Thurlow Spurr

The word “legendary” is often used too generously these days. To really be considered legendary, a musician needs to build a practical and enduring body of work - a work that continues to influence people over the years. In this instance, “legendary” is the perfect word to describe Thurlow Spurr. As a person who can lay claim to a resume of producing and directing over 20,000 live shows in 50 years, and the production of over 100 audio and video recordings and command performances for four U.S. Presidents, it becomes quite clear that Thurlow Spurr has made an incredible and lasting impact on the gospel music industry.

In 1959, as a minister of music, he created a traveling gospel group called The Spurrlows. In an industry dominated at the time by traditional piano and organ accompaniment, Spurr opted instead for something very few had seen before - drums, electric guitars and rich ensemble harmonies. The Spurrlows became so popular and renowned for their ability to communicate that the Chrysler Corporation hired them to represent Chrysler in over 3,000 concerts worldwide.

As a former president of the Gospel Music Association (GMA) and director of Concert Ministries International (CMI), Thurlow Spurr’s legendary musical career circles the globe with joyful sounds.

Kathey Gratz Spurr

Director Kathey Gratz Spurr is originally from Bluffton, Ohio. She holds Bachelor of Arts and Master of Music degrees in vocal performance. Appearing as a featured soloist in oratorios, operas, musicals and contemporary Christian music, she also toured extensively throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and the Orient with the show group Common Ground who frequently appeared on national television, in Las Vegas and on several USO tours. Kathey has made special appearances with Bob Hope, Roy Clark, David Copperfield, Danny Thomas, Johnny Cash, Phyllis Diller, Joan Rivers, and Jay Leno, and has sung for Presidents Ford and Reagan.

Founder and director of Miss Kathey’s Academy for the Performing Arts in Detroit and Branson, she is dedicated to developing and training today’s youth in the arts with an emphasis on developing Godly character as well as producing wholesome family entertainment which reflects Christian values.

Domenic Fusco

As a producer and director, Domenic Fusco has traveled the globe producing world-class projects from concepts to copies. His impressive roster of clients include stars of stage and screen, music icons, sports legends, super models, corporate leaders, presidents, kings, and spiritual luminaries. Additionally, Domenic is a motivational keynote speaker, teacher, and author of numerous books and articles.

The support materials Domenic has developed during his career and ministry have been invaluable resources for his former students at the Art Institute of Atlanta, and currently for his on-line and FamFlicks following. Numerous interns, fledgling production companies, churches and ministries have profited from Domenic Fuscos’ servant heart. His hands-on approach prepares and inspires the people of God - and most urgently the artists and media community - to professionally and spiritually meet the social media and communication demands of the 21st Century.

For forty-five years as partners in marriage, business, and ministry, Domenic and Charlie Fusco have blended their talents, skills, wisdom and faith- based vision to exemplify the virtues of true success to the glory of God. The Fuscos are founders of Visible Light Ministries and Image Artistry Video and Film.

Charlie Fusco

Charlie Fusco began making her mark in the arts while still in high school. Her diversity of talents as a painter, sculptor, art show director, thespian, musician, and writer led her peers to vote her their school’s “Most Talented”. Her mixed media entry in Hallmark Corporation’s scholarship competition opened the door for her to pursue higher education in fine arts at the University of Tennessee.

It was at the University of Tennessee that Domenic and Charlie Fusco met and became inseparable. Within a year and a half, they were married and began a partnership of stellar proportions.

Charlie expanded her field of study through distance learning with the New York School of Interior Design. Armed with historical reference and practical application, the groundwork was laid for her attention to detail and design expertise in set and stage design, as well as product and celebrity styling for photography, video and film. She is an accomplished writer whose credits include hundreds of successful campaigns for top corporations and myriad faith-based and non-profit organizations.