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Early Experience: Numerous musicals and singing parts in school and community plays- 1984 to present

(See plays/production)

Hoosier Boys State Talent Show- June 1996

Solo: "Standing Doubt" with backing from Malcolm McLaughlin, and Nahum with over 1000 in attendance.

Debut for Wednesday night worship services- September 28, 1996

"Next Exit" praise band, (Billy Riggs, Malcolm McLaughlin and Ian Bottomly.)

Band leader until August 1997 upon departure for school.

Graceland High School Fall Bonfire- October 1996

band called the "Hermits" (Billy Riggs, Malcolm McLaughlin, Jon Wood and Ian Bottomly.)

Birthday Party for Gabe Riggs- November 18, 1996

paid gig by "Hermits"

Private garage concert- December 1996

at Riggs house, "Hermits"

"Next Exit" Christmas Acoustic Special- December 1996.

Graceland Baptist Church Lock-in- January 1997

"Hermits" opened up for college group, "Circle of Grace"

"Next Exit" band begins to backup singers at high school chapel services- January 1996

continues throughout remaining school year.

"Next Exit" band opens up for "Just Visiting"- February 1997

Cornerstone Christian Church- February 1997

Solo: praise and worship service with "Just Visiting"

Graceland Baptist Church- March 1997

Solo: led church in praise and worship accompanied by Malcolm McLaughlin and Tim Coy.

Gospel Music Association, (GMA) National Spotlight Contest- March 1997

Solo: accompanies "Just Visiting" to Nashville, TN to play guitar for the national contest and go to week of industry seminars.

Sold Out Show- April 1, 1997

"Hermits" open up for the "Reveres" in biggest showing for the band.

Ellettsville High School Talent Show- April 1997

"Hermits" play for high school talent show.

Praise and Worship Leader, Scenic Hills Christian Camp- July 1997

paid to lead music and be sound director for the camp.

Eastside Christian Church- July 1997

Solo: "In the Light" DCTALK, played and sang

Back to School Bash- August 16, 1997

Bottomly residence- a variety of compiled artists with Billy Riggs singing lead and organizing; "Billy’s Prepstar Band"(Billy Riggs, Malcolm McLaughlin, Ryan Gregg, Alan Tabler and Ian Bottomly.)

"Next Exit" Pool Party- August 13, 1997

outdoor gig with Gabe Riggs, Dean Wentworth and Ian Bottomley.

Private concert, Ball State University- October, 13 1997

Solo: variety of songs, Muncie, IN.

Birthday Party for Gabe Riggs- November 18, 1997.

(Billy Riggs, Gabe Riggs, Malcolm McLaughlin and Ian Bottomly.)

Ball State University Botswin Casino Night- December 5, 1997

Solo: concert with Blythe Rogers done to benefit the United Way.

50th Anniversary Party, Earl and Lee Riggs- December, 27 1997

Gabe and Billy Riggs

Classical Instruction, Andrew Shephard-Smith, Ball State University.

Birthday Party, private concert- January, 3 1998

Billy Riggs and Malcolm McLaughlin at Alan Tabler’s House

Next Exit- January, 8 1998

Praise and Worship special, (Billy Riggs, Gabe Riggs, Malcolm McLaughlin and Ian Bottomley.)

Next Exit- March, 11 1998

Praise and Worship special, (Billy Riggs, Malcolm Mclaughlin, Ian Bottomley, and Dean Wentworth. )

Winner, Battle of the bands, "Next Exit" Late Night Skate Night- June 1998

(Billy Riggs, Malcolm Mclaughlin, Ian Bottomley and Brian Todd.)

"Next Exit" Services –Summer 1998

Praise and Worship, (Billy Riggs, Malcolm Mclaughlin, Gabe Riggs, Ian Bottomley, Alan Tabler, and Dean Wentworth.)

Praise and worship leader, mission trip, Miami, FL-June 20-July 5, 1998

Charlestown United Methodist Church.

Led worship Charlestown United Methodist Church, Sunday July, 18 1998.

Coffeehouse open mike-BSU- September, 1998.

Birthday party, November 18, 1998, played for Gabe Riggs’ birthday party, (Billy Riggs, Ian Bottomley, Malcolm Mclaughlin.)

Classical Instruction, Andrew Shephard-Smith, Ball State University, Fall 1998.

Praise and worship team member, CMA (Muncie Christian Alliance), Fall 1998.

Composition and performance of original song for Honors Colloquium 360, Ball State University, Fall 1998.

Ball State University Casino Night- November 5, 1998 solo performance for United Way benefit.

Christmas performance at "Next Exit".

Christmas performance at Riggs Family Reunion.

Classical Instruction, Andrew Shephard-Smith, Ball State University, Spring 1999.

Composition and performance of original songs as well as lecture on the music of "Sting"

for Humanities 203 class, Ball State University, April 29, 1999.

Numerous "Next Exit" performances, Summer 1999.

Worship Leader, White Mills Christian Camp, Praise Band (Billy Riggs, Gabe Riggs, Ian Bottomley, Aaron Guernsey, Dave Milam, and Dean Wentworth), July 1999.

Classical Instruction, Mark Stanek, Ball State University, Fall 1999.

Ball State University Casino Night, Headline Artist, solo performance for United Way benefit, December 3, 1999.

Classical Instruction, Mark Stanek, Ball State University, Fall/Spring 2000.

Worship Leader/Concert, Fern Creek Christian Church, (Billy Riggs, Gabe Riggs, Mike Kaiser, Aaron Guernsey, and Dean Wentworth), New Years Eve, 2000.

Worship Leader, White Mills Christian Camp, Praise Band (Billy Riggs, Gabe Riggs, Ian Bottomley, and Rob Berger), July 2000.

Concerts, "Rock City" Praise Band (Dave Milam, Gabe Riggs, Mike Kaiser, and Dean Wentworth), 2000-2001.

Numerous "Next Exit" performances, CMA worship band, 2000.

Senior Thesis, Ball State University: The Integration of Contemporary Worship Hymns into the Church, 2000