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 27, 2022 | Major Concert Events
(photo courtesy of Chip Woods Photography) This evening at the National Quartet Convention, I renewed my membership with the Southern Gospel Music Association for another two years at the SGMA booth. I encourage you to join if you aren’t already a member. A...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 26, 2022 | Major Concert Events
Tonight, I heard sets by Soul’d Out, Debra Perry & Jaiden’s Call, Dixie Echoes, the Fergusons, Brian Free & Assurance, The Griffins, Guardians, Down East Boys, Hyssongs, Second Half Quartet, Karen Peck & New River, the Mylon Hayes Family, and...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 26, 2022 | Major Concert Events
I attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Southern Gospel Music Association’s new Hall Of Fame & Museum this afternoon. It was PACKED, which is great news for the SGMA, but prevented me from getting any photos of the actual ribbon-cutting itself. There...
