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YEAR END PROGRAM with the MIGHTY CLOUDS OF JOY
This program had potential
to be a glorious event; however, it was marked with challenges from
the beginning. It was almost two hours late starting which put a lot
of people on edge. All the groups did show up and perform, which was
a blessing. The Silver Stars of Blanch,
NC did a wonderful job. The young man on the lead guitar was
amazing to say the least. Rev. Harvey Jones of the Triangle
Starlights sounds just as blessed (if not moreso) than he did twenty
years ago. One lesson most upcoming groups could stand to learn is more
singing - less talking! Due to food poisoning, Joe Ligon
was unable to be at this program, but the Mighty Clouds of Joy
performed remarkably! Ron was an excellent stand- in for Joe. Infact,
had one not seen them but heard the performance only, a person would
have thought Joe Lagon was indeed there. Mike Cooke can definitely
shake the windows at any given time! (Singing in the Clouds indeed!)
However, this program still left a bit to be desired due to timing,
talking, and whatever other issues that kept it from being at its
full potential. May it be a learning tool for the promoters and may
God bless them in the future!
program rating: 5
FranLuWa
SIGNATURE QUILT UNVEILING PROGRAM
Oh, what a blessed event!!!
We CARE Promotions and Broadcast really went to work on this program
and it paid off. The Fine
Arts Bldg. of St. Augustine's
College was a beautiful setting for the quilt and the performers.
Parking may have been at question, but I heard no real complaints. The
variety of groups was great. Johnnie Faison and the Gospel Tones can
sing to me anytime, especially "Loving Eyes." George
Dickens and the Disciples came all the way from Oak
City, NC and tore the house up from the beginning of their set
until the end! These are North
Carolina's best upcoming headliners for sure! Rev. Howard
"Slim" Hunt and the Supreme Angels gave a legendary
performance. The perseverance of traditional/quartet gospel was
definitely honored at this program through the quilt and the
performances. Whatever challenges experienced during the planning and
carrying out of this event were handled well and appear to be learning
tools for the We CARE organization. May God ever bless them and their
supporters!
program rating: 9
FranLuWa
just came to myself after getting in from the
program . there was 5 groups and i must say every group gave it there
all. but i must say it was a lee williams night. him and that patrick
just let god had this way tonight. if patrick don't never sang that
song again i can truly say god use him last night . the spirit just
took controll of patrick and that make lee sing that much harder.
patrick had to pull him off the stage and he was still singing. i
would like to give hats off to donald william anyother job well done.
must give this program a 10!
Anniversary of the GOSPEL JUBILEES of Raleigh, NC
This event was held
on July 9, 2006 at Friendship Chapel Church in Wake Forest, NC. The
church is beautiful and has a very good seating arrangement. It
really should have been a packed house, considering the contribution
the Jubilees and Rev. Johnnie Holloway have made to quartet gospel.
This group offers almost every variation of gospel music from praise
and worship to contemporary to traditional. Even the variety of
groups on the program highlighted the versatility of the
Jubilees...Ed Hall and the Evening Five, The Capital City Five,
Kingdom's Heirs, The Christian Harmonettes, and the praise and
worship choir. Every heart present was fed. I must say, however, the
microphones could have been in better service and less turn around
time in between groups would have been commendable.
This
gets a 6 rating. FranLuWa
30th pre-ANNIVERSARY OF THE SPIRITUAL ENTERTAINERS OF OXFORD, NC
Oh what a
blessed event this was!
This banquet
was held at West Oxford Elementary School and the turnout was
wonderful. I believe every seat was filled. I know every stomach
was!!! The food was very good and plentiful. The tables were
beautifully decorated. Coach Powell spoke well of the gospel effort
and encourage all to generate funding for our talents. Performances by
The Gospel Harmoneers of Warrenton, Big James Barrett and the Golden
Jubilees of Greenville, and of course by the honorees The Spiritual
Entertainers of Oxford were very good and well received by the
congregation. The promoter for this event, Ms. Arnita Miles of Vance
County, did an excellent job on the planning. Her humbleness as well
as that of the Spiritual Entertainers was definitely noted by the
outstanding response from the congregation.
