Dave's Top Eight

1. Jerry Reed...Revisited by Darrell Toney (reviewed 6/07) (5 Stars)
2. Sounds Like Sunday by Janet Paschal (reviewed 5/07) (5 Stars)
3. True To The Call by Kingdom Heirs (reviewed 3/07) (4 1/2 Stars)
4. Revival by Gold City (reviewed 10/06) (4 1/2 Stars)
5. Get Away Jordan by Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (reviewed 2/07) (4 1/2 Stars)
6. Breakin' Chains by Three Bridges (reviewed 5/07) (4 1/2 Stars)
7. Big Sky by The Isaacs (reviewed 4/07)
8. Skywriting by Mercy's Well (reviewed 7/07)

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October 22, 2004

Top 20 Current SG Male Quartets

20. Kingsmen - I expect this group to rise in my rankings now that Phillip Hughes is on board.
19. Dixie Echoes - Great talent, but the act could use some sprucing up.
18. Southern Sound - These guys just need a few breaks. They have a great sound.
17. Journeymen - One of the better up and coming groups.
16. Dixie Melody Boys - Currently shopping for a lead singer, but Ed O'Neal knows how to pick 'em.
15. Melody Boys - They've slipped some with recent lineup changes.
14. Legacy V - Lots of talent and great material, but they don't quite seem to gell as a unit.
13. Anchormen - I'm amazed by any group that sounds this good with this much turnover.
12. Brian Free and Assurance - Too many solos featuring Brian holds this group back. 
11. The Stamps - Jerry Kelso is the most under rated piano man in the business.
10. Florida Boys - Some of their gags are getting a bit tired, but this group continues to impress.
9. Integrity - Integrity's Home Free is my favorite release of 2004.
8. Kingdom Heirs - Singing at Dollywood every day makes this group perform like clockwork.
7. Mercy's Mark - This new group is turning heads right and left. Garry Jones has put together a great ensemble.
6. Palmetto State - John Rulapaugh is one of the best tenor singers in the business.
5. Gold City - Despite recent changes in personnel, Gold City is still a Top 5 group.
4. Old Time Gospel Hour - OTGH combines classly quartet music with audience participation.
3. Ernie Haase and Signature Sound - Cheesy dance steps aside, Signature Sound is a solid quartet.
2. Gaither Vocal Band - If they would perform full length concerts regularly, they'd be my number one pick.
 
and in the Number One slot for this month . . .
 
1. Dove Brothers - The Doves are riding high with their Quartet Legacy Tour. Also, the recent addition of David Hester at the bass vocalist position has solidified what was already an outstanding group. They've got a great combination of harmony, blend, variety, and excitement. Although detractors fault them for stressing traditional songs of the past, few would argue that they're lacking anything in presentation skills.
 
Honorable Mentions:
I wanted to find a place on my list for the Toney Brothers. They had a great set at NQC last year. Safe Harbor is another group that's hovering just outside my Top 20. They have been turning heads since Chris Cooper became their tenor. Also, the Imperials are fantastic, but they don't have a record deal at the moment. I think their fame will grow as people get opportunities to hear them.
posted by David Bruce Murray @ 11:44:00 PM


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