By Brad Shumake  

With the recent release of their new album, “Another Time, Another Place” and their preparation for their upcoming national “We Will Stand Tour,” I had the opportunity to catch up with Avalon’s Melissa Green.  From the humble beginnings of the group as back-up singers for Twila Paris, they have now become a mainstay in Christian music.

By Brad Shumake  

Looking back at Twila Paris’ successful and illustrious career, her accomplishments have been anything but small. Her recent album “Small Sacrifice” is a gift to God, small in comparison to what God has already has done for us.  Twila’s music career has been far from small.  She has released 22 albums, topped the charts with 33 number one singles, and collected 3 GMA (Gospel Music Association) Female Vocalist of the Year awards.  

By Julie Cook Hess  

To countless fans around the world, John Ellis, Darryl Swart, and Daniel Ornellas together are also known as the talented, three-piece band called Tree63.  The band originally hails from Durban, South Africa. They first rose to fame in 2001, winning awards within the Christian music industry. These Dove award-winning artists have weathered the ups and downs in a fickle industry.  Join us as we interview front man John Ellis and he shares the group’s story with The Christian Pulse.  Enjoy! 

By Julie Cook Hess

Chicago is known for nurturing and giving birth to great musical talent. Among the many great bands that have sprung up from the Windy City are Chevelle, Smashing Pumpkins, and more recently Ok Go and Fall Out Boy. The three Barlow sisters Alyssa, Becca and Lauren are no exception to Chi-town’s musical magic. In 2005, they were able to reach a wider audience when one of their songs was offered as the iTunes free download of the week.  A lot has happened since then for talented three-some.

In this feature interview with the group, they open up about the struggles of being women in a male-dominated business, the positives of being in family band and their beloved hometown.