Book an ALBIE Entertainment Artist!
Are you a community event planner? Are you hosting an event at your church, parish, or diocese? Are you an educator looking for a terrific school assembly? These are just some of the entertainment opportunities we can provide talent for! Visit our listing below for artists we represent on our permanent roster. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact us directly - let us know your specific needs - we act as a liaison with our “additional offerings database” for numerous other artists as well!
*If you are an artist looking to be part of our “additional offerings” database, contact us for details.
Meet the ALBIE ENTERTAINMENT artists!
ARTIST: CEILI RAIN “A downpour of heavenly partiness!” Uniquely diverse and experienced to accommodate all your ministry needs.
HOMETOWN: Syracuse, NY
MINISTRY FOCUS: Concert Ministry, Liturgy Music Leader, Faith Sharing Workshops, Parable-like Songwriting Workshops
TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade School, Middle School, High School, College, Family
EVENT OPTIONS: School Assemblies, Youth Retreats, Family Concerts, Parish & Diocesan Rallies, Campus Ministry Events, Conferences, Community Events, Church Picnics/Carnivals, Christian Music Festivals, Church Fundraisers, Corporate Events
HIGHLIGHTS: Spirit & Song/OCP artist, Recipient of 12 UNITY AWARDS including GROUP OF THE YEAR (5 times), NCYC/WYD Headline Performer, Top 10 Radio Single featured on K-LOVE Christian Radio, Leader Bob Halligan Jr world renowned songwriter, Extensive Video Airplay on Gospel Music Channel and SkyAngel, Featured in numerous magazines/periodicals including BILLBOARD magazine, Performer at NDVision, University of Notre Dame, Six original CD recordings including newest release, “I Made Lemonade”.
WORKSHOP/ASSEMBLY PROGRAM: WRITING YOUR OWN SONG. WHAT IS GOD’S PLAN FOR YOU?
ARTIST: CHRISTOPHER AMES “Believing Beyond the Shadows”
HOMETOWN: Liverpool, NY
MINISTRY FOCUS: Keynote Speaker, Workshop Leader, Praise & Worship Leader, Concert Ministry, Marriage Restoration/Renewal
TARGET AUDIENCE: Middle School, High School, College, Adult, Family
EVENT OPTIONS: Youth Retreats, Breakouts, Camps, Youth Workshops, Concerts, Conferences, Coffeehouses, Community Events, Christian Music Festivals, Church Fundraisers, Marriage Renewal Events
HIGHLIGHTS: 2005, 2008, & 2009 KCCM Award for Acoustic Rock Artist of the Year; 2006 KCCM Award for Artist of the Year; 2006 & 2009 Songwriter of the Year; 2007 Momentum Award for Instrumental Artist of the Year; 2006 Spirit of Unity Award; Advocate for Eating Disorder Awareness, Featured Performer at Youth For Christ Breakout Events, Featured Performer/Speaker at JUMY’s & YUMY’s (United Methodist Youth Conference), Featured in numerous magazines/periodicals, 4 star album review in Christianity Today, Six original CD recordings including new release “Lead Us Into Christmas Day”.
WORKSHOP/ASSEMBLY PROGRAM: STAND UP, STAND OUT, REPRESENT
ARTIST: GREG WALTON “It’s more than just music…it’s about community.”
HOMETOWN: Spring Hill, TN
MINISTRY FOCUS: Keynote Speaker, Workshop Leader, Liturgical Music Leader, Catechist, Concert Ministry
TARGET AUDIENCE: Grade School, Middle School, High School, College, Young Adult
EVENT OPTIONS: School Assemblies, Confirmation & Youth Retreats, Parish & Diocesan Rallies, Camps, Conferences, Concerts
HIGHLIGHTS: Spirit & Song/OCP Composer, NCYC/WYD Event Performer, Recipient of 5 UNITY AWARDS, Team Leader at One Bread/One Cup, St Meinrad School of Theology, Performer at NDVision, University of Notre Dame, Youth Leadership Facilitator,
Camp Rad in Santa Rosa, CA, Four original CD Recordings including 2008 Radio Single-TUNE OF IGNORANCE-significant impact on CRW radio charts and category winner of 2008 Song Door International Songwriting Competition.
WORKSHOP/ASSEMBLY PROGRAM: FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD and IGNORANCE IS NOT BLISS
ARTIST: MATTHEW BAUTE “Delivering hope and renewal through music and prayer.”
HOMETOWN: St Louis, MO
MINISTRY FOCUS: Music Missionary, Liturgy Music Leader, Healing Concert Ministry, Composer
TARGET AUDIENCE: High School, Young Adults, Adults
EVENT OPTIONS: Healing Concerts, Healing Retreats, Eucharistic Adoration, Eucharistic Prayer Service, Reconciliation Services, Advent/Lenten Missions, Men’s Conferences, Annulment Workshops, Vocation Workshops
HIGHLIGHTS: World Library Publications (WLP) Artist/Composer, 2007 UNITY AWARD Recipient for Praise & Worship Album of the Year, 2009 INSPIRATIONAL Artist of the Year - Kansas City Christian Music Awards, Featured on Catholic Family Land TV Network, Active lay minister with Our Sorrowful Mother’s Ministry, Music minister for Contemporary Choir at home parish, Featured on WLP CD compilation created for RECongress 2008, Prayer Concert Performer at NCYC, Partnership with St Joseph Radio in creating A LIVING ROSARY CD for school fundraisers, Four original CD recordings including new instrumental release “Harmony & Balance”,
WORKSHOP PROGRAM: SONGS AND STORIES FOR SEARCHING SOULS Vocational Workshop, THE GIFT OF ANNULMENT: Songs of Healing and Hope
ARTIST: MICHAEL JAMES METTE “Bringing the Catechism to a “Guitar Hero” generation!”
HOMETOWN: St. Louis, MO
MINISTRY FOCUS: Keynote Speaker, Workshop Leader, Liturgical Music Leader, Catechist, Concert Ministry
TARGET AUDIENCE: Middle School, High School, College
EVENT OPTIONS: School Assemblies, Class Retreats, Parish & Diocesan Rallies, Camps, Conferences, Concerts, Campus Ministry
HIGHLIGHTS: Performer at Life Really Matter Conference in Washington, DC, Music Minister with Southside Youth Ministry in St Louis, Featured guest at Holy Family Fest at Catholic Family Land, Bloomington, OH, Developed 40Days of Praise Website and Tour, Contributor to ModernPsalter.com website, College degree in Theology
WORKSHOP/ASSEMBLY PROGRAM: THIS IS YOUR FAITH! KNOW IT. LOVE IT. SERVE IT!
ARTIST: THE TWELVE
HOMETOWN: Syracuse, NY
MINISTRY FOCUS: CD titled “Wednesday Night” featuring upbeat and uplifting original praise & worship
TARGET AUDIENCE: Middle School, High School, Family
EVENT OPTIONS: CD only, no LIVE appearances, but perfect for XLT, Youth Conferences, Rallies, LifeTeen and more
HIGHLIGHTS: Features the songwriting of Bob Halligan Jr (Ceili Rain) and students from Mega Youth Ministries





