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, 2006

NQC 2006: Day 3

I heard a lot of music today, some great, some so-so, and some that sounded like a train wreck. I took in a few non-official/off-campus showcases during the day.

First it was over to Executive Inn for the Heavensound showcase. I have to say one thing about this showcase...I like my music good and loud, but a guy who works on jet engines WHILE THEY'RE RUNNING leaned over to me at one point and screamed, "Dang, that's loud!"

Highlights of this showcase were the Imperials, who performed "Arise, My Love," "Praise The Lord," and a Southern Gospel song...the title escapes me at the moment...their new CD is supposed to be out in a couple of weeks.

Next, it was over to the Executive West after lunch for the New City Talent showcase. I only stayed for about an hour. The highlight of that hour was Lulu Roman, who mixed some comedy with her singing. I heard a few train wrecks at this one, including number where the band had no idea what chords they were supposed to be playing.

I then walked down the hall to catch some of the SGPA showcase...highlights were Brothers Forever and Soul'd Out Quartet.

After heading over to KFEC, I stayed in the Exhibit Hall for about four hours before going over to the main stage. A guy named James Hales was supposed to meet me and Dean Adkins at 4:00 PM in the food court, but I guess he got lost or something. From what I understand, he's bad with directions...and the art of using a cell phone, too, evidently. :o)

On the main stage I saw the following groups...

1. Rick Webb Trio: This group has really blossomed with new soprano Lynn Westafer. (I hope I'm spelling that right.)

2. Naomi And The Segos: This set was fairly average until the last number when human bass and drum players joined the group on stage. (They also have a pianist.) Then the crowd really got into what they were doing, which was "I'll Put On A Crown." (This proves my idea of a house band for all main stage groups would be a great addition to NQC.)

3. *Isaacs: Plagued with sound issues at first, the Isaacs soldiered on and gave one of the best performances of the evening.

4. Three Bridges

5. *Greenes: The Greenes were in good form again, though they did a somewhat slower set than Tuesday night's.

6. Jeff & Sheri Easter

7. Ruppes

8. Reggie Saddler Family

9. *Legacy Five: The crowd stayed to hear L5...after their set, about two thirds of the auditorium emptied vs. Tuesday night when 80 percent of the crowd was still there as the last group was taking the stage.

(This proves my idea of a "power hour" at the end each evening would be an improvement to NQC. On Tuesday, you had Greater Vision at 11PM followed by the Hoppers. Having only one of the top draws positioned at the end is not enough to hold the crowds...not to take anything away from the Chuck Wagon Gang or the Whisnants...but they should go on earlier in the night. L5 and the Kingdom Heirs at the end of the evening would probably have held the crowd, where the Kingdom Heirs alone and/or the combination of the Chucks and Whisnants in between wasn't enough to keep them there. The later ending time probably had something to do with it as well, but it gets worse. The last group on Thursday night is scheduled to take the stage at 12:32 AM, which is ridiculous. If someone stays to the end, let me know how many people are still there then. They have a pretty impressive closing lineup with Triumphant, the Perrys, and the Kingsmen, but I don't think that will be enough to hold the crowd at that hour.)

10. Chuck Wagon Gang

11. Whisnants

12. *Kingdom Heirs: They did great...singing to about 20 percent of the crowd who had remained to hear them.

'Til next year...

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