For a local program,
this earns an 8 rating mark.
FranLuWa
August 6, 2005 in Durham, NC
This
program is almost beyond description and dangerously close to being
a full blown disaster. Perhaps it was the first big program for
the promoters or everyone was just totally unprepared for this
event. No microphones for the local groups and with the exception of
the first group, the other two walked out and did not perform.
CHURCH FOLK in the audience were getting rowdy (perhaps somewhat
understandable over the unorganization for the local
groups; but questionable behavior for God's people). However, Mr.
Doc McKenzie came out and spoke a few words of wisdom to all and
smoothed things over for his performance which was off the hook to
say the least!! Mr. George Dean has the most charming personality
and it showed as he followed up with his performance despite other
situations not in the favor of his group, The Gospel Four. The way
he broke into "Blessed for My Humbleness" is
nothing less than spiritually inspirational and full of charm and
poise.
This
program is beyond rating because I will never forget that one,
but I'm not sure that I really want to acknowledge such discord
either. FranLuWa
Harvey Jones & Triangle Starlights Anniversary!
Rev. Harvey Jones and
the Triangle Starlights' Anniversary
I had the opportunity
to go to the anniversary of the Triangle Starlights on June 26,
2005 at the Ezra
Center. Unfortunately
they had the room without a stage and the microphones were not
functioning well for all singers. The spirit seemed to be overly
relaxed regardless how well the groups performed. I came in on Perfect
Vision and James Lassiter was in full form with his very talented
voice. Rev. Harvey Jones was as smooth as he was in the day of the
Consolaires. (Of course the microphone issues challenged their
performance). The Carolina Kings of Henderson sound so good! Oh my
God! Johnny Faison and the Gospel Tones song my favorites from back in
the day and with the perfection of Johnny Faison.
It sure would be nice to hear a lot more of these groups in this
area!! More advertisement would have drawn a larger crowd.
The timing was very decent as was the number of groups on the program.
I rate this program 6.
franluwa
B.T. Green & Chritian Harmonettes Anniversary,
Hillside
High School is indeed a beautiful school and an excellent
place for such events. Parking was good, too. Tickets were not too
pricey and the availability of vendors and food was good. Melissa Wade
did a fine job as the announcer. Time was used as wisely as
possible. I thoroughly enjoyed George Dean and The Gospel
Four. They fit in very well for this area in quartet
gospel...definitely high quality headliner material. Luther
Barnes gave an excellent concert. He sang no song too long and
didn't talk too much. That is as close to perfect as one should
expect and he should pass that method on to others in the
profession. Many blessings are wished to BT Green and
the Christian Harmonettes! They sound wonderful and are warm-hearted
people.
I rate this program a 9.
franluwa
June, 5 2005
At
Hillside High School in Durham, NC
Even
though I got there
late. The Gospel 4 turned it out. I enjoy those guys. They are very
friendly people, And I always enjoy George Dean's singing. I felt
like George Dean should have been the HeadLiner.
And
I felt like the
admission price was high for this
program, I believe he would have had a packed house, or more people
there. And I think all promoters that have Gospel Programs should have
a discount for the Senior Citizens , Because they are big supporters
of these Gospel Programs.
I
give this program rating a 5......Jn
I would like to comment on Bro. B. T. Green & The Christian Harmonettes Anniversary,that was held on June 5,2005 at The Hillside High School Auditorium in Durham,NC. I really enjoyed the program. And I would like to suggest that the Gospel Promoters need to consider the Senior Citizens ages. and not charge them the regular price as everyone else. I think that they should charge the Senior Citizen between $6.00-$8.00 and nothing more. I would like to say that Bro. George Dean & the Gospel Four really turned the house out. and Also I would like to give praise to The Bradley Family of Durham, NC and let them know that I really enjoyed them and keep God in your care. I would like to say that Bro. Luther Barnes and The Sunset Jubilaires of Rocky Mount,NC did a good job. and the rest of the groups on the program were great also. Bro. B. T. I want to congratulate you and your group on a great anniversary! Well done and I hope that you would have many more to come. Terri
Program Review For Dunn NC June 5,2005
Time:3:30????4:30???
