Blackwood Gospel Quartet and the Kingsmen

This week was great for some quartet singing. Thursday I got to hear the Blackwood Gospel Quartet. Since a good frined of mine has just joined the group as their Bass singer, I was really anxious to hear them. The Blackwood name has been around almost since the beginning of Southern Gospel Music, but for the last couple of decades, the name Blackwood has not had much draw. This could very well be changing. Mark Blackwood has put together a group that takes a back seat to no one. The harmonies are super tight, and individually they are four very strong voices. This Blackwood Quartet is ready to leave the old standard cover songs and make themselves known in the world of SGM again. They give you a program that is entertaining, full of great music (even though it's older material), and still make sure that you are spiritually blessed before you leave. If they are in your area, make sure that you check them out.
The very next night, I was priviledged to hear and sing with the mighty Kingsmen. That's right I said the MIGHTY Kingsmen. I can remember when that was their nickname, and it's time for them to reclaim it. After a few years of struggling to get back on their feet, these guys have found the right combination to put them getting those #1 hits again. They are now in a placed to leave that older material behind and use this new stuff from their new CD. It is fantastic. Their harmony has never been closer and their stage presence has finally reached the dynamics of when Hamill was with them. Tony Peace is as good a MC as you will find. I count it an honor that my group, The Sunday Edition, was able to share the stage with them. With this group too, if they come to your area, don't miss the cahnce to check them out, you will not be disappointed.