Sackcloth2joy Band first started when Myra Hutchison and Margaret McLaughlin met
and began singing together in 1996. Their unique harmonies and honest lyrics were
met with great interest from audiences. Sherri Simpson joined the band in 2004 adding
a third vocal. Three female
vocals along with the unique instrumentation of the band
draw a crowd where ever they go.
The band has played for coffee houses, festivals, college campuses, and women's conferences.
Much of the music of Sackcloth2joy Band is written by the band members and reflects
the members' own struggles and the answers they have found to those struggles through
Jesus.
They have diverse musical backgrounds and tastes, and these are blended to
make a style that is distinctly their own. In concert, this translates to a fun yet
meaningful concert which ministers to the audience in a personal way. The band has
gone back to the basics with an acoustic tour featuring the intricate harmonies accompanied
by acoustic guitar and unique hand percussion.
The name Sackcloth2joy comes from Psalm
30:11-
Although at any given concert other musicians may play with
these three women, Sackcloth2joy Band members are Myra Hutchison, Margaret McLaughlin
and Sherri Simpson.
Margaret McLaughlin
Vocals, Guitar
mclaughlinmargaret@hotmail.com
Originally from Denham Springs, LA, Margaret sings lead vocals on some of the band's songs, but she primarily focuses on intense harmonies. In concert, she primarily plays acoustic guitar. She also plays electric guitar, lap dulcimer and mandolin. Along with Myra, Margaret writes much of the band's songs. The Lord has gifted her with wisdom, which is evident in the lyrics she writes as well as when she speaks on stage. Margaret has a Master's Degree in Social Work, which helps her understand and minister to the variety of spiritual and emotional struggles that audiences might face. Although she enjoys many musicians, both vocalists and guitarists, her style is uniquely her own.
Myra Hutchison
Lead Vocals
s2jband@gmail.com
Myra is from Huntington, WV and concentrates her abilities on lead vocals. She brings
a special blend of enthusiasm and humor to performances. She has a unique ability
to warm up and engage any crowd and captivates their attention in a humorous way.
Other musical accomplishments include the publication of 2 songs by Five Star Music.
She is a prolific songwriter. One song just recently got purchased as a ringtone.
Additional musical abilities include playing a "mean" nose flute and kazoo. In addition
to her life with the band, Myra is enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program at Marshall.
Myra
also loves to read and highly recommends “THE SHACK” by William P. Young and the
“THE CHOICE” by Elizabeth Robertson Campbell.
Sherri Simpson
Vocals, Percussion
iambl07@aol.com
Sherri Simpson is a native of the Huntington, WV area. She provides a powerful 3rd vocal part as well as energetic and unique percussion sounds that compliment without overpowering the intense vocal harmonies for which the band is known. Sherri also has her Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology as well as being a Massage Therapist. Sherri has a great love for the children with which she works. She also loves riding her motorcycle, painting, and learning and applying what she has learned about sound as she often runs sound for the band from stage. At any given concert, you will see Sherri play up to 13 different percussion instruments.
