News, Tour Dates, and Songs from the Bittersweet Gospel Band!
About the Band
- Bittersweet Gospel Band
- The Bittersweet Gospel Band began as an extension of Bittersweet Ministries, at the time a rehabilitation home for men in East Los Angeles. The home, founded by Pastor Gilbert Romero, was a half-way house, a safe place, where men young and old could find stability, self-discipline and healing from their broken lives as gang members, drug users, alcoholics,and the abuse they suffered from the hands of others. Pastor Gilbert came out of this same world when God called him to ministry. In the mid-1990's, the Band began to minister to the main stream of the Church of the Brethren, and to other denominational and non-denominational churches as well, with a focus on reaching out to youth and breaking down walls of cultural division. With the Band's music and Gilbert's preaching, Bittersweet concerts take on a revival atmosphere. Pastor Gilbert is a dynamic speaker and presenter, as well as a smooth vocalist, percussionist, and songwriter. Joining him since 1997 is Pastor Scott Duffey, who plays guitar, sings, and also writes some of the music. Scott and Gilbert are from different worlds, but God has put them together as a model for intercultural ministry.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Weekend Tour in the East
We've booked the weekend of November 4, 5, 6 in the East. We hope you'll come see us somewhere. Spread the word about the music and the message of Bittersweet Gospel Band, bringing people, cultures, and followers of Jesus together for something good every time! Post it to your facebook friends!!
Friday, November 4, Antioch Church of the Brethren, Rocky Mount, VA, Renewal Service
Saturday, November 5, Hagerstown Church of the Brethren, Hagerstown, MD, Concert
Sunday, November 6, Roanoke First Church of the Brethren and Renacer Fellowship, Roanoke,VA., 4 PM
Friday, November 4, Antioch Church of the Brethren, Rocky Mount, VA, Renewal Service
Saturday, November 5, Hagerstown Church of the Brethren, Hagerstown, MD, Concert
Sunday, November 6, Roanoke First Church of the Brethren and Renacer Fellowship, Roanoke,VA., 4 PM
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
2011 FALL TOUR
Come out and see us this fall when we're on tour. Want to know where? Here it is!!
Monday, October 17, 7:30 PM, Highland Brethren in Christ Church, West Milton, Ohio
Tuesday, October 18, 7:00 PM, Brookville Church of the Brethren, Brookville, Ohio
Wednesday, October 19, 1:15 PM, Chamberlain Elementary School, Goshen, Indiana
Wednesday, October 19, 6:30 PM, Goshen City Church of the Brethren, Goshen, Indiana
Thursday, October 20, 3:30 PM, Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana
Thursday, October 20, 7:30 PM, Cedar Lake Church of the Brethren, Auburn, Indiana
Friday, October 21, 11:20 AM, Bethany Theological Seminary, Richmond, Indiana
Friday, October 21, 6:00 PM, Community Concert at Bethany Theological Seminary, Richmond, Indiana
Saturday, October 22, 6:30 PM, Pleasant Dale Church of the Brethren, Decatur, Indiana
Sunday, October 23, 9:00 AM, Decatur Church of God, Decatur, Indiana
Come and see us more than once and bring your friends! Inspiring and Fun!
Thanks be to God!!
Monday, October 17, 7:30 PM, Highland Brethren in Christ Church, West Milton, Ohio
Tuesday, October 18, 7:00 PM, Brookville Church of the Brethren, Brookville, Ohio
Wednesday, October 19, 1:15 PM, Chamberlain Elementary School, Goshen, Indiana
Wednesday, October 19, 6:30 PM, Goshen City Church of the Brethren, Goshen, Indiana
Thursday, October 20, 3:30 PM, Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana
Thursday, October 20, 7:30 PM, Cedar Lake Church of the Brethren, Auburn, Indiana
Friday, October 21, 11:20 AM, Bethany Theological Seminary, Richmond, Indiana
Friday, October 21, 6:00 PM, Community Concert at Bethany Theological Seminary, Richmond, Indiana
Saturday, October 22, 6:30 PM, Pleasant Dale Church of the Brethren, Decatur, Indiana
Sunday, October 23, 9:00 AM, Decatur Church of God, Decatur, Indiana
Come and see us more than once and bring your friends! Inspiring and Fun!
Thanks be to God!!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
"Bittersweet Lane" Released
Great news! "Bittersweet Lane" is now available, a 15 song CD by the Bittersweet Gospel Band. Buy it today and listen to "If Only I Knew," "Jesus Never Loses," "I'm Blessed," "Cardboard Hotel," and more. For now, you can send a check for $18 ($15 per CD and $3 shipping) to Scott Duffey, 36 Mallory Circle, Fishersville, VA, 22939, and I'll ship it right out to you.
If you're at Annual Conference, you can find it at Brethren Press.
Soon, it will be available on iTunes and other places online.
But get yours first, ORDER ONE TODAY AND ONE FOR A FRIEND!
If you're at Annual Conference, you can find it at Brethren Press.
Soon, it will be available on iTunes and other places online.
But get yours first, ORDER ONE TODAY AND ONE FOR A FRIEND!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Lyrics for songs posted
"Through My Lord's Eyes"
CHORUS: How do I look, through my Lord's eyes.....
VERSE 1: I used to be a wallflower, hoping no one would see me;
but deep down I really wanted everybody to see the real me. But I ask...
VERSE 2: There are many reasons to be noticed, one of which is popularity,
What will I sacrifice to get it; is it worth it if I lose the real me? So I ask...