Head Liners: The Brooklyn Allstars
and The Nightingales
First of all the program was scheduled for Doors Open at 2:30
Program Starts at 3:30 but it started around 4:00 or 4:30 with the
MC's group opening.And there were two MC's one was pretty good the
other seemed to have an attitude of some kind for some reason and
didn't seem to friendly. But the biggest problem I saw was the
number of groups on the program.This program had 8 groups listed yet
about 10 ended up singing. They just walked in and I feel when you
have a program like that maybe you need to redo the time allowed to
sing instead of 20 mins. each maybe 10 or 12 mins. and groups need
to learn that when there time is up time is up. I have been to so
many programs where no one sang their allowed time and it
makes everyone have to be in a bind and rushing to get the message
accross. If we would only do everything in order as the bible asks
it would be so much easier on the MC's and groups themselves because
most of these groups come from along way and a lot of the time
hardly get to minister and that just isn't fair.
They kept telling the last
group to cut it short because they had to be out at a certain time
and it seemed like they just kept singing just because. I really do
not support groups that do not abide by rules so that everyone can
enjoy the program.
It makes it hard on everyone when you
don't do what you are supposed to do, as Ministers of the gospel in
song.
The Brooklyn AllStars
did good but, I'm going to be honest with you it felt like the
crowd was waiting for Rev. Spann or something because they crowds
response wasn't that good.We have to get used to the group with or
without the Reverend he is getting them ready to be alble to appear
on their own and I feel we should give them the same support when
he's not there as when he's there.You can just feel the difference.I
always enjoy them even by themselves they are a very anointed young
group with a very bright future ahead of them. And I will always
support their Ministry. Rev.Spann is leaving a great groups of guys
to following in his foot steps. I hope we support them also.
The
Nightingales as always were great. I just once again, think the
crowd was tired from the long list of groups that had appeared and
it's was getting really late and I'm sure people were trying to
support as much as they could. I just wish Promoters would try and
not place some many groups on one program so the people can enjoy
the program without getting wore out with to much singing. I know we
need to make the money to pay the groups but it seems to be driving
the fans away insted of winning more fans to the Quartet
Industry. And this is on one persons opinion. But I do attend a lot
of the major programs from town to town and it is easy to see the
fallout....Until next time see you on the front row!!!!
I Rate this Program 4 To Many
Walk-Ins In The Door!!
Quartet
Snoop. NC
Tony & The Magnificent Voices Anniversary!
May 27,
2005
This
anniversary had great potential. The building was roomy and actually
rather comfortable for local programming. Better usage of time in
between groups would have made things better and more efficient.
More stable PA system and more knowledge of how to adjust the
microphones would have been better appreciated. (God bless the
Memphis Harmonizer for their patience and tolerance!) All groups did
perform very well. Please note that if you set a time limit for
performances, it needs to apply to all. The Memphis Harmonizers were
wonderful with such a blues/jazz smooth sound. I would definitely
love to hear more from them. Doc McKenzie left me absolutely
speechless even with his rendition of the benediction and
continuance of "I Won." Tony and the Magnificent
Voices were good and blessed. My salutation to a female on guitar
any day!
This
program gets a 7.7.
franluwa
Saturday Night May
21,2005
Linclonville,AME
Cary,NC?
The Sensational Nightingales In Concert
This program was
really good.I was late getting there due to having to do another
program before that.That I would raither not rate.But I got there just
in time to hear "The Nightingales'and I was totally
blessed!!There were other groups on the program also.The Male
Chourse,The Triangle Startlights and The Branchettes.When I got there
the Branchettes were coming down and the church was rocking with
Sister May Perry she is a anointed woman of God and each time she
singings she just lifts your spirit.Then the Gales came up.And they
were on fire.These brothers are so blessed in their Ministry that when
they sing you feel the spirit in the place.Bro.Darryl and Bro.Joe
Joe"The Living Legend"Is a blessing to be around.Bro.Sug and
Bro.Larry add to the good company.But what I like most about these
guys is not just on stage but when you see them off stage they are so
down to earth that I see why God uses them!!
