Berachah Valley Bluegrass & Gospel
Booking Information:
Jason R. Grubb Artist Management 9374776550 PO Box 2056 [email protected] Beaver, WVA 25813 www.berachahvalley.com 3047635122 [email protected] http://www.jasonrgrubb.com Berachah Valley
Origins:
"Berachah Valley brings to their performances a true spirit of fun and tradition along with inspiration that reaches out beyond the music. We love having them on the World's Original Wheeling Jamboree USA!" D. Heath / Exec. Dir, Wheeling Jamboree, Inc.
Berachah Valley was created in the spring of 2005 when a few friends came together searching for a place to play traditional bluegrass, gospel, and traditional renditions of current favorites. Audiences quickly see the result is a uniquely smooth combination of musicianship and female vocal harmonies influenced by the recordings of The Isaacs', The Forbes Family, Emmylou Harris, The Whites, and other various artists.
The name for the band is found in its theme Bible verse, II Chronicles 20:26. The players will testify that the clearly evident camaraderie seen on stage is the natural fruit of the great blessing of good friendships and shared faith.
Berachah Valley has had the good fortune to travel to Indiana, Tennessee, Michigan, West Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina and Ohio to perform at many bluegrass festivals, bluegrass and gospel venues, radio programs, TV programs, and community events.
This is Berachah Valley:
"Berachah Valley" is known for their powerful female trio harmony.
Cathy Baker plays rhythm guitar, sings lead and harmony and is one of the founding members, along with Michelle Edester who continues to blossom with her command of the mandolin. Michelle also provides consistent harmony and is very versatile vocally. Leisa Hinkle completes the vocal trio.
Cathy, Michelle and Leisa take a sophisticated approach to harmony and together produce tight vocal harmonies for Bluegrass, Americana, Gospel, Country, Popular tunes and other genres. They are multitalented vocalists, whose clear sounding, natural voices reach audience members time after time.
Becky Meyers sings occasionally and shares her talent on the banjo and dojo. She plays well the many songs which former BV member Merrell Boggs has penned. Many of Merrell's songs are featured on Berachah Valley's current projects: "Mountain Memories Revisited" and "One Cross". Check out our original music at wwww.berachahvalley.com.
Mike Elliott brings much musical experience from his years spent in Nashville, TN and generates much enthusiasm with his explosive lead guitar breaks and his command of the dobro. Mike is extremely diverse, plays many instruments exceptionally well. His experience in Bluegrass, County, Gospel, Swing and Classical Music brings an outstanding element to Berachah Valley.
On the bass is Larry Collins, who plays with much pathos with every movement and motion. During a performance, Larry seems to perceive complex themes, musical contour, and subtle nuances. His use of the bow during several songs is second to none.
Larry along Mike bring versatility to Berachah Valley when they align themselves vocally for some outstanding male harmony.
Berachah is a term in The Bible which means 'blessing'. We desire to be a blessing via our music.
Venues:
Berachah Valley has played at various venues in and around southwestern Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, and West Virginia. Berachah Valley routinely plays Bluegrass festivals, fairs, radio programs, regional TV programs, regional events, private parties, reunions and churches. Berachah Valley has been given the opportunity to perform with the entertainers and/or 'open for' the following bands: Blue Highway, Paul Williams and The Victory Trio, Rhonda Vincent, Daily and Vincent, The Moron Brothers, Continental Divide, Pine Mountain Railroad, Don Rigsby, Lost and Found, Newfound Road, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Joe Mullins and The Radio Ramblers, Larry Sparks.
The following is a list of festivals/events that Berachah Valley has had the opportunity to perform:
2104 Schedule: Partial listing.... ● Central Ohio Bluegrass Association ● Music PlaceMiddletown, Ohio ● Sandra Small Art GalleryCovington, KY ● Bradford Bluegrass Festival ● Old Mill Park Bluegrass FestivalKY ● Bluegrass On The Green with Joe Mullins/Tim Shelton ● 2014 Summer Concert Series ● Bluegrass Jamboree ● Tunes In The Trees ● The Fraze ● WDVX RadioKnoxville, TN ● The Ohio State Fair Amphitheater ● Stubbs Park Amphitheater ● Red Barn RadioLexington, KY ● KEYTVHomemade JamLexington, KY ● Miami University Cafe ● Middletown Arts Festival ● Wheeling Jamboree (yearly venue) West VA. ● The Old Arcana Cafe ● Various churches and other venues
