Entertainer 2019

2019 Entertainment

Entertainment-2019

We are delighted to present our 2019 Convention Entertainers

Dr. Richard (Dick) Caldwell, D.Min.

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Dr. Dick Caldwell, Vice President, Board of Directors of IMM, has attended every IMM convention since 1995. In addition to being an ordained minister, he is an author, entertainer, businessman and wedding officiant. As a performer he has appeared in 40 states, eight provinces of Canada and seven countries, including a performance before the king and queen of Thailand. He holds a Doctor of Religious Studies from Emerson Theological Institute and a Doctor of Ministry from the University of Metaphysics…

He started and operated three successful companies and has also worked on a chicken farm, in a hat factory, as a private secretary, musician and theatrical booking agent.

For five years Dr. Caldwell hosted a weekly television variety show syndicated nationally in Canada called “Sun Country.” He introduced k.d. lang on her very first TV appearance. Originally from Pennsylvania, he lived in Calgary, Canada for 19 years and in 1995 traded the Canadian Rockies for the Nevada desert where he discovered IMM and met Dr. Paul Leon Masters who became his mentor and friend. He started The Life Enrichment Center in Vermont and has also lived in California, Colorado and currently in Texas. In 1979 he won the World Speaking Competition of the 150,000-member Toastmasters International. He enjoys traveling, gourmet dining, basketball, football, concerts and theatre.
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Mortonette

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Trained from an early age as a classical violinist, she won her first recording contract as a singer/songwriter at age 15. She is an extraordinary live performer, providing a healing environment for the audience. Mortonette has been a back – up singer for 30 years, singing with Elton John, Barbara Streisand, Quincy Jones, Linda Rondstat, Michael Jackson, Paul Anka, and Frank Sinatra, to name a few. She was the on set vocal trainer, sang and appeared in the Alex Haley’s “Roots”…

Aside from performing and recording, Mortonette is an Author and Creator of Unique Gifts and Educational Tools Based on Spiritual Principles and the Natural Laws of Nature. Mortonette has performed at AGNT conferences, Asilomar Conferences, Revelation Conferences and Soul Explosion conferences with Mary Mann Morrisey the Peace Department Peace Alliance Conference with Marianne Williamson. Mortonette has her Ph.D. in Mystical Research through the University of Sedona. Mortonette has produced several CDs: “Wonderful World Live,” “The Light,” “Moods of Life,” “Breathing”, “Conscious Christmas,” “Sacred Renewal,” and “The Ear Movie.” She is also a Facilitator of several Dynamic Workshops: “The Release workshop,” “Agape,’ “The Righteous Prayer workshop,” “Healing your Life through Music,” “Agape Quantum Fun for Kids,” and “Agape Immunics workshop.”
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Bobby Russell

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Bobby has been the DJ and sound technician for several of our Conventions and Graduations. In addition, this year he will also be sharing his presentation, “Healing Drums” accompanied by Shennandoah. With over 20 years as a professional DJ, Bobby Russell is able to provide the music and equipment to make any gathering a great success. As Sedona Sounds owner, Disc Jockey, and Master of Ceremonies, Bobby knows how to set the perfect mood and pace of any special event…

With the background and training of a professional musician, Bobby Russell has the rare combination of knowledge and experience difficult to find in the DJ industry: he has been a Multi-Instrumentalist, has a Degree in Music/MusicTherapy, and has been a Mobile Party DJ/MC for over two decades.
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Dwain Briggs

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The multi-talented Dwain Briggs is most widely known for his ethereal, bel canto vocals on Echoes of a Modern God, Michael Hoppe’s Requiem and the Grammy nominated Solace. The unique impact of Dwain’s voice and music in opening the heart and creating a safe space has made him an integral part of transformational events worldwide. He has shared the stage with many best selling authors including Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, Gregg Braden, Doreen Virtue….

Marianne Williamson, Louise Hay, Dannion Brinkley, Alan Cohen and James Redfield.

