| Brian Comeno (Drummer) I moved to Las Vegas in
1984 from North Judson, Indiana. I met my fiance, Cindy
Spence, in 1996. Together we decided that we wanted to serve our Lord thru
music and talked to several people to start a group. The band today is
known as "Grateful" and we have a wonderful time worshiping God in all the
different settings that we have been invited to serve in.
Albert Weiss (Guitarist & Stage Director) I play
acoustic and electric guitar with Grateful, as well as some vocals. A member of
Grateful since its beginning, I have seen this group progress a long way both
musically and spiritually. I am originally from South Bend, Indiana, a graduate
of Valparaiso University. In addition to Grateful, I co-direct the Las Vegas
Gamble-Aires barbershop chorus and have sung in a number of quartets. When I am
not busy with music or my home chuch, I enjoy biking, playing cards with
friends, games and traveling with my wife Michelle (below). I've listened to
contemporary Christian music since it's conception, and it is a wonderful thing
to be able to play this music and bring the message of God to others.
Cindy Spence (Keyboards) A native Iowan, I moved to Las
Vegas 16 years ago. Growing up in a traditional Lutheran environment, I was
not familiar with contemporary Christian music until I started listening to
Air 1 about 4 years ago. Now my radio never changes from the
station! I have been fortunate enough to be with the group
since its beginnings, and am blessed to be a part of a group
which shares God's message through music.
Michelle Weiss (Flute & Vocals) I play flute and sing
back up vocals for Grateful. Although I've been associated with the group since
its inception, at the beginning I stayed in the background assisting with the
technical functions and writing dramas for the group to perform during their
praise services. I have lived in Las Vegas for almost 14 years with my
husband Albert (see above) and our cairn terrier, Rosie. Originally from Buffalo
NY, I graduated from Valparaiso University with a degree in music education. I
have been performing in various capacities for over 25 years. Other than music,
I enjoy reading, puzzles,playing cards with friends and traveling. It is such a
pleasure to be part of Grateful. We are a family of very different people that
come together to worship God through our musical talents. We enjoy outreach
projects in our community and its churches.
Heidi Schneiter (Vocalist) A native Wisconsin, I have
been active in church worship teams for many years. My husband Steve is the
bands sound technician and Morgan and Hunter, our two children, help out as
roadies.
Andrea Griffin (Bass) I was born into a very large family. I
am the youngest of 10 siblings. My brothers and sisters were blessed
with natural music talent, but my mother ran out of this gene before I
was born. None the less I try, I started out with Grateful playing electric
guitar and now I play the bass. This has been my instrument of choice for
the past 17 years. Music is a very important part of my life and I am very happy
to be in a group like this, not only to play the music but to have an extended
family to share it with.
Marty Harpster (Guitar)
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