I guess I was in a state of denial the other day after hearing the news about Roy Webb’s resignation. It’s still a shock, but I guess with all this “family stuff” goin’ on, I understand. I’m sure this decision was made with alot of prayer and I’m sure God will lead from here out.
But on a happier note…
Gordon Mote has been chosen as their pianist for the remainder of the Summer tour. Awesome fit and I look forward to going to a concert with him playing for them.
Maybe it’s old news for some, but Roy Webb is no longer the piano player for EHSSQ. I knew that his Dad was sick and all and that the situation was bad in more ways than one, but man what a shock! Roy was a highlight at every concert and I’m sure gonna miss him. Godspeed to Roy as he tends to these matters and to EHSSQ as they search for a new pianist.
As of May 24, 2007, they’re in the ranks of Legacy Five, Greater Vision, and Brian Free & Assurance. I think it’s a good move for the group and a good addition to the Daywind family, but I can’t help but think that Daywind is going in the direction of Progressive SG lately, what with signing Austin’s Bridge (Rascal Flatts for Christians, according to people like the guy at Averyfineline) and now this. Just that description is a giveaway that that is a Progressive group, and the latest Booth Brothers prject, though with another record company, was also Progressive. Now that they’re with Daywind, will the Booth Bros. return to the Traditional style? We can only wait for late 2007 to roll around, for that’s when the new project is expected.
I’m sure many of you noticed, as I did, that one member was missing from the GVB/EHSSQ live webcast: Roy Webb, pianist/comic relief. Well, according to a blog entry on EHSSQ’s Myspace, his dad is sick with cancer and knocking on death’s door. He and Roy have had “issues” over the years and Roy went to straighten those out and be with his family. Please pray for him and the Webbs during this difficult time…
Looks like the Lord is answering longtime prayers…
Look at the first pic in the music player. Man, I hope that’s recent. If it is, then God has worked in his heart!
Y’all might remember Cobb as the very first tenor for Legacy Five, the guy who delivered the awesome hit “I Stand Redeemed”, a song that L5 hasn’t been able to do for a while and are creating a new version on their upcoming Know So Salvation project. This guy won Horizon Individual Award at NQC 2000 and left the group two days later. In an L5 radio interview with Daniel Britt, Roger Bennett told him that Cobb left because “the road life wasn’t his cup of tea”. Hmm.. then why was he so bitter? His Myspace used to have very spiteful material about L5 on it, but he cleaned that up too. Sounds like a step in the right direction!
Man, what I wouldn’t give to see this guy in a quartet again. He’s absolutely phenomenal! I mean, the guy was 19 when he joined L5, and if you’ve heard “I Stand Redeemed” then you know what I’m talkin‘ about when I say “young talent.”
Keep praying, guys. It’s doin’ a world of good…
The funeral was today, and God blessed it! The order was as follows:
1. Sounds of Liberty sang. Not sure of the title, possibly “May All Who Come Behind Us Find Us Faithful.”
2. Duke Westover, Executive Assistant to Dr. Falwell prayed.
3. Jim Moon, Lifelong Friend spoke.
4. Kendra Cook Penn sang “Finally Home.”
5. Harold Wilmington, Wilmington Bible Insitute spoke
6. Kim Goeglin, Special Assistant to the President, spoke and read the President’s address to the family.
7. Dr. Ronald Godwin, Exec VP at Liberty spoke
8. Mr. George Rogers, Friend and WWII Veteran spoke
9. Video Presentation to Doug Oldham singing “Thank You For Giving to the Lord”
10. Dr. Elmer Towns, co-founder, read Phil 1:3-26
11.Franklin Graham spoke
12. Jeannie Falwell spoke
13. Charles Billingsley sang “Going Home”
14. Jerry Vines shared the Gospel
15. Choir sang Hallelujah Chorus
Man, what an impact this man had. He was very influential on me, since I live in Bedford, a small town 20 minutes from Lynchburg. Many people these past days have criticized him for many reasons, but he things that none 0f them could ever do. He lead many people to Christ, and he unerringly preached the Word and nothing but the Word. He took a stand in politics that helped our country get godly men into the Oval Office. He helped Lynchburg grow as a city, which many wouldn’t care about, but those of us in the area are SO grateful. I pray that God will continue to bless Thomas Road Baptist Church and Liberty University in the way He did when Falwell was alive. Rest in peace, Dr. Falwell, and I’ll meet you in the morning on the Other Side.
Nothing’s really happened recently, but I felt it necessary to provide an un-necessary rant, so…
Just got the some CDs by these guys. Has anybody ever heard them? THEY’RE AMAZING!!!! They have an awesome lineup: high tenor, solid baritone and lead, pleasantly low bass. Their bass also happens to be the MC and pianist for the group, and they’re not a very well-known group, but are definitely on par with the more famous ones! Check them out at www.daybreakquartet.com.
