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,