Covenant Community Concert Benefit 2023 - A Concert and Dinner

6720 Schirra Ct,,Bakersfield CA 93313

20 May, 2023

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Covenant Community Concert BenefitCovenant Community Services Inc., in affiliation with Salty's BBQ and Vintage LaNell Records, presents the Covenant Community Concert and Dinner to benefit the Current and Former Foster Youth of Kern County. The benefit concert and dinner will feature International Touring Contemporary Blues & Soul Artist Deb Ryder and Bakersfield born National Touring Roots, Rock & Blues Artist Orphan Jon. Concert and Dinner Details ● BBQ Dinner is provided by Salty’s BBQ. Tri-tip, chicken, chili beans, salad, roll, BBQ sauce., and Cobbler Dessert. ● Doors open at 5:00 pm. The Food service begins at 5:15 pm. The show starts at 6:00 pm. ● Opening (6:15 to 7:30 pm) -  National Touring Roots, Rock & Blues Artist from Wichita, KS. Orphan Jon and The Abandoned. ● Intermission 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm ● Headliner (8:00 to 9:15 pm) - International Touring Blues Artist Deb Ryder. ● Closing (9:15 - 9:30 pm) - Social and Closing Comments Tickets are $75.00 for a great BBQ Meal, two incredible Blues Bands, and a night of memories made while helping the Foster Youth of Kern County.  The seating capacity is 160 people. This show will sell out!  Sponsorship opportunities are available, as are VIP reserved seats with Special Gifts from the bands.  Deb RyderROCK AND BLUES MUSE “Deb Ryder is a top-shelf purveyor of blues and roots music who has the talent and presence needed to create her own legend. Highly recommended.” KEYS AND CHORDS “The release Memphis Moonlight, goosebumps from start to finish! Strong!” Accolades 2016, 2017, and 2018 Grammy Ballot for Best Contemporary Blues Album2016 Blues Blast Music Award Nominee - Sean Costello Rising Star Award2017 Blues Blast Music Award Nominee - Female Blues Artist of the Year2019 Living Blues Top Top 50 Blues Album Chart for the year 20182019 City of Los Angeles, State of California Blues Living Legend Award2022 Independent Blues Award Winner – Best Blues / Soul Artist2022 Independent Blues Award Winner – Best R&B / Soul Song2022 Independent Blues Award Winner – Best R&B / Soul CD BIODeb Ryder is a Contemporary blues singer and songwriter with the Vizztone Label Group. Born in Chicago Illinois, She is known for her powerful vocals, captivating stage presence, and songwriting. Vocalist Deb Ryder matches her unquestionable blues-mama bona fides with some of the smartest lyric sets dropped in the genre this year! DUANE VERH - ROOTS MUSIC REPORT She began singing at the age of five joining her Dad, crooner Al Swanson on stage at several popular venues and churches in the Chicago area. Deb's musical career began in her early teens when her mother moved the family to California and along with her stepfather, opened the renowned Rock and Blues club the Topanga Corral. There she opened for and performed with such legends as Etta James, Big Joe Turner, Taj Mahal. and Canned Heat, all regulars at the club. These artists mentored Ryder, and it was then that her vision of herself as a singer, songwriter and performer began to take shape. Neighbor Bob Hite of Canned Heat took Deb under his wing and carefully selected records from his vast collection to school her in blues music. Miss Etta James who regularly stayed at the house, took time working with Ryder on her vocals and songwriting telling her one day You got it, now you're singing and writing the blues! These affirmations from her mentors set Deb firmly on her musical path. Ryder enjoyed a professional career performing on numerous national television commercials, motion pictures, and Las Vegas musicals, and had a very successful run as a session artist in L.A. Her first record Might Just Get Lucky, recorded and produced by Deb and husband, bassist Ric Ryder was released in 2014 on BEJEB MUSIC and put her on the blues radar! She then teamed up with Grammy award winning producer / drummer Tony Braunagel, and released three critically acclaimed, chart topping records, Let It Rain, Grit Grease & Tears, and Enjoy The Ride from 2015 - 2018. With her signature arrangements and impeccable songwriting, you can expect her to continue to imprint her indelible mark on the blues world, now and in the future. "Her vocal ability puts her among those great female blues singers that preceded her. There is no reason why she shouldn't ascend to the higher ranks of the blues elite!" GREG " BLUESDOG" SZALONY - BLUES BLAST MAGAZINE "This is an artist that deftly combines polished musicianship with a deep respect for blues tradition. Deb Ryder deserves a spot on every blues fan's radar." JON KLIENMAN LIVING BLUES MAGAZINE "Glorious vocals from Deb Ryder, her performance an amazing treat from start to finish, and well worthy of your attention" GRAHAM RHODES BLUES IN THE NORTHWEST "Turn her all the way up and have some oxygen or an ambulance at the ready. Whew!" MIDWEST RECORD More about Deb Ryder Orphan Jon And the AbandondedAccolades 2018 Blues Blast Music Award Nominee - New Artist Debut Album2018 Blues Blast Music Award Nominee - Sean Costello Rising Star Award2018 Roots Music Report Top 200 Blues Rock Album2019 Independent Blues Award Nominee – Best Modern Roots Album2022 Grammy Ballot for Best Contemporary Blues Album2022 Roots Music Report Top 200 Blues Album2022 Roots Music Report Top 100 Blues Rock Album2022 International Songwriters Nominee – Blood Moon Orphan Jon is an American Roots and Blues artist originally from Bakersfield, California. OJATA; often referred to by fans of Orphan Jon while touring with his band The Abandoned, was formed in 2015 by vocalist and songwriter Jon English. In the Fall of 2017, he was signed to SoCal’s highly respected and well-established Blues label Rip Cat Records. Releasing two works with Rip Cat Records; his debut album “Abandoned No More’ released