by Kyle Boreing | Jun 17, 2019 | Commentary & Observations, Music Business, Shopping
Exodus 20:15 specifically states that stealing is a no-no (I won’t quote it directly, because I don’t want a debate of Bible translations going on in the comments). Why, then, are bootlegs such a common occurrence in gospel music? Last month, my family and...
by Diana Brantley | Jun 16, 2019 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events
Final edits have been made!! Note: I will be posting a single video highlight for each program again this year and will then update each post with more videos from home next week! Matinee:The Perfect Heart Reunion was just fabulous! I had not heard them when they were...
by Diana Brantley | Jun 15, 2019 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events
Finals updates have been made!! Note: I will be posting a single video highlight for each program again this year and will then update each post with more videos from home next week! This was another really great program but it didn’t quite exceed the excitement...
by Diana Brantley | Jun 14, 2019 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events
Final updates are made! Memphis Quartet Show 2019 – Thursday EventsNote: I will be posting a single video highlight for each program again this year and will then update each post with more videos from home next week! Matinee: As usual, Triumphant Quartet was...
by David Bruce Murray | Jun 14, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Horizon Records signed the 3 Heath Brothers to an exclusive recording contract. Roger Talley is slated to produce their first recording for the label. The Inspirations announced their annual Singing In The Smokies event is suspended until Swain...
by Diana Brantley | Jun 13, 2019 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events
Final Updates are made!! Note: I will be posting a single video highlight for each program again this year and will then update each post with more videos from home next week! Tonight’s highlight video is from the Dixie Echoes with guest vocalist Josh Garner...
by Diana Brantley | Jun 11, 2019 | Concert Review
I was able to attend the final night of the Diplomats’ homecoming event at Heritage Baptist Church in Calhoun, Georgia. I have heard that the first two nights were very good, and I’m glad I got to attend at least one of the concerts making up this event. I...
by Kyle Boreing | Jun 11, 2019 | History, Music Business, Music Tech, News
Last year, I wrote an article detailing how record companies have a checkered past when it comes to properly archiving their master recordings. Among some of the revelations noted (thanks to a brilliant piece by Bill Holland) were: A large number of masters are...
by Kyle Boreing | Jun 8, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Victory ShoutProduced by Jeff CollinsHorizon Recordshttps://www.kingsmenquartet.com/ Format: CD & DigitalRelease Date: June 7, 2019Format Reviewed: CD (provided) Tune-O-Meter: Medium-High Rating: 3.5 stars (out of 5) SONG TITLES: – Running To Win...
by David Bruce Murray | Jun 7, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS The recently formed Broad Street Music Publishing announced the signing of their first songwriter, Haley Kemp. Kemp is a member of The Angela Lilly Trio. REMEMBERING Gospel songwriter Terry Gunn (“Once And For All”) passed away on...
by David Bruce Murray | Jun 6, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Due to the large number of new releases in May, reviews are spread over two articles. Enjoy the wealth of new music! Almost two years after his performance of an original song at the National Quartet Convention caught the attention of the industry, Tim Menzies has...
by David Bruce Murray | Jun 1, 2019 | Music Business, Music Tech
UPDATE (June 4, 2019): After a newspaper printed his obituary, Mark Twain said, “The rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated,” and that appears to be the case with iTunes…sort of. iTunes IS going away, as we reported, and the current Apple Music...
