Mission Blues
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Mission Blues (Band),
written by Terry Wood
Mission Blues, a Christian blues band from Lee's Summmit, Missouri
(disclaimer: This article is written by the above author based solely upon his personal experience and exposure to the band and may or may not express the views and opinions of current or past members of the band, and it written for entertainment purposes only and for posterity.)
Mission Blues first came together as the musical part of a monthly youth outreach in 1991 that lasted a little over a year. The band progressed and began to draw its musical influence from various other styles. With elements of Rock, Blues and Jazz, the music really ventures out creating a sound that everyone can connect with. The mission of the band is to encourage Christians to walk in intimacy with Christ and to reach out to unbelievers with the good news of the grace found in Jesus Christ. Mission Blues performs a blend of original material and a few songs written by other artists
[edit] History and Members
The band formed in 1991 as part of youth outreach and was called "Friday Fight Night Band"
Original Members (1991-1992)
Christy Kula, vocals and keyboards
Scott Seymour, lead guitar
Terry Wood, rhythm guitar
Mark White, bass guitar
Kevin Fightmaster, drums
The band changed it's name to "Presence" for a short time, but settled on the name "Mission Blue" under the premise of that the band's mission was the blue planet.
Members (1992-1995)
Kent Kuss, vocals
Terry Wood, guitar
Gary Pycior, harmonica, percussion
Kevin Gregg, guitar, sax, and vocals
Jim Moore, Bass guitar
Kevin Fightmaster, drums
[edit] New musical direction
1995-1997
The year was 1996 and several new members, mainly female vocalists, were added and the group's style and genre had changed to more of a female vocal cover band, playing music of groups like "Sierra"
Three ladies who called themselves "Mission of Mercy" join the group, adding a distinct harmonic vocal style. Chris Lee, Sandee McMillian, and Rebecca ? The combination of the old style and new style music made for some interesting concerts in the downtown Lee's Summit area.
This era was short-lived, and after several attempts with different member configurations the group disbanded and seemed to finished permanantly
