Golf N’ Stuff and Christian radio station KLove 88.1 presented an encore performance of Come Thirsty at Family Fun Nights on Thursday, August 20th.

Golf N’ Stuff, located on 6503 E Tanque Verde Road, hosts Family Fun Nights that features Christian musical groups in addition to discounts on food, games and attractions during the summer months. Now that school has started, the events will be scheduled accordingly.

In their encore performance, Tucson based Christian band, Come Thirsty performed.

The band members, husband and wife, Minh and Carlos Solorzano – vocals and drums, Rich Philips – keyboards, and Jeff Sanders – guitars, have been in the studio recording some of their original music since their last appearance in June.

“We are still working on our project with a few more songs to record,” Carlos Solorzano said.

The first half of the two hour show, Come Thirsty played a number of popular Christian and praise and worship songs. The set did include two original songs, I Surrender and I Love You Anyway.

The group, all accomplished musicians, skillfully played each song showing a level of professionalism and that they were well rehearsed.

“We rehearse two hours at a time and keep trying to get it right,” Sanders said.

The second set showcased the versatility of the group and the individual talent of the band members.

Drummer, Solorzano, kicked it off with a drum solo combining latin and fusion styles with advanced stick work indicating both practice and experience.

Following with an all electronic keyboard and drum machine performance, Philips played an original song that had a smooth jazz/R&B favor. Throughout the selection you could hear his skill as a piano player.

Lead vocalist Minh Solorzano and guitarist Sanders took the stage and performed an original acoustic ballad, Shine, which they co-authored. Sanders in speaking about how he found the group through a classified advertisement said,”It was meant to be, right from the beginning.” The song showcased Solorzano’s melodic vocals as well as Sanders’ accomplished acoustic guitar playing.

The second set continued with a “bluesy” slide guitar arrangement of Abundance of Rain.

Towards the end of the set, Come Thirsty performed Daniel 9. “This is probably not what you might expect from us. It is us thinking outside of the box,” Carlos Solorzano said in his introduction. He was right. As Sanders stepped to the microphone and Minh Solorzano stepped to the back, something special was about to happen. Daniel 9 was a “spoken word” set to music. Once again the diversity of the group was showcased.

On a warm summer night in Tucson, Come Thirsty provided a constant breeze of musical enjoyment.

Good News Radio Broadcasting and TucsonChurches.org have joined forces to promote faith-based music, news and events in Southern Arizona.

The alliance of radio stations KLTU 88.1 FM “KLove” and KGMS 940 AM “The Good Message” and website TucsonChurches.org will use current technologies to get the word out about what is happening in the faith-based community.

In addition to the radio and internet, the use of social networks and rich media will be looked at to determine how it can be used to further ministry. Workshops and seminars will also be offered to educate in the marketing of churches, ministries and faith-based organizations.

TucsonChurches.Org, an online directory of places of worship has expanded its services to include an event calendar, website development and photography. Owner, Barney Hilton Murray will also be reporting on news and events in the faith-based community.

“Our objectives are to be more effective in what we do, facilitate a sense of unity and have a greater impact in the community in which we serve,” Murray said.

Doug Martin, president and general manager of Good News Radio Broadcasting (GNRB), operates the following radio stations:

• KVOI 1030 AM “The Voice” (News/Talk) Tucson
• KGMS 940 AM “Good Message” (Christian Talk) Tucson
• KLTU 88.1 FM “KLOVE” (Positive & Encouraging Music) Tucson
• KCEE 690 AM (Pop Classics) Tucson
• KAPR 930 AM “The Voice” (News/Talk) Douglas
• KNXN 1470 AM “Good Message” (Christian Talk ) Sierra Vista
• KJAA 1240 AM “Good Message” (Christian Talk ) Globe

Barney Hilton Murray & Doug Martin

Good News Communications
3222 S Richey Ave.
Tucson, Arizona. 85713
(520) 790-2440

TucsonChurches.org
9420 East Golf Links Road, Suite 250
Tucson, Arizona 85730
(520) 390-4723

Na Wahine o Ke Aloha
(The Women of Love)

Christian music is being made and played all the time here in Southern Arizona. Depending where you are at the time, will determine whether you know about it or not.

In an effort to serve the faith-based community better, TucsonChurches.org announced that new features have been added to the website.

They have launched a new event calendar website for faith-based concerts and events. The calendar does require that you become a member, but this will allow members continued access to post as many events as they like. There is no fee or expiration date associated with the membership. The calendar is not for regularly scheduled meeting and services, but is designed for special events of all kinds.

There are a lot of things going on in Tucson, but there was no centralized resource for faith-based organizations to post their events.

This venue is for the general public and faith-based community to be more aware of the positive things happening in the community, and promote greater support for the success of the events.

TucsonChurches.org is now offering ministry assistance services such as website design and maintenance for places of worship, ministries, para-ministries and faith-based performing artist. Church membership directories complete with photos and printing are also now available. A page for faith-based ministries and resources has also been added.

For more information, visit www.TucsonChurches.org and click on “Events” at the top.

Na Wahine o Ke Aloha (The Women of Love)
PO Box 90077
Tucson, AZ 85752
520-579-1486
We are a group of Christian women who share God’s love and the Gospel through the art of hula.