by Diana Brantley | Jun 3, 2025 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events
I had the absolute joy of being able to attend the Carolina Gold Gospelfest held at the Brushy Creek Baptist Church outside of Greenville, SC this past weekend. This is part of Gold City’s celebration of their 45th year of ministry and was sponsored by LifeFM with...
by James Hales | May 28, 2025 | LP Review, Reviews
After recording 6 albums within a 2-year span, the Inspirations slowed things down a bit, releasing only one album a year for the next couple of years. Released in 1968, “Jesus is Coming Soon” became a pivotal album for the Inspirations, as it brought the group to the...
by James Hales | May 21, 2025 | LP Review, Reviews
By 1967, the Inspirations’ sound and style was taking shape very nicely…Archie’s voice was getting stronger, and he was giving the Inspirations an exceptional high end. Also, Ronnie had a unique style of singing, and he had developed a distinctive timbre or “cut” to...
by James Hales | May 14, 2025 | LP Review, Reviews
I hope everyone enjoyed the last series on the Talleys. As we move on to our next group, we’ll tackle a more traditional group as we talk about the music of the Inspirations. I don’t remember ever NOT hearing their music, as I grew up watching them on the Gospel...
by James Hales | May 7, 2025 | LP Review, Reviews
The Talleys did not release any new music in 1991, but in early 1992, the group put to tape this amazing live album, recorded at the famed Christ Church in Brentwood (Nashville), Tennessee, which was truly, “A Night to Remember”! Though I don’t think it was intended,...
by James Hales | Apr 30, 2025 | LP Review, Reviews
If “Typical Day” was the Talleys most “Southern” recording, “Love Will” would be the alter-ego, as it was their most contemporary offering. In an effort to change things up a bit, they began to focus their energies on going a more Contemporary/Inspirational route. To...
