I posted a couple months ago about songs that seem to ellicit strong opinions, either one way or the other. I mentioned that I thought Gold City’s “When Jesus Saves” would be one of said songs. I opened the poll up a month or so ago, and now that the album has been out for [...]
Archive for September, 2008
“When Jesus Saves”: The Results
Posted in Southern Gospel, tagged Gold City on September 30, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Our 1st Birthday!
Posted in Uncategorized on September 29, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Yesterday was the one year anniversary of my start of this blog. As a stats update, we’ve had 290 posts in the year, 706 total comments, and 41,200 visits. Thanks to all of you for reading and commenting, and hopefully we’ll continue to grow even more in the next year!
Hidden Gems: Crist Family – “I Know Why”
Posted in Hidden Gems, Southern Gospel on September 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
This song comes from the Crist Family’s first Crossroads release, Worth The Trip. It’s a tender, acoustic ballad that features a female solo on the first few lines of the song, moving to a female duet to finish the verse, then full harmonies on the chorus. The second verse has a solo then trio before [...]
Upcoming Concert: The Dills – Oct. 5
Posted in Southern Gospel on September 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Another concert announcement for those of you who are in the Memphis area. The Dills are going to be in concert at my church, Faith Baptist on Oct. 5 at 6:00 PM. There is no admission charge, but a love offering will be taken. Visit the church website for more information.
Interesting Problem With Mike Lefevre Quartet CD
Posted in Southern Gospel, tagged Canaan Records, Lefevre Quartet on September 25, 2008 | 10 Comments »
I bought a copy of the Mike Lefevre Quartet CD Nothin’ But Good yesterday. Great CD, probably the best I’ve heard yet this year, and I’ll do a review on it in the next few days or so, but I have one disappointing problem with the disc. On the chorus to “You Thought Of Us”, [...]
Review: Skyline Boys – “Free And Forgiven”
Posted in Reviews, Southern Gospel, tagged Skyline Boys on September 24, 2008 | 4 Comments »
This is the debut release by the Skyline Boys on Crossroads Music. Personnel are Jodi Hosterman – Tenor, Rob Nykamp – Lead, Bobby Nitz – Baritone, and Dennis Powers – Bass.
Tracks
Movin’ Out Of Here – Penned by Crossroads exec Chris White, this song, which was previously recorded by the Anchormen, gets the album off to [...]
Two New Mega Reviews At SGAlbums.com
Posted in Southern Gospel, tagged SG Albums on September 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
We’ve posted 2 new mega reviews over at SouthernGospelAlbums.com. Click on each of them to go to the full reviews. I participated in both.
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound – Influenced
Gold City – Moment Of Truth
Hidden Gems: Statesmen – “When My Master Walks With Me”
Posted in Hidden Gems, Southern Gospel, tagged Hovie Lister, Statesmen on September 23, 2008 | 7 Comments »
This song comes from the LP The Statesmen Quartet Sings With Hovie Lister, which is incidentally celebrating 50 years since its release this year. This was the Statesmen’s second LP, and featured Cat Freeman, Jake Hess, Doy Ott, Big Chief Jim Weatherington, and Hovie Lister. This is a slower to midtempo song that is full [...]
Gerald Wolfe’s “Solo” Album Now Available
Posted in Southern Gospel, tagged Gerald Wolfe, Greater Vision on September 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Gerald Wolfe’s new “solo” album, Until Now, that commemorates his 28 year tenure in SG music is now available at Greater Vision’s website. Check it out!
SG Insights: Jodi Hosterman – Skyline Boys
Posted in SG Insights, Southern Gospel, tagged Jodi Hosterman, Skyline Boys on September 19, 2008 | 3 Comments »
I recently had a conversattion with Jodi Hosterman, tenor for the Skyline Boys, to discuss the group and their soon to be released debut album from Crossroads. Here is the interview:
WB: Some folks may not be too familiar with the Skyline Boys. Can you give us a brief overview of the quartet?
JH:The owner of [...]
