Another Piano Incident, December 2006

Sister Ennis at the USX tower, after being asked to cease and desist playing the piano in the lobby by security. December, 2006

Pittsburgh Creche, December 2006

We had the great pleasure to sing at the Pittsburgh Creche in December, 2006. (l-r) Lisa Ennis, Mike Benson, Jessie Muller (front), Dan Connell, Brian Muller, Maria Connell, Bridget Connell (front), Mike Benson, Yvette Muller. Photo by Bob & Babs Scarnati

Hanging At The Creche, December 2006

Waiting to perform at the Creche, talking with our peeps. l-r: Fan, Dan Connell (back to photo), Lisa Ennis, Jessie Muller, Yvette Muller

B&W Version, Christmas 2006

Taken at the Baptist Home, Christmas 2006

Christmas At The Baptist Home, December 2006

Christmas picture taken at the Baptist Home, Mount Lebanon. l-r: Maria Connell, Dan Connell, Pat Connell, Lisa Ennis (seated), Yvette Muller (seated), Brian Muller (seated), Mike Benson, Diane Benson

Tuning At The Creche

See, we do tune our instruments! Mike and Brian preparing to play at the Pittsburgh Creche, December 2006

Christmas Photo 2006

Taken at HCR Manor Care, Greentree, December 9, 2006. l-r: Dan Connell, Lisa Ennis,Brian Muller, Yvette Muller, Maria Connell, Diane Benson, Mike Benson, Pat Connell

Our Dancers At HCR Greentree

L-R: Jessie Muller, Bridget Connell, Stephanie Connell, taken 12/9/2006 at HCR Manor Care Greentree

Another Christmas Shot

Taken at HCR Manor Care, Greentree, by Jessie Muller who was wearing a red fuzzy sweater. L-R, Dan Connell, Lisa Ennis, Brian Muller, Yvette Muller, Maria Connell, Diane Benson, Mike Benson, Pat Connell

Sepia Christmas 2006

It's the christmas photo, just redone in Sepia. Taken at HCR Manor Care, Greentree, 12/09/06

L-r: Dan Connell, Lisa Ennis, Brian Muller, Yvette Muller, Maria Connell, Diane Benson, Mike Benson, Pat Connell

Dan at Scream Asylum (10/6/06)

Dan was in his element at Scream Asylum, and he cranked out some awesome rolls and thunderous fills.

Scream Asylum 10/6/06

Scream Asylum, 10/6/06

Scream Asylum, 10/6/06

St. Francis Parish Picnic, 8-20-2006

Jammin' in the fine Finleyville sunshine. LR--Diane Benson, Je Corsa, Yvette Mueller, Maria Connell, Lisa Ennis, Michele Zalak, Mike Benson, Brian Mueller, Pat Connell, Dan Connell (rear).

Praisin' at the Picnic, St. Francis Parish Picnic, 8-20-2006

Heart-Beat! opened the days festivities with a rockin' set of songs of praise and joy! (l-r) Diane Benson, Jen Corsa, Yvette Mueller, Maria Connell, Lisa Ennis, Michele Zalak, Mike Benson, Brian Muller, Pat Connell, Dan Connell (rear)

H-B! Played to 1500 at Kharma Cup 8-12-06

Heart-Beat! played to over 1500 seats at the Herald Standard Pavillion in Farmington at the 2006 Kharma Cup Music festival on August 12, 2006.

Brian and his White Les Paul at Kharma Cup, 8-12-06

Although there weren't any people there, there was an excellent stage and a professional sound set up. Brian jams at center stage with his new white Les Paul, while Patrick adjusts the sound. Photo by Michele Zalak at the Herald Standard Pavillian, 8-12-06

Heart-Beat! at Coffee House 6, June 25, 2006

l-r Pat Connell, Michele Zalak, Mike Benson, Brian Muller, Yvette Muller, Maria Connell, Lisa Ennis, and Dan Connell (in back on drums)

St. Germaine's Contemporary Choir, Coffee House 6, June 25, 2006

The St. Germaine's Contemporary Choir wowed the crowd at Coffee House 6 with a program that featured their many talents.

