MISSION VIEJO, CA (ANS) -- Legendary singer, songwriter Bryan Duncan will be headlining a concert at The Upper Room Christian Coffeehouse in Mission Viejo, CA on Saturday, August 18.

Bryan Duncan

Duncan is no stranger to the music scene. In fact his musical roots stretch back than to the heady days of the Jesus Movement when he and three others formed the group Sweet Comfort Band. The band was formed in 1973 and enjoyed tremendous success until they disbanded in 1984. Duncan made a successful transition as a solo artist into mainstream Contemporary Christian Music and carved out a respectful career that has spanned now over four decades.

“I am very excited to be hosting Bryan Duncan at The Upper Room,” said Ron Strand, founder of The Upper Room. “There have been some incredible musical legends over the past 40 years who have made quite an impact on what we today refer to as Contemporary Christian Music. Bryan is indeed one of those legends. Not only was he the front-man for the Sweet Comfort Band, but he has managed to remain relevant in the CCM scene.”

Strand went on to say, “We have been very blessed at The Upper Room to have been able to host so many of the notable musical legends who pioneered the sound of contemporary Christian music back in the 70’s. Music played such an integral role during the Jesus Movement. I think that many of those musical pioneers have not been duly recognized for the contribution they made to the church.”

Bryan has had many number one hits over the years including “Traces of Heaven,” “Things are Gonna Change,” “United We Stand” and “Don't Look Away” from the Slow Revival album; “Love Takes Time,” “You Don't Leave Me Lonely,” “Into My Heart,” “When It Comes to Love” and “I'll Not Forget You” from the Mercy album; and “A Heart Like Mine” from the compilation My Utmost for His Highest. Recently, Duncan started his own record label called Red Road Records, short for Redemption Road Records.

Duncan also created a non-profit on-line radio show and podcast entitled “Radio Rehab” to encourage people in daily life. He released two books in 2010: Hog Wash, a book for bikers and Dear God...Really?.

Recently, Duncan formed another musical group called the Nehosoul Band. The band members in Nehosoul represent a wide range of influences over the years of each career with the goal of making their mark, setting new standards, and creating timeless music

Seats are still available, but going fast for Duncan’s August 18 appearance at The Upper Room. Reservations may be made on the Upper Room website at www.TheUpperRoomPresents.com. Learn more about Bryan Duncan at www.bryanduncan.com.

Dan Wooding, 71, who was born in Nigeria of British missionary parents, is an award winning British journalist now living in Southern California with his wife Norma, to whom he has been married for 49 years. They have two sons, Andrew and Peter, and six grandchildren who all live in the UK. He is the founder and international director of ASSIST (Aid to Special Saints in Strategic Times) and the ASSIST News Service (ANS) and he hosts the weekly “Front Page Radio” show on the KWVE Radio Network in Southern California and which is also carried throughout the United States and around the world. Besides this, Wooding is a host for His Channel Live, which is carried via the Internet to some 192 countries. Dan recently received two top media awards -- the “Passion for the Persecuted” award from Open Doors US, and as one of the top “Newsmakers of 2011” from Plain Truth magazine. He is the author of some 45 books, the latest of which is “Caped Crusader: Rick Wakeman in the 1970s.” To order a copy, go to: http://www.amazon.com/CAPED-CRUSADER-Rick-Wakeman-1970s/dp/1908728302/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1335474883&sr=1-1 .