Heart-Beat! Group Shot, Applefest, October 4, 2008

Here is a group shot of Heart-Beat! plus Jessie, Bridget and Stephanie, at the Mars Applefest. Photo by Bob Scarnati

Heart-Beat! In Action, Applefest, October 4, 2008

Here is a shot of Heart-Beat! playing at the Mars Applefest. It was a beateuous autumn day, with a big crowd and a very attentive sound guy. Who could ask for anything more? Photo by Bob Scarnati

Here is Yvette Seizing the Day, Applefest, October 4 2008

Yvette singing lead on Seize The Day while the group rocks out behind her. Photo by Bob Scarnati

The Heart-Beat! Mobile, Applefest, October 4, 2008

It's hard to see in this picture, but Jessie paid $1, wrote Heart-Beat! on the bottom of the passenger door and then hit the car with a sledge hammer. Photo by Bob Scarnati

Praising the Creator Amonst His Beauty, White Covered Bridge Fest, September 20, 2008

We were glad to play at the White Covered Bridge Festival again this year in Greene County. The stage was set up right by a bend in the creek and was just a great, bucolic background for some Jesus Rock!.

Picking and Grinning, White Covered Bridge Fest, September 20, 2008

We thrilled the audience to a variety of HB favorites, from I Am A Pilgrim to Signs to All My Tears.

Lady Walking, White Covered Bridge Fest, September 20, 2008

There was a nice crowd, including this lady who walked in front of us, singing along with us. After we played we were treated to some great food by the nice people who run this event.

Playing at the Cabin, Frontier Fest, 8-23-2008

The performance space at the Frontier Fest (And the Ramp Fest held at the same spot in May), is a log cabin. It was a picture perfect day in Mt Morris, Pa! Photo by Bob Scarnati

Front Porch Music, Frontier Fest, 8-23-2008

It was a perfect day to play some music on the Front Porch. The Frontier Fest was a nice "americana festival" with a civil war renactment, lots of crafstman, great food and an "Indian" walking around in a loin cloth. We'll be back there in 2009. Photo by Bob Scarnati

Singing Out at Frontier Fest, 8-23-2008

Here's Heart-Beat! playing at the cabin at Frontier Fest in Mt Morris, PA, 8-23-2008. (l-r: Pat Connell, Mike Benson-behind post, Brian Muller, Dan Connell, Yvette Muller, Lisa Ennis, Maria Connell, Diane Benson). Photo by Bob Scarnati

Familiar Faces in the Crowd, Frontier Fest, 8-23-2008

It's always nice to see some familiar faces in the crowd. Here are super HB fans Barb Scarnati, Jessie Muller, Stephanie and Bridget Connell. Photo by Bob Scarnati

Heart-Beat! At The East Brady River Fest, July 20, 2008

Heart-Beat! opened the entertainment festivitites on the last day of the East Brady River Fest on July 20, 2008. In a sweltering heat, HB wowed the crowd with high-energy praise music. (l-r, Pat Connell, Mike Benson, Brian Muller, Maria Connell, Dan Connell, Diane Benson, Lisa Ennis) photo by J Muller

Diane Sings Out at the River Fest, July 20, 2008

With Yvette unable to perform due to work, Diane filled in on her parts, including her verse on Walk Down This Road. East Brady River Fest, July 20, 2008 (photo by J Muller)

Guitars Were Blazing at the River Fest, July 20, 2008

The Axes of Heart-Beat! cut through hot, humid, haze at the East Brady River Fest, July 20, 2008 (l-r: Pat Connell, Mike Benson, Brian Muller) photo by J Muller

Rare Photo of Mike Singing, River Fest, July 20, 2008

Known mostly for playing his vintage guitars, here is a rare picture of Mike Benson, on the day before his birthday, singing his line in Walk Down This Road, East Brady Riverfest, July 20, 2008. (lr-Pat Connell, Mike Benson, Brian Muller, Maria Connell, Diane Benson, Lisa Ennis) photo by J Muller

Jamming on the River, River Fest, July 20, 2008

Against the scenic backdrop of the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania, Heart-Beat! kicked out the jams at the East Brady River Fest, July 20, 2008. (lr--Pat Connell, Mike Benson, Brian Muller, Maria Connell, Dan Connell, Diane Benson, Lisa Ennis) photo by J Muller.

