FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                North Eaton Christian Church will continue its series of Sunday afternoon, monthly fundraising concerts with the February 2, 3 p.m., appearance of Ron Thomas and Diana Tyler.

Ron Thomas is an acoustic guitarist and vocalist performing Country, Americana, and Gospel music. He released a Gospel album, How Great Thou Art, in 2006. As a solo artist, Ron has opened shows for Country Music legends Carl Smith and Kitty Wells. He has also worked a sideman playing electric bass, acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin and accordion.

Diana Tyler is a singer/songwriter whose original songs connect with spiritual and secular audiences alike. Her music appears on three self-released albums and several compilations, ranging from folk, country, and gospel, to pop, rock, and comedy songs.

The one-hour concert will be followed by a reception, including refreshments. There is no charge for admission, but a freewill offering will help support the congregation’s Roof Fund.

In addition to raising funds for a new roof, the concert series was designed to expose audiences to a variety of quality, local talent. Previous performers have included singer/songwriters Ken Moody-Arndt, Bob Sammon, and Jim Schafer, as well as a gospel group and a Christmas concert featuring a diverse slate of performers.

Upcoming concerts will include the March 1 double-bill of Jerry Allen and Matt Doyle; an April 5 afternoon of karaoke; and, a May 3 “Klergy and Keys” event which will feature David Chafin (Pastor of NECC) and Nathan Russell (Pastor of Washington Avenue Christian Church, Elyria).

North Eaton Christian Church is at 35895 Royalton Rd., in Eaton Township (near the intersection of State Routes 82 & 83). For more information, call 440-748-2230 or visit the church’s website, www.neccdisciples.com .

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Diana Tyler

440-458-5829

(440-323-4213; M-F, 9-5)