Dec 7, 2018 – Benefit for the Religious Life Endowment Fund

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Wallen and Phelps, an acoustic folk, blues, and bluegrass trio, will headline a benefit concert in the historic sanctuary at South Elkhorn Christian Church on Friday evening, December 7. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. and will benefit the Religious Life Endowment Fund for a full-time Chaplain at Transylvania University. The trio combines the talents of Indiana musicians Brian and Molly Wallen with Kentucky Disciples minister Dean Phelps. Brian Keith Wallen is a nationally recognized guitarist, twice finishing as a finalist in the International Blues Challenge. Phelps is also an accomplished guitarist, having won both the Indiana and Arkansas state thumbpicking guitar competitions. Molly, Brian, and Dean complement those instrumental skills with delicate vocal harmonies. The program will feature several selections from the group’s recently released Christmas album, Ten More Miles. Recognizing how the college journey shapes the whole student—mind, body, and spirit—Transylvania University is seeking to endow a full-time Chaplain to support the spiritual life of students and to ensure a robust...
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Advent Worship at Metamora United Methodist Church

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Something wonderful happens whenever I get to play here. It's like the music from decades of worship is in the walls. What a thrill it will be to set up on the chancel of the Metamora United Methodist Church on December 4. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to join Rick and Holly Garrett, a.k.a. Patchwork, Ted Yoder, and Brian Keith Wallen for a Sunday evening concert during Advent. This year, on the second Sunday of Advent, I'll be back in Indiana, and I'll rejoin Rick, Holly, and Brian for a Sunday morning Advent worship service. We'll play some great music and have some great fun. My goodness, I can't wait!...
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Red Barn Radio Appalachian Christmas 8

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On December 7, Dean will join with The Sara Holroyd Singers, a group composed of University of Kentucky Choristers alumni, in a performance of A Shaker Worship Service. The Singers will perform as part of Red Barn Radio's Appalachian Christmas 8. The program will be recorded at Arts Place in Lexington, Ky., at 8:00 p.m. In addition to singing with the Choristers, Dean will perform I Wonder As I Wander as part of the program. Performers Appalachian Christmas 8 will also include performances by Sara Kate Morgan and The Local Honeys. Sarah Morgan started her musical journey at 7 years old and has fallen in love with traditional and folk music through the years. A native of East Tennessee, Sarah has incorporated the rich musical heritage of the area into her music. The Local Honeys have cultivated a distinguishing sound by utilizing their powerful voices, in both sweet and haunting, intricate harmony. They have sung and played for audiences across the Appalachian region and internationally in Ireland, Jamaica, and Canada.  ...
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September Shows with Brian Keith Wallen

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Brian Keith Wallen tours through Colorado about twice a year, and when he does, we usually schedule a few shows together. This month I'm excited to be playing four gigs with Brian between September 15 and 18. So here's the line up for fans and friends along the Front Range. September Show Dates Thursday, September 15, 8:00 pm - midnight: Ziggie's Live Music, Denver. $5 cover. Saturday, September 17, 10:00 am - noon: Tenn Street Coffee and Books, Denver. Sunday, September 18, 7:00 - 9:00 pm: Wild Goose Meeting House, Colorado Springs. Meeting Brian A few years ago, I played a concert in Greenfield, Indiana. The promoter contacted me a few days ahead and said, "I've booked an opening act for the show. He's a young guy, but he's pretty good." That's when I first met Brian Keith Wallen. The evening of the concert, as I prepared to play my set, I sat spellbound and maybe a little dumbfounded as I watched Brian move...
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Returning to Ziggie’s

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Ziggie's is the oldest blues bar in Denver and a really cool place to play. I got turned on to this stellar venue by Brian Keith Wallen. Brian stops at Ziggie's pretty much every time he tours through Colorado. Ziggie's boasts live music 7 days a week, including regular blues jams on Wednesdays and an open mic on Sunday. On Thursday evenings, they typically book solo performers. Last October, I had my first experience playing at Ziggie's, and let me tell you, it was a blast. So I'm looking forward to two shows at Ziggie's this year. I'll be there solo on April 21, 8:00 to midnight. Then Brian Keith Wallen and I will be on a double bill on September 15. There will be a $5 cover both nights. Ziggie's Live Music 4923 W. 38th Ave. Denver, CO April 21, 2016, solo performance, 8:00 to midnight (BandsInTown) September 15, 2016, double bill with Brian Keith Wallen, 8:00 to midnight (BandsInTown) ...
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