On August 7th I had the pleasure of sharing the Seattle Center - Center House Stage with some of the most talented Independent Christian artists I know. This was the first time I had ever been there and it was a real thrill for me.
I'm not sure how I thought the stage would be but I didn't realize it would be so large. Look at the Sound-man to the left of the stage and you can see this was no cheesy production. When Worthy Music Ministries produces an event they do it in style.
We even had light above the stage that helped cook us during our sets.
Foxley was first to go on and what a crowd pleaser too. I think every little one in the place old enough to walk was up in front of the stage dancing the entire time they played.
Bryan (bass and guitar) and Bonnie (lead vocals and keys), Auston (guitar, bass and vocals), Karen (vocals and percussion) and Collin Foxley (drums).
Bryan and Bonnie have been playing original acoustic music together at fairs, coffee houses and community events around the NW for years. Their CD's, Waterfall and Bonnie Foxley, have received national and international airplay. You can find my favorite Foxley songs, You loved me well and Jordon, at www.myspace.com/foxleyband.
Foxley was a hard act to follow but I pulled myself together with a few shots of espresso, came to terms with the fact I'll never play the guitar like Bryan Foxley and walked on stage. For more years than I care to count people have come up to me after a gig to tell me I sound a lot like Neil Diamond so I thought I'd open my set with Neil Diamond's America. With my wife and I just celebrating our Wedding Anniversary I've had opportunities, like this one, to sing a song I wrote for her called I Can't Believe I'm Yours.
Now let's talk graceful. I'm a big fan of the art of dance, probably because I can't. Latterrain took my breath away and made me wish I could glide as gracefully as they do.
This dance group was formed in 2002 and is based out of Auburn, WA. They are multifaceted, in that they have performed in churches, convalescent centers and street outreach. They continue to minister the work of God through their dance ministry. Gail is the leader of the group which includes Paula and Kathy.
My favorite dance (above) was something else to watch. The vision of their ministry is to ensure they instill a sense of Godly reverence in all of their performances and they did with me. They ensure their movement and performances are done with a spirit of reverence and are prayerful while they dance for the Glory of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. "Latterrain Dance Ministry exists to bring praise and worship into the community. Our greatest joy is to honor our Lord Jesus Christ." Latterrain
Chuck Worthy doesn't just sing a song he wills it. He paints a tapestry using each note as a color with his smooth vocals as the brush. As I watched Chuck sing I couldn't help but watch his wife Linda as she immersed herself in his gift of song.
There were 3 or more voices that shouted "Encore" and Chuck gave them He's Been Faithful by Vicki Yohe. Time ran out but Chuck left them wanting more and that's always a good thing. You can go to Worthy Music Ministries and find out more about Chuck Worthy and Worthy Music Ministry Showcases scheduled through 2010.
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