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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March 21, 2007

Roger Bennett Funeral Live Video Stream

Roger Bennett's funeral service will be streamed live over the internet this afternoon. Click HERE for details.

The video stream begins three minutes before 2 PM, Central Daylight Time. That's 3 PM Eastern, 1 PM Mountain, and 12 Noon Pacific.

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XM Special on Legacy Five, Bennett

I don't normally post on the blog much about upcoming shows of Daniel Britt & Friends on XM (really because you have several other places where you can keep up with that: the schedule page, the newsletter, or enlighten34).

However, there is a unique spotlight coming up that I thought you should know about.

Before Roger Bennett passed away on the 17th, we had plans already in place, and the broadcast fully produced, to air a special on Legacy Five the week of 3/26/07.

Now that Roger has passed, this interview and L5 spotlight will be even timelier. This is one of Roger's last interviews, recorded during NQC week 2006, just following the news of his leukemia relapse.

There's a lot of conversation with Roger in this special where he talks very candidly about his health struggles and some hard places where he has walked.

You will notice a tribute to Roger just before the produced broadcast airs. This edition of the program will last over an hour.

Here's the official synopsis of next week's show:

Coming up on the next Daniel Britt & Friends: In the quartet world of gospel singing, a group of FIVE guys may seem to be a quandary. Not so when talking about Legacy Five! This "quartet," with their talented pianist Roger Bennett, carries on a legacy the spans generations. You have the invitation to hear their music and share stories of their individual lives coming up. We've got them all sitting around our table with a place set for you, too. Glenn, Frank, the two Scotts and the one and only Roger are here for the hour. With the passing of Roger earlier this month, this interview provides one of the final opportunities for listeners to hear directly from his heart. It was recorded in September 2006, just a matter of days after Roger's reoccurrence of leukemia and he talked with us about that current situation he faced. In addition to the special hour-long highlight on Legacy Five, we also begin the program with a tribute to Roger Bennett. This is certainly a program worth holding out for and it's coming soon on Daniel Britt & Friends.

Daniel Britt & Friends is heard each week on XM Satellite Radio's enLighten 34 - Mondays at 7PM ET, Thursdays at 10PM ET, and Saturdays at 12 Noon ET. You can also hear it online at xmradio.com, at AOL Radio, or with DirecTV on channel 828. After the broadcast, you can download the extended interview from www.danielbritt.com

-Daniel Britt

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March 17, 2007

Roger Bennett Passes Away

Singing News is reporting that Roger Bennett passed away this morning. Click HERE for their report.

Roger Bennett was an immensely popular pianist during his years with the Cathedrals and Legacy Five. He had a tremendous wit even during his struggles with cancer. His name will be added to the Southern Gospel Hall Of Fame later this year.

I always thought Bennett was one of the most tasteful piano players in Southern Gospel. He knew how to add just the right amount of flash to a song to make it stand out. He had a good sense of flow. At NQC's Pianorama one year (when Anthony Burger was still the featured host), all the other players were wowing the crowd with flashy runs and bombastic tracks, Bennett went up when it was his turn and played a calm hymn.

The only time I ever had the opportunity to speak with Bennett briefly was at a Cathedrals Reunion concert at Furman University in Greenville, SC during the late 1990s. I bought his piano book and got him to autograph it. Come to think of it, that's the last time I got an autograph from an artist. I still use the piano book in church on a regular basis.

Of course, most everyone knows that Roger Bennett won a dozen or so Singing News Fan Awards in the Pianist category. His tenure with the Cathedrals coupled with his skill at the piano and outgoing nature both on and off the stage cemented his relationship with the fans.

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February 7, 2007

Remembering Terry McMillan


Gospel music recently lost a terrific studio musician. Terry McMillan was one of those unsung heroes who made everyone else shine with his contributions to countless recordings. The clip above shows him in one of those rare moments where he took the spotlight and delighted everyone. This is from a Homecoming video.

I wrote "Gospel music" above, but really, McMillan played on all sorts of recordings.

I first heard him years ago when he was on tour with Amy Grant and Micheal W. Smith, playing in the band. I can't recall the venue, but I do remember that he came out for a feature solo and stole the show. I believe Michael W. Smith had just released his i 2 (eye) recording...if so, that would make it 1988.

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