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Gerald, Rodney, Jason, Me &
My Youngest Daughter, Sarah
Yes, I’m late posting this, but what else do you do when you have no spare time.
The concert was on 10/19/07 at my alma mater, Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, NC.? My wife had a photo shoot that evening so my Dad & Mom accompanied me and my two daughters.? CLICK HERE to view a photo gallery of the evening.
The evening began with the 2005 Junior National Banjo Pickin’ Champ, Zane Petty.? The kid could flat play but must have been very shy.? There were few smiles to be seen, but the stage was dark and I imagine the banjo takes quite a bit of concentration.? ? He was only 14 years old, so this kid will have a long future in gospel music should that be the path he chooses.
Dumplin’ Valley was next and I was surprised by how good these guys (and gal) were.? Isn’t this the same group that Gerald Wolfe left to join the Cathedrals?? I think they were called the Dumplin’ Valley Boys then, but this may be an entirely different group.? I meant to ask, but I forgot.? Anyway, I left the concert with 6 different CDs by the group.? Yes, they were that good.
Greater Vision took the stage next.? They were excellent but to be honest, I was a bit embarrased by the crowd.? There were probably only around 250-300 people attending.? The area has strong roots in the Primitive Quartet and Bluegrass gospel, so Southern Gospel concerts aren’t usually as successful here.? I would imagine that if this concert wasn’t an annual fundraiser for a local Boarding School for youths, then there would be even less in attendance.
Gerald Wolfe and company treated the crowd as if they were singing at NQC.? I admire the way that Greater Vision treats fans, always taking the time for pictures and to talk.? Does anyone else think that Jason’s voice is sounding tired?? Something just sounds different with him.? Don’t get me wrong, he’s still good, but his voice almost sounds scratchy to me.? Maybe it’s just me.
Overall, it was a great evening, but I left after intermission when Dumplin’ Valley took the stage for the second time.? The kids were getting restless and my parents were ready to leave.? Dad’s not a big Southern Gospel fan, but he toughed it out for me.? Mom seemed to enjoy it, but she and I have similar tastes in music.
It’s hard to beat Greater Vision in a live setting.? Great performance, guys!!!
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