Bands, Artists & Speakers

Influenced by groups such as Disciple, Village Church, David Crowder, Seventh Day Slumber, Casting Crowns, Vertical Church Band and Third Day, the Mansfield, Ohio based band will bring their praise & worship style of music to rock the house! - Facebook

Carry the Cost (CTC) is a Christian band comprised of artists from various cities around central Ohio. A ministry based band, CTC focuses on sharing the gospel through a blend of today's contemporary Christian Music, familiar inspirational rock hits, and personal testimony. Designed to be much more than a "praise and worship team", Carry The Cost puts on a show that is entertaining, inspirational and thought provoking for those seeking a higher purpose. - Facebook

Corey Finney has been making music using the name Exalted Dirt since the late '90s. In 2010 he started releasing music online for the public to hear, and in 2016 he began experimenting with playing live with a band formed under the same name. The focus of the band is praise and worship music with a hard rock style. The band includes percussionist Brad Palmer and vocalists Karen Jones, Jennifer Harris, and Brendan Finney.

Faith Rising is a group of musicians within the Vineyard Movement who love to worship Jesus.A diverse group of musicians who come from all walks of life, their drive is offer their God-given talents to bring a little heaven to someone here on earth. Faith Rising enjoys playing music that proclaims the freedom found in Jesus, and in watching that music bring people together.

Frank's early musical influences were B.B. King, Albert King, Albert Collins as well as Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, the soulful sounds of Motown and James Brown. He pursued a musical career as a professional playing the blues with various bands throughout the Midwest for over twenty years. "When I think back on my secular career, it was all about me. Now it's all about God and reaching people with his Word. Especially for the lost souls and sharing the good news about the Kingdom of Heaven. That is my joy today." - Website - Facebook - CD Baby

Emerging from the outskirts of Central Ohio comes a band that delivers more than the songs they write. Cranking up blues, country and rock based original music God’s Dirt is an "outlaw" Christian rock band telling stories of real life
experiences with a message that penetrates the soul. Their main focus is recovery from addiction through salvation in Christ. Described as contagious, God’s Dirt music captures the ear of even the casual listener. Bringing a positive, professional presence and years of musical experience to the stage, God’s Dirt would make a powerful addition to your next event, concert, festival or bike rally. - Website - Facebook

House band for the Galion Summerfest Concert Series

Christian and Hip-Hop come together when Mending Hope takes the stage! His goals are to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, share his testimony with the crazy life experiences he's been through, and bring people to Christ through music. - Website - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - YouTube - BandCamp

Nothin Left is a Christian hard rock band from northwest Ohio with a flair for the punk occasionally. They recently signed with Innovate Records and their debut album Shades of Red will hit the market in May. Their high energy stage show combined with real life lyrics make for a memorable experience that you won’t want to miss. - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - YouTube - Amazon - iTunes - ReverbNation - Spotify

The RACE Ministries band is led by Dale Powers, who was a part of The Ohio Express (best known for their international hit single, "Yummy, Yummy, Yummy"). The songs on RACE Ministries' first album, "The Journey Within", represent what Dale says is "the greatest journey of my life" after accepting Jesus as his personal Lord and Savior. - Website

The Spiritual Echoes was formed as a quartet in 1983 and though most band members have changed, their commitment to serve the Lord in song has not. This will be a great group to launch a full day of musical testimony with their unique worshipful style. - Website - Facebook

Surround ME consists of talented Christ-followers from all backgrounds and denominations. Their mission is to bring the truth of Christ to listeners by creating an environment through music that opens their hearts and their minds to receive the truth of Jesus. Surround Me recently completed their debut EP "All in All". The CD features powerful worship songs for people in any place in their walk with Christ. - Website - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - YouTube - Amazon - iTunes - Google Play

Months in the making, Under The Blood is made up of 5 dudes who love hard rock, but love Jesus more and have come together to use their musical gifts to deliver the unfettered Word of God to the masses.

Check out Under The Blood's brand new Facebook page here.

Michigan based rockers Veracity set out to put a praise & worship spin on a pop/hard rock sound similar to Evanescence, Skillet, or Paramore. Veracity issued 'Out Loud', an album featuring a mix of emotionally charged lyrics over hard hitting guitar breakdowns and driving percussion. Out Loud's single "Open My Eyes" hit the FM and internet airwaves earning a #1 spot on Christian Rock radio here and in Australia which also gave them a nomination for song of the year at the IMEA awards in 2014. Their newest album hits hard lyrically straight from Lead vocalist Charlotte's own battle with bipolar depression, and an attempted suicide. Her witness tells about finding peace through prayer and the Love of Christ. - Website - Facebook - Tumblr - Twitter - YouTube - Amazon - iTunes - Google Play - Rhapsody - SoundCloud - Spotify

WARship hails from Columbus, Ohio. They play Passionate and Powerful Praise & Worship music, Christian Rock, Christian Rap, including original music and covers. - Facebook

We believe God has created us to be something very special and we can only experience all God intended for us when we humbly submit ourselves, that is all that we are to Him. We welcome you to live your life Fulfilled serving the God that created you, purposed you and will fulfill you. - Website - Facebook - YouTube

We are a family church who gives back to our community. Our dress is casual but our love for God is not. We believe God's word to be infallible. Our praise team plays both Contemporary Christian Worship music as well as traditional hymns. To those who join us we offer encouragement and the tools needed for a better life in areas such as: personal growth, marriage, and family. Come join us in worship and we will treat like family, because you are. - Website - Facebook - YouTube