The Genesis Sessions: Where Songs Begin

Join us for an inspiring evening of music, storytelling, and fellowship at "The Genesis Sessions: Where Songs Begin".

A Christian Writer's Round and Songwriter Night, celebrating original songs and the stories behind them.

Hosted at the Farragut Church of Christ in Farragut, Tennessee, this free event brings together talented Christian songwriters to share their heartfelt creations and the faith-filled journeys that inspired them.

Event Details:

When: Every 3rd Thursday of the month, starting on July 17th

Location: Farragut Church of Christ

136 Smith Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934

Time:

Fellowship: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Songwriter Performances: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Admission: Free to the public

Don’t miss this monthly opportunity to connect with others, be inspired by original songs of faith, and hear the stories behind the music. Whether you're a music enthusiast, a fellow songwriter, or simply someone who loves uplifting worship or songs with a message of hope. The Genesis Sessions offers a joyful space of creativity, encouragement, and praise.

No tickets or registration required, just come as you are and enjoy a night of heartfelt music and fellowship.

"The Genesis Sessions: Where Songs Begin", because every song has a story, and every story begins with Him.

THIS MONTH'S SONGWRITERS

Meet The Songwriters

The Narrow Road (Phyllis Ricker & Robin Engala): Phyllis Ricker & Robin Engala aka The Narrow Road are an Americana / Southern Gospel Duo based in East Tennessee.

Coming from a large musical family, Phyllis Ricker grew up as a member of The Ricker Family Singers and began playing & singing Southern Gospel music at the age of 3 years old. The family band would perform all around East Tennessee in local churches. At the age of 7, Phyllis began playing the guitar after being introduced to the instrument by her now late father, Donnie Ricker, who is her greatest inspiration. Phyllis is known for her signature alto voice, her tone being as rich and warm as the 1963 Gibson J45 guitar she plays. Phyllis continued to develop her skills as a singer/songwriter and guitarist to a level where she toured professionally as a solo artist and with the Southern Gospel group The Principles.

Robin Engala started playing the guitar at 9 years old watching her father play as the lead guitarist and singer in his own bands. It was the 1970’s when the singer/songwriters movement was popular that formed and shaped Robin’s stylistic, passionate expression of home, love and faith.

Phyllis and Robin met in 2006 when Robin was at one of Phyllis’ gigs and was invited up to play a song; they have been playing music together ever since.

Together Phyllis and Robin merge the sounds of their stories together to create a fresh and classic fusion of Vintage Southern Gospel, Folk, and Soul. Imagine if Willie Nelson and Elton John merged their sounds together, it would create the perfect lane or rather… The Narrow Road.

Today Phyllis & Robin are both in their 60s and have matured in their sound. They are in no way planning on laying aside their musical endeavors despite a culture in the entertainment industry that puts an expiration date on musical dreams. Phyllis and Robin as The Narrow Road aim to inspire people that feel as if they're counted out of the race and show the world that it's never too late to finish strong. They've recently released a wonderful album entitled "Rise Up".

Mitch Townley: Knoxville singer/songwriter Mitch Townley has over 75 independent artist cuts and written a song that was featured in the TV show “Nashville”. His song “This Side Of Sunday”(w/Scott Parker) was the 2018 ICMA Inspirational Country Song of the Year. In addition to performing in songwriter rounds, Mitch is also a part of the folk/acoustic trio "At The Jukebox" that performs at senior living facilities and is Coordinator of the Knoxville chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI). He was a children’s for 28 years and is now the Director of Child Evangelism Fellowship of Greater Knoxville.

Scott Parker: Scott Parker is an award-winning singer/songwriter from Oliver Springs, TN. Composing Christian, Country and Folk, Scott’s music has been recorded by many independent artists and performed in churches around the globe. His song, “This Side of Sunday” (co-written w/ Mitch Townley and recorded by artist Brent Harrison), was named Song of The Year at the 2019 Inspirational Country Music Awards. He and his wife Becky are parents to 4 children, a dog and a rabbit.

Troy Stavros (Host): Troy’s ability to craft songs that connect with both artists and audiences has brought his music to listeners worldwide. From international artists to award-winning songs featured in independent films, his work resonates on a global scale. Troy’s songs not only inspire but also elevate the projects they’re a part of, making him a sought-after collaborator in the entertainment industry. Whether penning heartfelt ballads or crafting high-energy anthems, Troy Stavros continues to leave an indelible mark on the music world, one song at a time.

Want to Be Part of The Genesis Sessions?

Are you a songwriter interested in performing in a writer's round at The Genesis Sessions?

Or would you like to support the event as a sponsor or donor?

We’d love to hear from you!

If you’re a writer and would like to participate, please email us with:

*A link to a video of you performing

*A demo and lyrics of the songs you'd like to share

(a simple guitar/vocal demo is fine)

For sponsorship or donation inquiries, feel free to reach out as well.

Contact: [email protected]

Thank you for your interest! We look forward to connecting with you!