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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September 14, 2005

Road Trip Review, Day 4, Part A

Tuesday Afternoon Showcase, September 13, 2005 - NQC
As usual...comments are in blue. Asterisks (*) are beside groups that impressed me with their performances. Apologies for incorrect titles.

Canada's Double Portion
"Love Did"/"If That Don't Make You Wanna Go"

Fourfold
"He Left It All"/"I've Been Revived"

Parker Trio
"Tear Down The Walls"/"Thank God For Calvary"

Hissong
"Get On Home"/"It Can't Be Long"

*Heather Noel (This new solo artist is 18 years old, and she has a huge voice...similar to Kim Hopper in tone, but very country with her diction.)
"The Old Weapons Still Work"/"The Soldiers Are Through"

*Hope's Call
"You Are Loved"/"How Great Thou Art" (This was a cappella, and wow, what an arrangement.)

Skyline Boys Quartet
"Oh What A Savior" (There's always one second tier group who attempts this classic for some reason...and they never do a unique arrangement...always the Statesmen version.)/"What A Celebration"

Riffle Family
"There'd Been A Resurrection"/"So Much To Look Forward To"

Nicole Watts Jenkins
"When I Step Into The Presence"/"Jesus Is There For Me"

*Crystal River Quartet
"The First Time"/"What He's Done For Me"

*Brian Arnold (This pianist plays with his right hand only. His left arm is paralyzed. His arrangements are remarkably full, and he sings as well...not to mention his skills as a comedian. I had seen him previously with the group Chosen Few, but he's MUCH more effective as a solo performer.)
"The Lord's Prayer" (Piano instrumental)/"I Can Do All Things Through Christ"

*Crossmen Quartet
"When I Come To The End Of The Road"/"Old Landmark"

Mystery Men Quartet
"Love Will Roll The Clouds Away"/"America, I Thank God Right Here" (There are better patriotic songs than this one. The Mystery Men gave a pretty good performance, but I've heard them do better in the past.)

Testify
"Mercy Came Running"/"With A Name Like His"

*David Patillo (I am always blown away by David Patillo's easy going delivery and songwriting skills. His daughter sang and signed the first song, so I actually only rated him on the second song. It's a gem.)
"The Lord's Prayer"/"Make Me A Promise"

The Allens
"I Will Glory In The Cross"/"I'm Saved"

Misty Freeman (Freeman's first song was outstanding, but the second was pitched too high for her voice, IMO)
"My Name Is Faith"/"One Of These Days"

Daryl Williams Trio
"It Wasn't Too Late"/"I've Come Too Far To Look Back"

*The Beene Family (This group has a good mix of stage presence and creative arrangements.)
"Then Came The Morning"/"Beautiful Home"

Soul Real
"Lovin' Out Loud"/"The King Of Who I Am"

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