Mother Teresa & The Sinners win at 2013 MAMA Awards

Mother Teresa & The Sinners have won the 2013 Modesto Area Music Association (MAMA) award for best Jazz/Blues. With all the sweat and blood they've given over the pat two years, the band is honored to win an award where the winners are chosen solely by the fans. For more info on the MAMA awards, visit modestoareamusic.com

Mother Teresa & The Sinners Nominated for an MAMA Award!

For the second year in a row, Mother Teresa & The Sinners have been nominated for a Modesto Area Music Association(MAMA) award in the "Best Blues" category. Though they are hardly a "blues" band, they are nonetheless inspired by their second consecutive nomination and have their sights set on garnering the vote to win the award this year. You can vote for Mother Teresa & The Sinners and other great local bands at http://www.ModestoAreaMusic.com/vote. The black-tie awards gala will be filmed live from the Modesto State Theatre on October 23rd, 2013. A live stream will be available for public viewing at http://www.ModestoView.com.

Mother Teresa & The Sinners welcome new addition Eric Carey...

Mother Teresa & The Sinners are Proud to announce the addition of the talented Eric Carey behind the drum kit. Here's a little background on Eric(courtesy of Eric's other project, The Penetrators Groove Band): Eric began playing drums on the recommendation of his third grade teacher. Diligent in his practice, he went on to perform with the Stockton Symphony before leaving elementary school. Drawing inspiration from the drummer of a local Stockton rock band, Traxx, Eric began to experiment with the stylistic expression of the rock genre early on. Under the auspices of Tim Turner, Jazz director at Morehouse College, he developed a love for jazz and a deeper knowledge of music itself. After viewing a concert featuring the accomplished Turkish drummer Emrah Kotan, Eric began a study of Latin music. He soon adopted the “Left-foot-clave” style of play made popular by his musical hero Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez. But it is his fusion of these styles that defines his diverse approach of music and his distinct sound. His collegiate career afforded him the opportunity to share the stage with Ray Charles, Carnegie Hall Jazz Band Leader Jon Faddis and Bill Cosby among others. Eric went on to play for The NFL Superbowl’s Bart Starr Awards, appeared on Fox 5’s Good Day Atlanta, as well as touring in Amsterdam, Germany, Belgium and the Bahamas. You can hear him on Borders® “Jazz You Must Own,” Volume 2.

Feature in The Patterson Irrigator

We're being featured in the Special Edition of Patterson Irrigator on Thursday, May 21st. This is to promote the upcoming Apricot Fiesta. Make sure to grab a copy before they run out!

Mother Teresa & The Sinners Playing 2012 Apricot Fiesta

We'll be playing at the Patterson Apricot Fiesta on Saturday, June 1st, in downtown Patterson, California.

"Mother" Teresa Beaton slated to feature in Mike Hammar & The Nails' Day of The Divas

"Mother" Teresa Beaton will join Cynthia Huddleston and Cheryl Miller-Haupt as a featured vocalist for Mike Hammar & The Nails' Day of The Divas on Friday, April 12th at Club Mercedes in Merced. Mike Hammar will open the show, followed by a showcase of tunes that feature the "Divas". For more information, visit MikeHammar.com

Mother Teresa & The Sinners Slated to Co-Headline ApCal Blues Festival

Along with the Forty-Fours, out of Los Angeles, California, Mother Teresa & The Sinners will be co-headlining the 2012 ApCal Blues Festival on Saturday, April 20th. Advance tickets are available for $10, you can find more information at ApCalWine.com.

Mother Teresa & The Sinners Sampler CD now available!

Our new Sampler CD, featuring the original tunes "Last Ride" and "Steppin' Out", is now available from our Merchandise Booth for only $3!