The Prayer Warriors consistently push the envelope in all that they do; whether it’s their special brand of music or the venues that they play, they bring their “Inspirational Groove” to all who will listen. Their repertoire runs the gamut of Amazing Grace to Pink Floyd’s, Another Brick in the Wall. (i.e., I Can See Clearly Now, Love Train, Rockin' in Jerusalem). This award winning Performing Arts group under the creative direction of Executive Producer, Herb Thomas; Musical Director and Song Writer/Arranger, Clifton Beasley; Business/Group Manager/Booking Agent, Sharon Chalklett. The Warriors took the non-traditional route to become one of the most dynamic groups around. Although many of the members started in church, the Prayer Warriors started their mission in nursing homes and coffee houses throughout the greater Cleveland area and continue to be a favorite at festivals, fairs and non-traditional venues.
The Prayer Warriors are also in high demand to perform as backup for many artists. They have worked with national recording artists: Diana Ross, Foreigner and Josh Groban and Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul and Mary), and local artists: the Colin Dussault Blues Project, Walking Cane and Noel Budin. They also feature the Band of Thunder which consists of Clifton Beasley on keyboards, Rod Reisman on drums, Herb Thomas on percussions and Jeff Domzalski on bass. The Prayer Warriors also boasts of an ensemble group known as Prayer Warriors Lite.
The Prayer Warriors have been featured in many venues:
• Akron Symphony Orchestra
• Barking Spider Tavern
• The Cleveland Play House
• Cuyahoga Community College/Metro Campus
• House of Blues – Cleveland, OH
• Locke 3
• Metro Park Systems
• Public Auditorium/Music Hall
• Quicken Loans Arena
• Severance Hall
• Progressive Field – Cleveland Indians
As well, they have performed in productions of Savior, Prayer Warriors, Awakening of a Dream, Salute to Teachers (for three consecutive years), Awakening and Movement of Spirit and Soul. The Prayer Warriors continue to be one of the most multitalented groups to come out the Cleveland area.
The Prayer Warriors are also in high demand to perform as backup for many artists. They have worked with national recording artists: Diana Ross, Foreigner and Josh Groban and Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul and Mary), and local artists: the Colin Dussault Blues Project, Walking Cane and Noel Budin. They also feature the Band of Thunder which consists of Clifton Beasley on keyboards, Rod Reisman on drums, Herb Thomas on percussions and Jeff Domzalski on bass. The Prayer Warriors also boasts of an ensemble group known as Prayer Warriors Lite.
The Prayer Warriors have been featured in many venues:
• Akron Symphony Orchestra
• Barking Spider Tavern
• The Cleveland Play House
• Cuyahoga Community College/Metro Campus
• House of Blues – Cleveland, OH
• Locke 3
• Metro Park Systems
• Public Auditorium/Music Hall
• Quicken Loans Arena
• Severance Hall
• Progressive Field – Cleveland Indians
As well, they have performed in productions of Savior, Prayer Warriors, Awakening of a Dream, Salute to Teachers (for three consecutive years), Awakening and Movement of Spirit and Soul. The Prayer Warriors continue to be one of the most multitalented groups to come out the Cleveland area.