in the Spring of 2018 immediately garnered high praise throughout the Blues industry and attained award nominations as well. The follow up to his debut album on Rip Cat was “Reckless Abandon” a live recorded show that took place at his favorite spot in his hometown of Bakersfield, California; O’Hennings. “Reckless Abandon” LIVE was released in the Spring of 2020. After Rip Cat Records decided to close up shop in late 2020, Jon; along with his wife Stella, created their own music label Vintage LaNell Records. In January of 2021 Orphan Jon; along with his band The Abandoned went back into the studio in his hometown of Bakersfield, Ca. to produce his second studio album, and first on the new label. “Over The Pain” was recorded at the legendary AUM Studio Productions and was produced and co-written by his close friend Whiskey Bayou Records; Tab Benoit owned label, recording artist Alastair Greene. Released in the Summer of 2022 the album has been receiving many accolades and airplay throughout the world. Its opening track “Tight Dress” stayed on the European all genres Hit Tracks Top 100 for 22 weeks, topping out at #13, and “Livin’ My Life” off the album is currently charting as well. One of the highlights for the album was being featured on Little Steven’s Underground Garage on SXM radio Rock Station 21. The album finished out the year strong, having made several “Best of” lists by reviewers for 2022. Another milestone for Orphan Jon happened in February of 2022 when he was signed to the highly respected management firm The Galaxie Agency out of Nashville, Tennessee. Of late he’s been writing new material and will be producing another live album that will be released in 2024. Since forming, OJATA has steadily grown in popularity due in part to its high energy and musical passion they display while performing. They’re a grassroots band that loves the connection they have with audiences in whatever setting. Roots and Blues is their life blood, and it shows in their ever popular eclectic originals; and the few selective interpreted covers, they bring to every show. It is the bands goal to captivate the audience from the first note struck until the last chord is played while entertaining them both musically and visually. Orphan Jon simply put, is a very unique artist; and along with his touring band The Abandoned, has an energy and style that not only captures the traditional fans of the blues, but also has them steadily gaining a younger audience as well. One SoCal writer said, “when you see and hear OJATA you’re taken on a journey through the ups and downs, the twists and turns, peaks and valleys of the vibrancy of love and everyday living through their music. They are a rare breed full of spirit and charisma, and they put on a show that is both energetic and captivating with a tight sound like no other.” “Orphan” Jon English’s vocals are a moving musical tapestry; they’re emotional, heartfelt, intense and at times very soulful and yearning, he has no inhibitions when it comes to leaving his heart and soul fully exposed to the listeners. That’s just how he is. Full disclosure on life. His life; in song. A life that everyone in some form or fashion can connect and relate to. Along with Orphan Jon’s vocals is his special guest lead guitarist; at times a co-writer, but always a journeyman, and an artist that will showcase a flowing, rhythmic, harmonious blend of string manipulations as that invites your soul on a cosmic colorful expedition to places you might’ve never been before. Then there’s his stellar rhythm section that has a steady uplifting, driving, subtle and powerful bassist that takes your heartbeat on a vast rousing journey, accompanied with the energetic, captivating, influential dynamics of the drummer, and you have The Abandoned. Orphan Jon, and The Abandoned, is a band that totally captures the essence of what American Music is all about; hard work, rough life, grinding days, moving souls, touching hearts and heartfelt love, day to day, and all the time. Frontman Jon English can be moving, emotional, heartfelt and intense at one point, and then soothing, soulful, uplifting at another point in both his body language and vocals. Add to Jon’s performance the journeymen experiences of Eddie Marquardt; with his flowing, rhythmic, harmonious blend of guitar string manipulations that invites your soul on a cosmic colorful expedition to places you might’ve never been before, the rhythm section of Ray Sadolsky; with his steady uplifting, driving, both subtle and powerful bass playing that takes your heartbeat on a vast rousing journey, and Jason Blakely; with his energetic, captivating, influential dynamics of the drums and you have The Abandoned. Orphan Jon and The Abandoned is a band that totally captures the essence of what Americana Music is all about; hard work, rough life, grinding days, moving souls, touching hearts and heartfelt love, day-to-day, and all the time. Orphan Jon Music Video - https://youtu.be/ySwB1bs_xdc Additional Background about Covenant Community Services Covenant Community Services, Inc. is a California nonprofit 501(c)3 serving foster youth and former foster youth to restore their lives and transform generations. Covenant operates transitional housing programs, mentoring, educational and vocational services, life skills classes, case management, and mental health and wellness services in Kern County.  FAQs Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? The show is for all ages but every person needs a ticket. There will be a full bar at the venue. What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? There is plenty of parking at the venue. Drive responsibly and use rideshare if needed.  What can I bring to the event? No outside food or beverages are allowed in the event. No guns or weapons. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? [email protected] What's the refund policy? All sales final. No refunds.