Arts and Entertainment
July 25, 2024
From: City on the Hill Music FestivalEnjoy 2 days of music and fun at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth's Canal Park area, on the shores of beautiful Lake Superior.
Schedule of Events:
Friday, August 2nd, 2024
2pm - Gates Open
2:30pm - Derek Charles Johnson
First and foremost, Derek Charles Johnson is a follower of Christ. The other “hats” he wears in ministry derive their purpose and meaning from his main identity in Jesus. Musically, he is a songwriter, worship-leader, and recording artist. Songs are melded with his passion for writing, blogging, and podcasting which take shape in his AS BOLD AS LIONS ministry.
Derek’s discography includes songs written from a worship leader’s heart. His albums include “Carry On” (2014), “Seeing For The First Time” (2020) and “Hymns Vol. 1" (2022). Whether singing old songs or new, the focus of Derek’s music is to present the Gospel. “From hymns I’ve covered to songs I’ve written, I just want to proclaim the Good News. Everything else aside, I want the listener to be drawn into a place of praise and adoration of Jesus Christ.” He plans to release new music in 2023. Derek is a Duluth native and appreciates the opportunity to come back to his roots at City On The Hill. He and his wife Corrie reside in Spring Hill, Tennessee along with their 5 children.
3:15pm - Logan and Katie
“We just want to create music and moments that take ourselves out of the picture and give God His stage back” Logan and Katie Oakes are based out of southern Indiana. Logan began his musical career in the early 2010’s and had two songs on the Christian Billboard Rock Charts with his band “The Lasting Hope”. Logan and Katie met after Katie’s return from Africa doing ministry. The two married in March of 2020 and have been using their new relationship to grow closer to Christ as individuals and as a married couple. The duo lead worship at their home church in Paris Crossing, Indiana. Since meeting, the two have led worship at camps, conferences and festivals.
4:15pm - Trampolines
Trampolines is an explosive electronic band propelled by missional purpose that has taken them all around the world. Their genre-defying range is clear from a slew of singles featuring top voices from multiple styles: “Hey You” (featuring Aaron Cole), “Amen to That” (featuring Disciple’s Kevin Young), “Fight My Fight for Me” (featuring Citizen Way) and “FUTUREGLOW” (featuring Neon Feather).
Husband and wife duo Lane and Cary Terzieff lead Trampolines. Their high-energy music has a divinely inspired twist: 100% of Trampolines’ proceeds fuel their missions and humanitarian work in regions like Southeast Asia, Europe and Africa. “I read the Bible and I just think, we gotta do this stuff,” Lane says. He’s specifically referring to James 1:27, the duo’s personal liturgy: “Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress.”
Trampolines has over 500,000 followers across social media platforms, and has racked up over 20 million streams. They’ve performed on stages in front of as many of 50,000 people, with their touring experience spanning 40 U.S. states and over 20 countries.
5:15pm - Brennley Brown
Brennley’s musical story begins as a four-year-old girl on her family’s ranch in Apple Valley, California. Her dad introduced her to the sound of the steel guitar, and to the voices of country legends like Waylon Jennings, Emmylou Harris, and Merle Haggard. This musical influence, combined with her unwavering faith in Jesus, produces an artist who brings a new, unique sound to Country and Christian music.
Music quickly became a sacred space of comfort; a place where Brennley connected with God while navigating her mom’s battle with life-threatening Cardiac Lyme Disease. The hope and healing Brennley came to know through that trial fostered her calling to share the authentic love of Jesus through her music.
7:00pm - Matt Maher
Intrinsically linked to the human condition are the desires to be known, understood, and heard: to count for things that matter. Echoes, the newest studio record from MATT MAHER (Essential/Sony) is a collection of declarations in the midst of dealing with human suffering. After writing most of the songs for the record, Maher lost his father, and “Echoes” took on a whole new personal dimension for the artist. “Worship music paints with broad strokes for large groups of people, that stem from intimate stories and experiences; the challenge, as a creator, is to somehow let the former come out of the latter.” In his own moment of loss, Maher found himself processing his grief from the truths and declarations in the new songs. “Jesus chose to respond to death by embracing it. By embracing it, He destroyed it. This record became, for me, my response to sin and suffering. I had to formulate my own echo. I had to decide if I was going to echo the message of the cross back to the world, or my own narrow view of suffering.”
