by Sony Elise | Apr 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Palm Sunday. The day we remember the throngs of people who worshiped Jesus as they waved palm branches, shouting, “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” Yet it wasn’t long before these same people were shouting, “Crucify Him!”...
by Kyle Boreing | Apr 1, 2023 | Humor
NEWS OF THE WEEK After months of speculation and inquiries, Gold City officially announced this week that Brian Free and Ivan Parker have departed from the group. New members will be announced “soon.” The Booth Brothers, Jim & Melissa Brady, and Buddy...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 31, 2023 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK The Kingdom Heirs announced the upcoming departures of veteran bass singer Jeff Chapman on April 17 and tenor singer Jacob Ellison on April 3. Chapman recently celebrated his 21st anniversary with the group and Ellison joined in 2021. Individuals...
by James Hales | Mar 29, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
1979 brought us some trailblazing albums in the SG genre…”Feelings” by the Rex Nelon Singers, “Better Hurry Up” by the Goodmans and “Prime” by the Hinsons. You can add the Rambos’ “Crossin’ Over” album to that list, as it’s the most creative and progressive album to...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 24, 2023 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Mike and Jordan LeFevre announced the LeFevre Quartet will return to a limited touring schedule with group members Jonathan Price (tenor), Jordan (lead), Mike (baritone), Christian Davis (bass), and James Rainey (piano). The group retired in the fall...
by James Hales | Mar 22, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
When 1978 rolled around, this latest album by the Rambos, uniquely titled, “Queen of Paradise”, introduced us to a new look and sound for the group. Around the time this album came out, Reba released her 6th solo album, “The Lady is a Child” (which was kind of a...
by Sony Elise | Mar 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
On Tuesday, my brother and I were driving home from New Jersey. We were scheduled to stay with friends in Ohio but not long after we crossed the Ohio border, my brother felt like we could make it home. We both liked that thought since we could then have Wednesday to...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 17, 2023 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Citing his health and the challenges of keeping a group on the road over the past few years, Ed O’Neal announced the retirement of the Dixie Melody Boys name. The group had existed since the early 1960s mostly under O’Neal’s...
by James Hales | Mar 15, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
If I had to nail down which album by the Rambos is my absolute favorite, it would be a tie between “Gospel Ballads” and this album. Though they are very different albums, and they are from very different eras (they were 10 years apart!), they both showcase the Rambos...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 10, 2023 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Legacy Five announced last week that pianist Garrett Anderson left the group in early February to accept a job with Dailey & Vincent. Today Legacy Five announced the departure of baritone Bryan Walker after a 4-year tenure. Legacy Five’s...
by James Hales | Mar 8, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
After 3 consecutive years of releasing multiple albums within a year, the Rambos only released 1 new group album in 1976. This latest album features 8 songs written by Dottie and 1 song that was written by Reba. Produced once again by Phil Johnson, for this album,...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 3, 2023 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK The Dominion Agency announced they are now handling booking arrangements for Justified Quartet and for Michael Booth’s solo appearances. Booth will continue to tour with the Booth Brothers and is currently working on a new solo recording. An...
