by James Hales | Oct 11, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
Before the 80’s closed out and the 90’s ushers in an immense amount of change for the Nelons, the group churned out one final recording by the “dream team”. Once again produced by Lari Goss, this latest recording is decidedly even more traditional than their last 2...
by Kyle Boreing | Oct 9, 2023 | Commentary & Observations, Music Business, Music Tech, News, Release Oddities
I’ve made comments in the past about Mark Trammell’s resistance to streaming, and even tried to help justify it (to an extent) in previous articles. I’ve also made some jokes at their expense about their refusal to release music in any sort of...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 6, 2023 | News
NEWS NUGGETS The National Quartet Convention sent a survey to 2023 attendees this week seeking input on whether the stage should return to the center of the main room. An “in the round” configuration was used for many years in Louisville and continued in...
by James Hales | Oct 4, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
Coming off the immense success of “Thanks”, the Nelons’ follow-up album, “Get Ready”, had a very similar feel to it; almost like a “Thanks…Volume 2”! Featuring very similar elements found in the album “Thanks”, this latest album was also a very upbeat recording. In...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 30, 2023 | Awards Shows, News
Singing News presented their annual Fan Awards yesterday during an afternoon showcase at the National Quartet Convention. In addition to the winners displayed in the photomontage above, Joseph Habedank received the Fan Award for Favorite Soloist and The Sound was...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 29, 2023 | News
NEWS NUGGETS On Sunday night at the National Quartet Convention, the Kingdom Heirs introduced Chris Bryant as their new lead singer. Loren Harris’ health issues forced him to resign from the group recently. Bryant has filled in during Harris’ absence for...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 28, 2023 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events
My Tuesday report is delayed because I slept very little on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday evening and was pretty much a zombie by Wednesday morning. I had intended to post a Tuesday evening report on Wednesday afternoon but had a 2 1/2 nap instead. Needless to...
by James Hales | Sep 27, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
If I had to pick just ONE album as my absolute favorite by the Nelons, this would probably be the one I would pick. I saw the Nelons in concert on October 25, 1987, at Living Waters Church here in Durham, and this album had probably only been out for about a month or...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 26, 2023 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events
NQC got into full swing on Monday with the exhibit areas populated with booths and a larger crowd, though the arena was not sold out. Perhaps two-thirds of the arena was filled, keeping in mind that at any given moment, not everyone is in their seat. I spent time in...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 25, 2023 | CD Reviews, Major Concert Events, Reviews
On Monday morning, we headed over to Biblical Time Theater for a special listening party. There we were treated to a preview of Greater Vision’s brand-new Christmas album titled Christmas In London. The song selection on this album is mostly traditional carols...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 25, 2023 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events
After an uneventful ride through the western mountains of North Carolina and the eastern mountains of Tennessee, we arrived in Sevierville 58 minutes before the 5:30 PM concert was set to start at the 2023 National Quartet Convention. We quickly carried our luggage in...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 22, 2023 | News
NEWS NUGGETS The Lore Family announced seventeen-year veteran Samual Lore will be stepping away from the group to focus on new ministry opportunities with his wife Rebekah. The group is not seeking a replacement as they will still have four vocalists moving forward....
