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For those wondering how it would sound when Steve fills in for Michael Booth (he's taking some vocal rest vacation), here is a clip that DinanaSN got of Steve singing "Look For Me At Jesus' Feet" with the group.
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Youtube Find: Steve Ladd With The Booth Brothers
The Results Of A Good Work Ethic
Youtube is a truly amazing thing, but especially in the world of Southern Gospel Music. Such technology allows us to go back in time to see our favorite groups and singers from yesteryear; and sometimes, it allows us to see how our favorite current singers have improved over the years.When you think of singers in SG that have worked their butt off to improve themselves and become dynamite singe...
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Doran Ritchey Leaves Liberty Quartet
From the group's latest newsletter:For the past four and half years, Liberty Quartet has enjoyed the musical talent, humor and personality of Doran Ritchey. We are excited for Doran's new adventure as he and his wife Diane join Crossing with Phil Cross, noted Southern Gospel song writer and vocalist. Change is never easy and losing a talent like Doran Ritchey will be difficult to say the least....
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New SG Blogger
He goes by L5BBfan on various SG forums, but now he's diving into the blogosphere with Nate's Southern Gospel Ponderings.It's always great to welcome a new blogger into the fold. Be sure to go over and welcome him to the Web!
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Gaither Vocal Band Taping Set List
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Hat tip goes to Nate at Burke's Brainwork for this one. Nate had a friend who attended the taping and gave him a set list from memory and in no particular order:Alpha and OmegaThere’s Always A Place at the Table (featuring Wes, Michael, and David)I Am LovedI Believe In A Hill Called Mt. CalvaryLoving God, Loving Each OtherBetter DayMary, Did You KnowHe Touched MeSomething About That NameAt The .
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Things I Missed
Good to back with you all after a week in the Word at camp. Let's see what I missed in my absence:1. The Gold City lineup change rumors are back, and I'm still not buying it till I see a confirmation. I couldn't put it better than AVFL commenter HP did:As far as the GC rumors, I think they’ll need to come forward to clear it up. Though, I think the longer it all goes “unconfirmed” the more l
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Off For A Week
I'll be out of town and away from internet access till Saturday. See you all when I get back!
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Concert Review: Soul'd Out Quartet & The Dills
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I had the opportunity on Friday night to head over to Buena Vista, VA for the second night of the 8th Annual VA Southern Gospel Jubilee. The event is held every July in Glen Maury Park. The weather was great, so having the event outdoors was a good idea.There were several pastors and local groups on the program. The event is headed up by Pastor Larry Clark of the Pentecostal Outreach Church, so...
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CD Review: Daybreak Quartet - Hymns
Rating: 5 starsI'll keep my comments about individual tracks to a minimum, since most of my thoughts are on the album as a whole.Like many quartets have seemed to favor doing recently, the Daybreak Quartet has recorded a project of old songs and hymns with the "stripped-down" sound of just piano and vocals.This group does not disappoint with this effort. The vocals are smooth and full, and bein...
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Greg Howlett Offers Free CD Download
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Most of you have probably heard of Daybreak Quartet, especially with all their recent attention in the SG blog and news world (their tenor was just hired by the Mark Trammell Trio.)Greg Howlett travels with the Daybreak Quartet sometimes and plays piano for them. He is now offering, from his website, a free download of his latest piano instrumental CD. I highly recommend getting both his CD and...
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Change For The Blackwood Gospel Quartet
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The BGQ announced today that tenor singer Daniel Childs will be coming off the road due to health reasons. From the SoGospelNews article by the group:We regret to announce that Daniel, our tenor singer, has decided to leave life on the road due to health reasons. With the uncle/nephew relationship between Mark and Daniel, parting wasn't easy. There was always the possibility of him carrying the...
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For all you Steve Ladd fans out there...
.. it's looking like he'll be filling in with the Booth Brothers while Michael Booth takes a break. (h/t, Brandon)The rumors had started a couple weeks back, but Steve's father got on the SN Forums and confirmed it. If the Booth Brothers are in your area July 16-18, July 25-26, and July 31-August 2, I'd encourage you to go see them. Steve has become one of the best tenors in the business, and I...
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JOY FM To Broadcast Live Concerts This Weekend
For those of you that, like me, wanted to attend the Freedom Celebration in DC this weekend but were unable to, you'll be glad to know you can still listen to the concerts. Daniel Britt and Wanda Taylor of JOY FM will be hosting live radio broadcasts of the concerts this weekend. You can tune in on the radio or online at their website for concerts featuring Legacy Five, Greater Vision, and The ...
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Site Reconstruction
If you visit and things are looking pretty wierd, I'm just reconstructing. The dust will settle soon!
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Mark Trammell Trio Names New Tenor
I had heard rumblings of a new MTT tenor (but no name), and now it's been confirmed. Via Daniel Mount (h/t), they've hired Joel Wood of the Daybreak Quartet.I haven't heard Joel yet, so I can't meaningfully comment on how he will sound. However, I was just recently asked to review Daybreak's new Hymns project, which features Joel on tenor. Expect that review, and my further thoughts on this new...
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Gold City Announces New Tenor
There's been much speculation and guesswork lately in the SG world as to who would succeed Steve Ladd's position in Gold City, and today, that question was answered in a press release at SGN:Gadsden, AL - Gold City announced today that their new tenor will be Chris Cooper. Chris, a native of Tuscaloosa, Ala., has been involved in Gospel Music for the past 12 years, singing with numerous groups....
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The Mike LeFevre Quartet Retires Name
From the press release on SGN:Atlanta, GA, June 16, 2009 — In a bold move, the LeFevre Quartet announced their decision to retire the family name with the recent passing of matriarch Eva Mae LeFevre. The group will be known as "Priority".A partnership, forged barely four years ago, established a sound and set in motion a number of unprecedented milestones. Within months of forming, fans voted t.
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Thoughts On GVB Recording Session: 6-25-09
The GVB were in the studio today creating the tracks for their upcoming project of all-new material. (Not the Reunited project of ballads.) Here's a glimpse into the songs that were heard in today's session:1. I'm Gonna Love Like I'm Leaving - This track was written by Benjy Gaither and sounds like the more upbeat stuff from their I Do Believe or God Is Good projects. On multiple listens, the s...
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Something To Watch: GVB In The Studio
Mark Lowry sent out an email last week saying that today, June 15th, he would be setting up a webcam so we could watch the GVB in the recording process. I think it's the all-new one and not the ballads project, but either way, it should be interesting to watch.The stream is already started at the time of this writing, so come on down! I'll be Twittering on it occasionally, so you can find me he...
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