Local composer/pianist/performer Julie Hanney just released a new solo piano Christmas album called A Peace-Filled Christmas, and her friends Leah Naftalin (violin), Bob Akers (bass), Kyle Pickard (percussion), Michelle O'Donnell (vocals) and Derwyn Hanney (vocals) are helping share the peace and joy in this concert.  Each carol, whether it be old or new, is given fresh treatment and an infusion of peace.  The concert is free, with CDs available for purchase for $10 each.  Bend Church is an amazing venue for live music with a 7 foot Yamaha grand piano, wonderful acoustics and the church will be dressed up for Christmas with trees and candles.  

The second CD release concert :-) and party with cellist Amy Wheeler and percussionist/singer and multi-instrumentalist Kyle Pickard.  Julie will play songs from her new album Painting in Sound and will be joined by Amy and Kyle to present a variety of textures and musical expeditions. If you can't make concert #1, hope you can make it to concert #2.  This venue is gorgeous, has awesome acoustics and a view of the Cascade Mountains as the sun sets.  Julie will play a 9 foot Steinway grand piano in this stunning venue. 

CD release concert and party with cellist Amy Wheeler and percussionist/singer and multi-instrumentalist Kyle Pickard.  Julie will play songs from her new album Painting in Sound and will be joined by Amy and Kyle to present a variety of textures and musical expeditions.  This is a beautiful venue - Bend Church United Methodist is a historic church in downtown Bend, Oregon with large stained glass windows and wonderful acoustics.  Julie will play a 7 foot Yamaha grand piano with a rich, yet sweet tone.