Acoustic

Katy Kinard is every venue's girl-next-door. Her music ranges from deeply introspective/profound, to fun and clever, and finds a way to draw in all ages.

She's a Nashville artist with four albums, last year's #1 song on the "Christian Music in English" International charts ("When You Found Me"), winner of the 2013 International CWIMA showcase, the '09 Independent Music Award Popular Vote, and Embassy Music's '05 regional competition. Katy's song "World's Largest Peanut" took first prize in the 2009 International Acoustic Music Awards folk category; her song "Sunshine," second.

Jeff has been pointing people to Christ through music since 1998 as worship leader and in and through various Christian bands. He is a a singer/songwriter based in Central Iowa with numerous studio recordings of original songs, the last three of which were produced in Nashville. Seven of his songs have charted with two reaching number one on various national Christian charts!

Katy Kinard is every venue's girl-next-door. Her music ranges from deeply introspective/profound, to fun and clever, and finds a way to draw in all ages.

She's a Nashville artist with four albums, last year's #1 song on the "Christian Music in English" International charts ("When You Found Me"), winner of the 2013 International CWIMA showcase, the '09 Independent Music Award Popular Vote, and Embassy Music's '05 regional competition. Katy's song "World's Largest Peanut" took first prize in the 2009 International Acoustic Music Awards folk category; her song "Sunshine," second.

Derek Charles Johnson is a Christ-follower, worship leader, blogger, and songwriter residing in Spring Hill, Tennessee. His musical style blends acoustic-driven and synth-laden melodies alongside warm, rich vocals.

The C2 Incident is a Family Music Ministry based out of Kansas City, MO consisting of David and his three children, Jordan, Miles and Luke. Having an appreciation in a variety of genres they are a melting pot of styles for children and adults with influences including classical with an electric edge, folk, country and pop. Their catchy application of rhythms, melodic themes, and storytelling is applied to a variety of presentation styles.

Relatively new on the Christian music scene Cotton blends soulful music with a rustic sound. He's performed around the Wichita Kansas area celebrate recovery and is the worship leader for the Newton Kansas Celebrate Recovery.

Meet Joe Guerra; a song writer, worship leader, and entertainer with a passion for using music to inspire others. Over the past few years Joe has shared his music with countless individuals across the globe at concerts, camps, and festivals. Four EP releases make up Joe Guerra’s discography; the most recent being “Reason to Breathe” produced by Jake Rye of the billboard charting band Sanctus Real. “I love the opportunity to share my music with others” says Joe “I feel as though every time I do its a chance to celebrate stories of life with all of its ups and downs”.

The Nashville-based and Texas-born talent known as Erskin Anavitarte is an artist of many passions. Singer-Songwriter. Diversity Spokesman. Adoption Advocate…are just a few of the hats Erskin wears. He can captivate an audience through his energetic personality, musical artistry and lyrical truth. Whether across the country or around the world, Erskin’s focus is to strengthen ministries, engage the culture and create impactful art.
[ALSO PERFORMING @ 6:00 PM Friday, 9/14/2018 on the Ezra Stage]

Meet Joe Guerra; a song writer, worship leader, and entertainer with a passion for using music to inspire others. Over the past few years Joe has shared his music with countless individuals across the globe at concerts, camps, and festivals. Four EP releases make up Joe Guerra’s discography; the most recent being “Reason to Breathe” produced by Jake Rye of the billboard charting band Sanctus Real. “I love the opportunity to share my music with others” says Joe “I feel as though every time I do its a chance to celebrate stories of life with all of its ups and downs”.

As a child, Lester learned to play the guitar, holding it upside down. He would watch guitarists on TV, mirroring their image. But, that never stopped him from creating music and melodies. So many people questioned his unique presentation; and those questions have been answered through trend setting studio albums and a breathtaking live performance. . His passion is to reach people through his musical artistry. His music has a contemporary jazz flare. He has shared his music throughout the Kansas City area. He has toured throughout the United States and abroad.