| "GRATEFUL" Contemporary Christian Music "Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things." Psalms 98:1 |
| 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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