Opening The Eyes, Pottery Fest, June 14, 2008

After waiting about an hour for the rain to subside, Brian and Yvette kicked things off with Open The Eyes of My Heart during Heart-Beat!"s set at the Pottery Fest in East Liverpool, Ohio.

The Heart-Beat! Experience, Pottery Festival, June 14, 2008

Heart-Beat! returned to the Pottery Festival at East Liverpool, Ohio, on June 14, 2008. We had to wait out the rain, but we sang our songs of praise and joys to an appreciative crowd. This is one of our favorite gigs because it has our all time favorite sound system (Thanks to D&C Music!) and has great rides for the kids.

The Ladies of Heart-Beat!, Pottery Festival, June 14, 2008

Yvette, Diane, Maria and Lisa sang their hearts out, as usual in East Liverpool.

Heart-Beat! Rocking Out in O-Hi-O, Pottery Fest, June 14, 2008

A nice wide angle shot capturing the whole band in action at the Pottery Fest in East Liverpool, Ohio. Although the speakers were covered to protect them from the rain, they were still pumping out 16,000 watts of sound praising His glorious name!

Half-man, Half-speaker! Pottery Festival, June 14, 2008

One of the nice parts of the show was Pat getting to plug into a huge bass cabinet and just feeling that down low rumble. At the Pottery Fest, East Liverpool, Ohio.

Lifting His Name on High!, Pottery Festival, June 14, 2008

Singing and playing at East Liverpool, Ohio.

Heart-Beat! at the GIG Coffee House, January 2008

The GIG Coffee House is one of the best places for Christian Bands to play. Since our last time there, Larry and Chris had redone the stage area, making it all one level--and it was sweet!

Brian's Black Gtr, GIG Coffee House, Jan 08

Brian won this black guitar, signed by the guitarist of Fall Out Boy, at a charity event for Seton-LaSalle High School. .

Lighted Cross at the GIG, Jan 08

The lighted cross makes a nice backdrop at the GIG coffee house in Uniontown. Between Brian and Yvette, and directly behind the pole, you can see Diane, who rejoined the group just prior to this show. Welcome back!

The Steady Beat of Heart-Beat!, GIG Coffee House, Jan 08

A rare face shot of Dan keeping things going at the GIG Coffee House, Uniontown

The Men of Heart-Beat!, GIG Coffee House, Jan 08

Here's a shot of the men of Heart-Beat! (l-r) Pat Connell, Mike Benson, Dan Connell and Brian Mueller. Picture taken at the GIG Coffee House by Jessie Muller, who sprained her shoulder badly hours before the show, and was not able to move around too much.

That's One Tasty Burger!, GIG coffee house, Jan 08

One of the many benefits at playing at the GIG is their wonderful food! Here's Mike enjoying a burger at the Uniontown coffee house.

Two Day Blues, GIG Coffee House, Jan 08

Heart-Beat! closed out the show with Two Day Blues at the GIG Coffee House, Jan 08.

Always Singing In Bellvue

Working through a sound check of Always Singing at the Believers Basement in Bellvue, January 5, 2008

Setting Up For the Show

Preparing to play at the beautiful Gospell Chapel in Bellvue, which was built in the 1860's. This is the site of the Believer's Basement christian coffee house. Heart-Beat! sang here on 1/5/08

Cutting Loose at the Basement

Heart-Beat! playing for the Lord and His people at the Believer's Basement, 1/5/08

Praising the New Day at the Believer's Basement

While Ken from the coffee house manned the sound board, H-B worked through Praise The New Day, getting everything just right for their performance at the Believers Basement, 1/5/08

Music That Moves at the Basement

Heart-Beat! at the Believers Basement, 1/5/08. From left to right: Pat Connell, Mike Benson, Yvette Muller, Maria Connell, Dan Connell, Brian Muller, Lisa Ennis. Photo By Diane Benson.