VINCENT BATES is a well-rounded musician with a unique approach to his artistry.  He is a singer/songwriter,   trumpet player and  horn arranger.  Having been nurtured in the church, he has been in music ministry from the early eighties to the present.  His love for the things of God keeps him going with purpose and a mission to touch people through music.  Vincent has recorded and performed professionally for many years.  He has done numerous concerts with the likes of Daryl Coley, Helen Baylor and others as a guest back-up singer and trumpet player.  Also performances with various music ensembles such as the Austin City College Jazz Band, and Long Beach City College Jazz Ensemble; events and notable venues include B.B. King’s Gospel Brunch, Madison Square Gardens, Six Flags Magic Mountain Gospel Fest, and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California.

DENISE STEWART-BATES is an international recording artist who has many years of experience in every kind of vocal arena: Jazz, Gospel, R&B, Country, Choral & Classical. Upon obtaining her B.A. in Music from Fisk University, she started gigging with James Polk in Austin, TX, touring and recording with R&B/Jazz Impresarios, Norman Connors, Craig T. Cooper, and Pete Moore (of the Miracles). She has been a featured vocalist on numerous albums and has sung on many stages all over the world. Her most recent and proudest accomplishment happened in 2009, when she had the honor of singing during Obama's Inaugural festivities in Washington, D.C. with ACC’s Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Thom Husak.  Denise has been a vocal coach with an emphasis in performance for 30+ years. She has just retired from teaching  at Guitar Center and Round Rock Music school this past year to become a full-time online vocal coach, author  and creative consultant.