by Diana Brantley | Oct 31, 2018 | In The Studio
I’ve been watching this locally produced program for a long time, and I finally got the opportunity to sit in on a live taping in the studio of WATC TV in Atlanta. The Gospel Music USA program started in August of 2013 with hosts Danny Jones and Mike LeFevre,...
by Diana Brantley | Jun 15, 2018 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events
Matinee Ernie Haase & Signature Sound has appeared at the Memphis Quartet Show both as an evening concert artist and, more frequently, as a matinee feature. This year they appeared in the matinee, and for 1-1/2 hours, the delighted the still enthusiastic crowd...
by Diana Brantley | Jul 13, 2017 | Streaming Video
With the departure of Michael Helwig, Billy Blackwood had quite a challenge finding a new lead singer to take his place. That challenge has now been met with the hiring of 24-year old Jonathan Mattingly, who formerly sang with the Mattingly Family. He has been with...
by Diana Brantley | Jun 15, 2017 | Major Concert Events
Memphis Quartet Show 2017 has officially begun! Tonight’s concert was an excellent start with the four groups that appeared. The Hopper Brothers 2.0 quartet was listed on the schedule, but they weren’t at the show tonight. Each group sang about a 25- or...
by Diana Brantley | Jun 13, 2017 | Concert Review
Here’s one more combination review! This time the common element is the Blackwood Brothers Quartet, one of my top favorites! The Blackwood Brothers Quartet appeared at the Macedonia Baptist Church in the quaint town of Manchester. They had to leave their bus a...