EDIT: The bass emailed me and informed me that while he is the pianist and bass, the baritone is the MC.
From the Singing News website:
The results are in! The Top Five finalists in the 2007 Singing News Top 5 Fan Award Nominees have been announced. Winners will be revealed Thursday, September 13 in Louisville, Ky., during the National Quartet Convention.
Female
Peg McKamey Bean- The McKameys
Sheri Easter- Jeff & Sheri Easter
Kim Hoppers- The Hoppers
Libbi Stuffle- The Perrys
Susan Whisnant- The Whisnants
Male
Scott Fowler- Legacy Five
Ernie Haase- Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Ivan Parker- Soloist
Arthur Rice- Kingdom Heirs
Gerald Wolfe- Greater Vision
Tenor
Brian Free- Brian Free & Assurance
Ernie Haase- Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Frank Seamans- Legacy Five
David Sutton- Triumphant Quartet
Jason Waldroup- Greater Vision
Lead
Matt Dibler- The Inspirations
Scott Fowler- Legacy Five
Clayton Inman- Triumphant Quartet
Arthur Rice- Kingdom Heirs
Gerald Wolfe- Greater Vision
Baritone
Doug Anderson- Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Rodney Griffin- Greater Vision
Scott Howard- Legacy Five
Scott Inman- Triumphant Quartet
Mark Trammell- Mark Trammell Trio
Bass
Eric Bennett- Triumphant Quartet
Tim Duncan- Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Glenn Dustin- Legacy Five
Mike Holcomb- The Inspirations
Tracy Stuffle- The Perrys
Alto
Sheri Easter- Jeff & Sheri Easter
Connie Hopper- The Hoppers
Libbi Stuffle- The Perrys
Debra Talley- The Talley Trio
Susan Whisnant- The Whisnants
Soprano
Connie Fortner- The McKameys
Karen Peck Gooch- Karen Peck & New River
TaRanda Greene- The Greenes
Kim Hopper- The Hoppers
Lauren Talley- The Talley Trio
Young Artist
Eli Fortner- The McKameys
Ricky Free- Brian Free & Assurance
Joseph Habedank- The Perrys
Scott Inman- Triumphant Quartet
Dustin Sweatman- Mark Trammell Trio
Horizon Individual
Grant Barker- The Kingsmen
Jeremy Lile- Brian Free & Assurance
Josh Singletary- Tribute Quartet
Dustin Sweatman- Mark Trammell Trio
Nick Trammell- The Perrys
Horizon Group
The Ball Brothers
The Browns
Crystal River
Paid In Full
Young Harmony
Musician
Roger Bennett- Legacy Five
Kim Collingsworth- The Collingsworth Family
Matthew Holt- The Perrys
Jeff Stice- Triumphant Quartet
Roy Webb- Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Songwriter
Mark Bishop
Jim Brady
Gerald Crabb
Rodney Griffin
Dianne Wilkinson
Album
Get Away Jordan- Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
I Know- The Inspirations
Live In Music City- Legacy Five
Revival- Gold City
Triumphant- Triumphant Quartet
Group of the Year
The Booth Brothers
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
The Inspirations
Legacy Five
Triumphant Quartet
Song
Give It Away- Gaither Vocal Band
He Will Hide Me- The Perrys
Heaven’s Hero- Greater Vision
Hey Jonah- Triumphant Quartet
I Have Not Forgotten- The Inspirations
I Will Trust You Lord- The McKameys
If It Takes A Valley- Brian Free & Assurance
My Anchor of Hope- Kingdom Heirs
Once Upon A Cross- Mark Trammell Trio
Strike Up The Band- Legacy Five
According to the guys over at SoGospelNews.com’s Forums, the Jody Brown Indian Family is disbanded. Well, actually they’re “taking time off the road”, and will decide at a later time whether to continue or not. I’m hoping they’ll continue; they’re a relatively young group that has already had good radio play and could make a pretty good mark in the realm of SGM Family groups…
With the Gaither Vocal Band recently announcing that they’re at work on a new album (just them, not the upcoming EHSSQ/GVB dual effort), it got me to thinking about other groups that I want another project from. Here’s some of them:
The Florida Boys- after they get a new tenor and everything calms down on the personnel end, I’d love to hear a new one from these guys!
Mercy’s Mark- it’s been a while since the 2006 release of Something’s Happening. These guys will undoubtedly keep getting better with each one, so why not go to work?
Legacy Five- Don’t really need to mention them in this list, since they’re at work on a summer project, but I just can’t wait!
Gold City- Another one I don’t need to mention, because in their SoGospelNews.com blog they mentioned a new one in the works…
Valor- This trio should just wait to see the response to their performance at NQC this year before going ahead with anything but I’d still like to hear some more.
Those are the major ones that come to mind. Hopefully they might stumble upon this humble blog and go for it!
