2026 FEATURED ACTS
Every year we are blessed with marvelous performers who ‘share the journey’ with us.
Ricky Nye
Ricky has been nducted into the International Boogie Woogie Hall Of Fame. Voted Blues Artist of the Year in CityBeat Magazine’s 2019 CEA Awards. Voted Best Local Musician in CityBeat Magazine’s “Best Of Cincinnati” 2018 Reader’s Poll.
“Known for its rollicking, foot-stomping jubilance, the boogie-woogie sound erupted from the American South during the late 1920s.
Bill has inspired many with his heartfelt ministry. Bill’s path is grounded in the Christian mystical tradition. He is a follower of the way of Jesus but embraces all religions that preach love as the way.
Bill Tonnis shares the unconditional love of God through his singing, speaking, writing, chaplaincy, spiritual care visits, jail ministry, and contemplative practice.
Annie Donnellon
Annie Donnellon is a classically trained soprano with a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Northern Kentucky University. Not only is Annie a gifted actress having starred in several theater productions such as “Romeo & Juliet”, “The Glass Menagerie”, “The Autumn Garden”, and “Pilgram’s Progress” but she’s also tickles funny bones as a stand-up comedian showcasing her Chronic Songster Syndrome! A devout Catholic, Annie’s solo album titled A Sacred Collection (Amazon Music) truly demonstrates her heart to serve God.
Dave Hawkins
Singer/songwriter Dave Hawkins has been touring and recording professionally since 1975. Since his early career playing college folk clubs around Columbus, Ohio, Dave has expanded his core repertoire to Americana—an amalgam of “non-corporate” country, roots rock, folk, and other styles, including Celtic-crossover tunes.
Brenda Folz
Brenda Folz is a Cincinnati-based singer-songwriter and vocalist known for her work across classic folk rock, jazz standards, and contemporary acoustic music. She has multiple albums to her credit and performs at various venues throughout the Cincinnati area.
Brenda has captured hearts with her beautiful voice for decades. She has performed with many of the areas top musicians and covers Joni Mitchell like she’s Joni Mitchell.
Bishop Todd O’Neal and the House of Joy Choir
Rev. Todd E. O’Neal has a rich and varied ministry. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at Rockdale Baptist Church, Cincinnati, Ohio, which his parents helped found in 1954.
Initiating the House of Joy Choir, they have a long tradition of performing music that moves the soul. Inspiring, heartfelt and talented, the House of Joy Choir creates joy, just as the name indicates.
Drums For Peace
Since 1989 Drums for Peace has been sharing the joys of music and community building in the Cincinnati region.
The group consists of musicians, storytellers and craftsmen.
The core group is Baba Charles Miller, Steve Hayes, Johnny Ruzsa, Kathryne Gardette and Charlie Ali Schweitzer. Other musicians join us on certain occasions.
Paulette Meier
Paulette Meier is a singer/songwriter, whose strong alto voice has stirred hearts and
opened minds for over 30 years in the pursuit of a peaceful, just, and sustainable world.
Her work as a peace educator led to her award-winning CD, Come Join the Circle:
LessonSongs for Peacemaking, which, 20 years later, is still used in classrooms and
families around the country to inspire and help children learn the ways of non-
violence.
Currently she is an active leader in the Cincinnati Singing Resistance chapter, formed to add communal song to protest actions in the wake of violent actions by I.C.E. towards immigrants and refugees. After a concert in Philadelphia, one audience member wrote: “Paulette’s solo concert was a balm for my spirit! She is such an amazing poet and composer as well as having a lovely voice, both powerful and soothing.”
Pierson-Young Project
Created by Greg Pierson and Stephan Young, the original Christian music of The Pierson-Young Project is a combination of music, prayer, praise, and reflection; delivered in a variety of genres. The pair use their gifts as musicians, singers, and songwriters to assist others in deepening their faith experience and grow to appreciate the great things God is doing among us.
Emcee: Michael Johnathon
Michael Johnathon is an American folk singer-songwriter, producer, author, and playwright.[1][2] He has released 20 albums, published 5 books, a play, composed an opera, performs with symphony orchestras and in coffee houses, completed a motion picture script, created three volunteer organizations and tours nationwide.
Michael Johnathon been incredibly gracious in supporting our efforts for years.His music skills are renown and we’re more than likely to get at least a tune or two from him. So grateful for his continued presence and good will.
