Music At Awakening Ways CSL
At Awakening Ways CSL, music is the heartbeat of our Sunday services, weaving together inspiration and joy. Since 2010, Jimmy Townsend has been at the core of our musical community, bringing over 35 years of experience and a deep connection to the Science of Mind philosophy. As the creative leader of our What Else is Possible Choir, Jimmy uplifts our spirits every week with soulful melodies and harmonies that touch the heart and soul.
The What Else is Possible Choir creates a powerful, inclusive atmosphere of music that transcends boundaries. Their performances blend spirituality with artistry, fostering moments of connection and awakening during each service.
In addition to the beautiful music from Jimmy and our house band, we’re honored to host renowned visiting musicians who bring their unique talents to our stage. These special guests, including Karen Drucker, Gary Lynn Floyd, Eddie Watkins Jr., Denise Rosier, and others, enhance our spiritual experience and connect us to a broader musical community.
Coming Up
Sunday May 31, 2026 Travis Hogue
Be sure to join us for these soul-nourishing Sundays!
If you are a musician interested in performing at Awakening Ways, we’d love to hear from you! Email Travis, our Music Booking Agent & Artist Liaison, for more information at travis@awakeningways.org.
Scroll down to learn more about some of the extraordinary artists who have graced our stage!
Travis Hogue
Travis Hogue is a gifted musician whose soulful soundscapes uplift, inspire, and connect. Drawing from the beauty of nature and the depth of spirit, his music creates meaningful moments of transformation. With over two years as Music Director for the Central Coast Center for Spiritual Living and six years at the Conscious Living Center in Mountain View, Travis brings experience, heart, and healing to every performance. He has released three meditation albums and is currently collaborating with Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue on a new project set to release in 2025.
Karie Hillery
Karie Hillery is a gifted singer-songwriter, speaker, and spiritual teacher who has been sharing her music and message for over three decades. Her songs are rooted in love, healing, and connection, offering uplifting experiences that inspire the heart and soul. As both a performer and speaker, Karie brings a deep sense of presence and purpose, using music as a bridge to spiritual awakening and transformation. www.karie.com
Karen Drucker
Karen Drucker’s music and message center on healing, love, and inspiration. As a keynote speaker, women’s retreat facilitator, and entertainer, she has recorded 22 albums of uplifting music, with her songs and chants used worldwide to bring comfort, hope, and joy. Karen’s heartfelt performances inspire connection, acceptance, and love. www.karendrucker.com.
Daniel Nahmod
Daniel Nahmod is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and humanitarian renowned for his profound, heart-opening original music. Since beginning his music career in 1999, he has performed for over one million people across 45 U.S. states and Canada, selling over 110,000 CDs and 10,000 songbooks through his independent label, Humanity Music. His evocative songs, which promote themes of peace, love, and compassion www.danielnahmod.com
Denise Rosier
Denise Rosier (pronounced Rosie-AY) is an award-winning contemporary inspirational artist, singer-songwriter, and producer known for her deeply moving music for spiritual communities. With seven solo albums and multiple accolades, including nine Positive Music Awards and a Grace Note Award from Unity Worldwide Ministries, she has touched audiences worldwide. Denise made history by bringing New Thought music to a broader audience with two Independent Music Award nominations in the Contemporary Christian/Gospel category. Her songs, like Spirit Is In This Place and I AM, are sung in congregations globally, reflecting her passion for unity, faith, and inspiration through music. www.deniserosier.com
Harold Payne
Harold Payne is an award-winning songwriter and performer known for his soulful, uplifting music and masterful improvisation. With a career spanning decades, he has written for artists like Rod Stewart, Patti LaBelle, and Bobby Womack, co-writing Womack’s acclaimed The Bravest Man in the Universe. Payne’s engaging performances often feature spontaneous, on-the-spot songs, making each show unique. A dedicated artist and speaker, he continues to inspire audiences with his positive, heartfelt music. www.haroldpaynemusic.com
Jesse Powers
Jesse Powers is a Conscious Indie Pop musician based in Columbus, OH. Her perceptive, penetrating lyricism, soulful vocal stylings, and powerhouse pop melodies combine to create a deeply emotional but oh-so-catchy sound that entertains, awakens and profoundly heals those who listen closely. www.jessepowersmusic.com
Jami Lula
Jami Lula is a Detroit-born singer-songwriter and vocal professor at Los Angeles’ Musicians Institute. Known for his soulful and uplifting music, he has been honored as “Best Male Vocalist” by the LA Music Awards and received the Centers for Spiritual Living’s “Youth Champion Award” for his work with youth groups and spiritual centers nationwide. With over six albums to his name, Jami continues to inspire audiences with his heartfelt performances and dedication to positive change through music. www.jamilula.com
Heart Bloom Kirtan
Heart Bloom Kirtan is a Central Coast-based musical collective dedicated to opening hearts and uplifting spirits through devotional singing. Blending the sacred call-and-response tradition of kirtan with the harmonious synergy of Robyn Hastin on harmonium, Dorene Garvin on guitar, Gerry Marr on tablas, and Yarrow Nelson on flute, they create a deeply moving and joyful experience. With ancient Sanskrit chants and soulful melodies, Heart Bloom invites you into a space of connection, peace, and divine flow.
Gary Lynn Floyd
Gary Lynn Floyd is a soulful singer-songwriter whose music uplifts and inspires. Blending pop, rhythm, and blues with heartfelt lyrics, he shares deep, meaningful songs that connect straight to the heart. With roots in gospel and jazz, a background in stage and screen, and a passion for divine inspiration, Gary’s performances radiate warmth and positivity. Whether at the piano or on stage, he creates music that elevates and unites audiences everywhere. www.garylynnfloyd.com
Mark Stanton Welch
Mark Stanton Welch is a talented musician based on California’s Central Coast. He regularly appears on streaming music programs, sharing inspirational songs that align with the integrity of humankind. His music, workshops, and creative offerings support compassion, wholeness, personal spiritual evolution, and the manifestation of planetary oneness. With engaging guitar melodies and meaningful lyrics, Mark’s music resonates with diverse audiences and uplifts the spirit. www.markstantonwelch.net
Bob Sima
Bob Sima (pronounced sEYE-ma) is an award-winning singer-songwriter, spiritual teacher, and musical mystic often described as “Eckhart Tolle with a guitar.” With no formal musical training, he channels soul-stirring songs that bridge daily life with deeper consciousness. His warm, resonant voice and heartfelt lyrics create a transformative experience, guiding listeners back to themselves and each other. Through melody and message, Bob’s music is a powerful catalyst for awakening and connection. www.wherethelightgetsin.us