The church had a
great crowd and if felt like everyone was really enjoying the
group.They sang a mixture of old and new hits and that was really
nice.I will always remember the Gals as being on of my all time
favorite Quartet Groups they just have a smooth sound that you just
can't find every where.So God blessed that program and everyone when
home from a Spiritfilled Night with The Nightingals and their
guest.If you missed it you missed a treat.But until next time,I will
see you on the front row!!!
My Rate For This
Program.................9 Right On Time!
Quartet Snoop,NC
The Old Time Gospel Program, Raeford,NC
Saturday May 15,2005
Raeford, NC
Turlington High School Aud.
With:
The New Brooklyn
Allstars
The Nightengales
Bobby Clark
The Christian Angles
James Gamble and The
Gospel Pearls Of,SC
The Burden Lifters were a
no show
and others!
Hi, everyone I'm back in
commission I'd been busy for awhile and had not attended any good
programs but i'm back on the road again!!! Last night I was in
Raeford,NC at the Old Time Gospel Program. And that it is was!!
This program was great and the groups well most of them anyway did a
great job.The sound was nice and everyone seemed to be having a good
time.But one of the groups as usual song over their time and the MCs
had to get on them and kind of let them know everthing should be done
in order.The MC's were good kind of long at some points but good.
The local groups as I said,
did a great job but the head liners rocked the house!!The Brooklyn
Allstars with their guest Rev. Spann who had just got out of the
hospital the day before was awesome!! They sung songs that I had forgot
they wrote! And they went off!! Little Sonny was in total rare form and
the anointing was all in the place!! Rev. Spann acted like a 20 year
old insted of the 80 years old he's blessed to be.God was truly in the
house!!! Those boys all most sang the building down!!It was a night to
remember.Then The Nightingales came on and put the icing on the cake.
Those men have such a blessed ministry that no matter how many times
you hear them you are blessed!! I just enjoyed getting to another good
program.It wasn't a big crowd and was a little long but the spirit was
there and that was all that mattered.I can't wait to see them again on
June 5,2005 at 3:30 in Dunn, NC at Dunn Community Building!!!And maby
I will see you on the front row!!
This Was Another H&H
Production!!
My Rate For This Program: An
8 This Program Was Great!!
Quartet Snoop, NC
Appreciation Service for Thelma Bass May 1, 2005 I
attended an appreciation service in Durham Sunday at Living Water Church
on Hwy 70. What a beautiful place for a beautiful program! I
was late getting there due to a wonderful Anniversary celebration at
Emmanuel Tabernacle on Atlantic Street, but I could tell Sister Eunice
Wilkerson and her committee or co-workers had done a wonderful job
planning this worthwhile event. There was a nice crowd of people present
to be a blessing to Radio Announcer, Faithfulaires group leader,
founder, and community advocate, Sis. Thelma Bass. Sis. Bass is
presently going through some serious medical conditions that pricked the
heart of Promoter Eunice Wilkerson to spearhead this benefit
program on Thelma’s behalf. We pray the Lord continues to
bless her. It’s
such a blessing when God touches the heart of your friends to the point
that they put things into action. It takes thought, action, much prayer
and faith to make the vision a reality. We all come up with really good
ideas from time to time, but how often do we act on them. Talk is one
thing but action is another.I
send accolades out to you Eunice---job very well done. I’d
also like to commend the wonderful groups, promoters and media reps.
that came to be a blessing to Thelma as well. I don’t know all of the
names, but I do know some and I’ll mention them here, The Price
Family, Rufus Poole, The Faithfulaires, Tony & The Magnificent
Voices, Second Chance, The Silver Stars of Blanch, The Friendly 5, The
Christian Angels and Geneses all sang on the program. They all did an
outstanding job ministering to God’s people. The area promoters in
attendance were Johnnie Hunter, Frances Malone, Richard Miller, Louise
Hargrove, George Thaxton, Jonas Brown, Buddy Baldwin, Carolyn Pettiford
Ryles, Shirley McCadden,
Beatrice Williams, Jackie Green and myself. Angeltone members Sharron
Terrell and Ann Jones were also present in support of this benefit. Remember
to show you really CARE about others, take action. Show your support by
attending these great events.
