This playlist includes music from Grace-Full Journey, an acoustic, singing church group from Advent Lutheran Church in Conway, Arkansas. The idea of Grace-Full Journey originated from Pastor Ron Larson and Karen Larson (Advent's Music Director). Although there were many different members throughout the years, those included for these performances are Gary Roberts, Tammy Solberg, Kelli Moon Burnett. and Mercedes Ray. The songs were written mostly by members of the group. Grace-Full Journey performed at churches, coffeehouses, and youth events in the late 1990s. We hope you enjoy the music.

Grace-Full Journey Live Performances

I managed Advent Arts & Acoustics Cafe (Advent Cafe) Coffeehouse series in Conway, Arkansas for 12 years (from 1997-2014). I also managed the UCA Unplugged music series at the University of Central Arkansas. Most performers for both series were folk, singer/songwriters from central Arkansas. We recorded each performance. I am posting Advent Cafe and UCA Unplugged performances of mostly original songs written by Central Arkansas musicians on my SoundCloud account for your enjoyment. You'll find a diversity of music - folk, country, Christian, rock, pop, jazz, blues, ragtime, Irish, etc. We have great singer/songwriting talent in central Arkansas. A very special thanks to Jack Gaiser, Brian Eggert, Allan Roisen, Brooks Walthall and Chuck Gilbert who recorded these performances. Please enjoy this music.

Central Arkansas Folk Entertainment (CAFE) Performances from Advent Cafe & UCA Unplugged (VOL. II)

This song, "Daughter and Me," was recorded by The Dean's List at Advent Lutheran Church in Conway, Arkansas on May 22, 2000. The song is about the reflections a father might have after the birth of a child.  Members of the group include Gary Roberts (guitar and vocals), Frankie Stovall (penny whistle and vocals), Tammy Solberg (vocals), and Terry Love (vocals). This song is written by Gary Roberts (all rights reserved). We hope you enjoy listening.

Daughter And Me by The Dean's List, Live Practice Recording Session

This song, "Walk On By," was recorded by The Dean's List at Advent Lutheran Church in Conway, Arkansas on May 22, 2000. This is a song about how many of us react when we see homeless people at a street corner asking for a handout. Members of the group include Frankie Stovall (piano and lead vocals), Gary Roberts (guitar and vocals), Tammy Solbert (vocals), and Terry Love (guitar and vocals). This song is written by Frankie Stovall (all rights reserved). We hope you enjoy listening.

Walk On By by the Dean's List, Live Practice Recording Session

This song, "The Famine Of Ireland," was recorded by The Dean's List at Advent Lutheran Church in Conway, Arkansas on May 22, 2000. This is a song about the potato famine that hit Ireland from 1845 to 1852 where many people perished, and others fled to other countries incuding America.  Members of the group in this recording include Gary Roberts (guitar and lead vocals), Tammy Solberg (vocals), Frankie Stovall (piano and vocals) and Terry Love (guitar). This song is written by Gary Roberts (all rights reserved). We hope you enjoy listening.

The Famine Of Ireland by The Dean's List, Live Practice Recording Session

This song, "Cast Your Sail Into The Sunset," was recorded by The Dean's List at Advent Lutheran Church in Conway, Arkansas on May 22, 2000. It is about the Irish who emigrated to America, many who left during the mid to late 1840's due to the potato famine. It is a song about despair, reflection and hope for the future.  Members of the group in this recording include Gary Roberts (guitar and lead vocals), Tammy Solberg (vocals), Frankie Stovall (penny whistle) and Terry Love (vocals). This song is written by Gary Roberts (all rights reserved). We hope you enjoy listening.

Cast Your Sail Into The Sunset by The Dean's List

This song, "How," was recorded by The Dean's List at Advent Lutheran Church in Conway, Arkansas on May 22, 2000. The song is about two individuals searching to reconnect out of their love for each other. Members of the group in this recording include Tammy Solberg and Gary Roberts (on lead vocals), Frankie Stovall (piano) and Terry Love. This song is written by Frankie Stovall (all rights reserved). We hope you enjoy listening.

