The House of Mercy Band

Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association

The House of Mercy Band plays County Gospel and great American Hymns every Sunday down at the House of Mercy church in downtown St. Paul. Originally a classic rock cover band called "Ice Houze" from Brainerd Minnesota, they answered a higher calling to lead a church congregation in singing hymns every week. The band moved to St. Paul in 1996 to be the House of Mercy's church house band. They have led the people in singing their hearts out for the past ten years.

The band was honored this year at the Minnesota Music Awards with top prize of "Best Gospel Group 2005". The group has appeared on the Garrison Keillor Rhubarb Show, hosts a monthly radio show "Live at the Turf Club" and has hosted many tribute shows featuring Ralph Stanley, Charlie Louvin, and Gordon Gano of the Violent Femmes.

The House of Mercy Band has five CDs and seven music videos, and their most recent release is called "Blesses Curses."

CP Larson: Guitar and Vocals
Doug Trail Johnson: Mandolin and Vocals
Mike Schultz: Bass and Vocals
Abigail Pelham: Vocals and Lead Guitar
Peter Rasmussen: Guitar
Mike Razz Russell: Violin and Banjo
Mark Anderson: Drums

Contact:	CP Larson
Phone:	651-298-0858
Website:	www.houseofmercy.org
Email:	Chris@houseofmercy.org

2006 festivals

Winter Bluegrass Weekend
March 3-5, 2006

Minnesota Homegrown Kickoff
June 2-4, 2006

Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival
August 10-13, 2006

Funding provided in part by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature, a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and private funders.