Finale, Coffee House 6, June 25, 2006

Heart-Beat! and St. Germaine's Contemporary Choir joined together on stage to sing "If You Believe and I Believe" and "I Am the Light of the World" to close out coffee house 6 in the Fraw!

Heart-Beat! At Coffee House 5 (3/06)

Here's an action shot of Heart-Beat! kicking out the jams on "Open The Eyes of My Heart" at coffee house 5-3/11/06. (l-r) Pat Connell, Mike Benson, Brian Muller, Maria Connell, Dan Connell (back), Yvette Muller, Lisa Ennis). Off to the left, out of the picture, was Pay Haywiser.

Heart-Beat! at Coffee House 5--Guitar Army

Pat, Mike and Brian kicking out the jams at Coffee House 5

Heart-Beat! at Coffee House 5--More Guitar!

Brian bringing it and singing it at Coffee House 5, as Pat and Mike try to keep up

Heart-Beat! at CH 5--Ride On!

Brian starting "Open The Eyes" with Pat, Mike and Maria waiting to get on the bus!

Heart-Beat! (2-25-06)

Photo taken at Newman House during demo sessons on 2/25/06 for use in St. Val parish directory. Back (l-r): Mike Benson, Pat Connell, Brian Muller;center: Lisa Ennis, Dan Connell, Maria Connell;Yvette Muller, Jen Corsa (photo by Melanie Connell)

Heart-Beat! With Dancers (2-25-05)

This photo was taken during the demo sessions at Newman House on February 25, 2006, for potential use in the parish directory for St. Valentine's 75th anniversary. Back (l-r): Mike Benson, Pat Connell, Brian Muller; middle: Lisa Ennis, Dan Connell, Maria Connell, Yvette Muller, Jen Corsa; front: Stephanie Connell, Jessie Muller, Bridget Connell

Heart-Beat! Christmas 2005

This photo was taken by HB memeber Rachel Stratton's parents after a performance at the Baptist Home in Mount Lebanon. From left to right: Brian Muller, Patrick Connell (back), Yvette Muller (Center), Jessie Muller (front), Lisa Ennis (seated on very expensive baby grand piano), Rachel Stratton, Kevin Dudiak, Dan Connell (center), Maria Connell (front). Several members were missing from that performance.

Heart-Beat! at Steel Plaza, December 2005

On the journey home from singing at the Pittsburgh Creche, three HB members spread some yuletide joy in the Steel Plaza T station. From l-r: Maria Connell, Yvette Muller, Lisa Ennis. Other HB members were standing at the other side of the station, doing their best imitation of St. Peter at the gate.

Heart-Beat! at Pittsburgh Creche, December 2005

Heart-Beat! sang in the sub freezing cold in December, 2005, at the Pittsburgh Creche. Although not many heard them that day, it was a performance that will live on in their hearts and minds. Songs included "Mary Did You", "Let Me Tell You About Christmas" and "One Small Child"

Brian Muller Solo at Coffee House 12/05

Brian thrilled the crowd at the St. Val Coffee house in December of 2005 with a set that included "Live Like You Were Dying", "Small Town" and "I Only Want To Be With You"--plus he had some help on background vocals from his daughter Jessie.

Stephanie Dancing at Coffee House

One of our dancers, Stephanie Connell, in a groove at a Coffee House in 2004

Every Other Sunday, Coffee House 12/05

Every Other Sunday (EOS) opened the December 2005 Coffee House with a set that included fine harmonies and layered arrangements. Their songs included "Be With Me", "We Are One The The Lord" and "Canticle of the Sun"

Heart-Beat! at St. Valentine Parish Picnic, September, 2005

Heart-Beat! performed at the St. Valentine Parish Picnic to an enthusiastic crowd on a nice, somewhat windy day. There were so many members there, they couldn't all fit in this picture!