Lee Williams's Anniversary in Richmond, VA
I was blessed with
the opportunity to go to the big program in Richmond, VA on April
17, 2005. I must say I am a fan of Doc McKenzie and Keith "Wonderboy"
Johnson and I did enjoy their performances...even though they talked
too much. I also enjoyed the Williams Brothers, especially when they
sang "Still Here." They also talked too much. Slim did a
great job and I'm sure Lee Williams pleased his crowd. The building
was beautiful, but I think for a show like, the theater seating may
be helpful for viewing from the back and sides. The biggest grip I
would have with this program or any for that matter is the groups
could use a little more variety in their performances. As many hits
as these groups have, people shouldn't be able to predict exactly
what they are going to sing at every show.
With all that being
said, I give this program a 7.8 rating.
FranLuWa
Friday Night April 8,2005
Durham,NC NCGAG
Friday night the beginning of the guild started out pretty good.I only
had one compaint well maby two.The sound went from ok to right out the
door. It was as if the sound men were new to the whole thing.The
choirs were so big that someone should have told them to stand around
the mikes for better sound (i'm a musician I know)but then again this
was the sound mans job. And so this made the music sound totally out
of sink for most of the night.But I have to give it to the bands
for the groups they were totally awesome they took us way back to
church with there music and the crowd loved it! I think they would
have loved it even more with more attention from the sound men.The
guild is always a good place to display your talents so why not make
it the best in sound and everything?Also there was alot of people
singing to tracks and at some places tracks are not always the best to
use.They maby better in a smaller setting because in a big setting
like that the sound quality is not that great.At one time I thought we
were going to have a night of tracks I was starting to feel a little
let down. But I couldn't complain the program was supposed to be
free.They lifted offerings each night which is understandable but, if
you want me to give please don't single me out with what i'm going to
give.Such as asking everyone who's paying $20.00 to come first and so
on.God has no respect a person when it comes to giving the bibls
said, just give and it shall be given unto you. But all and all I
enjoyed each night that I went to the guild,always do and I've been
attending for going on three years now. And the groups and choirs that
I heard and seen have been totally awesome.But Friday Night ending
with Rev. Timothy Wright was the perfect way to end a
week.I'm a big fan of Timothy Wright from way back in the day (Yes,I'm
A Believer) so that was the best way that I could have ended my
week by listening to the "Godfather of
Gospel."
I Rate My 2 Nights at NC GAG a 7...
almost Heaven
Quartet Snoop NC
The Guild... Friday Night But they still sounded fantastic. I guess that was
part of their choir decorum. I don’t know. Now I was there from 9 to
12:30 and it wasn’t over when I left they said there were still
several groups that had to sing. I don’t know but I did get to hear 3
quartets. A great group (don’t remember their names )out of Holly
Springs, Miss. They had an awesome lead singer and the background and
band was hot too. The Edwards Sisters
of Greeneville, NC. Ya’ll know how Tammy Edwards does it. The
audience loved their “PUSH” delivery. People were in the audience
PUSHING their way through the mess! And I was too. But that Bobby Wilson
in the Norris Garner group. Lawd have mercy if that man didn’t sang,
the sun ain’t shining today. Whew. He hit one run and I kno I saw
somebody go put money on the stage like they do on the televised Mega
Church Shows. I loved it – guess you can tell. But there’s
always a downside. Hey! NC Gospel Announcers Guild, get some people in
the house for these folks to sing to. Seriously, the announcer’s guild
ought to have better publicity than anybody. That's RADIO isn't it?
Everybody in NC should have at least heard about it, especially people
that support gospel music and the artist. People said they just didn’t
know anything about it. The crowd was very small for a Friday night. Freewill
Offering. I saw Al “the Bishop Hobbs on the front row. I know last
year he did the closing remarks, this year I didn’t stay til closing.
