We are currently taking a break from Connections, and many of us in the band will be pursuing music with other groups and in other settings.
We hold open the possibility of Connections coming back at some point in the future.
Until then, we are so greatful for where we've been:
-- Sixteen years.
-- 74 shows.
-- Thousands of listeners and fans.
-- $350,000 raised for worthy charities.
-- 50+ musicians rotating through our ranks.
Connections has always been "great music for great cause," and we saw that time and again. Not only did you, our fans, have a great time at our shows, but through your continuing generosity, you truly helped those in need.
We've raised relief-funds for causes like tornadoes in Texas and earthquakes in Haiti. We've literally saved thousands of lives from the African malaria epidemic, as part of a global effort that has dramatically reduced malaria world-wide.
But, sixteen years is a long time to be in any band, much less one where everyone is a volunteer and working hard behind the scenes. So, it's time for a break.
We want to especially acknowledge the "Founding Members" of our band: Rusty King, Eric Folkerth, Paul Escamilla, Frank Rahm, Ann Willett, and John Fleming.
Brian McPherson was later added as a "Core Leader."
Without all of these people --their creativity, talent, and commitment-- Connections never would have succeeded.
We thank them all.
We thank the over 50 musicians who played with us, the churches and organizations who booked and hosted us with meals, support, and volunteers. You have always been part of our team too.
Most of all, we thank all those thousands of folks who came out to a show, or contributed to the cause.
As the great Jackson Browne sings in the song we closed our final show with:
"People you've got the power over what we do
You can sit there and wait
Or you can pull us through
Come along, sing the song
You know that you can't go wrong"
Time and again, you have encouraged our band. So, we thank you.
Please DO stop by the website now and then, as we will absolutely share news of our upcoming separate musical adventures here. The best way to be sure you're notified about future shows is to get on our email list.
Our hearts are full. It's hard to fully describe just how much fun we have playing this music for you all, and how meaningful it is to have helped so many lives through the funds we raised.
We'll be back in touch soon.
THIS IS THE FINAL SHOW IN Connections' "Farewell Tour." OUR LAST PLANNED SHOW BEFORE OUR HAITUS. So, come help us celebrate fifteen years of amazing live music and funds raised for charity. We'll be doing a "Best Of" set that includes from our most "crowd favorite" classic rock hits from the 70s and 80s. The show is free, as always. But a love offering will be taken to benefit the missions.
Join us for the third stop in Connections' "Farewell Tour." Following these shows, the band will go on indefinite hiatus. So, come help us celebrate fifteen years of amazing live music and funds raised for charity. We'll be doing a "Best Of" set that includes from our most "crowd favorite" classic rock hits from the 70s and 80s. The show is free, as always. But a love offering will be taken to benefit the missions.
Our first rescheduled show in Connections' "Farewell Tour." Following these shows, the band will go on indefinite hiatus. So, come help us celebrate fifteen years of amazing live music and funds raised for charity. We'll be doing a "Best Of" set that includes from our most "crowd favorite" classic rock hits from the 70s and 80s. The show is free, as always a love offering will be taken. This show’s recipient is the “HERO FUND” at St. Luke UMC. HERO stands for “Housing Eviction Relief Opportunity” Fund. The funds raised will directly assist Dallas are residents in need of rental assistance during the time of pandemic.
THIS IS AN OUTDOOR ONLY SHOW. (No “rain venue”). Bring your lawn chair, blanket, and food and beverage of your choice.
At this time, this is our only schedule Dallas County show….so don’t miss your final chance to see Connections live.
Join us for the first stop in Connections' "Farewell Tour." Following this Spring's set of shows, the band will go on indefinite hiatus. So, come help us celebrate fifteen years of amazing live music and funds raised for charity. We'll be doing a "Best Of" set that includes from our most "crowd favorite" classic rock hits from the 70s and 80s. The show is free, as always. But a love offering will be taken to benefit the missions of FUMC, Sachse.
