Dana & Friends Season 1
Airing on EWTN in March 2009
Season 1 of Dana and Friends features the following inspiring artists:
Fr. Bill Quinlivan was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and was ordained a priest in the United States in 1995. He is the pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church in Tonawanda, NY. Music has always been a part of Fr. Bill’s life. He now writes and records his own music, which he continues to enjoy sharing with others. Fr. Bill's albums are available for purchase in our online store!
Gerry Brown is a talented singer, songwriter, musician, producer and arranger from Northern Ireland. Gerry has been surrounded by music all his life, having grown up in a talented, musical family; he is the brother of the Irish singer, Dana. Gerry has recently released his first instrumental album, Celtic Peace. He currently lives in Northern Ireland with his wife and two children. Gerry Brown's new album, Celtic Peace, is available for puchase in our online store!
Sean Forrest is a former Baptist who converted to the Catholic Church in 1995. As founder of Moving With The Spirit ministry, Sean uses his original music to reach out to youth and young adults through concerts, conferences, retreats and other events. His newest ministry outreach, Mission: Haiti, is working in Haiti to build an orphanage, school, and health clinic in the villages of Duverger and Dandann. He and his wife Julie, and their 3 children, live in Connecticut. Sean Forrest's albums are available for purchase in our online store!
Louise Irvine is a classically trained singer from Northern Ireland. She has a Masters degree in Music from Queen’s University Belfast, and studied Opera at Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Louise loves to sing both classical and sacred music. She performs regularly at concerts, weddings, and special occasions. Louise Irvine's albums are available for purchase in our online store!
Joanna Fish has devoted her music ministry to the Blessed Mother and the Rosary. She writes and records much of her music, which is based on the mysteries of the rosary. Joanna currently lives in Naples, Florida. Joanna Fish's albums are available for purchase in our online store!
Julie Francis is the wife of an Air Force pilot, and mother of six children. She writes and performs her own compositions that touch on topics such as marriage, motherhood and musical prayer. She assists with the music at her parish, Our Lady Queen of Mercy Catholic Church in Montgomery, AL and continues to share her music ministry through concerts and other events. Julie Francis' albums are available for purchase in our online store!
James Kilbane is an international performer who has sung in America and throughout Europe. His singing style is a mix of Gospel, Country, and Irish Folk music. He continues to share his music at international venues. He currently resides in Achill Island, Co. Mayo, Ireland with his wife and two children. James Kilbane's albums are available for purchase in our online store!
Susan Hookong-Taylor and Ana Da Costa: Susan is a jazz musician, and has been dedicating her music to Christian ministry for the last 10 years. She and her husband, Kyle, and their two children live in Toronto (Canada), where she teaches vocal music at St. Helen’s and Senhor Santo Cristo in Toronto. Ana is a native to Missassauga, Ontario (Canada). She is involved in youth ministry in the Ontario area, and writes music for worship and reflection. Susan and Ana co-wrote the 2002 Toronto World Youth Day Theme Song, “Song of the Cross.” They continue to share their praise and worship music at events in Canada and the United States.
W. Keith Moore has been writing songs since he was 14 years old. He writes his own music based on personal hopes, struggles and experiences. He currently resides in Oxford, Mississippi.
David Vogel is a Catholic singer, songwriter, and recording artist who resides in Steubenville, Ohio. He performed his own composition, “Returning Home”, at the World Youth Day events in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 2002. David is passionate about supporting the pro-life cause, and works tirelessly to promote awareness of pro-life issues. |