Heart-Beat! Logo

This is an original sketch of the Heart-Beat! logo. The logo was designed by Lisa Ennis. The name "Heart-Beat!" was suggested by Maria Connell after the group spent months trying to come up with one. Other names considered included "Canticle", "Patrick and the 'Postles", and "Dan and the Rest of the Group".

Heart-Beat! Baptist Home, December 2005

Heart-Beat! performing at Baptist Home, Mt. Lebanon, December 2005.

Every Other Sunday Coffee House, June 2004

Every Other Sunday (EOS) brought the house down at the first coffee house, June 2004. Songs included "Lord I Lift Your Name On High".

Bridget Dancing at Coffee House

One of dancers, Bridget Connell, getting funky at a Coffee House in 2004

Heart-Beat! Performing at BP Community Day, September 2005

Heart-Beat! wowed them at the BP Community Day in 2005. This may have been the largest group of HB'ers ever assembled. Highlights of the set included God of Wonders, Here I Come Again and Jesus Lord Now and Forever.

Heart-Beat! Making Demo, February 2006

HB members Jen Corsa (l) and Yvette Muller (r) laying down a vocal track at Newman House during the demo recording, February 25, 2006.

Beth and Dan at Coffee House 1

Dan Connell helped Beth Smyder out during her set at Coffee House 1. Here they are playing "Days of Elijah"

Beth and Friend

Beth Smyder performed at coffee house 1 and 2. Here she is (l) singing with her friend Sarah.

Packing 'em in at the Frawq

(l-r) Pat Connell, Mike Connell (seated), Maria Connell, Melanie Connell

Heart-Beat! at the Fraw

(l-r) Michele Zalak, Nikkie Zalak, Lisa Ennis

Dancing at the Fraw

Heart-Beat! dancers Bridget (l) and Stephanie (r) dancing at a coffee house in the Fraw

Warming Up at Coffee House 2

Dani Reid doing a sound check at coffee house 2

Coffee House 2

Heart-Beat! at coffee house 2. (l-r) Pat Connell, Maria Connell, Melanie Connell (seated)

St. Val Youth Band

Jamming at Coffee House 2. (l-r) Dani Reid, Nikki Zalak, Dave Knight, Michele Zalak

St. Val Youth Band

Singing praise to the Lord at Coffee House 2. (l-r) Nikki Zalak, Dave Knight, Michele Zalak

Coffee House 5: Audience of One

Audience of One had the crowd enraptured during their set at coffee house 5, 3-11-06

Coffee House 5: Brothers 2

Here are the Dulavitch Brothers from Coffee House 5. They opened the evening with a rousing set and then feasted on some stew.

Coffee House 5--Heart-Beat!

Here's Heart-Beat! at coffee house 5, giving their all for the Lord, 3-11-06

Coffee House 5--Cartoon

Here's a nice shot of the whole Heart-Beat! band in a cartoon effect from coffee house 5, 3-11-06

Coffee House 5: Heart-Beat!

Here's a nice shot of Heart-Beat! in action at Coffee House 5. (l-r) Mike Benson, Dan Connell (back), Brian Muller, Maria Connell, Yvette Mueller, Lisa Ennis.

Coffee House 5: The Ladies of Heart-Beat!

Maria Connell, Yvette Muller and Lisa Ennis rockin' the Fraw during coffee house 5, 3-11-06

Coffee House 5--H-B's Maria and Yvette

Two of Heart-Beat!'s finest, Maria Connell and Yvette Muller, singing a song of praise and Joy at coffee house 5, 3-11-06

Coffee House 5--H-B's Paul

Heart-Beat! Member Paul Haywiser was home for spring break from St. Vincent's. He was a big help adjusting the sound and provided some nice trumphet on a couple of numbers.

Coffee House 5--Mark Muretisch

Mark Muretisch faught back the effects of the flu to thrill the crowd at coffee house five, March 2006. Bob Krandel provided excellent accent to Mark's singing.