The summer of 2018 has been one of unique opportunity for me. For as long as I can remember, every summer would present itself with various concerts, festivals and outdoor gigs to play. The setting of dusk underneath the bright moon with the warm breeze of the hot summer...
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Model Railroading – An artistic hobby that lasts a lifetime
When I was a young kid in the 1980’s and wow, I can’t believe it has been that long, my dad came home one day with a box full of train sets that be bought from the now closed Hobby Hangout store in Easton, Pa. I can’t remember exactly...
Spring Coffee House a Big Hit!
Bethel Memorial Baptist Church Spring Coffee House A BIG Hit!! On Saturday, April 28th, the Bethel Memorial Baptist Church held their second annual Coffee House event in our downstairs multipurpose room. I am very pleased to say that it was an awesome night and was attended by 150 people! ...
Ken Brader’s Holiday Brass CD Release performance a hit!
As you knew from my last blog, Ken Brader’s Holiday Brass had their annual holiday performance on Friday, December 22, 2017 at the Outlets at Sands Bethlehem in Bethlehem, Pa. It marked our fourth time playing at the Outlets and over 40 years that the group as been performing...
Victory Voices debuts at the Interfaith Choral Festival
On Sunday, November 19, 2017, the Victory Voices men’s choir of the Bethel Memorial Baptist Church sung for the first time in the Easton area Interfaith Choral Festival held at St. Jane’s Catholic Church in Easton. This was the 17th year of the festival and we were excited to...
A Thanksgiving Cantata Honoring our Veterans
The Resurrection Center Wilmington, DE Saturday, November 11, 2017 For many people, November 11th means the remembrance of Veteran’s Day. It is a solemn day to remember those who fought and gave of their lives to serve in the United States Armed Services. From the American Revolution to our...
Bethel Memorial Baptist Church Coffee House Fellowship Event – October 28th at 6:00pm!
As you may already know, I have been attending the Bethel Memorial Baptist Church in the Palmer Township section of Easton, PA for a few years now. I am enjoying my time and serving musically whenever I can. I have always been a big believer that a strong way...
Praising the Lord from Phillipsburg to Africa
I had a wonderful time of fellowship on Saturday, September 9th as we were visited by the Rev. Geofrey G. Nyaga, wife Nancy Gathuku, and his brother Rev. Dr. John K. Nyaga. They were in the area to see my sister and I was fortunate that they stopped by...
Ken Brader’s “The Holiday Brass” …in the studio
For well over 30 years, Ken Brader and his holiday brass have entertained audiences throughout the Lehigh Valley area. Holiday shoppers at our various performance locations have been treated with a little extra holiday cheer as they make their way through the malls. As the member with the longest...
Summer Concerts, Shows and Festivals
One thing that has really grown over the past 10 years in the Lehigh Valley is the amount of summer entertainment available to enjoy. With the addition of new venues, festivals and hot spots to hear some tunes, the Lehigh Valley Region really can compete with almost any area...