But I know it was him, from his work with The Bobby Jones Gospel TV
Show. I saw Doc McKenzie and Darrell Henley in the audience too. Doc was
introduced from his seat. Damon Little gave a special public thank you
to the Announcer’s Guild for giving him a chance and playing his music
when he first started. He talked about sowing seeds, then he sowed one
into the NC Announcer’s Guild (very generous contribution too, if I do
say so myself). Go Damon! Here’s a question for you. Do you think that maybe the choirs are getting so much more airplay than the quartets because they come out and sing on these type programs. The choirs were in full voice. While last year I heard quartets singing to tracks. C'mon people. How's the choir gonna get 45 people to come sing and you can't get 8 members to commit? I mean if I had a group I would set aside a special amount of money to invest in at least one of these opportunities annually and at the seminars I’d voice my concerns, and I’d register to sing. Because you really should sow into things you believe in, like yourself and your group. If I didn’t sing anywhere else. I’d definitely try to be a part of the Announcer’s Guild. Afterall, that’s RADIO isn’t it? Can anybody say airplay? I'll
give it an 8...great gifts, but no crowd, they basically sang to the
announcers and each other.
Saturday March 26,2005 Time:???? Garner Senior High School This program could have had the makings of a good program there was some good guest groups on the program the special guest being the Silver Stars of Blanch and I always enjoy them. And they did a great job as usual! The only things wrong at this program was the attitudes of the some of the people in charge. I was told that only four groups were invited but it ended up being about eight groups. And the extra groups were family groups that were added in.So the guest groups only got to sing two songs while the family groups went on and on. I think if you plan a program and promise visiting groups something please stick to your word groups look to you for this. And since it was a family sponsored program the family could have been put on hold for singing and let the guest sing. I talked to a few of the guest group members and they were unhappy about the way they were treated. The main group that had taken the time out to set up the mikes and etc. for the program got rushed off stage after being nice enough to come and set up for all the groups. I think alot of times people forget who's really the ones that helped make the program, without mikes, drums and etc.what kind of program would that have been? If anyone should have sang extra shouldn't it have been them? I was a little disappointed when I hard some of the groups were not treated fair.. So with this little review in mind, maybe this will remind Promoters and the public to treat people who help them a little better. There maybe a time that you will need them again. And this time it may not be so easy to get their help. Remember the bible says, "do unto others as you would have them do unto you."And,until next time, I'll see you on the front row!!!Many Happy Programs!!!!! My Rate Of The Program 4....... Far To Many Attitudes!! Quartet Snoop
Sunday March 20,2005 Anniversary Ezra Center, RaleighTime: 3:30,4:00,4:30?? I have just returned from this Anniversary and I am totally drained if I must say! But the time that it should have started was all confusing and the place that they had it was about to be over crowded.And they were bringing in more chairs!!! Not that it wasn't already packed!I think the last count was 20 groups!! Now I enjoy a good Gospel Program but when it's that many groups it can get frustrating.I think by the time you get past number 10 the crowd starts to lose interest and the spirit dies down.I always watch the crowd's response to the MC and how they response to the groups and after awhile the crowd can get loud and out of order at some of these events.To many groups is just to many. But all and all the MC was doing her job of asking the groups for only two songs each, due to the long list of groups that they had. And all the groups tried to stay in line by just singing their two songs and in this case that was a good thing. They also served food but I think for that crowd they would have been fine with hot dogs and hamburgers insted of dinners and fancy things. They just didn't seem to be selling a lot of food. I got a hot dog before I left and wasn't really impressed at the taste but maybe someone else who was really hungry was.I got there around 3:00 O'clock and I left around 6:30 and they were only on about number 6. So they were in for along night! The host group sang about midway and they did a couple songs but it was their day so they could.The group that sang before them, "The New Rolling Travelers" were really good and everyone seemed to enjoy their 2 songs. It was just the right send off for the host group. But once the host group sang the long list of groups would begin.And some people spoke about people leaving as soon as they sing but when you have that many groups it really makes it hard for people to stay especially if they have came from a good ways and most