2013 Schedule: Partial listing....
● Red Barn Radio ShowLexington, Kentucky ● Central Ohio Bluegrass ShowColumbus, Ohio ● Bradford Bluegrass FestivalBradford, Ohio ● Old Mill Bluegrass FestivalWest Liberty, Kentucky ● Bluegrass At The Gateway FestivalMetamora, Indiana ● NIBGA Bluegrass FestivalKendallville, Indiana ● Nashville Recording Session with Don Rigsby ● ABH Hideway Bluegrass EventNew London, Ohio ● NIBGA Blugrass FestivalIndiana ● Ohio State Fair ● Front Street Cafe ● Connersville Bluegrass Music AssociationIndiana ● Bluegrass Opry BarnPaulding County, OH ● Fairborn Actor's Theater ● Bluegrass At The Gateway Bluegrass Festival ● Clifton Opry House ● WECI Radio ● Wheeling Jamboree ● Kickin' Canadian Bluegrass ● Miami County Fall Fest ● Farm Fest ● Fort Rowdy Gathering ● Middletown Arts Festival 2012 Schedule: Partial listing..... ● Rangeline Bluegrass Festival with Daily & Vincent, Doyle Lawson, Joe Mullins, Paul Williams ● Miami County Fall Festival with Lonesome River Band, Newfound Road, Joe Mullins ● Central Ohio Bluegrass Festival with Goldwing ● OhioKentuckyIndiana Bluegrass Festival ● The Richwood OpryKentucky ● Little Grantsville JamboreeIndiana ● The Wheeling JamboreeWheeling, West Va ● Red Barn RadioLexington,KY ● Old Mill Bluegrass FestivalWest Liberty, KY ● Performing Arts SeriesTroy, Ohio ● Miami County FairOhio ● POCF Bluegrass Festival ● Miami UniversityOhio ● Streets of Gold Gospel EventPenn ● Farm Fest ● The Tipp Roller Mill ● Fort Rowdy Festival ● Buckeye Valley Opry ● Red Lantern Barn ● Clifton Opry House ● BRD House Music ● WLJCTV ● WCNW Radio Interview ● The Coming Together Center ● Tunes In The Trees Festival ● ABH HideaWay ● 34th Annual Old Tyme Music Festival ● Red Spurlock Event
2011 Schedule: Partial listing...... ● IBMA ShowcaseNashville, Tennessee ● The Richwood Opry, Walton, Kentuckyopened for Newfound Road ● Rangeline Bluegrass Festival, Covington, Ohioopend for Doyle Lawsonn & Quicksilver/Paul Williams & The Victory Trio ● HarvestFall Festival, Troy Ohioopened for Newfound Road ● Bluegrass FestivalGeorge Rogers State Park, Springfield, Ohio with Larry Sparks, Joe Mullins and The Radio Ramblers ● Old Mill Bluegrass FestivalWest Liberty, Kentucky with Rhonda Vincent and Rage ● Woodsong Pre ShowLexington, Kentucky ● Wheeling Jamboree, Wheeling, West Virginia ● Buckeye Valley Opry, Hebron, Ohio ● Little Grantville Jamboree, Bedford, Indiana ● The Hatchery Opry, Nashville, Tennessee ● Miami County Fair, Troy, Ohio ● POCF Bluegrass Festival, Michigan 2010 Schedule: Partial listing...... ● The Wheeling Jamboree, Wheeling, West Virginia ● The Osborne Brothers Festival, Hyden, Kentucky ● The Renfro Valley Bluegrass Festival, Renfro Valley, Kentucky ● The Old Mill Bluegrass Festival, West Liberty, Kentucky ● The Mountain Music Jamboree, Maggie Valley, North Carolina ● The 32nd Annual Old Time Music Festival, Waynesville, Ohio ● Pickin' On CF Bluegrass Festival, Milan, Michigan ● Indiana Jamboree, Bedford, Indiana ● The Famous Old Time Music Company, Wapakoneta, Ohio ● Salt River Bluegrass FestivalMidland, Michigan ● Old Mill Bluegrass FestivalWest Liberty, Kentucky ● Morgan County Sorghum FestivalWest Liberty, Kentucky ● Lebanon Opry HouseLebanon, Ohio ● Covington Bluegrass FestivalCovington, Ohio ● Harvest Time RestaurantConnersville, Indiana ● Gospel FestivalGratis, Ohio ● Pickin' In The Holler FestivalMiddletown, Ohio ● Middletown Arts FestivalMiddletown, Ohio ● Appalachian Mountain FestivalWaynesville Chamber of