9:00pm - TobyMac
With more than 16 million units in career sales and a whopping seven GRAMMY Awards, TobyMac’s career continues on the fast track. His 2015 RIAA Certified Gold studio album, THIS IS NOT A TEST, garnered a GRAMMY Award and Billboard Music Award nomination on top of debuting at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200. Each of his six studio solo projects have achieved Gold certification, a first for any artist in the history of his label, Capitol Christian Music Group. Among those is 2012’s EYE ON IT, which debuted atop the Billboard 200, only the third Christian album ever to do so.
THE ELEMENTS, his latest GRAMMY-nominated, full collection of music, boasted “Everything,” “Scars,” “Edge of My Seat,” “See The Light” and more alongside the chart-topper, RIAA Gold Certified “I just need U.” His most recent singles, “21 Years,” “Help Is On the Way (Maybe Midnight),” “Promised Land,” “The Goodness (feat. Blessing Offor),” “Everything About You (feat. Marlee)” and “Show Up Choose Love (feat. Jon Reddick),” are available wherever you stream music, along with his GRAMMY nominated seventh studio project, LIFE AFTER DEATH.
Saturday, August 3rd 2024
2pm - Gates Open
2:30pm - Ignescent
Female fronted and from Chicago, Illinois, Ignescent is a Christian rock band founded by Jennifer Benson. Since 2018, the band has been primarily touring throughout the Midwest, Nashville, and in the South.
Ignescent’s first CD, Electrified, was produced by 4 time Dove Award winning & Grammy Nominated producer Travis Wyrick (10 Years, P.O.D.) and recorded at Lakeside Studios in Knoxville, Tennessee. Ignescent's song Resist hit #3 on Christian Rock Charts for 7 weeks in a row. They recently opened for Skillet and headlined The Edge Stage at Lifest in Oshkosh, WI. Their first song on the Electrified CD, “Calling Out to You”, was co-written with former lead guitarist of Skillet, Ben Kasica. Ignescent has had the honor of opening for Skillet, Stryper, Flyleaf, Lacey Sturm, Seventh Day Slumber, The Letter Black and has played at fests with Switchfoot, Colton Dixon, Memphis May Fire, The Devil Wears Prada, Veridia, Building 429, Chris Tomlin, TobyMac, and Jeremy Camp. Ignescent has also co-written a song with Sameer Bhattacharya of Flyleaf. Ignescent's song "Into The Night" was produced by Cameron Mizell (Memphis May Fire, Sleeping With Sirens) and has been played on many radio stations all over the world. Ignescent's music video to "Into The Night" was aired on NBC in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Ignescent combines their musical backgrounds to form a harmony that is both addictively musical and inspiring. Ignescent is more than just a band, they are real people with a combination of great stories. These stories, combined with moving guitars riffs and a driving beat create a sound people enjoy and relate to. Ignescent’s music is a great mixture of rock and pop with a great message. You can tell that their music has a rock/alternative edge that sounds right at home with most Top 40 formats.
Ignescent is excited to share their music. They have been working hard creating and perfecting their sound. Relatable lyrics with a rock and roll vibe, Ignescent is sure to entertain and inspire. “We’re authentic people that just want to encourage others with our message of the love of Jesus Christ!
3:15pm - Adelaide
Adelaide's primary focus is sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through profound yet relatable lyrics and music. She is quickly gaining international attention through airplay and live performances. Adelaide released her first album “The Bigger Picture” in the summer of 2015. It was in that process of recording that Adelaide met lead guitarist and project manager, Jake Bond, of Walker Bros. Studio in Bernie, MO, and his band. Together, the band joined Adelaide in collaborating new music, touring from 2015 through 2019 and releasing an album together titled, "Strong + Brave". The album was released in February 2019, introducing three songs to the top 10 on the National Rock Chart. "Deep Waters" held steady at #2 for 5 weeks and was the #12 song of the year, while Reminiscing reached #7 and was the #34 song of the year. The album also earned Adelaide an award for "Vocalist of the Year" in the 2019 Grizzly Awards.
