Lacretia "T.T." Bolden was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She grew up as a young child playing drums in church and traveling around the city playing for her mother (Lucretia Colston- Bolden). Being surrounded by music, it was only a matter of time before she found her lifelong hobby. She began playing the drums at the age of 2. All though, at that time, a lot of people did not allow her to play, she kept her determination. Her mother took her places where her gift continued to grow. Lacretia earned a B.A. in music from Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. While attending Central State, She sang and played drums for the Grammy nominated, Central State University Chorus. It was also at Central State where she was introduced to different styles of music by joining the colleges' Jazz Band and playing R&B/ Hip Hop styles with multiple local bands. Lacretias' musical ability has allowed her to tour annually to Germany, Italy, Austria and Switzerland . She has also had the opportunity to perform with artists such as Richard Smallwood, Kim Burrell, Lashawn Pace, Kierra Sheard, The Clark Sisters, The Cleveland Orchestra, and many more.

LETS MINISTER TO THE COMMUNITY
SPECIAL GUEST
Steven Montesano
CEO, NEW YORK BAGEL SHOP

SPECIAL GUEST, MUSICIAN, MIKE PUGH (BIG MIKE)
https://www.facebook.com/Bigmikepugh/about

SPECIAL GUEST
Grammy Award Winner Vasjon Hill (King Vay)
Vay has been the rap superstar’s go-to drummer, while also providing live percussion for hip-hop artists like Future, Rae Sremmurd and French Montana. That’s quite the leap for a guy who grew up playing in church bands and touring with gospel artists Kenny Lattimore and Chanté Moore.

Special Guest, Artist - Silvamayne
A master of musical moods, Silvamayne is on the path to show what many already know, that he is a musical powerhouse who covers many musical territories while leaving you breathless and mindblown.
BIO
Yohanna Christofo Wright was born in Denver, Colorado, into a music legacy. From his earliest memory, he saw his father, Johnny Christopher Wright, making music. Yohanna credits his dad as one of the three greatest influences in his life. Johnny, a working R & B musician, performed in and around California. His work ethic and love of his craft were a huge influence. Combining this daily interaction and his relationship with his “uncles by choice,” who were/are musicians, sealed the deal.

Meet drummer & Pastor Ronnie Thomas on this Podcast.

The Bruce Harper Big Band consists of Las Vegas' finest musicians and features jazz vocalist, Naomi Mauro. The band plays all of the great jazz classics from the American songbook highlighting the brilliant compositions of Allen Imbach! http://www.bruceharperbigband.com/

KEITH R KING PRESENTS "IIGRVU" - Get ya' "GROOVE ON" the KING'S Way

Keith R King aka @BIGKING15MUSIC and FOUNDER of IIGRVU is a DRUMMER/MUSICIAN born and raised in CHICAGO, IL. He started singing and playing the drums in the church as a young child where he developed his skills and his love for music began to grow. Even though KEITH comes from a GOSPEL background he’s very versatile with different GENRES of music. R&B, HIP HOP, FUNK, ROCK, BLUES, and POP just to name a few. In 2012 he began to play with various INDIE BANDS and ARTIST with the likes of MELISSA OTERO, ALPINA NOISE, BABYBRUTHA, THE CIRCLE VIEW, HOT HOT ROBOT, EBONY ARCHER, ANN STREET SOUL, JADE THE IVY, ROOM 11, THE PULPIT PLAYERS, GOLDGRRL and THE BREATHING LIGHT just to name a few within the MIDWEST REGION and traveled to various cities within the USA to perform and showcase his gift. After working with various BANDS/GROUPS/ARTIST for a few years Keith in 2018 started his own BAND and BRAND called IIGRVU ENTERTAINMENT. This is just the beginning. He’s just getting started. More to come.

ROBERT SHIPLEY
Assistant Professor of Music
He is the author of the drum method book, The Art of Commercial Drumming. He is also an accomplished musician, widely acclaimed for his versatility and accomplishment, whose various styles of playing includes, but is not limited to pop, jazz, R&B and Latin music. Robert has started the Rising Artist Series.

Short Bio:
Charles Doyal, Serves as an Ordained Elder at Holy Mission Ministries in Saginaw Michigan. Entrepreneur: Owner & Operator of Light Of The World Entertainment, as well as Royalty Crew Clothing Brand.
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