Entertainment
2023
ACE Party Band. The Southeast’s Premier Party Band! Based in Shelby, NC, ACE encompasses a diverse group of seasoned, vibrant and talented entertainers. ACE is a 7-piece musical powerhouse that takes you on a musical ride from yesterday’s favorites to today’s biggest hits! There’s no sitting at an ACE Party! ACE’s versatile style is guaranteed to keep everyone entertained. Playing all of your favorites, they promise to rock the stage all night long!
Rev. Luther Barnes. Barnes is an ordained minister & native son of Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He is the second eldest son to Faircloth Barnes, who wrote the famous "Rough Side of the Mountain." He was born on March 10, 1954, and has three brothers, Samuel Barnes (deceased), Melvin Barnes (Knightdale), Tony Bernard Barnes (Rocky Mount). As an executive producer of gospel music, he has released over twenty-eight CDs. He has performed with gospel recording artists such as Shirley Caesar, Deborah Barnes, Kirk Franklin, Harvey Watkins and The Canton Spirituals, Lee Williams and the Spiritual QC's, Dorothy Norwood, John P. Kee, and the Mighty Clouds of Joy. In 2005 he recorded with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir on their release "I'm Amazed" Live. He sang the national anthem for Carolina Mudcats baseball game. Barnes is currently the Senior Pastor & Founder of the Restoration Worship Center (Rocky Mount), Established in January 2014.