Honi Deaton BIO

I am an accomplished bluegrass and country singer, adept multi-instrumentalist and songwriter who heads the bluegrass supergroup “DreamGrass”. Born in Texas, I first began performing with my vocal/piano instructor mother in her group Soul and Country, which performed at churches throughout the Midwest. Eventually, our family moved to Idaho where I began performing in various high-school musicals as well as DJing at a local radio station. I have performed internationally on some of the biggest stages including “The Grand Ole Opry”. Additionally, I released five commercially produced projects and provided the soundtrack for the movie entitled “Stuck in the Past”. Featured on the cover of the 2004 issue of Bluegrass Now, I have received international success as a singer, songwriter and recording artist, garnering multiple nominations from SPBGMA for “Female Vocalist of the Year” in 2004 & 2005, a nomination from IBMA for “Recorded Event of the Year”, and a 2007 Dove Award Nominee. Now, with a new energy and excitement for my music, I am composing new music and in the studio recording a much anticipated sixth project with a revamped band name, Honi and DreamGrass.

Dr. Roger Hall BIO

We all have gifts. I think it is my responsibility to use mine to build into as many lives as possible in my life, beyond my reach, and beyond my life. I don’t know how to build bridges, I don’t have a whiz bang invention, but I do know how to influence others and change their thinking. Their changed thinking changes their lives. That is my job – by speaking, writing, or coaching.

I got a PhD in Psychology from Ohio State in 1991. I did my predoctoral internship at the University of Utah.  I worked at Ball State University in Indiana.  I worked part time at a large church in central Ohio while I built my own business. I’ve been self-employed since 1999 and an executive coach since 2002.

I have a wonderful life.  I am grateful to have had great parents and a great sister.  I’m married to a bright and engaging wife.  I have three adult children who are each making their way in the world in creative and interesting work.  It’s fun to watch them embrace life.