The Downtown Presbyterian Church – 09/06/2008
In an effort to raise $140,000 needed to upgrade their Pipe Organ, The Downtown Presbyterian Church hosted a benefit concert in conjunction with their monthly arts celebration featuring local artist Julie Lee, Sarah Masen, Dave Perkins, and Les Kerr.
Leading off the evening were Dave Perkins and Les Kerr.
Known for his Rock and Blues guitar and vocals, Dave Perkins is a well respected artist and producer residing in the Nashville area. Over his career Perkins has played, produced, or recorded with artist including, Carole King, Ray Charles, Al Kooper, Willie Nelson, Squeeze, Over the Rhine, and Amy Grant. His credits also include membership in the band, Chagall Guevara with Steve Taylor and Lynn Nichols.
Les Kerr self describes his music as "Hillbilly Blues Caribbean Rock & Roll." His song, For the Love of Ole Miss, co-written with Bryan Cumming, is the official song of the University of Mississippi’s MomentUM Campaign.
Sarah Masen, an artist best known in the Contemporary Christian community began her set with selections from the Churches Hymnal. Now mother to three and wife to author David Dark, Masen released three independent eps in 2007 which were debuted at the Festival of Faith and Music at Calvin College in Michigan.
Singer and songwriter Julie Lee’s short set focused upon selections from her just released atmospheric 8-song EP entitled "Will There Really Be A Morning". A Nashville transplant from Maryland, Lee has seen her songs recorded by Alison Krauss and Pam Tillis.
Overall, this was a beautiful way to spend the first Saturday of the month. I am encouraged by DTP’s attention to the arts in our community and am looking forward to their next offering.
Peace,
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