New Blogger: Gerald Wolfe
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10 23rd, 2008 |
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Welcome Gerald Wolfe to the blogosphere!
http://www.geraldwolfesblog.blogspot.com/
He started off with a political post. I’d love to see some insights about life on the road or other SG-related posts, as...
Video: Kurt Young with the Cathedrals
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10 22nd, 2008 |
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Unfortunately, about the only thing Cathedrals fans who remember anything about Kurt Young remember is the infamous Dove Awards performance.
I say “unfortunately,” as Dean Adkins has posted a video on YouTube that shows what the Cathedrals must have heard when they hired him:
Obviously, he was...
Classic CD Review: Live From the Alabama Theatre (Kingsmen)
Rating: 4 stars (of 5)
Average Song Rating: 3.9 stars (of 5)
Song List: Walking the Sea; Look On the Brighter Side; The Love of God; Friends of Mine; Gonna Keep Holding On; Heaven Will Be Worth it All; Safe Now; A New Life; That Third Day; Love Lifted Me; I’ve Never Been This Homesick.
Available from:...
GVB and Inspirations
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10 21st, 2008 |
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What do the Gaither Vocal Band and the Inspirations have in common?
Right now, last we’ve heard, both have tenor singers filling in for lead singers. (Respectively, David Phelps and Daron...
Video: Brandon Barry with Stamps
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10 20th, 2008 |
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Recently, former Old Paths Quartet bass singer Brandon Barry has been filling in with Ed Enoch’s Stamps Quartet. I came across this video, and since today seems to be a slow news day so far, I thought this was worth...
Full of Faith or Faith-less?
Earlier this week, I was reading the parable of the unjust judge. “And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them? I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the...
Rumor about XM’s Cancellation: False
A rumor is circulating that Marlin Taylor has left XM radio, and that XM radio is dropping enLighten, its Southern Gospel channel. Marlin emailed me to set the facts straight:
Daniel,
It appears that reports have circulated that I am no longer with XM Radio … and that possibly enLighten will be...
Video: David Phelps fills in with GVB
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10 18th, 2008 |
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David Phelps filling in with the Gaither Vocal...
Saturday News Roundup #26 and open thread
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10 18th, 2008 |
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In the news:
The Southern Styles radio show is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a special week-long series of broadcasts from Oct. 15-21.
David Bruce Murray has a fascinating post on whether it’s legal to purchase a promo CD.
Upcoming Reviews:
October 21: Live From the Alabama Theatre...
Blackwood Gospel Quartet staying on the road
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10 17th, 2008 |
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Mark Blackwood of the Blackwood Gospel Quartet posted a comment clarifying his intentions as to the future of his group:
I normally do not post on these blogs and message boards. However, in respect for Deon Unthank and our friendship I will comment on this issue. I will be sending a press release to...
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