The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. and features a packed lineup of national and local acts, led by emcee Barry Dutton, pastor of Bath’s First Church of the Nazarene. Dutton and his wife, Tavia, are recording artists and evangelists who have ministered around the globe for more than 43 years.
His message and delivery is often characterized as oldfashioned, up-to-date, and reminiscent of the Southern orator camp meeting days. The Duttons’ blend of music, poetry, humor and rich insight places them in great demand for churches, retreats, and camp meetings.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. To order, call 577-3484 or send checks to The Campbells, P.O. Box 542, Manchester, ME 04351.
The Campbells, billed as New England’s first family of gospel music, have traveled throughout the United States, Canada and India to minister the love of Jesus in song.
The group is a faith-based ministry, and still travels on a “love offering” basis, presenting the gospel wherever a door is open.
Joining them will be The Browders of Hiltons, Va. This family group consists of Tommy Browder, his sons, Matthew and David, Matthew’s wife, Sonya, and Sonya’s brother,
Burton Ludwig. Sonya is a native Mainer who played piano and sang with the Campbells for 10 years before marrying Matthew.
The Browders travel year round, keeping a full concert schedule as well as holding revivals across the country. The Browders play much of their music live as well as write most of their own music. They were recently voted “Breakthrough Artist of the Year,” and their “The Message” project yielded three No. 1 songs for a total of seven top 10 hit singles.
Mike Upright has been traveling the country for 16 years singing songs of hope and inspiration. Dubbed by some as “The Southern Gentleman” of gospel music, Upright shares the message in his songs with a smooth vocal style that is distinctive and easy to identify. He hails from the mountains of North Carolina with his wife and two daughters.
Other acts:
— A local group, Heaven’s Blend, is a favorite group whose desire is to help folks enter into fellowship by way of worship, to lift up the body of Christ in song and testimony, pray for the sick and minister to those who are hurting.
— Elzadia Parsons has shared the stage with The Campbells for many years and is back by popular demand.
— Kindred Heart includes two sisters, Amy and Diane, and their brother, Brian, who is co-pastor of their local church.
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