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Christian blues

February 13, 2007 – 11:21 am

Christian blues and barbeque, a great combination – even better when the whole family can enjoy it together. Blues isn’t your thing? Well, how about Christian hip-hop or original songs sung with guitar, or the latest Christian radio hit? You can find all of this at the next CHARTS Christian Music Open Mic Night at the Blue Cactus Café on Wetmore Road (www.thebluecactuscafe.com).

CHristian Artists ‘Round TexaS and Blue Cactus are working together to offer you an incredible evening of local Christian music in a family friendly atmosphere.

Sunday night, January 28, was the first CHARTS Christian Music Open Mic Night. There was amazing music by The Rev. Blues Band, Narrow Gate, Will McGowan, Chrystle Sandoval, Matt C, Aaron & Valarie, and Glenn Green. Andrea Parker MC-ed the event. The night was packed full of a variety of original blues music to Christian pop favorites. There were artists that knew about the event ahead of time, others had read about it in the Blue Cactus newsletter, and still others happened to be in the right place at the right time. There were many that came out to support it as well. Owner Siân Greenwood, said she was really pleased with the turnout and the caliber of talent.

The Blue Cactus at Wetmore Store is located in the former Wetmore General Store and Post Office, boasting 112 years of Texas history creating a truly “Vintage Texas” atmosphere. They have been voted Reader’s Choice & Critic’s Choice for Kid Friendly Restaurant in the San Antonio Express News.

The owners Martin and Siân Greenwood strive to redefine family dining by creating an environment where the most important elements of a memorable family meal – conversation, laughter, and great food – come together. “That’s why, when CHARTS coordinator Andrea C. Parker contacted us about having a Christian Music Open Mic Night, we were more than willing to be a part of it,” says Siân.

CHARTS stands for CHristian Artists ‘Round TexaS, a Christian music community created for the purpose of connecting and encouraging local singers, songwriters, musicians, and bands. CHARTS was started by Andrea and Edwin Parker in June of 2005, after seeing a need to connect with other local Christian artists and musicians. Andrea is a singer/songwriter and contributing writer for saworship.com, her husband Edwin is a musician, local Pastor, and radio show host for KRTU 91.7. Together they send out a weekly CHARTS e-newsletter, to a growing email list of over one hundred subscribers. The e-newsletter is full of information about the “who, what, and where” of local Christian music, as well as a “classifieds” section – a place where churches, venues and even bands can list their needs for musical talent. CHARTS also has quarterly group meetings and is planning a workshop for the 2007 year.

Christian blues

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