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STEPHEN WISE AND THE EDGE

STEPHEN WISE ORCHESTRA PART 1

STEPHEN WISE ORCHESTRA PART 2

Band Leader, Vocals, Sax, Flute, Songwriter & Producer

Bandleader and lead vocalist for the EDGE for the last 20 yrs with a track record of total success stories in the private party industry. His reputation continues to be stellar and is described by satisfied clients as being confident, smooth and charismatic when running the party, not to mention the sweet soulful tones of his voice that has people talking about the EDGE and “that amazing party” for weeks, months & even years. He says: “It has always been my mission to create events where the music feels so good it makes you wanna scream ahhhhoo!!!! on the dance floor. Where a 4 hour party feels like 1 hour because the music transcends time and space and everyone attending feels comfortable enough to truly let go. It’s actually a healing experience.”

Stephen Wise has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry like Stevie Wonder and was featured on two of his CDs “Jungle Fever” & “Characters”. Also either performed or recorded with names like Patti Labelle, Boyz II Men, The Roots, Britney Spears, and Teena Marie to name a few. He gained global visibility appearing and competing on Star Search reaching a semi-finalist status. In 1990, when Nelson Mandela was released from prison and appeared at the steps of City Hall in Los Angeles, CA, he performed to embrace and honor him.

Besides being the bandleader for The Edge, Stephen also a music producer has produced projects for Katriel (his artist name), where he has amassed 6 recorded albums of his own original music which can be found at CD Baby. Stephen also produces and cultivates many upcoming artists, singers, poets and spoken word-ologists.

Most folks can recognize the names of many of the EDGE clients, like the surprise party of Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell at the Philadelphia Society Hill Sheraton Hotel. Then there was the wedding of Mellissa Katz, the daughter of Harold Katz the owner of the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team who during his ownership, he brought the 76ers to their most recent NBA Championship win in the 1982-1983 season. Then there was the wedding of Khadijah Bell, the daughter of Ronald (Khalif) Bell, original member of Kool & the Gang who was so compelled by the music that he had to get on stage with The Edge and join in on several renditions of their own blockbuster hits! Other parties of note include, David & Marla Green owners of First Trust Bank, the Hess family, owners of the Hess Gas Station chain, and in June of 2012, the band flew to Miami, FL to perform for Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Michael Vick’s wedding, where Vick and Coach Andy Reid both said the band was “phenomenal”. The list goes on and on………… available upon request.

Dean A. Banks, D.D.
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A series of articles by one of the most controversial authors in the field of Spirituality. Dean A. Banks takes on some of the most debated issues in regards to Spirituality today. Included in this book is an online debate between the author and Scott Lively of Abiding Truth Ministries who are directly linked to Anti-Gay Legislation in Uganda based on their own 'Christian' doctrine. His main focus is on the growth and expansion of the human condition, what to look out for in spiritual leaders and how to scientifically discover your own truth. A must read for any truth seeker!

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by Dean A. Banks, D.D.

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