Join us at UP Methodist for: Best of Connections, 2020. We’ll be revisiting some of our favorite songs from previous shows, in a high energy concert that spans the 70s and 80s. You’ll hear classics from Chicago, Linda Ronstadt, Doobie, Brothers, Dire Straights, REM, David Bowie and many more. Our beneficiary for the night will be ODIM Guatemala, a mission supported by several North Texas Methodist Churches that does incredible work among the indigenous people there. Join us!
Join us at Fairview Town Center, as we debut a brand new show: Best of Connections, 2020. We’ll be revisiting some of our favorite songs from previous shows, in a high energy concert that spans the 70s and 80s. You’ll hear classics from Chicago, Doobie, Brothers, Dire Straights, REM, David Bowie and many more. This is an OUTDOOR show!! So, bring your blanket or lawn chair and join us for a great evening. (Inclement weather location: FUMC, Allen). This show will benefit continued Hurricane Harvey relief along the Gulf Coast through in cooperation with the Rio Texas Annual Conference.
April 12
Join us at FUMC Lewisville for our “Rhythm and Soul Review.” This show is filled with classic rhythm and soul songs from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Our big horn section and core band funk out to great hits by Sam and Dave, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Marvin Gaye, Earth Wind and Fire, and many more. This show will benefit continued Hurricane Harvey relief along the Gulf Coast through in cooperation with the Rio Texas Annual Conference.
THE ALLEN AMERICANS ARE EXCITED TO PARTNER WITH THE CONNECTIONS BAND FOR A SPECIAL TICKET OFFER TO OUR NOVEMBER 16TH GAME AGAINST THE TULSA OILERS. AS AN ADDED BONUS, IT IS OUR FAITH AND FAMILY NIGHT IN WHICH INCLUDES A POST-GAME PLAYER TESTIMONIAL AND PERFORMANCE BY THE CONNECTIONS BAND!
Connections debuts their new show, "The Rhythm and Soul Review" at this great venue in Allen. We'll cover classics from Sam and Dave, The Staple Singers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye. This show has lots of horns, and lots of classics from the 60s and 70s. Don't miss it!
We will be perfoming in FUMCR's new contemporary worship space, and doing our current set for the last time. Lots of great music, including Dire Straits, Tom Petty, REM, Journey, and many more. The show is free, but will benefit hurricane relief in South Texas. Join us for a great show in a great new venue.
We will play our new 2017 set, in a fundraiser for Hurricane Relief.
We'll play many artists from the 1980s....Hall and Oates, U2, Dire Straights. We'll also put back in several songs to honor Tom Petty. Great music for a great cause...don't miss it!
We will play our new 2017 set, in a fundraiser for Hurricane Relief. This show will specifically benefit the US Virgin Islands, who are not receiving much attention. We'll play many artists from the 1980s....Hall and Oates, U2, Dire Straights. We'll also put back in several songs to honor Tom Petty. Great music for a great cause...don't miss it!
Our first show this Fall will be back in Flower Mound at the Senior Center. This show will benefit the Hurricane Harvey Recovery efforts. Join us!
We'll be playing our annual show as a part of Change the World Weekend. This will be a new show, filled with a brand new set off music. Details and venue later.....
We'll be coming back to Sachse, a place we've loved playing many times before. We'll be doing our "Summer Party Set" in a benefit show for UMCOR.
We will be performing our "Summer Party Set" at FUMC McKinney. The beneficiary is "Hope Rising's" program called "Stronger Than Expresso," a group dedicated to equipping survivors of violence with the tools to reclaim what abuse took away.
Join us!!
Connections will be playing two shows to benefit flooding relief in Louisiana. The second is Sunay, at FUMC Rockwall. We'll be playing our party set...lots of high energy songs from Chicago, Stevie Wonder, BTO, Steely Dan, and many more.
Connections will be playing two shows to benefit flooding relief in Louisiana. The first is Wednesday, at the Senior Center in Flower Mound. We'll be playing our party set...lots of high energy songs from Chicago, Stevie Wonder, BTO, Steely Dan, and many more. As always admission is free, with a love offering that benefits UMCOR's work in Louisiana.
Connections will be playing this private event, the national Church Connections Network.
Connections will again be playing a show as a part of "Change The World" weekend in Allen. This will be an outdoor show, on the new "South Green" on Watters Creek.