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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August 7, 2007

How Many Ways Can You Avoid Saying "Gold City?"

How many ways can you avoid using the words "Gold City" while simultaneously milking the reputation of the organization for every ounce of publicity it's worth?
I just got this press release from Daywind Records.

AN EVENING OF GOLDEN MOMENTS
Artists Gather to Remember A Golden Era

Birmingham, AL (August 7, 2007) – Buno Productions presents An Evening Of Golden Moments with three of Gospel music’s leading artists. On August 27, 2007, Daywind Records’ artists, Brian Free and Garry Jones and Horizon Records’ artist, Ivan Parker will take center stage, together, at the Bessemer Civic Center in Bessemer, AL, for an evening of music and memories.

“It’s been a long time since Brian, Ivan and I were together on the same stage,” stated Jones. “We’ve shared many wonderful moments and memories together through the years. It was a very special time and I am excited about performing with my friends again.”

These three friends toured extensively together throughout the 80’s and early 90’s before venturing into their individual musical careers. Garry Jones currently performs and records with Mercy’s Mark; Brian Free is scheduled to release his latest record with Brian Free and Assurance this fall, while Ivan Parker tours extensively promoting his solo recording. The profound and historical impact their music made on Southern Gospel is still talked about today.

Along with a live band, this concert will feature many popular songs from that golden era including “I Think I’ll Read It Again,” “John Saw,” “When I Get Carried Away,” and “Midnight Cry.” With special guest performances by Brian Free and Assurance and Mercy’s Mark, this will be a night of celebration you won’t want to miss.

I fully understand why a press release such as this would avoid refering to the event as a "Gold City Reunion." It isn't an official Gold City reunion, obviously...just an event where three former members of the group will be appearing. What I don't get is the tiptoeing around any direct use of the name.

"These three friends toured extensively together throughout the 80’s (sic) and early 90’s (sic)"

Now, what would be wrong with adding "as members of the award winning group, Gold City" to that sentence? Nothing at all. It's a simple statement of fact. Maybe they're trying to avoid upsetting the current owners of Gold City, but there's little argument to be made with merely stating what we all know to be true.

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