The Christian Music Awards were this last weekend and Steven was asked to play with a group of from our Clovis Hills Worship Team, lead by Music Director: Paul Haugen. They auditioned as a group and secured their spot in the "Best of the Blessed - Worship Band" category for the overall competition. They needed a name, so they became The Paul Haugen Band!
So, I was their honorary Band Manager / videographer / photographer for the weekend. We got "all access" passes to paroose the Warnor's Theater as we pleased and were fed and taken care of like true celebrities. My brother, Daniel also got in on the fun. He came as my guest and helper for the day!
Among the real celebrities performing were: Jacki Velazquez and Matthew West (co-hosts for the show) and Bethany Dillon, who all performed. Their was another band, Pres Play, that were guest artists from the LA area and were just wonderful people. Here's the thing, this was a pretty big deal (seeing as how it will be aired on the Gospel Music Chanel on September 20th) and there were real celebrities there and EVERYONE was so great. Everyone was encouraging and friendly, everyone was there for the same reason: to honor and worship Christ with their God-given talents and to give glory to HIM. That alone made the weekend what it was. Yes, there was a competition involved, but the ultimate purpose of this event was to come together as the Body of Christ and worship him. It was a great experience to be a part of.
The Paul Haugen Band placed 3rd in the Best of the Blessed competition, and they should be VERY proud of themselves. It was the opportunity of a lifetime and I hope they plan to compete again next year.
Band members: Paul Haugen (lead vocal and acoustic guitar,) Doug Frost (lead guitar,) Tim Douty (keys,) Dana Pellerin (drums,) Steven Estes (bass,) Jill Barnett (background vocalist,) and Frank Matthews (guitar.)
So, I was their honorary Band Manager / videographer / photographer for the weekend. We got "all access" passes to paroose the Warnor's Theater as we pleased and were fed and taken care of like true celebrities. My brother, Daniel also got in on the fun. He came as my guest and helper for the day!
Among the real celebrities performing were: Jacki Velazquez and Matthew West (co-hosts for the show) and Bethany Dillon, who all performed. Their was another band, Pres Play, that were guest artists from the LA area and were just wonderful people. Here's the thing, this was a pretty big deal (seeing as how it will be aired on the Gospel Music Chanel on September 20th) and there were real celebrities there and EVERYONE was so great. Everyone was encouraging and friendly, everyone was there for the same reason: to honor and worship Christ with their God-given talents and to give glory to HIM. That alone made the weekend what it was. Yes, there was a competition involved, but the ultimate purpose of this event was to come together as the Body of Christ and worship him. It was a great experience to be a part of.
The Paul Haugen Band placed 3rd in the Best of the Blessed competition, and they should be VERY proud of themselves. It was the opportunity of a lifetime and I hope they plan to compete again next year.
Band members: Paul Haugen (lead vocal and acoustic guitar,) Doug Frost (lead guitar,) Tim Douty (keys,) Dana Pellerin (drums,) Steven Estes (bass,) Jill Barnett (background vocalist,) and Frank Matthews (guitar.)
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