An Evening With Bobby Jo Valentine at Creston Church – Grand Rapids, MI

Welcome to An Evening With Bobby Jo Valentine!

Join us for an incredible evening of Songs and stories from the one and only Bobby Jo Valentine.

Bobby Jo Valentine’s music exists outside the lines of any genre, but the music’s thoughtful, spirit focused lyrics and catchy melodies reach listeners across all walks of life. The poetic nature and spiritual focus of his stories and songs has resulted in notable awards and a growing, loyal following around the country. He’s found a voice with original, hopeful songs about the gentle everyday spiritual awakenings of an openhearted life.

Growing up and emerging out of a Baptist Church of strict lines and sharp edges, Bobby Jo Valentine has emerged into a larger, kinder, more welcoming faith…one that is excited to learn, open to growth, and focused on love.

Along with theaters, house concerts, and many other kinds of stages, Bobby is often invited to offer his stories and songs at faith communities around the nation. Among others, he has been invited to perform for The Wild Goose Festival, the international Emerge Conference, and the 2017 General Synod of the United Church of Christ. His music has won Song of the Year twice at West Coast Songwriter’s Association, and his work has appeared on radio, TV, and feature films. He has performed artist residencies, hosted songwriting workshops, and been involved in helping communities of all types use their spaces and voice in more creative and powerful ways.

Bobby currently hails from Northern California, and is ecstatic any time he can discuss the big questions, challenge the easy answers, and inspire people to move closer to love.

The show opens with singer, songwriter, and keyboardist Kevin Reeves.: whose heartfelt lyrics spins a story of

Realtime rebuilding and rebirth. Instead of telling a story that was, he tells the story that is.

Having spent 5 years in Nashville as a dueling piano entertainer and freelance session musician, he got a first hand look at the music industry. Realizing that his gifting and artistry called him to the fringes, the outside, and the back alleys of creative spaces, he has dedicated the past several years to unearthing the unseen and elevating the exiled through his music and collaborations.

He will be joined by several special guests, and will also be playing songs on the Harpejji, an incredibly rare stringed instrument.

Creston Church as been a cornerstone of Spencer and Buffalo in Grand Rapids for the past 100 years. Small but mighty, they strive daily to pour out on the neighborhood a message of love and welcoming.

100% of your ticket purchase goes to fund the church’s continued neighborhood outreach programs.