Gospel Experience with Terry Steele & Crystal Lewis
July 23, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Witness the soul-stirring power of gospel music like never before at the Festival’s “Gospel Experience” hosted by renowned singer Terry Steele. This concert will feature powerful vocals, incredible passion and awe-inspiring performances. Get ready to be moved, inspired, and uplifted as the Gospel Experience takes you on an extraordinary musical adventure. Presented in collaboration with Laguna Live!
Performer: Terry Steele
Terry Steele is a Two-Time Grammy Awards Nominee / a Two-Time ASCAP Award Winning Songwriter and has toured as a professional recording artist … having concert performances in Russia, Japan, China, Germany, Brazil, Jamaica, Israel, England as well as the USA … touching the hearts and souls of millions of people around the world!
As a professional songwriter, Terry has written for -or- has collaborated with such megastar artists as Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick, Starship, Hiroshima, Patti Labelle, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, The Spinners, Barry White, The Pointer Sisters, Arif Mardin, Natalie Cole, George Duke, and saxophonist Richard Elliott. As the principal writer of the blockbuster hit, Here And Now, (recorded by the late Luther Vandross) – Steele garnered a Grammy nomination for “Best Rhythm and Blues Song” in 1990. Terry Steele has held staff songwriting positions at EMI Music/SBK Records, Warner Chappell Music (USA), and most recently, the Germany- based music publishing house, CBM Entertainment (Europe) and Sony Music (South Africa).
Terry Steele has recorded three internationally released solo albums/CDs and has recorded six albums/CDs as “lead singer” for the renowned world-music band Hiroshima. Terry has also commanded the worldwide stage with leading roles in theatrical dance-plays and musical productions such as: Joey’s Decision (UCLA Theater Touring Company), Things Ain’t What They Used To Be (Russia), Mama, I Want To Sing (New York Cast),The Names Quilt (USA Cast), The Living Legends Concert Series (European Cast), and in 2007 he took his first leap into the starring role of the hugely successful off-Broadway Production, Here And Now: The Legacy of Luther Vandross. Additionally, Terry Steele is currently authoring his first non- fiction book entitled, The Chronicles Of A Songwriter and is recording his fourth solo CD; “Studio Sessions” with a projected release in late Summer 2018.
Performer: Crystal Lewis
Time – the continuum of experience in which events pass from the past through the present to the future. In one respect, time does not seem to define the career of critically acclaimed singer/songwriter, multi-Dove Award winner, and 3 time Grammy nominee Crystal Lewis. In a day and age where so many artists come and go, Crystal’s voice has withstood the test of time. Over the course of nearly 3 decades Crystal has appeared on Nickelodeon’s acclaimed musical/comedy show ROUNDHOUSE, singing the catchy theme song as well as being a cast member, written and/or recorded over 200 songs, released more than 20 albums and is currently in the process of recording a brand new jazz album set to release in 2019.
A favorite among A-List pop artists, from Katy Perry to Tori Kelly, Crystal has performed in front of millions world-wide. And having worked with, and sung alongside, some of her musical heroes (including Bono, Mary J. Blige, Kirk Franklin, Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, CeCe Winans, Andrae Crouch, David Foster, Donna Summer, and Michael Omartian) there’s not much left for her to prove. Not that Lewis has ever been out to prove anything, she’s always been more about expressing the joy of life through song than building a life in the limelight. The fact remains, however, that her life has been lived in said limelight… where she lets her light shine bright.
Reserve a Seat!
Concerts are free with Festival of Arts Admission. Limited “nightclub” seating available in reserved section for $20 per person per concert. Includes admission to the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show. Reservations must be made prior to 9pm the night before the performance.