Never Finished Gold City Projects
I recently bought several Singing News back issues off Ebay (I can’t afford the prices the Singing News is charging).  One of the issues is the March 1994 magazine with Gold City on the cover.  The issue is notable for being first cover Singing News cover of Gold City with Mark Trammell and Jay Parrack.  While reading the cover story and Gold City’s own page/ad in the issue, I found mentions of two projects that I don’t believe were ever finished or released. The first is mentioned in Gold City’s page 3 monthly ad.  Tim Riley’s write up says that the group is almost finished with a new “Blue Light Special” package.  Remembe

Gold City with Chris West filling in
This past weekend, Tim Riley did not travel with Gold City.  Chris West, original bass for Mercy’s Mark, was filling in for Tim.  My friend Thomas Wilson sent me some samples and gave me permission to share one on the blog. “Turn Your Back”

Singing News Back Issues for sale
David Stuart posted a heads up on the Singing News forum that back issues of the magazine are available in the Singing News Online Store.  As David pointed out though, the store is missing any info on issues before 2006.  The listings of each issue do not even provide a cover image.  For the prices they are asking, they could give you a little hint of what you are actually ordering. The prices start at $5 for 2009 issues, $8 for 2008 issues, and go up $2 a year from there.  Below is a partial price list to give you an idea: 2009 Issues – $5 2008 Issues – $8 200

Anyone else tired of hearing about “canned music”?
Yes… I’m still alive.  I’ve been working on a side project that is taking up most of my time on the computer.  I hope to be announcing the project sometime next month. This morning, I’ve seen several articles, posts, and comments across the southern gospel internet world demonizing “canned music”.  I know this is nothing new as the use of sound tracks has been looked down upon for a long time and the topic is discussed frequently on several forums.  For some reason though, this morning it all just struck a nerve. Do I like every group using sound tracks?  No!  Of course I’d love to see every group, or at least all t

Legacy Five Searching For Tenor
Averyfineline has confirmed that Frank Seamans is leaving Legacy Five as soon as a replacement tenor is found.  The move has been rumored for months, beginning not long after Frank’s son, Frank JR, was diagnosed with cancer.  My thoughts and prayers go out to the Seamans family and to Legacy Five as they search for a new tenor. This is the second time in Legacy Five’s existence that they will begin searching for a new tenor during or immediately following the National Quartet Convention.  Original member Josh Cobb left the group after the 200