Last Week’s Happenings
- The Down East Boys announced the addition of Doug Pittman, who joined the group to sing tenor. Pittman replaces Steve Lixey.
- Matt Felts announced he is launching a solo ministry.
Prayer Requests
- Please pray for Tracy Stuffle who is recuperating after having surgery to remove his gall bladder last week.
- Please pray for Eli Fortner who will be receiving dialysis three times per week as he waits for a second kidney transplant.
Upcoming Releases
Please let us know if any significant upcoming releases are missing from this list. Note, the dates listed here are distribution dates when music will officially be available through retail and/or large online outlets. Some titles may be available sooner direct from the artists.
- May 26 – Greater Vision – Title TBD (CD)
- June 16 – Sandi Patty – Forever Grateful: Live From The Farewell Tour (CD)
- July 14 – Gold City – Treasury Of Gold (CD)
For some reason I was under the impression that Matt was already doing solo stuff since he left the Lesters. Guess I was wrong. Speaking of solo “stuff”, would I be correct if I were to think that Jason Crabb is one of the few (if not maybe the only) soloists in SG music to travel with a full band? I think that gives him great appeal than if he were just singing to soundtracks. Thoughts?
David Phelps also uses a full band.
Thanks, David. Joseph Habedank would be another singer that would seem to do well traveling with a band. I was listening to his new album recently and thought on some of the songs that he sounded a bit like MercyMe. Would be interesting to know where Joseph gets his musical influences from.