The Mission

ANNA SOULSTICE

Anna Soulstice is an Americana singer/songwriter from Columbia, MO. She’s a trained musician turned artist in her own right. Anna’s music makes lyrical impressions that surprises listeners with something relate to, she sets them to melodies easily to recognize and adore. She is currently recording an album at Centro Cellar Studio. Two of her songs are available on her Reverbnation, she is backed by the talented John Galbraith. Anna has been playing venues in central MO, she’s put together bands such as Missouri Weather and the Wait 5, and recently, Anna Soulstice and Her Stalkers, who was the closing act for Columbia, Missouri’s Earth Day festival. Her music has touched the lives of locals and travelers alike, every show is memorable.
Website: http://www.reverbnation.com/annaduff
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annasoulstice

BEN & IZZY GREEN EXPERIENCE

Joining Ben on The Mission stage will be his son, Izzy on upright bass…an experience not to be missed!
“I feel privileged to pay tribute to the legends of blues men and women who came before me. I honor their work, lives, honesty and creativity. My original music is inspired by my family, work and common man’s blues. Hope you like it.” Ben Green

Ben Green is a Deep Roots Blues songwriter with an original slide guitar style. For over twenty years, Ben has performed as a solo artist & has become a favorite among his listeners. He also collaborates with other great talent for some one of kind performances.

Released in December 2012, his Fourth CD “Can’t Live Without ’em” demonstrates once again his gifted songwriting skills, strong vocals and distinctive finger pickin’ and slide work. Definitely his best collection to date, his music matures with each release. And with more songs in the wind or already finished, he plans another release in 2013. You can purchase the newest recording, MP3 or CD at CD Baby:

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bengreen3

His third collection, “Westboro Blues”, was released in 2008 and is a heavy dose of what he refers to as a “front porch pickin’ kind of blues”.

Performing on a variety of acoustic six & twelve string guitars, Ben is more than ready to get the Blues & ALWAYS leaves you wanting more!!

Ben Green represented MO Blues Association Inc in the 2009 International Blues Challenge as a semi-finalist in the Solo/Duo Category. He was one of sixty challengers from around the world.

Ben has been married to his lovely wife, Carlene for 16 years and together they have four beautiful children. Ben is a hard working man and father whose music is often inspired by his work and family.

http://youtu.be/UDsCYYSWSIc