How by The Dean's List, Live Practice Recording Session

Grace-Full Journey performed "Slow Dance" live at Advent Cafe in Conway, Arkansas on October 30, 1999. They were performing at a benefit concert for the prevention of domestic violence. Members of Grace-Full Journey included Gary Roberts (guitar and vocals), Tammy Solberg (vocals), and Kelli Moon Burnett (vocals). Words to the song are from a poem off the internet (author unknown), and the tune is by Gary Roberts (all rights reserved). We hope you enjoy listening.

Slow Dance by Grace-Full Journey Live at Advent Cafe

This song, Father Time Keeps Rollin' On, was performed by Grace-Full Journey at Advent Cafe in Conway, AR on Oct. 3, 1997.  Lyrics and tune are by Gary Roberts (all rights reserved). This is the first song he has ever written.  It pays tribute to two friends who passed away, Mary Stallcup and Richard Scott.  Members of Grace-Full Journey included Gary Roberts, Tammy Solberg & Kelli Moon Burnett.  Hope you enjoy.

Father Time Keeps Rollin' On, Grace-Full Journey (Gary Roberts, Tammy Solberg & Kelli Moon Burnett)

This song, With Grateful Heart, was performed by Grace-Full Journey at Advent Cafe in Conway, AR on Oct. 3, 1997.  The song lyrics were written by an Advent Lutheran Church youth group; tune is by Gary Roberts.  Members of Grace-Full Journey include Gary Roberts, Tammy Solberg and Kelli Moon Burnett.  We hope you enjoy.

With Grateful Heart by Grace-Full Journey (Gary Roberts, Tammy Solberg & Kelli Moon Burnett)

This song, "A Gift of Time," was performed live by Grace-Full Journey at Advent Cafe in Conway, AR on Sept. 11, 1998.  Members of Grace-Full Journey for this performance were Gary Roberts, Tammy Solberg, Kelli Moon Burnett & Mercedes Ray.  This song is about the need to give of our time to help others.  Lyrics and tune for A Gift of Time are written by Gary Roberts (all rights reserved).  We hope you enjoy.

A Gift Of Time by Grace-Full Journey Live at Advent Cafe

This song, "He Came," was performed live by Grace-Full Journey at Advent Cafe in Conway, Arkansas on September 11, 1998.  Members of Grace-Full Journey at the time were Gary Roberts, Tammy Solberg, Kelli Moon Burnett and Mercedes Ray. "He Came" is a Christian song with words by Jessica Roberts-Catlett who was 12 at the time she wrote it; tune written by her father, Gary Roberts (all rights reserved).  We hope you enjoy.

He Came by Grace-Full Journey (Gary Roberts, Tammy Solberg, Kelli Moon Burnett & Mercedes Ray)

This is a medley of Christian songs, set to an upbeat tune, performed by Grace-Full Journey at Advent Cafe in Conway, AR on October 30, 1999. Members of Grace-Full Journey for this performance included Gary Roberts, Tammy Solberg and Kelli Moon Burnett. They, along with Erin Enderlin, performed at a benefit concert at Advent Lutheran Church to raise funds to prevent domestic violence.

Medley of Christian Tunes by Grace - Full Journey At Advent Cafe

I managed Advent Arts & Acoustics Cafe (Advent Cafe) Coffeehouse series in Conway, AR for about 17 years (from 1997-2014). I also managed a UCA Unplugged series at the University of Central Arkansas around this same time, and co-managed the Arkansas Acoustic Festival. Most performers were folk, singer/songwriters from central Arkansas. We recorded each performance. I am posting Advent Cafe, UCA Unplugged, and Arkansas Acoustic Festival performances on my SoundCloud account for your enjoyment. Most of these songs are originals written by Central Arkansas Musicians. You'll find a diversity of music - folk, country, Christian, rock, pop, jazz, blues, ragtime, Irish, etc. We have great singer/songwriting talent in Central Arkansas. I especially want to thank Jack Gaiser, Brian Eggert, Brooks Walthall, Allan Roisen, and Chuck Gilbert who ran sound and recorded this music. If you wish to contact me my email is robertsgary1952@gmail.com.  Please enjoy!

Slow Dance by Grace-Full Journey Live at Advent Cafe

Gary Alan Roberts