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Wednesday, 17 June 2009 18:05

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Daniel Guy Martin,
Calgary,Alberta,Canada

www.danielguymartin.com

Guitarist Daniel Guy Martin is a force in the Canadian music scene. He has been featured performing, recording and teaching throughout North America in acoustic, jazz, rock, pop, world and worship music styles. Daniel’s gift is improvisation and his passion highlights his willingness to play "way out on the edge"!

Viviane Martin,
Calgary,Alberta,Canada

www.vivianemartin.com

Vocalist Viviane Martin has listened to and learned from the top singers in the jazz business. She has developed all the scatting, syncopating and octave stretching techniques that it takes to handle the tonal and technical demands of some challenging material from the pens of Ornette Coleman, Chick Corea, Clifford Brown and Calgary musician Daniel Guy Martin, who happens to be Viviane's husband.

Danny Agajan
Grand Junction, Colorado USA.
Agajanian is a brilliant musician. He has toured for 25 years with Dr. Billy Graham, played the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, the Hollywood Bowl and picks banjo, mandolin, guitar and fiddle with amazing speed. His comedy sketches are a big hit with audiences all over the world.

David MacDonald
Ottawa, Canada.
David is a veteran Broadway actor and musician. He toured nationally with the hit musical “Cats”. He has a high energy pop/funk style with a powerful lyrical message. David is an effective speaker on the subject of addictions having survived a devastating lifestyle.

Shellie Jacobs
Sarasota Florida.
Shellie Jacobs is both a dynamic singer and powerful speaker. She flows from contemporary Christian tunes to Chants of her Byzantine heritage with authentic ease and her comedic charm has endeared her to countless audiences from the Holy Land to Thailand the United Kingdom and the U.S.


John Grassadonia,

Elk Grove, California.
John Grassadonia is a retired Probation Officer with the State of California Judicial system. His passion for music and faith has found expression in three award winning cds. John’s energy and love for people add sparkle to any concert event.

Marie & Emma Magirescu,

Kelowna, Canada.
Marie and Emma Magirescu are a mother/daughter tandem with a gift for singing, speaking and writing. Marie has worked extensively with Project Rachel, an International Ministry for those suffering from post-abortion syndrome. Marie also works as a social services interpreter for the deaf.

Guy Plecash,

Calgary, Canada.
Guy Plecash is a rhythm and blues virtuoso singer/songwriter. His dynamic piano playing is reminiscent of Jerry Lee Lewis and Ray Charles. Guy has a tremendous burden for the poor and addicted. He has been active for years in his hometown playing music at several local missions that serve the poor.

Denis Grady,

Calgary, Canada
Denis is no stranger to the gospel music scene in Canada. He has worked in numerous capacities as a performer, producer, radio host, talent agent and tour producer. His style of music has often been compared to American folk rocker, Jackson Browne. Grady’s two award winning cds feature some of Canada’s finest musicians.Derek Fields, Christ Church, Barbados

Derek Fields

A multi-talented singer, songwriter producer. A gifted guitarist and performer he has toured internationally bringing audiences a message of hope and promise with his melodic voice and sincere heart.

Debbie Zepick

Alberta, Canada
Debbie Zepic is a popular singer, songwriter from Alberta Canada. Strong celtic influences with elements of folk and country best describe her style. Her award winning recordings have received favourable review from her peers and fans alike. Debbie’s music offers a rich message of hope and promise performed with a high level of artistic skill.

Sally Myers,

Alberta, Canada
Sally Myers is leader of the Life Teen Music Program at Holy Family Church in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Sally is a very dedicated to the Gospel cause in bringing hope and encouragement through music.

Manuel Jara,

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Manuel is a Chilean born guitarist now living in Calgary. He is an accomplished player and teacher whose award winning recordings have received national acclaim. His guitar sytle is high energy Latin  rhythms expressed with skill and passion.

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