We are so excited to get the opportunity to share a conversation with Davide Mutendji, a member of Elevation Rhythm! Davide and his crew will be performing at Sonfest 2025 here at MVNU tomorrow and you are not going to want to miss this extremely powerful event.
Davide shares his background, gives us an insight on the songwriting process, and he talks about big upcoming news for the band!
Ethan and Davide also have a good time playing rapid fire!
For more info on Sonfest 2025 click HERE!
Brook Abella is playing at Sonfest 2025 on September 20th and she talks about how she grew up in Bellefontaine.
She’s a double major in Communication and Media and Visual Art. She also has a minor in Music.
She talks about how she grew up around music, what she is looking forward to at Sonfest, and some of the opportunities she has had in the music industry so far.
Click HERE for more information about Sonfest.
Sonfest is this Saturday (9/16) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. All this week, The Morning Thing and The Afternoon Drive are featuring conversations with the artists coming to Sonfest this year.
Today, we talked with Joseph O’Brien. He shares what he is looking forward to this year and shares some fun memories from past Sonfest appearances.
Joseph gives his background in music and how he first got interested in music, and how his music today is close to Scripture and seeks to inspire the younger generation and the outcasts.
Joseph talks about his time on “America’s Got Talent” and how he was signed to TobyMac’s record label, Goatee Records.
He also shares about how Christian radio has impacted him and people in his life. He tells us about some songs that he loves to perform.
Joseph tells us about a funny memory on the road with Steven Curtis Chapman! He also has some advice for you!
Joseph O’Brien’s bio:
Singer/Songwriter Joseph O’Brien is creating and performing music to help inspire every generation to follow Jesus. Growing up with two musical parents, the TN native had music running through his blood from day one. At age 12, he taught himself how to play the piano and realized that is where his passion was. His talent took him to the quarterfinals of “America’s Got Talent,” where O’Brien wowed the judges and audiences with his quirky personality, dynamic range and emotional depth, delivering unforgettable renditions of classic songs and original compositions alike.
Click HERE for more details about Sonfest 2023 and to see the complete schedule.
Click HERE to see how you can win tickets with WNZR!
Click HERE to connect with Joseph O’Brien.
We are so excited for SonFest 2022 to return to MVNU this Saturday! There is an incredible lineup of talented artists who will be coming to campus for this full day of music and fun. One of those bands has been here before and we can’t wait to welcome them back: Wolves at the Gate!
We had the opportunity to talk with Steve Cobucci of Wolves at the Gate. He gave us a great update on what has been going on with the band and a sneak peek at the upcoming months, as well as what we can look forward to hearing from them this Saturday. You can hear the entire conversation HERE.
Be sure to check out everything that WNZR is doing for SonFest HERE, and keep listening at 7:30 for your chance to win tickets!
For our Friday Favorites this week, The Morning Thing co-hosts shared their favorite things about Sonfest – besides the music.
Click HERE to hear what we LOVE about Sonfest!
We hope to see you at MVNU tomorrow!
WNZR’s Hunter Sutyak had a chance to chat with Kristian Stanfill of Passion. They talked about the music and the ministry of both Passion and Passion City Church. They also talked about the songwriting process and the group’s heart for college students.
Passion will perform at 7:45pm on Saturday, 9/21 at Sonfest at MVNU.
For our Friday Favorites this week, The Morning Thing co-hosts shared their favorite Sonfest memories. We hope to see you on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University on Saturday, 9/21. Gates open at Noon!
SONFEST 2019 LINEUP (Subject to Change)
11:30am – Gates Open for VIP Ticket Holders
12:00pm – Gates Open for General Admission Ticket Holders
1:10pm – Social Club Misfits (Main Stage)
1:45pm – Victorious (Stage 2)
2:35pm – Gawvi (GAH-vee) (Main Stage)
3:10pm – Daniel AMP (Stage 2)
4:00pm – Red Jumpsuit Apparatus (Main Stage)
4:50pm – Lamar Riddick (Stage 2)
5:40pm – Hollyn (Main Stage)
6:30pm – Safekept (Stage 2)
7:45pm – Passion (Main Stage
WNZR’s Todd McKinley talked with rap artist, Damac about his ministry and his upcoming visit to Sonfest 2018 at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
Click HERE to hear their conversation. Make sure to listen to segment 4. Damac shows us his freestyle skills.
For more information on Sonfest go to https://sonfest.mvnu.edu/
This week on The Morning Thing, we are talking with the artists coming to SonFest 2018!
The Young Escape is part of the Sonfest lineup this year. This band of siblings is excited about coming to Mount Vernon. WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with McKenna Johns from The Young Escape. Click HERE to hear their conversation.
THE YOUNG ESCAPE band is from Southern California, THE YOUNG ESCAPE (Capitol) delivers a fresh shot of EDM-infused Indie pop with the energetic live show to match. Comprised of siblings Ryan, McKenna, Kyrsten, and Luke Johns, the band’s debut singles “Good Life” and “Neverfade” are an alchemy of modern pop sheen and sophisticated edge. TYE speaks to the themes of insecurity, anxiety, and pressure facing every kid in the modern age with the hope and escape that’s found in the kinetic spirit of youth.
Click HERE to find out more about The Young Escape.
Find more details and ticket information, go to sonfest.mvnu.edu/
Check out the song “Love Me Like You” featured on WNZR.
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