Critical Mass and Christopher West

Critical Mass performing with Christopher West

Another Unity Award Performance

Again, my thanks to Gerard Faucheux.

Unfortunately, we only captured the first few minutes of Kitty Cleveland's performance with the Xavier Choir. The good news is... you can listen to the ENTIRE song, "Eye of the Storm," (her song about Hurricane Katrina) by purchasing Kitty's CD Be Not Afraid, available through www.kittycleveland.com

Kitty Cleveland - Performance (partial - sorry) Unity Awards

More 2008 Unity Awards performances

Our thanks to Gerard Faucheux, courtesy of his MySpace page.

Tony Melendez

Tony Melendez inspired all of us with a couple of songs.
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Tony Melendez - Performance at Unity Awards 2008


Sharmane

Sharmane gets the crowd going as she performs a new song titled ""Stand Up." This song will be on her new CD coming in 2009.
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Sharmane Adams - Performance at Unity Awards 2008


Jason Malachi

Jason Malachi performs "All That You Need Is In You."
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Jason Malachi - Performance at Unity Awards 2008


John Michael Talbot

John Michael Talbot delighted the audience when he performed at the UCMVA Unity Awards in New Orleans on October 25, 2008. In this clip, he enlists the help of the audience to sing and pray his version of Psalm 104: Lord, Send Forth Your Spirit. He then discussed the state of the monastery since the fire on April 28 of this year, thanking people for their help in supporting the rebuilding project. His final performance of Come Home Little Children from the Living Water album, was preceded by an invitation to re-examine where we are in relationship with God and to take the opportunity during the song to Come Home, to come back to Jesus.
John Michael won two Unity Awards this year: Devotional Album of the Year for Living Water - 50th and also Male Vocalist of the Year.
Visit www.troubadourforthelord.com to learn more about John Michael Talbot and his ministry.

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John Michael Talbot - Performance at Unity Awards 2008


Matthew Baute

Description: Matthew Baute (pronounced 'bow-dee') performed You Answer Me live at the UCMVA Unity Awards in New Orleans on October 25, 2008. AWESOME performance! Matthew accompanied himself on his guitar, but was using a looping effects pedal to layer the sounds. Listen and watch his hands and feet. Very talented! Awesome ministry!
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Matthew Baute - Performance at Unity Awards 2008



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Video Highlights from the 2008 Unity Awards

Gerard Faucheux brought his camcorder to the Unity Awards to tape highlights of the event and conduct interviews for GrapeVine. Here are the videos he uploaded on his MySpace page:

L’Angelus
Description: Gerard Faucheux interviewing the members of L'Angelus before the UCMVA Unity Awards in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 25, 2008, for GrapeVine Gerard’s wife, Kathy, videotaped the interview. He says, “We had a GREAT time talking with L'Angelus and really enjoyed seeing them perform at the event. Keep an eye on this group!”
Interview with L'Angelus before UCMVA Unity Awards


Here's their performance:

L'Angelus - Performance at Unity Awards 2008


In this video, Gerard and Jane Terwilliger present the award for the Seasonal Song of the Year to... (watch and see!)

UCMVA Unity Awards 2008 - Seasonal Song of the Year


Here's Trish Foti Genco’s performance which was also posted on Trish's website. She writes:
“Thanks for making the 9th annual Unity Awards in New Orleans at Roussel Hall on Loyola's Campus a wonderful sold-out sucess! St. Mary's Dominican High School Choir, under the direction of Brenda Castillo, were angelic! A big thanks for their hard work and beautiful voices and smiles! Also, thanks to Dreux Montegut and Anne Chabreck for there usual wonderful performances. Many thanks! Join us next year!”


Trish Foti Genco - Performance at Unity Awards 2008



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Sights and Sounds from the Proud2BCatholic Festival

A recap of the Proud2BCatholic Festival on August 9 in Framingham, MA. Featured are: Jon Niven, Bernie Choiniere, the Donut Man, Zealous, Straggler's Plea, Kelly Pease, David McHugh, Joe Perry, Tony Melendez and Martin Doman.

Our thanks to ALBIE Entertainment and Margo B Smith Music Ministry - their sponsorship enabled GrapeVine to cover this event with podcasting and videos.

Visit www.gvonline.net to hear the podcast - episode #99 of the GrapeVine News Minute.

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Matt Maher at the Catholic Marketing Network Trade Show

includes an interview and songs from the concert.

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Sal Solo announces his new social justice project

from an interview during the Catholic Marketing Network Trade Show where he performed 3 of the songs.

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