Sweet Comfort Band * Gallery Stage * July 5th
Most
of us are familiar with Bryan Duncan. After all, he's one
of the top names in CCM today. Long before there were
Bryan Duncan CDs there was Sweet Comfort Band. Starting a
music ministry is challenging enough but starting a music
ministry when there's no such thing - now that's
ambitious! Way back in 1973 Bryan Duncan, Randy Thomas,
Kevin Thomson and Rick Thomson decided to put together a
band so they could share their faith with many of their
friends that didn't know Christ. Most of their songs were
written about those very friends that inspired them in
California. In 1977 they were signed by Maranatha Music
and subsequently to Light Records releasing a total of
six recordings and touring extensively. All the original
members reunited this year for the first time since they
disbanded in 1983 as part of the "Legends of CCM
Tour". Their first performance was at "Creation
East" and SWB was very well received. Their
appearance at Cornerstone was certainly one of this
year's highlights with many of the older fans fondly
remembering these great songs from another era. The band
shared stories and remenisced about the good old days
playing as if those classic songs were written months ago
instead of decades to everyone's delight and amazement. |
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