Comments on: LeFevre Quartet and NQC

By: Dean & Kathy Matheson

Dean & Kathy Matheson — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:40:06 +0000

Hi,
Just wondering if you got my previous email regarding your CD just continuing to “load”. We cannot get any music from it, which is too bad because we really enjoyed your group in Harmattan,AB.
Kathy Matheson

By: www.southerngospelblog.com » Horizon Group of the Year and the NQC Mainstage

Sat, 11 Nov 2006 12:52:49 +0000

[...] Clarence: The Horizon Award winning group has been left off the main stage before. Common Bond and the Florida Melody… [...]

By: Clarence

Clarence — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 16:30:44 +0000

The Horizon Award winning group has been left off the main stage before. Common Bond and the Florida Melody Boys won the award back in the ’90’s and never did get a mainstage slot that I recall.

By: Chuck Sims

Chuck Sims — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 14:24:12 +0000

To Daniel:

Probably a poor choice of words (venue). Probably should have been “event.” Also, I do know how to spell “associated.” Brain works OK, but eyesight to the keyboard is weak.

Chuck

By: Diana

Diana — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:41:17 +0000

Keith, I can assure you that the Mike LeFevre Quartet is not just about being on the stage at NQC. They are one of the most evangelistic groups I’ve ever seen. Have you heard their songs “To Get to Jesus” or “That’s Why I Sing Gospel Music”???? Great songs – and David wrote them both (I think!)

By: Daniel J. Mount

Daniel J. Mount — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:17:29 +0000

Chuck,

I think I get the gist of your point; however, I would observe that the NQC Board does not actually *own* Freedom Hall.

By: Chuck Sims

Chuck Sims — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:15:43 +0000

Once again reality raises it’s ugly head. This is just one of many bad decisions and “good old boy” deals associated with NQC, aka the Vatican! I agree that the LeFevere name is long assocuited with Southern Gospel Music, but they (NQC) get to call the shots because they own the venue.

It’s atough deal, but get over it!

By: Keith Waggoner

Keith Waggoner — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 21:00:35 +0000

The NQC executive committee has the right to put whoever they want to on the main stage. Unfortunately, Mr. Staton’s comments give the impression that being on the NQC main stage is what the LeFevre Quartet is all about. Once you’ve paid your dues, and the fans obviously want you on the stage, you’ll be there. Until then, keep singing your songs and winning people to Jesus.

By the way, it’s not surprising that the NQC overlooks the Horizon winner. It’s happened several times before. Just because you win the Horizon award doesn’t mean you’re going to be around for awhile.

By: Donna

Donna — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 14:18:44 +0000

There is a strong relationship between NQC and
SN, whether it’s a “formal connection” or not. I think it would be good if NQC would have a single showcase that would spotlight the previous years’ SN winners!

By: Daniel J. Mount

Daniel J. Mount — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 11:50:55 +0000

Yes, it would probably be good for them to get a slot. My observation was simply to the fact that since there is no formal tie, it would be slightly silly to view it as an obligation for NQC.