CommerceWaynesville, Ohio ● Ole Tyme Music FestivalCaesar's Creek State Park, Pioneer Village Harveysburg, Ohio ● Fairborn Policeman Benefit with DJ Joe Mullins, WBZIFairborn, Ohio ● Public Access CATV Channel 23 Gospel Hour ● Public TV Program Betty's BluegrassNew Carlisle, Ohio ● Hicey Park Autumn FestivalHarveysburg, Ohio ● Eastwood Park Music FestivalDayton, Ohio ● OhioKentuckyIndiana Bluegrass Association Fish Fry Dayton, Ohio ● Public TV ProgramGospel Thru MusicNew Carlisle, Ohio ● Mansfield Bluegrass FestivalMansfield, Ohio ● Harvest Ranch Music Event • Victoria's Country Inn ● The Stagecoach Inn ● Hunter Pizzeria ● Pennyroyal Pizza ● The Manchester Inn ● 1110 AM WGNZ is the radio station we played on countless times. ● An Evening of Bluegrass/Gospel Music ConcertComing Together CenterDayton, Ohio ● July 4th CelebrationMiddletown, Ohio ● Summer of Sounds Concert Series "The Best of Bluegrass" Middletown, Ohio ● Rose Chapel Outdoor SingingDayton, Ohio ● The Caesar's Creek Beach Appalachian Music FestivalWaynesville, Ohio ● Sons of God JamDrexel, Ohio ● Perry's MonumentBass Island, PutInBay, Ohio ● Main Street Gospel Singing Miamisburg, Ohio ● Lion's ClubLynn, Indiana ● Masonic LodgeFranklin, Ohio ● Clark Home PlaceSouth Lebanon, Ohio ● TV MiddletownMiddletown, Ohio ● Various churches, too many to list The band has also taken a little time to record several CD's filled with their trademark harmonies. These recordings include their most requested songs as well as band member favorites. These CD's are available by direct contact with the band or at our live appearances. Music is also available at CDBaby, Airplay Direct, Sound Cloud or BV webpage. See the contact information below.
Reviews:
The following are comments made by promoters/event organizers:
Berachah Valley has had the distinct pleasure of being invited to play the Main Street Arts and Music Festival for three consecutive years. Here is what their website had to say in review:
"Their bluegrass styling have drawn comparisons to such industry icons as The Whites and The Carter Family but make no mistake about it they are in a class of their own. This group of excellent musicians is fronted by three very talented female singers. Check'em out on the Road Apple Old Time Music Stage." http://www.alphadawgrecords.com/MAMF/music.html
"It was indeed our pleasure to bring you to the City of Troy"....TroyHayner.
"Thank you for coming last night to The CTC. You did a fantastic job and everyone enjoyed it. " Steve CateCTC promoter
"Berachah Valleythank you for the blessing you gave us this year. We are looking forward to next year." Marvin and Mabel CollinsBusiness Owners/Festival Organizers
"We are glad to have Berachah Valley this morning. Their name means "blessing." They are a blessing to us. Pastor Mark CombsCalvary Church, Kettering, Ohio
"There will be a press release in the Middletown Journal 'GO' section Friday this week about the artists. I submitted your picture as one to be included in the article. TV Middletown will also be filming that day. Thank you. See you at the show." Robert HoffmanFestival Organizer
"Berachah Valleythank you for the outstanding and well received performance. There were many positive comments. Keep up with the good work." Jim Porter, Eastview Baptist Church
Contact:
We can be reached on the web at http://www.berachahvalley.com. For more information on booking, performance fees and recordings contact: Cathy Baker [[email protected]] or phone 9374776550. (C) 2014 Berachah Valley