Community Corner
Keri Noble Wows Wayzata
Keri Noble entertained more than 250 people on the front lawn of Wayzata Community Church on July 13.
More than 250 people of all ages enjoyed the music of local singer and songwriter Keri Noble at Worship on Wednesday (WoW) at Wayzata Community Church on July 13.
Noble, whose alto voice has been compared to Melissa Etheridge, performed close to 10 songs while playing the electric piano. She even did an encore.
“This isn't like any church environment I’ve ever been in before,” said Noble after the crowd responded with a resounding “yes” when she wondered aloud if she should end her set with a Blues song.
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Noble currently calls Minneapolis home, but she grew up in Detroit. The daughter of a Baptist minister, secular music was not allowed in her life. After being inspired by Joni Mitchell’s album entitled Blue, Noble began to explore her own voice.
One of Noble’s songs was featured on Gray’s Anatomy and she has appeared on the CBS Early Show. In addition to touring in Asia and Europe, Noble spent two weeks in Iraq in 2010 entertaining troops of soldiers.
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American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson recorded one of Noble’s songs entitled If No One Will Listen. The song was included on Clarkson’s All I Ever Wanted album, which was nominated for a Grammy.
Noble is currently touring to promote her new album entitled When It Don’t Come Easy. Her next local concerts are at The Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis on July 29.
For more information about Keri Noble, visit www.kerinoble.com.
WoW takes place on Wednesday evenings during the summer on the front lawn of Wayzata Community Church. Music begins at 5:30 p.m. and a brief worship service begins at 6:30 p.m. All events are free and open to the public.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket and picnic to enjoy during the music portion of the night.
On Wednesday, July 20, people are encouraged to bring their pets to the Blessing of the Animals. Music will be performed by the church’s High School Band, Rick Shaw & The Makeshifts.
Musical guests at upcoming WoW events include renowned Gospel singer Robert Robinson, local artist Taylor Baggott and the Harbor Lights Salvation Army Band.
Organized in 1882, Wayzata Community Church was the first church in Wayzata. With nearly 3,000 members, Wayzata Community Church is among the top five largest congregations of the United Church of Christ.
For more information about Wayzata Community Church and WoW events, visit www.wayzatacommunitychurch.org.