Church of Great Rain Rocks the Red Bike with a Revival
Are you feeling weighted down by summer’s many transgressions? Do you need a little laughter to assuage your guilt? The Church of Great Rain is opening its doors to sinners far and wide for a “best of” revival at the Red Bicycle on Sunday, September 12 at 7pm.
Church of Great Rain, Vashon’s very own comedy/music variety show, is led by the Right Reverend Hunter Davis and the Holy Roller Radio players with the Church House Band providing divine backup. Their mission: To inspire belly-deep laughter in parishioners.
Inspired by Prairie Home Companion and Monty Python, the show sheds light on the absurdity of everyday life on Vashon and beyond with sketches written and performed by some of the rock’s wittiest talent.
Greg Parrott, Church producer notes that this revival celebrates our third season of full-on religious fervor for the Church. “By our end-of-season show last May, we were filling the O Space. It’s a new twist on the variety show theme, and people have really responded well. We’re hoping this season to take it to a new level with more sketches online through Facebook and YouTube.”
The Church of Great Rain originally found inspiration through music. The Church Band was formed in 2007 by Greg Parrott and Frank Hein, of folk rock duo Great Rain, following an invitation from Vashon Island music promoter Pete Welch to perform a monthly Sunday night gig at The Red Bicycle. Great Rain had been hosting jams at their Lisabeula studio every Sunday morning with a gaggle of island musicians - a gathering they jokingly referred to as ‘church’.
Church was moved to The Red Bicycle for 'evening services' once a month and incorporated sketch comedy and variety with the vision of becoming the Northwest's answer to A Prairie Home Companion - with a Monty Python twist. The result is Church of Great Rain, the music / comedy / variety show that has taken Vashon Island by storm, now drawing near capacity crowds at Open Space for Arts & Community.
The cast includes Cindy Hoyt, David Godsey, Jim Farrell, Jeff Hoyt, Lyn McManus, Jeanne Dougherty, Karen du Four des Champs, Mik Kuhlman, Jon Whalen and Janet McAlpin. Church House Band members are Greg Parrott, Adrienne Mildon, Doug Ringer and Fletcher Andrews with frequent appearances by legendary Vashon music icon John Browne.
Whether you’re an evangelist (unable to miss a single performance and bringing in new converts for every show), a backslider (feeling shameful for missing out on a show or two last season), or somewhere in between, this revival is sure to awaken your silly side.
Cover is $8 for adults and $5 for kids at the door. This show is rated PG-13 so parental guidance is suggested. For more information about Church of Great Rain go to www.churchofgreatrain.com .
Event occurs on 09/12/2010 from 07:00 PM to .
Located on Beautiful Vashon Island. Just a Ferry Ride away from Seattle, Tacoma and Port Orchard. Red Bicycle Bistro & Sushi offers American Classics and Sushi at great prices. We feature a Large Selection of Micro Brews on Tap, Bottle Beers & Cocktails. Full Food Menu is Available in the Bar. Free Wireless Internet Access throughout. 
