NQC 2009: Thursday

Seeing the Gaither Vocal Band / Signature Sound Together showcase was an unforgettable experience–not least because I got in early enough (two hours before the concert started) to get a front-row seat. Seeing David Phelps hit a high note on a video is one thing, and seeing him from the nosebleeds and...

NQC 2009: Wednesday

A fairly extensive photo gallery is here. I am typing this post as I wait in line for the Gaither Vocal Band / Ernie Haase & Signature Sound showcase. To get a seat anywhere closer than the nosebleeds, you have to be there over an hour before the doors open–that is to say, two hours before the show...

NQC 2009: Day 2

A photo gallery is here. I had a late night last night, so I didn’t have the chance to write a summary of the Tuesday night mainstage performances last night or this morning. Doors opened for the Gaither Homecing sing-along showcase an hour before the program commenced, so to get a good seat, I waited...

NQC 2009: Day 1

A photo gallery is here. The night kicked off with three or four quartets singing “Living in Canaan Now.” After an audience sing-along on several songs, Gerald Wolfe introduced Larnelle Harris, who, as I mentioned yesterday, received a standing ovation. I had some web work that needed doing, but...

NQC 2009: Day 1: Opening

The National Quartet Convention kicked off about an hour ago with a surprise guest, Louisville’s own Larenelle Harris. He’s a former tenor for the Gaither Vocal Band and has had a successful career in Inspirational music. He sang the “Amen Chorus” and received an enthusiastic standing...

Concert Review: Collingsworth Family (Mt. Sterling, OH)

A couple of days ago, when making my preparations for the National Quartet Convention, I noticed that the Collingsworth Family was doing a concert Sunday night in a town about halfway to Louisville. So I decided to tack the concert on to my trip. This was the fourth or fifth time (Phil Collingsworth...

Concert Review: Inspirations (Millersburg, OH, 8/29/09)

Last night, I had the chance to catch the Inspirations live at Gospel Haven Mennonite Church in Millersburg, Ohio. This was my first time to see the new lineup with Dallas Rogers on tenor and David Ragan on lead. A song list: Jesus is Mine (featuring Dallas) I Can Tell You Now the Time (featuring Dallas and...

Concert Review: Blackwood Brothers (Sugarcreek, OH, 8/13/09)

I had the opportunity to see the Blackwood Brothers in Sugarcreek, Ohio on Thursday. The group is led by Jimmy Blackwood, who sings lead, and also features Wayne Little on tenor, Randy Byrd on bass, and Brad White on baritone/piano. First half: How About Your Heart (Jimmy/Brad/Randy/Wayne) He Touched Me...

Concert Review: Perrys (New Philadelphia, OH, 7/9/09)

I had the chance to see the Perrys on Friday in New Philadelphia. There were two opening acts, which I missed since I had the opportunity to interview alto Libbi Perry Stuffle for an upcoming feature interview on this site. I Love to Tell of His Love. This is the classic quartet tune performed by the...

Concert Review: The Perrys (live, online)

For those of you who happen to notice this within the next hour or so, you can catch a Perrys concert being streamed live here. Tip: Right click, select zoom, and select full screen. At least on my Vista desktop, it works. Here’s a set list being updated live: I Love to Tell, featuring Tracy Stuffle....