VERSE 3: Sometimes I act ashamed of Jesus, other folks just might not understand,
Isn't my heart enough to please him, does he have to see me serve with my own hands?
Then I ask...
VERSE 4: One day I'll finally walk with Jesus, not 'cause of anything I've done.
He simply loves me beyond measure, and He will welcome me when my race is run.
So I say...
CHORUS: How do I look, through my Lord's eyes.....
VERSE 1: I used to be a wallflower, hoping no one would see me;
but deep down I really wanted everybody to see the real me. But I ask...
VERSE 2: There are many reasons to be noticed, one of which is popularity,
What will I sacrifice to get it; is it worth it if I lose the real me? So I ask...
VERSE 3: Sometimes I act ashamed of Jesus, other folks just might not understand,
Isn't my heart enough to please him, does he have to see me serve with my own hands?
Then I ask...
VERSE 4: One day I'll finally walk with Jesus, not 'cause of anything I've done.
He simply loves me beyond measure, and He will welcome me when my race is run.
So I say...
In the Studio
HI Friends! Scott will be in the studio next week for the final mixing of the new CD "Bittersweet Lane." For those of you who have heard us in concert lately, this CD will have songs like: "Cardboard Hotel," "If Only I Knew," "Jesus In the Line," and "I'm Blessed." As soon as its available, I'll let you know. We hope to have the new CD available at the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference in July, and you'll be able to order them online.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Thanks to everyone who purchased a Bittersweet Gospel Band T-Shirt at the Staunton Church, and to all who purchased CDs. For those of you who have the copies without the booklet, here's the set list on the CD: "Salvation in a Gospel Band;" "Through My Lord's Eyes;" "In My Father's House;" "Leah's Song;" "Beans and Rice and Jesus Christ;" "Jesus Watches Over You;" "By His Grace;" "Harvest of Blessing;" "The Butterfly Song;" "Cordero;" "Prayer of Reconciliation;" "Vive Principe de Paz;" "Jesus Loves Me - Our Tribute;" and "We All Need Friends."
We hope you enjoy it all!
If you'd like to order one of these CDs, contact Scott at sduffey11@gmail.com. They are $10 plus shipping.
Keep watch here for the announcement that the new CDs are ready. They're coming soon.
We hope you enjoy it all!
If you'd like to order one of these CDs, contact Scott at sduffey11@gmail.com. They are $10 plus shipping.
Keep watch here for the announcement that the new CDs are ready. They're coming soon.
WOW! The Spring Tour was AWESOME! Thanks to everyone for making it such a special time. We put on 1,000 miles, but every one was a great blessing. We know that hearts were opened and we pray for every person who is dealing with something in your life that came to light in one of our concerts or services. May God lead you through this desert time and into whatever it is that you need - peace, reconciliation, restoration, forgiveness... We (Gilbert, Scott, Kevin, Trey, and Jose) were blessed by all of you and we thank you for your support and encouragement, too.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Welcome to the BITTERSWEET GOSPEL BAND Blog!
This is our new blog which will feature songs, tour dates and CD information!
Spring Tour Schedule
Okay Friends, here's our tour schedule for April:
April 6, 7 PM, Trinity Baptist Church, Covington, VA
April 7, 9:30 AM, Bridgewater College Chapel Service, Bridgewater, VA
April 7, 7 PM, Trinity Baptist Church, Covington, VA
April 8, 9:30 AM, Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center, Verona, VA
April 8, 7:30 PM, Christian Church Uniting, Virginia Beach, VA
April 9, 7 PM, Grossnickle Church of the Brethren, Myersville, MD
April 10, 10:45 AM - Worship w/ Moler Avenue Church of the Brethren, Martinsburg, WVA
April 10, 4:30 PM, "An Evening of Praise," Staunton Church of the Brethren, Staunton, VA
Tell your friends and come join us wherever you can! We'd love to see you!
April 6, 7 PM, Trinity Baptist Church, Covington, VA
April 7, 9:30 AM, Bridgewater College Chapel Service, Bridgewater, VA
April 7, 7 PM, Trinity Baptist Church, Covington, VA
April 8, 9:30 AM, Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center, Verona, VA
April 8, 7:30 PM, Christian Church Uniting, Virginia Beach, VA
April 9, 7 PM, Grossnickle Church of the Brethren, Myersville, MD
April 10, 10:45 AM - Worship w/ Moler Avenue Church of the Brethren, Martinsburg, WVA
April 10, 4:30 PM, "An Evening of Praise," Staunton Church of the Brethren, Staunton, VA
Tell your friends and come join us wherever you can! We'd love to see you!
Upcoming Tour
The Band will be touring from April 6-10 on the east coast. As soon as the sites are confirmed, we'll share them on this site. We hope to be in Covington,VA, Virginia Beach,VA, Martinsburg, WVA, Myersville, MD, and Staunton, VA. See you soon!
We also have a new CD coming out this spring. "Bittersweet Lane" is the first CD in ten years and is full of original works, from "Journey of Life," to "Now We're Free" and "I'm Blessed." We'll let you know where to find it.
We also have a new CD coming out this spring. "Bittersweet Lane" is the first CD in ten years and is full of original works, from "Journey of Life," to "Now We're Free" and "I'm Blessed." We'll let you know where to find it.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Salvation! In a Gospel Band!
Enjoy the opening track from the album THROUGH MY LORD'S EYES
Salvation In A Gospel Band
Salvation In A Gospel Band
Beans and Rice...
Enjoy a song from the album THROUGH MY LORD'S EYES
BEANS AND RICE AND JESUS CHRIST
BEANS AND RICE AND JESUS CHRIST
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