by Diana Brantley | Oct 2, 2018 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events
One of the things I love about NQC is the opportunity to see some new artists. I try to make it to as many of the artist showcases in the food court as I can but this year I was only able to attend the Friday event. Troy Burns was our emcee. As usual, there was a lot...
by Diana Brantley | Sep 29, 2018 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events
My time was extremely limited at this year’s NQC but I’m so glad to have been able to attend the Wednesday and Thursday evening concerts. It was amazing how different the crowds were between the two nights, with Thursday night’s crowd really filling...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 27, 2018 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events, Reviews
My visit to the 2018 National Quartet Convention ended on Wednesday night. I prefer to go for the first three nights to avoid the larger crowds later in the week. I will miss seeing the Gaither Vocal Band and Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, but I had opportunities...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 26, 2018 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events, Reviews
(featured photo courtesy of Chip Woods Photography) On Tuesday evening, I arrived in time to hear the (new/revived) Kingsmen. The new/returned vocalists (Chris Jenkins, Chris Bryant, and Alan Kendall) sounded very comfortable on songs they didn’t record...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 26, 2018 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events, Reviews
(featured photo courtesy of Chip Woods Photography) The first Tuesday afternoon showcases at the 2018 National Quartet Convention in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee included a 40-minute “Person To Person” segment featuring Triumphant Quartet. In this setting,...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 25, 2018 | Concert Review, Reviews
In Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, we are under threat of rain/thunderstorms during the National Quartet Convention. Monday was relatively tame with only light showers. I spent some time with friends at Dollywood during the day before heading over to the main evening...