of these people have just got out of church. Now that's a long day!!! Well this is my story and I'm sticking to it! I think it would have been much better with less people or in a bigger setting that could hold the guest. I don't know where my next program will be for now, but when I hit one you will get the front row scoop. But until then many Happy Programs!! I Rated This Program A 2 .......Way To Many Groups Quartet Snoop March 5, 2005 BLOCKBUSTER Review! Promoter: J. Gamble Friday Night March 4,2005 Johnny Hunter's H&H Productions does it again!!Johnny brought The Brooklyn Allstars and The Sensational Nightengales to his home church Apex First Baptist! This was another awesome event. It was a birthday celebration for his 95 year old mother in law who looked as pretty as a picture. The church was almost standing room only. And the spirit was just as full.I guess the real MC didn't show so he asked another Pastor to do it and I tell you he was on fire for the Lord! From the time he got up the program took off.The groups were totally a blessing. Everyone sang there time and the crowd loved it.The locals started it off.With a solo from Bro.Farrar from Cary and this being an older man he rocked the church!What a send off I was just about to burst open the man could not sing but, "Sang" ya'll. If you haven't heard this man you need to find him and get him on your programs. I think he does the song, "the blood"that he's also recorded!Well after him the program was really up beat. Serenity from Apex was good with there own style as on the last program.And Johnny Hunter's New Rolling Travelers sang and the band was off the hook I really enjoyed the bands climex after the group finished. Then the Nigthingales came up and almost took the church to heaven!Those guys are totally awesome I see why they are so blessed they really minister to you. Then The New Brooklyn Allstars. Bro.Tommy Spann was not there so the group really didn't seem to let go like they normally do but the songs sounded good as usual and at the end once again the band rocked the house. They have some of the best musician's i've seen in a while and seems like each one of them are on one accord when they perform and that makes up for everything when the band is into it and dedicated the spirit just seems to take over. I really enjoyed this program once again and i'm looking forward to attending another one of H&H's Productions!! --- Quartet SnoopFeb. 17 Slim's Anniversary, Goldsboro, Promoter Don Williams I had the glorious opportunity of attending the anniversary of Slim and the Supreme Angels this past weekend. All of the groups were wonderful, including the two female groups from South Carolina. The bldg. was indeed packed beyond fire code. Everybody stayed until the benediction, which was interesting because you know how we like to tip out early! Doc McKenzie took the house and The Gospel Four were soulful. The only complaints were the need for refreshments and preference of a larger place to have the program. However, I think the size would have still been an issue in even a larger place. I left the program on a spiritual high that lasted several days. The "Doctor" was in the house!!!!!
franluwa
Lake City, South Carolina Oct. 17, 2004 Promoter? ( If you know email it to us) Thanks What
a night! The weather was beautiful, The crowd was out, roughly,
maybe 2,000 give or take some. We drove about 3 hours just to get
there. Tickets were quite reasonable We arrived early and paid $20 to
hear 4 of the hottest groups on the road today. Lee Wms., Doc
McKenzie, The Wms. Bros. and The Gospel 4. There were 2 groups
and a comedian that performed and were not listed on the flyer. Don't
understand the logic on that one since there were already 4
heavyweights to hear along with 4 very good area groups, then they
added on 2 Praise Dancers and a Gospel comedian. That made 11
performances to hear beginning at 6:00. Of course it was Sunday
morning when we left. Then after the Praise Dancers danced the first
advertised group took the floor and sang well. Then they got criticized
and asked not to go over there time cause people wanted to hear Lee
and Doc and the others... Everyone sang really well... the spirit
filled the house, there was sangin, shoutin and praising God all over
the building, even in the bleachers (mmm MMmm). Something
wonderfully different occured as Doc ministered. During his rendition
of "I'VE WON", he asked people to come down with
testimonies, no one in particular, but people that had something to
share that would encourage others that were going thru. Oh My... the
testimonies were breathtaking demonstrations of the awesome power of
God. There was a delivered drug addict, a young lady healed of cancer.
A mother testifying how the doctors had given up on her son as a baby.
And told her he would be a vegetable, unable to do anything for
himself, unable to walk, think, and the list goes on. Her Praise
report stated the child is in the 5th grade now, walking, running
playing and on the AB honor roll to boot... all to the glory of God!
What a way to end a night of great gospel music. I'll give it a 7.
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