The Southern Journey Big Band was formed to play popular music of the swing era, but has evolved into much more than a swing band. Southern Journey is a dance band that continues to play the music of Glenn Miller, Count Basie and others of that era, but also plays a wide variety of music from the ”Great American Songbook,” popular standards and early, good-time Rock ‘n’ Roll. The band’s goal is to keep the audience entertained, and the dance floor full.
The Believers Concert Band is a diverse group with a common interest – music. The band was founded in 2002 by Dr. Lee Martin and co-founders, Bill Clements, Dr. John Darden, Muryle Shoemaker, and Richard Petty. The group has grown from five people with an interest in forming a community band to the current group of fifty-five talented musicians.
Both of our performing groups have a full calendar of concerts throughout the year. The Believers Concert Band has four major concerts scheduled as well as performing in some smaller venues. The band’s musical repertoire includes sacred, gospel, swing, rock and roll, pop, light classical and show tunes. The Southern Journey Big Band plays for a wide variety of events including private parties, corporate events, private clubs, fundraising events, wedding receptions and others wanting an evening of fun dance music. Southern Journey plays a wide variety of music from the Great American Songbook, popular standards and early, good-time Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Using Music as a Vehicle to Have Fun
Refresh the Spirits of the Players
Refresh the Spirits of the Listeners
Give to the Community
Enjoy Christian Fellowship
