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robertyork -> RE: The Diplomats Thread (11/22/2008 9:11:53 AM)
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ORIGINAL: jchaz
Last night was really enjoyable at Fullerville. The crowd was good, and they were ready & primed for some "good sangin' ".
The program opened with two local groups. I can't remember the name of the 2nd one, but the first was "Truly Exalted". They are a sweet family group from the local area. They were pretty good. I had a feeling this was their first major concert. A few nerves showed, but their singing was A-OK.
The second group was a male trio. Their harmony was OK, but they sang WAY too long for an opening act. They seemed to try to imitate some of the old legends that have passed away, like Hess, Payne & Blackwood. It was good, but you could sense the crowd was anxious for The Diplomats to grace the stage.
They came on strong, and took us to the Heavenlies with their trademark, spiritual singing. Mrs. Rita took her a little spell. It was WONDERFUL! Then, when things kinda calmed down for a second, the guys did a new comedy take on Joe-Joe's "Walk That Lonesome Road". Jim & Mike kept backing off the stage, out of Joe & Corey's way, so they could 'shine'. It was SO funny. They brought Les Beasley on for a few songs, and that was pretty special. He's a cool dude.
Then, the Men From The Mountains took the stage, and gave a trademark rapid-fire performance, featuring each member, and showcasing the new lead, young David Reagan. Martin's "Philippino" introduction of him was cute. Melton tore it up with "The Rose Arose", and David captivated the audience with "I Have Not Forgotten". I've never cared for that song, but last night, it just hit me right. That new kid's pretty good-- and a classic Inspiration-- clean cut, polite, and just an all around good guy. Afterwards, I enjoyed cuttin up with my old friend Mylon Cook. He's a hoot-and-a-half, if there ever was one.
Dr. Jerry Goff was in attendance last night, as well as Anita Duggar, the wife of the 1990 SN SuperFan Award winner, the late Dr. J. Donald Duggar. It was good to see my friends Carol & Bobby York there, too. I just love them to death! Of course, Danny Jones with The Singing News was there again, as was Bill Bailey. I get tickled everytime he pitches his latest CD special. Especially whenever he says something about 'our record company'... when in fact, he's just pushing old Benson & Homeland label re-releases that were probably wholesaled out to flea markets, or something. It' amazing to me. But, the people eat it up, or should I say, buy it up. Well, like my Granmaw used to say, "Git it however ya can!" I guess... But, it noticeably hurt the other group's sales. That bothers me, but maybe I'm just weird.
I ddid want to mention something that I picked up on. I noticed that The Diplomats removed their Singing News display this weekend, out of respect for Danny Jones. Whenever people asked for them, they gladly referred them to 'next door' to Danny's table. I thought that was pretty cool. They wanted him to get all the sales. You don't find that kind of thoughtfulness out of every group! I think it's pretty awesome that they thought of that. Anyway...enough "soap-boxin'... "
All in all, it's been a great 2 nights here in West Georgia. Looking forward to a huge NYE event with The Dips, Karen Peck, & The Kingsmen. Then about 2 weeks after that, The Booth Brothers are coming back to The 'Ville. Are we blessed or what? Hope to see ya'll there!!!
jchaz, a BIG AMEN to what you said about the flea market cd's. We talked about how that hurt sales for other artist on the way home. And I've seen the Dips remove the Singing News from their table at every concert they've been at when Danny was there, even in Hiawassee this year the removed them. Was also good to see you and mrscripture there.
Looking forward to the New Years Eve Celebration. Notice it starts at 6:00 instead of 7:00. Great line up of artist including The Kingsmen, Karen Peck & New River, Les Beasley and of course the Host Group The Diplomats. Danny Jones is scheduled to be the Master of Ceremonies. There will also be the New Haven Church Coir from Chattanoga, TN.
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