Dwaine has performed at many IMM conventions and his rendition of “Prayer of St. Francis” has become an important part of the graduation ceremony. He makes his home in Texas and tours extensively, performing at hundreds of new thought churches and centers. Dr. Masters referred to his voice as “the most ethereal I have ever heard.” He has released three albums, available for purchase during the convention.
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Arvel Bird

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Classically trained as a violinist, Arvel Bird’s compositions and performances encompass an extraordinary love of diversity—from traditional Native American flute music to his original more contemporary blend of violin and flute Native American and Celtic orchestrations. His is performances have been called “Braveheart Meets Last of the Mohicans … at Woodstock” and “Lord of the Strings” by the media…

He performs at a variety of venues from music festivals to…

concert halls as a guest artist featuring his original music with symphonies and string orchestras to festival performances as a duo or his band with Native American dancers, where the audience gets a glimpse into his Native American heart and Scottish soul.

His touring schedule has taken him to Scotland, England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and in prestigious North American locations including the SkyDome in Toronto, Ontario, Smithsonian Museums in DC and NY, Hochstein Performance Hall in Rochester, NY and the Kennedy Space Center in Cocoa, FL — with symphonies, chamber orchestras, large festivals and more, logging over 500,000 road miles.

Bird’s first private violin teacher in Salt Lake City, UT encouraged him to play from his soul. Prophetically, she told him, “Arvel, no one will remember if you’re the best or the fastest, but they will remember your passion.” His next most influential violin teacher was the Hungarian Maestro Paul Rolland in Champagne-Urbana, IL, whom Bird credits with perfecting his performance technique.

For the next few years, Bird followed the music throughout the Midwest. In 1986 he returned to Arizona and played with Glen Campbell with whom he toured for the next six years. Between 1991 and 2004 he lived in Nashville, TN and continued touring with Campbell, later adding tours with Loretta Lynn, Tom T. Hall, Ray Price, Louise Mandrell, Clay Walker and others.

Five of Bird’s releases have earned him several music awards such as Best Instrumental, Best Traditional Instrumental, Best Producer / Engineer, Artist of the Year; and receiving many other nominations.

The prestigious Cowboy and Indian Magazine’s recently named Arvel as one of their top 4 favorite Native American musicians, alongside RC Nakai and Buffy Sainte Marie.

While enjoying the life of concerts and festivals, Bird is also active in community outreach projects for local school assemblies, churches, community centers, and social clubs where he facilitates a variety of music and spiritual workshops and concerts.

Based in Arizona, Bird continues to reach fans the old-fashioned way . . . LIVE!
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Sally Jo Bannow

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Sally Jo Bannow is a professional actor, singer, playwright, and composer. Her credits include independent and feature films, as well as numerous plays and musicals in the Phoenix area and regionally. She has recorded 2 albums: So Nice to Come Home to…, and Hot Toddy! Sally Jo is the playwright, lyricist and co-composer of a one-woman show, The Boob Show, which extended twice to sold-out audiences in Phoenix Theatre’s 2017-18 season…

Sally Jo is a proud member of Phoenix Theatre’s outreach program, Partners That Heal, and of Essential Theatre’s theatre for social change.
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Rusty Ferracane

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Rusty Ferracane is a professional actor, singer, and director, appearing in productions for regional theatres across the country including the American premier of the musical Enter the Guardsman Off-Broadway. Some of his favorite roles include Don Quixote in Man of LaMancha, Georges in La Cage Aux Folles, Ben in Follies, Bruce Bechdel in Fun Home, Harold Hill in The Music Man and Emile de Becque in South Pacific, both with the Phoenix Symphony…..

Other theatre highlights include King Claudius in Hamlet, James in Time Stands Still, Joe Pit in Angels in America (Parts I and II), Kit in No Way to Treat a Lady, Lt. Cioffi in Curtains, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change and the World Premier of All The More To Love. He was the Producing Artistic Director for The Actors Group, producing Bent, The Grapes of Wrath, Love! Valour! Compassion! and David’s Mother. As a director, Rusty has worked for Fountain Hills Theatre, Chandler Center for the Arts, Mesa Encore Theatre, Theater Works and Arizona Opera. He has recorded two CD’s, has been a featured soloist with the Phoenix Symphony and gives concerts throughout Arizona as well as singing at a Unity church.

Information on his two CD’s, (That’s Life and Open Eyes, Open Arms, Open Heart), and performance schedule is available on his website at http://www.rustyferracane.com/
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