venues, from coffee houses to festivals. Their shared love for GOD, rock and roll, and a commitment for excellence in musicianship have enabled them to provide quality music for their audiences. The band’s original material is written by Fayette Crapo and Sherry Grace. More can be found at www.AnAudienceOfOne.com.
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The Christian Brothers Band is a Classic Rock Band that is committed to spreading the Gospel message through parody music.
This unique band of “Brothers” initially gathered to play theme music for a mission’s conference. Since then, they haven’t looked back.
Christian Brothers Band is raising eyebrows as they rock audiences with blend of sound biblical lyrics and classic hit music from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and newer. From Foreigner to Cream - The Doors to the Beatles - Led Zeppelin to REO Speed wagon. The musicianship reflects a commitment to the original music, with a lyrical mutiny that has brought laughter, reflection, anger and even tears. By the end of the night though, for “ears that will hear”, the music presents an entertaining and thorough picture of Jesus Christ.
Members are Mark Hillis, Andy Sprague, Don DiCrasto, Wayne Richardson, Joe Crestuk.
http://www.christianbrothersband.com
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CrossFire plays a variety of styles from contemporary praise and worship music to rock and blues. All with a Christ centered message. The band members are Michael Senft from Endwell, NY on vocals and guitar, Rachael Lawler from Endicott, NY on vocals, Richard Paul, from Susquehanna PA, on keyboard, Pastor James Walck from Endwell, NY on lead guitar, Bob Lawler from Endicott, NY on bass guitar, and Dan Brooks on drums. CrossFire's mission is to share the message of God's love and grace to encourage the downtrodden. The group selected the name "CrossFire" as a representation of being "on fire for the cross of Christ". You can follow CrossFire on Facebook.
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Konnected is a modern worship band whose music is about God and for God with its sights set on the target of the human heart. This group of teens knows that hope is in short supply among their peers so their music is infused with it. Playing songs that glorify God and provide answers to some of life’s big questions without being ashamed of the complex issues of the heart, Konnected seeks nothing but the Lord’s desire to impact lives with the message of Hope. Find more about Konnected at:www.fln.org/performingarts
Band members are:
Matthew Vonderlin (Bath, NY): bass guitar
John Cuomo (Elmira, NY): drums
Mike Maynard (Horseheads, NY): electric guitar and lead vocalist
Luke Gardner (Hornell, NY): acoustic guitar
Ainslee Litz (Bath, NY): vocalist
Jessica Fizzano (Bath, NY): vocalist
Mickayla Lewis (Scranton, PA): vocalist
Bethany Hy (Bath, NY): vocalist
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Going into their second decade, HEARTSONG Singers for Christ has been sharing their love for their Heavenly Father through song to the body of Christ. Over 1000 churches, large and small, and of various denominations have personally experienced their unique and compelling presentation of the gospel through exhortation. They are unique and energetic with a fresh progressive sound that includes pop, country, southern gospel, and contemporary worship. Heartsong has expanded from the northeast to national recognition. In 2011 they signed with a major record label, PROSOUND. Prosound is the company that provides the sound tracks for AMERICAN IDOL and the Oprah Winfrey Show. Heartsong has been on TBN, the Praise the Lord Show and many mainline FM radio stations throughout the world. This trio is from the central part of Ct. near the Waterbury area.
Band Members are:
Patti Dahl.....Lead singer-songwriter, Naugatuck Ct.
Dan Arsenault.....Keyboard, Bass guitar, lead, and backup vocals, Wolcott Ct.
Kerin Arsenault...Rhythm Guitar, lead, and backup vocals, Wolcott Ct.
Mission Statement: Isaiah 61:1
website: www.heartsongsingersforchrist.com
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Josh Keenan is a solo artist from Sayre, PA. Josh plays guitar and sings acoustic/alternative Christian music. His vision is to reach people with the positive message that there is hope and love found in God no matter how bad things may seem to be. Find Josh Keenan at www.myspace.com/joshdkeenan.
www.facebook.com/pages/Josh-Keenan/140879055949144?ref=sgm
http://twitter.com/twitter.com/#!/joshdkeenan
http://joshkeenan.wordpress.com/
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The Knights of the Glad Countenance define their music as “poptomystic.” This twelve member band got its name from the Holy Spirit, members Rob and Nick, and Cervantes' The Ingenious Hidalgo Don Quixote of La Mancha.
This is our quest
To follow that star
No matter how hopeless
No matter how far
Band members are:
Nick Varano - singer-song writer, Waverly, NY
Rob Spence - singer-song writer, Waverly NY
Frank Russo - drums, Sayre PA
Mark Thurston - keyboards, lead/backup vocals, Athens PA
Justin Rae - bass guitar, Sayre PA
Kevin McCarthy - guitar, lead/backup vocals, Sayre PA
JJ Jefferson - trombone, Waverly NY
Bob Spaulding - trumpet, Candor NY
Cathy Russo - lead/backup vocals, Sayre PA
Janine Callear - trumpet, Athens PA
Dave Ludovici - saxophone, Owego NY
Richard Haberkern - drums, Athens PA
The Knights can be followed on Facebook and at: www.myspace.com/knightsofthegladcountenance
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Mended is a Christian acoustic group that was formed in March of 2008.
