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PLC Musicians

We have some very talented musicians as a part of our community!

Each Sunday they share music of all types with us, such as: folk, inspirational, classical, rock, blues and more.

Here is a bit about the musicians who perform at the Positive Living Center (PLC).

John Lalonde

John has attended the PLC Sunday service, classes and discussion groups since 2001. For the Sunday service he delivers a Spiritual Thought talk about once a month. He plays Native American style flute for meditation and music portions of the Sunday service about once a month. 

Cheyenne Hernandez

Cheyenne plays an eclectic mix of folk, Latin, reggae, pop, and medicine music with an occasional twist of rock. She is a blessing to all those that have the opportunity to hear her play. 

Rev. Dr. Laurie B. Ballard

Rev. Dr. Laurie B. Ballard is a Singer/Songwriter who also plays guitar, ukulele, piano, sax and a bit of banjo.  She is a true talent.

Jim Savarino

Jim is a Performing songwriter from West Virginia whose life experiences fuel songs with poetic descriptions of life, nature and the spiritual world, with a viewpoint of optimism, humor and hope. His song, “Walkin’ Shoes” appears in the PBS American Masters documentary, “Tyrus”, chronicling the life of the Chinese-born American artist and Disney Legend, Tyrus Wong. In August, 2020, Jim signed with Silverwolf Records. Photo by Virginia Strauss

Patti Hummel

Patti Hummel shares her musical talents with a soulful connection to the Universe.

Rev. Dr. Melissa “Missy” Higginbotham

Rev. Dr. Missy Higginbotham is a joyful singer and songwriter.