In January of 2020, Adelaide began touring as a solo artist. She is still very active in the music scene as she has worked with lead guitarist, Jake Bond, on the production of her latest album "What Really Matters", released January 2022. She resides in Missouri with her husband and their four children.
4:15pm - Eagle Brook Music
Eagle Brook Music is the heartbeat of worship at Eagle Brook Church. Its inception was inspired by a deep longing to encapsulate and reverberate the essence of our church through the divine medium of music. This ministry is more than just a musical ensemble; it's a dedicated collective of worship leaders, talented songwriters, and gifted musicians. Together, we share an unwavering passion for introducing people to the transformative love of Christ through the power of music.
Our mission is to craft and deliver soul-stirring melodies and lyrics that resonate with the core values and vibrant spirit of Eagle Brook Church. In every note played and every word sung, you will find a reflection of the diversity, unity, and unwavering faith that defines our congregation. Our music serves as a powerful bridge, connecting people to the profound presence of God.
As you immerse yourself in the harmonies and messages we convey, our hope is that you'll not only experience a deep encounter with the divine but also feel drawn closer to the embrace of Christ. Eagle Brook Music invites you to join us on this incredible journey of worship and transformation, as we strive to touch hearts and lead souls into a closer relationship with our Savior.
5:15pm - Katy Nichole
Singer/songwriter, and new Centricity Music signee, Katy Nichole doesn’t make this statement lightly. She’s experienced supernatural healing in her own life. And her unwavering belief in God’s ability to heal and the power of prayer have swiftly turned her into a viral sensation thanks to her debut single, “In Jesus Name (God of Possible),” now sound-tracking millions of personal stories on TikTok and Instagram. The song, however, finds its genesis in Katy’s own narrative—a miraculous story of suffering, hope, and ultimately, healing.
Long before TikTok was even a social platform, Katy was singing in her church choir. By 14, she was writing songs and leading worship. “My earliest memories of feeling the Lord’s presence were when I was singing and when I had a song in my heart,” Katy recalls. “Singing has always been that place for me where I’m at my best—it’s the best feeling ever.”
7:00pm - Cory Asbury
Like many before him, multi-platinum-selling singer/songwriter Cory Asbury got his start singing in church at 14 and by 21 was a full-time performer. His 2009 debut, Let Me See Your Eyes, formally launched his career and set the stage for a hard-earned record deal in 2015. Asbury’s seminal album Reckless Love (2018), landed on the top of the Billboard charts, earning him two Dove Awards and a 2019 Grammy nomination. The title track, “Reckless Love,” has been certified 3x Platinum, spent 18 weeks at #1, and earned Billboard, ASCAP, and BMI Christian Song of the Year honors. In 2019, Asbury released his follow-up LP, To Love A Fool, featuring the Gold-certified single “The Father’s House.” To date, Asbury has garnered 952 million domestic U.S. streams, 130 million video views, over 2.6 million monthly Spotify listeners, and over 2 billion audience impressions.
9:00pm - Matthew West
There are few more compelling storytellers in any genre of music than Matthew West. Whether baring his soul through introspective anthems or illuminating the life experiences of others, West has carved a successful career sharing stories that capture the myriad experiences of life.
On My Story Your Glory, West incorporates a new dimension to his artistry by adding worship songs to his musical canon. The double album is an ambitious 22-song opus that includes 12 powerful story songs, much like those that have already been cornerstones in West’s career, as well as 10 soaring, lyrically substantive worship anthems that signal a new creative chapter.
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Date: August 2 - 3, 2024
Location:
Bayfront Festival Park
350 Harbor Drive
Duluth, MN 55802
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