Beth Buczkowski resides in Endicott, New York with her Family; Husband, Terry, Children Trevor and Britton…Beth also has a daughter, Cortney, who now lives in NY City. There in Endicott, Beth is a private vocal instructor and teaches out of her home. Beth is a local Music/Theater Performer and has appeared in several SRO and EPAC Productions. She is also the Music Director for SRO’s Childrens Summer Theater Camp.
In Feb of 1991 Beth made her personal commitment to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and since then has used her gift of music for His glory and purpose.
Jim Szymaniak resides in Port Crane, New York with his family, wife, Ann and daughter, Morgan. His son, Jim, lives in Binghamton, NY. Jim has backed up on guitar many local singers/musicians. Jim and his family are members of NorthPointe Church in Binghamton, NY, and Jim is also part of the Worship team at NorthPointe.
It was through individual prayer that Beth and Jim, both looking to express their faith more outwardly, found each other, and the call to sing Contemporary Christian Music.
Since then, they have gratefully sung of God’s mercy and love.
Mended came up with the name for their Duo from the song Mended, by Watermark, as it was the first song that Beth and Jim played together as they formed their duo. “Mended” seemed an appropriate name for the group because “we are all broken at one time or another in our lives, but through the grace of God we can be "MENDED."”
Kenny Pickard from Three Crosses Bare will be joining Mended for the Spiedie Fest as our guest drummer.
You can become a fan of Mended on Facebook, and subscribe to their e-newsletter by sending your request to mendedtheband@stny.rr.com. Mended is also on MySpace.
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Ten Days is a Christian rock and worship band with a mission to be a light in a darkened world by presenting the message of hope in Jesus through music and in all that they do. Mathew 5:16 says “let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Comprised of Allen Nichols, on guitar and vocals (Elmira NY), Rick Vary on drums and background vocals (Elmira, NY), and Bob Kuhnel on bass (Horseheads NY), the band originally formed in December of 2001 just ten days before their first gig - giving the group its name. Since then the band has found greater meaning in the name. A period of 10 days is referred to often in the Bible as a period of waiting on God. He has given the band members plenty of times where they could do nothing but wait on Him for direction and guidance. He has proven Himself faithful in every season of Ten Days. Find Ten Days at: www.ten-days.com and http://reverbnation.com/tendays
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Three Crosses Bare is a Christian rock band whose mission is to: "go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved!” Lead vocals are provided by Rob Castle, from Johnson City, Vanessa Lee, vocals, rhythm guitar by David Cooke, from Binghamton, drums by Ken Pickard, from Greene, Pail Dean, bassist, lead guitar by Matt Fuller, and piano and keyboard by Caleb Gibson.
Three Crosses Bare began with David Cooke, his brother Mike and son Daniel. Undecided on a name, they had just moved into a new house when they saw a tract
that was left in the bathroom with three crosses on the cover. It had an explanation of these crosses which can be found on their home page at www.threecrossesbare.com
and www.Reverbnation.com/threeCrossesBare and also on Facebook.
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Treasure’s missionis to bring glory and honor to their Savior Jesus Christ through music and the message of God's love. Their visionis for all who are hurting, lost and lonely to hear and receive the truth that makes all free.
Deborah Ferraccioli, singer/songwriter and backup vocals, is originally from Chenango Bridge, NY and presently lives in Johnson City with her husband, Vincent. Vincent Ferraccioli, acoustic and electric guitar and vocals, is originally from Endicott, NY. Paul Dean, bass and backup vocals, is originally from Glen Falls, NY and currently lives in Binghamton. Michael R. Dykeman, drums and congas is originally from Wysox, PA and presently lives in Binghamton.
Treasure got its name when Deb felt the Lord saying to her, "I'm your treasure and you are mine.” Treasure is a contemporary Christian group that is influenced by Newsboys, FFH, Chris Tomlin, Lincoln Brewster, Nicole Nordeman, Robin Mark, and Third Day. They play both cover songs and original material in styles that include rock, blues, pop and worship.
Contact Treasure by calling Deb or Vince Ferraccioli at 797-3018.
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UnAshamed Mime is a ministry from House of Prayer Church. A wonderful anointed group of youth and young adults do both pantomime and Human drama to reach beyond words into the heart and soul of the audience.
It is our soul’s desire to be the tools that God uses to reach into the dark places that people hide from even themselves.
Barbara Brown is the Director and developer of many of the dramas that the group performs; the performers are from the body of Christ and include members from both H.O.P. Church and other community churches. To name a few: Ezra Jackson, Gericho Jackson, Adrian Jackson, Anthony Jackson, Nelson Rodriguez, Satish Singh, Rita Barreiro, Isaiah Jackson, Becky DeWalt, Kiki Jones, Christina Tirado, James Edwards, Kashmir Jones, Macy Stoker, the list grows continually (sorry if anyone is left out).
UnAshamed got our name from the way that we worship and present our God. We are Unashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and hope to win many souls to the kingdom in His Name.