Sunday in the Park Musicians
Kate Miner began singing publicly at the age of 4 when she performed a duet at her local church. She began vocal work on television commercials at age 10. At 21, shortly after she moved to Los Angeles and began working in local clubs, Kate landed her first recording deal, with Word Records, and an impressive co-publishing/development deal with Sony Music Publishing. In 1992, she was named Female Acoustic Artist of the Year by the National Academy of Songwriters. In additional to serving as music minister for Munger Place Church (opening October 24, 2010), she performs her unique pop acoustic sounds at venues throughout the area, including recent performances in the Bishop Arts District, Deep Ellum and Southside on Lamar. Listen Here
Originally from Alabama, guitarist/singer/songwriter Johnny Ferrell has been gigging in the Texas music scene for almost 20 years, with numerous bands and as a solo performer. He currently plays with Jayson Bales & The Charmers and Kate Miner. Listen Here
Cameron Ernst is a new artist with a catchy, piano pop sound. Filled with metaphors and cleverly crafted lyrics, Cameron's songs are sure to captivate and expose listeners to an innocent truth in which he sees the world. “Not One To Complain" recently made it to the final four of a national songwriting contest through MakeAStar.com, and through the same website, Cameron was crowned "Love Letter Champion" with his song "Knight In Shining Armor." He has also remained among the top 10 on Zoxsy.com's AC and Pop charts since he first put his music up on the site with the most ratings on his songs among any artists. Originally a small town boy from Kansas, Cameron graduated from University of Southern California in 2010 and moved to Dallas, and is now constantly writing, looking for opportunities to perform and looking for management/indie label representation/production assistance. Listen Here
Nick Chatham, born and raised in the Greenville area of East Dallas, is a 17 year old artist that sings, plays piano, and writes his own songs. Not including his classical background of piano lessons that he has been taking for 12 years, his music is influenced by R&B, Soul, Gospel, Funk, and Hip Hop which has produced a sound that has its own unique style and is remembered by most who have heard him. His strong faith and walk with Jesus has also inspired the message that his songs deliver, which is a message that not many his age would normally attempt to share with the world. This message along with his talents have made him well known in his community as well as his high school, Woodrow Wilson, that he attends as a Junior. Listen Here
Tiger Darrow is a 17-year-old singer, songwriter, guitarist, cellist and film actress who appears regularly as a headlining performer at nightclubs in Dallas. She has played at venues such as the Opening Bell, The Door Dallas, The Door Plano, Light Catcher Winery’s summer music festival, and numerous private events. She also was selected to perform at The 2009 State Fair of Texas’s “Girls That Rock” music festival, at the reception for the 2010 Dallas International Film Festival Awards Ceremony at the Palomar Hotel, and at the 2010 One Arts Spring Block Party. Recent accolades include a national Downbeat Music Award for Studio Engineering for her work on her own home-studio produced CD. On this recording, she composed, recorded, played all instruments, sang the vocals, mixed and produced all of the tracks. And the music video for her original song, “The Writer”, which she directed, produced and shot is an official selection of the Foursite Film Festival in Ogden, Utah (June 10-12, 2010). Her original songs include a collaboration with Cary Pierce (of the band Jackopierce) who, with Tiger, co-wrote the song “Only A Year” and served as producer on her recording. Listen Here
Jayson Bales - Winner in the 2003 OSCA Woody Guthrie Songwriting Competition, 2004 Best Bets Live Act Austin American Statesman, 2005 Austin Chronicle Recommended Live Acts, 2005 Dallas Observer Music Awards Nominee “Best Roots Rock” “Best Songwriter”, 2005 RED Magazine Best Live Act in Dallas, 2006 Dallas Morning News Under The Radar Breakout Artist, 2006 Dallas Observer Music Awards Nominee “Best Roots Act”, 2007 Latest Album Cruel & Unusual hit #4 on the Roots Music Report Folk Charts and spent 10 weeks in the AMA Top 100 Charts. Listen Here
Payton Reeves is a 14-year-old eighth grader at St. John's Episcopal School. She is not only a singer, but is also in the process of learning how to play several instruments. Payton discovered her love of singing when in the fifth grade she started performing in front of her classmates and was encouraged and inspired by her Art Teacher to do more. In addition to music, Payton also enjoys playing soccer and basketball for St. John's. Payton's other interests include: musical theater, taking care of animals and doing community service where ever it is needed. After college, Payton hopes to teach Musical Theater in Middle School and inspire kids to find and use their God-given talents.
Kathy Mason Mother of two, wife of one. I spend a lot of time cleaning up after my family and animals, helping technically challenged friends, keeping connected to the people I love, and talking my husband off the "we own our own media company" ledge. Love every minute of it, and wouldn't have it any other way. Have had an off and on again love affair with the guitar, and currently very in love. Best advice: Be funny or know people that are...You're gonna need it.
