Festival Music Groups

The Punches Family  The Punches Family are a musical ensemble that captures the heart and spirit of the Ozark Mountains.  Since 2009, they have been sharing their gifts nationwide, performing at churches, festivals, fairs and special events.

The group features Bruce and Bobette Punches, along with their twin daughters, Brooke and Emily.  Each member plays instruments, sings and brings a unique charm to the state.  Their performances are a celebration of family, faith and tradition, offering a heartwarming experience for audiences of all ages.

Whether you’re a fan of bluegrass, gospel, 50s and 60s or simply appreciate good music, this group’s performance promises to inspire and uplift.

The Good Dirt   The Good Dirt is a Christian Americana/Heartland Rock band based out of Southeastern Missouri.  They strive to make music that is inspired by the sights, sounds and feelings of the Midwest landscape; with lyrics that often provoke the mind, touch the heart and inspire the soul. 

With musical influences such as Tom Petty, Ryan Adams and Jim Croce (just to name a few), they ambitiously bring a creative and fresh original approach to their sound, with lyrics that think outside of the box both culturally and spiritually.  

The Good Dirt hope to bring something different to the table whether they are playing at a local church, festival, house concert or concert venue.  They desire to be the good dirt of the world that will produce a harvest of changed hearts and perspectives.

Dave Black Band   Dave Black from Bonne Terre, has been a musician most of his life and plays the piano.  He and band member, Doug Berry, have played music together for over 30 years.  Doug sings and plays the keyboard.  The other member of their group, Keith Barton, plays the steel guitar. 

The group plays in churches throughout the area and Dave has been the opening performance for many well-known musicians, i.e., T. G. Sheppard, Daryle Singletary, the Bellamy Brothers, Brad Paisley, Kenny Rogers, Shenandoah and more.  The group plays a large variety of music which includes country, gospel and 50’s.

The Baker Family –The Baker Family is located in south central Missouri and they are an amazing family band!  They are Mom and three award winning young adults.  They perform bluegrass throughout the United States.

The group has won many awards in the past several years:  1^st place KSMU Silver Dollar City Youth in Bluegrass Band Champions – 1^st place 2015 & 2014 Oklahoma State Band Championship – 1^st place 2013 Pickin in the Pines Flagstaff, AZ Band Championship – 2nd place 2014 Silver Dollar City Youth Band Contest winners.

Band members are Elijah Baker, playing the guitar; Carina Baker, playing the mandolin; Trustin Bakeer, playing the fiddle and Carrie Baker (mother), playing the upright bass.  Each one of them also sing lead and harmony.  Carina also is a jig dancer.