Karen’s love for music stems from early childhood, playing trumpet in local elderly homes with her grandmother and singing in the church choir. In her early 20’s she joined a country band as the lead singer. That lasted one song, of the first gig. Knowing the words she was singing were just not her and had no hope in them, she left the stage in tears as God tugged at her heart.

Over the years she’s played in and lead worship in various churches. Her goal in life is to be used by God, to love Him and to love others, to do her best to live pure and holy before Him. As she grows older, she knows for a fact that outside of God’s love there is nothing for her in this life that has any meaning.

Her all time favorite verse in the Bible is Proverbs 3:5: “[Karen], trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.”

Karen lives in Lockwood, NY with her three pit bulls, Tasha, Brandi, and Baby, and has two sons and a God-given daughter, Robin, who lives in New Jersey.

Tessie and Karen are sisters and have been singing together their entire lives; just now they do it in front of people! Tessie has 4 children and has been happily married for 26 years to Brian. She has 2 beautiful grandchildren whom she cherishes. She grew up in Waverly but now resides in Lowman NY. Brian and she built their home together, of which she is very proud. She went to the Christian Academy in Waverly, NY and has always loved the Lord and accepted Him into her heart when she was young. She is currently taking piano lessons. Tessie has been very blessed and thanks God every day for his blessings in her life. Her goal is to one day hear Christ say, "Well done my good and faithful servant".

Marie has been working with Karen for 10 years, running the sound for the worship times and for Restoration, one of Karen's bands. She is now responsible for Sweet Aroma’s sound, publicity, and photography. She recently has also been branching out to provide devotionals when Karen takes her break between the sets. She likes the 2007 theme of “New Beginnings” because she sees it as the common thread of God’s love and mercy in scripture. “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning, great is thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23. She loves to read of all the “second chances” in scripture: Ruth, Moses, David, Elijah, Lazarus, Peter, Paul, and many more.

Marie grew up going to church regularly but made a commitment to deepen her relationship with God when she was in college. She teaches 8th grade Spanish at Tioga Middle School in Tioga Center, NY. She loves to travel and has been to Spain, Costa Rica, England, Scotland, and Ireland. Marie lives in Waverly, NY.